OBIT: Wilma Robinson Savage, of Nashville
Wilma Robinson Savage, age 96, died peacefully Friday, December 30, 2016 at The Blakeford in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Savage was the widow of the late Walter Kirk Savage Jr, DDS, who died September 3, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Charles Robinson and Velma Hackett Robinson of the Kempville, TN community. Her brother…
Read MoreUNCOMMON PSYCHOACTIVE PLANT LOCATED
UNCOMMON PSYCHOACTIVE PLANT LOCATED A not so common psychoactive plant was discovered during a recent arrest made by a sheriff’s department deputy. Salvia divinorum is a plant native to Mexico and can “induce visions and other altered experiences”, according to Wikipedia. An Elmwood resident was recently charged with possessing the plant. While on routine patrol…
Read MoreTHE TOP STORIES OF 2016
THE TOP STORIES OF 2016 The reopening, closing, and second reopening of the Elmwood bridge; the reopening of Nystar mines, movie premieres, new restaurants, lottery winners and more in our review of the top news stories of 2016!! READ IT ALL IN THIS WEEKS CARTHAGE COURIER!
Read MoreAGGRAVATED ROBBERY IN DIXON SPRINGS
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY IN DIXON SPRINGS The owner of a community market in Dixon Springs was robbed after closing the store, Saturday night. The incident occurred at the S&P Food Mart (formerly known as the Stagecoach) located on Highway 25 (Dixon Springs Highway) around 9 p.m. As the owner got into his vehicle, a male subject…
Read MoreNC VAN THEFT SUSPECTS ARRESTED
NC VAN THEFT SUSPECTS ARRESTED The Tennessee Highway Patrol made a felony stop on a food van reported stolen out of North Carolina at Interstate 40’s Gordonsville Exit. With guns drawn, troopers took the two occupants, who now face theft charges, into custody on Tuesday night of last week. According to an arrest warrant, Trooper…
Read MoreGPS LEADS WAY TO STOLEN VEHICLE
GPS LEADS WAY TO STOLEN VEHICLE A GPS tracker helped law enforcement authorities locate a vehicle reported stolen in Nashville. Meanwhile, theft charges have been filed against a Brush Creek man by the sheriff’s department in connection with the case. Nathaniel Robertson flagged down Gordonsville Police Department Sgt. Jason Kemp reporting he “had a vehicle…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 01/05/17
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated March 14, 2008, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded March 14, 2008, in Book No. 187, at Page 685, in Office of the Register of…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. James Foltz, Of The Harris Hollow Community
Mr. James Foltz, age 67, of Defeated Creek, died Sunday afternoon, January 1, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is survived by: wife, Diane Foltz; daughter, Christina Carmona and husband Luis of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; four grandchildren, Gianna, Luis Jr, Niyah and Cash Carmona of the home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Nick Braccini Of Pleasant Shade
Mr. Nick Braccini, age 56, of Pleasant Shade, died Monday morning, January 2, at Riverview Regional in Carthage. He is survived by: wife, Janet Braccini; children, Josh Braccini of Columbus Ohio and Mandy Braccini of West Jefferson, Ohio; mother-in-law, June Ballinger of Carthage; brother, Neil Braccini and wife Cynthia of Dayton, Ohio; grandchild, Hayden Lindsey.…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Failyn Thomas, Age 76, Of Elmwood
Mrs. Failyn Thomas, age 76 of the Elmwood Community was pronounced dead at 11:44 a.m. Sunday morning January 1, 2016 at the Riverview Regional E. R. in Carthage after becoming fatally ill at her Cookeville Highway home. Services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home with her Pastor, Bro. Wallace…
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