OBIT: Mr. Jack “Daddy Jack” Shoulders, age 81 of Carthage
Mr. Jack “Daddy Jack” Shoulders, age 81 of Carthage died Saturday afternoon, October 22 at St. Thomas West in Nashville. He is survived by: wife, Shirley Shoulders; sons, Ricky Shoulders and wife Dianna of Carthage, Mike Shoulders and wife Jane of Carthage; grandchildren, Holly Anderson and husband Lance of Tanglewood, Jacky Shoulders and wife…
Read MoreFRIDAY NIGHT SCORES – OCT. 21
FRIDAY NIGHT SCORES – OCT. 21 Smith County 35, York 42 FINAL Gordonsville 55, Pickett Co. 6 FINAL
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Earl Hawthorne, age 88, of Dixon Springs
Mr. Earl Hawthorne, age 88, of Dixon Springs, died Thursday morning, October 20, at Riverview Regional in Carthage. He is survived by: wife, Anne Hawthorne; 3 children, David Hawthorne and friend Melba of Los Angeles, Evelyn Plourde and husband Jerry of Prescott, Arizona, Regina Faye Hawthorne of Dixon Springs; sister, Juanita Harville of Maggart; brothers,…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Glenn Allen Pettross, age 87, of Carthage
Mr. Glenn Allen Pettross, age 87, of Carthage, died Wednesday afternoon, October 19, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is survived by: sons, Mark Pettross of Castalian Springs, Mike Pettross of Brentwood, Mitch Pettross of Nashville; brother, Vance Pettross Jr. of Gordonsville. Mr. Pettross is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Graveside service…
Read MoreOBIT: Mrs. Jane Heman-McDowell, age 56, of Brush Creek, TN
Mrs. Jane Heman-McDowell, age 56, of Brush Creek, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Mrs. Heman-McDowell was born September 30, 1960, the daughter of Russell Heman and Joy King Heman. Jane enjoyed riding horses. She was a representative and educator with Tammy Taylor Nails. Mrs. Heman-McDowell is survived by Children; Tiffany (Jason) McDowell-Britton of…
Read MoreOBIT: Mr. Mitchell Lee Fields, age 66 of Gordonsville, TN
Mr. Mitchell Lee Fields, age 66 of Gordonsville, TN passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. Mr. Fields was born June 12, 1950, the son of the late RJ Fields and Avanah Rippetoe Fields. Mr. Fields was married to Martha Mai Bennett Fields on November 20, 1970 and she preceded him in death on February…
Read MoreSPORTS: OWLS DOWN BEES/TIGERS LOSE BID FOR LEAD
SPORTS: OWLS DOWN BEES/TIGERS LOSE BID FOR LEAD – OWLS HAND BEES FIRST 4-3A LOSS, EYE PLAYOFFS The Smith Co. High Owls’ football team grabbed a key Region 4-3A victory with a 15-13 win over Upperman last Friday night at Owl Stadium in Carthage. The Owls will need one victory in their final two region…
Read MoreHUNT SELECTED AS NEW CHIEF
HUNT SELECTED AS NEW CHIEF With the upcoming retirement of Gordonsville Police Chief Wayne Harris, the Gordonsville City Council has selected a new police chief. Sheriff’s department Lt. Detective Shannon Hunt was selected to the position during the council’s October meeting, last week. The veteran law enforcement officer is expected to transition into the role…
Read MoreFLAT ROCK FIRE COSTLY
FLAT ROCK FIRE COSTLY A field fire in the Flat Rock community resulted in the loss of thousands of dollars in hay and equipment. The fire burned over an estimated 50 acres, destroying approximately 200 round bales of hay, hay baler and utility truck. Rock City/Rome firemen were initially called to the scene at around…
Read MoreNJ MAN FACES HOST OF DRUG CHARGES
NJ MAN FACES HOST OF DRUG CHARGES A man facing multiple charges had another one added to the list when a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper discovered he had given him an incorrect name. The man was booked into the county jail under the name of Antonio Reyes-Leon, 50, Vineland, New Jersey, charged with driving under…
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