Obit – Mrs. Edna Dickens
Mrs. Edna Dickens of the Dixon Springs Community died eleven days before her 90th birthday, peacefully at 5:28 p.m. Saturday afternoon June 14, 2025 surrounded by her family at the Hartsville Convalescent Center. She was pronounced deceased at 6:15 p.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Lebanon. Her grandson, Bro. Stetson Hall and Eld. Jeff Blackwell officiated…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Faye Cook
One of the Lord’s angels was summoned to eternity at her South Lovers Lane home on Thursday morning June 12, 2025 at 9:50 a.m. With her family at her bedside Mrs. Faye Cook of the Rome Community entered eternal rest peacefully at 9:50 a.m. Thursday morning June 12, 2025. She was under the care of…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Kyle Joseph Charon
Mr. Kyle Joseph Charon, age 33 of South Carthage, a kind soul, endlessly curious, wonderfully animated, and had a willing heart toward helping others, was discovered unresponsive on Wednesday afternoon at his mother’s while visiting with her from his home in Park City, Kansas. He was pronounced deceased on arrival at 6:30 p.m. June 11,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Ray Blanchard
Mr. Ray Blanchard of South Carthage departed this life at the age of 87 at 12:16 p.m. Friday afternoon June 13, 2025 at the Quality Center for Rehab and Healing in Lebanon where he was first admitted April 2nd. Mr. Blanchard was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home and was scheduled to be…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Larry Hunt
A Hogans Creek Community native, Mr. Larry Hunt, departed this life at 2:02 p.m. Thursday afternoon June 19, 2025 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville from complications of injuries he suffered in a fall and complications of a stroke. His sister, Pastor Patsy Hunt Vinson, conducted the 2 p.m. funeral services from the…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Jessica Massey Matthews
Longtime Turkey Creek Community resident and Macon County native, Mrs. Jessica Massey Matthews died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday morning June 11, 2025 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where she had made her home only since April 29th. She was 75. Her graveside services and interment were conducted Friday afternoon June…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Vickie Morgan
Mrs. Vickie Morgan ended her earthly journey with her family at her bedside at 5 a.m. Saturday morning June 21, 2025 at the home of her daughter on Vaden Lane in the Maggart Community following a brief illness of cancer. She was pronounced deceased at 6:10 a.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston who was assisting…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Ernest James Martin
Mr. Ernest James Martin, age 55, of Lebanon, TN, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. Mr. Martin was born October 13, 1969 in Polk Co, FL, a son of Dorothy Lucille Martin and the late James Ernest Martin. He was also preceded in death by Brother; Roger Hubbard. Mr. Martin married Cynthia Annette Dixon…
Read MoreVeterans Memorial Bridge will also be inspected by state
By Eddie West Staff Writer While one bridge crossing the Cumberland River in Carthage is being inspected, a second is expected to be examined later this month. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has plans to also inspect the Veterans Memorial Bridge. When contacted, TDOT officials say the bridge is set to be inspected this month…
Read MoreCharges in prison riot to provide insight to incident
By Eddie West Staff Writer Criminal charges related to the recent riot at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center were anticipated to come as soon as this week. Evidence gathered by law enforcement authorities following the riot was expected to be presented to a Trousdale County Grand Jury as soon as this week. On Tuesday (June 10)…
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