Obit – Mr. David Keith “Pa” Hensley
Mr. David Keith “Pa” Hensley, age 60 of Rome, TN, passed away on Friday June 6, 2025. Keith was born December 11, 1964 in Carthage, TN. Saved at an early age, Keith was married to Deborah Lynn Cook on May 3, 1985. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Hensley; father-in-law, Archie “Pa-Paw”…
Read MoreObit – Sandra Marie Yamsakul
Sandra Marie Yamsakul, age 62 of Carthage, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Ms. Yamsakul was born July 16, 1962 in Crossville, TN, a daughter of the late James Davis and Marie Yancey Davis. She was also preceded in death by Brothers; Junior Davis and Rick Davis. She was a longtime Southern Baptist.…
Read MoreObit – Stephanie Baldacchino
Stephanie Lynne Baldacchino, age 49, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 after a long battle with M.S. Mrs. Baldacchino was born April 20, 1976 in Red Bank, NJ, a daughter of Michael Baldacchino and Sandi Stone Baldacchino Smith. Mrs. Baldacchino is survived by Daughter; Kaia (Diego) Coronado of Smithville, TN. Brother;…
Read MoreSmith County Fair tabloid inside
By Eddie West Staff Writer The Smith County Fair tabloid can be found inside this week’s edition of the Courier as preparations continue for the much anticipated event. The county fair tabloid is a go to guide, providing times, dates, rules, regulations for various events and activities. This year’s fair runs from Monday, June 30 through…
Read MoreInvestigations result in several arrests
By Eddie West Staff Writer Two people face charges after the deadly drug fentanyl was discovered inside a vehicle following a traffic stop made by a sheriffs department deputy. Deputy Nathan Williams stopped the vehicle on Gordonsville Highway around 4:17 p.m. on May 22, for having a non-working brake light. K-9 officer Sgt. Junior Fields arrived…
Read MoreKayak, canoe access ramp at Piper’s Ford open
By Eddie West Staff Writer A new kayak and canoe access ramp to the Caney Fork River recently opened. The new ramp is located behind the Carthage Junction Depot in Crump Paris Park in South Carthage. The new ramp gives kayakers another location to take out or launch their vessel. The ramp is dedicated solely to…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 06/05/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jerry Albert Nixon Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2877 Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of May, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Jerry Albert Nixon, Deceased, who died on the 12th day of May, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Jim Broyles
Retired Smith County Farm Bureau Agency manager, Mr. Jim Broyles, entered into eternal rest at the Highpoint-Health-Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage at 6:04 p.m. Sunday evening May 25, 2025 at the age of 81. He was admitted there Thursday May 23rd. Funeral services from his beloved First Baptist Church Carthage were scheduled for Wednesday…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Mary Evelyn Key
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Key, age 86, of Carthage, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Mrs. Key was born October 10, 1938 in Carthage, TN, a daughter of the late Marshall Frank Silcox and Mary Ruby Hensley Silcox. She was also preceded in death by Siblings; Hattie Jane Carr, Ronald Allen Silcox, and Lawrence…
Read MoreSHOCKING EXIT
By Shea Haile Courier Sports MURFREESBORO — On the cusp of a potential third straight Class 1A State Championship game appearance, the back-to-back defending champion Gordonsville Tigerettes softball team found themselves facing elimination against Hollow Rock – Bruceton last Thursday at McKnight Park. After a quiet first inning, the Lady Tigers registered six second frame runs…
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