Obit – Mr. Kenneth Massey
Mr. Kenneth Massey of Horseshoe Bend Lane in the Elmwood Community died at the age of 80 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage where he had been receiving care since December 6th. He was pronounced deceased at 3:27 p.m. Tuesday afternoon December 10, 2024. Funeral services from the Carthage Chapel of…
Read MoreObit – Mr. William “Buddy” Moore
Mr. William “Buddy” Moore age 83 of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee and a longtime resident of the Smith Bend Community in Jackson County was pronounce deceased at the Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga at 4:48 E.S.T. Tuesday morning December 10, 2024 where he was last admitted December 8th suffering from a brain aneurysm. Mr. Moore was at…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Susan Holland
The angels in heaven are rejoicing as one of their sweet children has joined them in her heavenly home to spend all eternity. Ms. Susan Quinton Duke Holland’s family was at her bedside when the Holy Spirit filled the room and she was called to glory. She was pronounced deceased at 6:42 p.m. Tuesday evening…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Pete Gibbs
A Vietnam War veteran, Mr. Pete Gibbs age 85 of Mount Juliet, died peacefully at the Tri-Star Summit Medical Center in Hermitage where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit Friday afternoon December 7th suffering from complications of a debilitating stroke and was pronounced deceased at 7:54 a.m. Saturday morning December 14, 2024. Mr.…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Donald Burnham Babbitt
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Donald Burnham Babbitt, age 81 of Sparta, TN. He passed peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday December 7, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Mr. Babbitt was born April 24, 1943, in Wellsville NY, a son…
Read MoreObit – Robert (Bob) Anthony Johnson
It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Anthony Johnson announce his unexpected passing. Bob passed away in Gallatin, Tennessee on December 4th, 2024, at the age of 64. He was born on April 17, 1960 in Hammond, Indiana. He is the son of Mary T. (Dixon) Johnson and the late Robert…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Barry Oldham Taylor
Mr. Barry Oldham Taylor, age 83 of Hartsville, TN passed away Friday afternoon, December 13, 2024 at Tri Star Skyline Medical Center. Barry was born in Dixon Springs, TN to the late Walter Burton & Ruby Inez Oldham Taylor. In addition to his Parents, he was preceded in death by a Brother, Jerry Taylor. He…
Read MoreGrand jury returns indictments
By Eddie West Staff Writer The county’s grand jury returned as many as 17 indictments for drug-related charges during its December session. Most of the indictments involved multiple charges. One of the more common drugs was methamphetamine. Other drugs included various opioids and cocaine. Also, at least two cases involved Anilino-n-phenthylpiperidine or ANPP, a relatively new…
Read MoreBig Blue’s strong defense slows high scoring Owls offensive attack in first rivalry clash
Tigers 54, Owls 48 By Terry Collins, Shea Haile Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The two high schools renewed their rivalry last Friday night in Carthage when the Owls and Tigers met on the hardwood. The Tigers, coming off a state semifinal appearance a year ago, were poised to break a two game losing streak to the…
Read MoreLady Owls 43-15 second half run leads to impressive rivalry win over Gordonsville
Lady Owls 79, Tigerettes 45 By Terry Collins, Shea Haile Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The county’s two high school girls basketball teams met for the first time in an eight day stretch last Friday night at Bill Landreth Gym in Carthage. Smith Co. had won four straight games entering the contest and were off to a…
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