Obit – Mr. Larry Gray Boss
Mr. Larry Gray Boss passed away at the age 81, of Alexandria, TN, at his home, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Mr. Boss was Born February 10, 1943 in Lafayette, Georgia, the son of late Pastor Clay Henry Boss and late Mary Lou Gray Boss. Mr. Boss also was preceded in death by brothers; Benny…
Read MoreObit – Ruby Gleaves
Gleaves, Ruby Nell Dickens, age 85, died October 2, 2024. Ruby was born in Smith County, TN and was the daughter of the late, James Roosevelt Maxwell and May Stockling Maxwell. She was a devoted Christian woman who lived her life guided by her faith and love for God. Ruby was a member of Silver…
Read MoreHorrific wrecks claim four
By Eddie West Staff Writer Four people were killed and three injured in two horrific accidents Tuesday night (September 24), marking one of the deadliest days on roadways in the county in some time. The four deceased individuals and those injured each lived outside the county. Some were from Davidson and Dickson counties. Others were from…
Read More$50 wheel tax approved
By Eddie West Staff Writer County commissioners approved a resolution implementing a $50 wheel tax with funds benefiting the county highway department on first reading. The legislation calls for funds generated by the wheel tax to be used for “county highway capital projects fund and used to make capital improvements to the roads of Smith…
Read MoreMILESTONE REACHED
By Shea Haile Courier Sports Smith County High Lady Owls soccer standout and Gordonsville High senior Aubrey Felice has cemented her spot in SCHS soccer history after reaching the 100 goal milestone. Felice netted the memorable 100th goal during the Lady Owls August 29th clash against Greenbrier. The senior has continued to add to her…
Read MoreMIDSEASON STUMBLES; Unbeaten, explosive Indians storm past Owls in Region 3-2A encounter
By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith County High Owls football team played its fourth home game in six 2024 regular season games with a matchup against top-ranked East Robertson in Carthage last Friday night. The Owls won the matchup a year ago in Cross Plains to claim the 2023 regular season Region 3-2A…
Read MoreMIDSEASON STUMBLES; Missed redzone opportunities, ‘Cats physical ground attack demise for GHS
By Shea Haile Courier Sports GORDONSVILLE — The Gordonsville High Tigers football team, tabbed as one of the top contenders for the Class 1A title, clashed with the Monterey Wildcats last Friday night at Turney Ford Field. The Wildcats shocked Big Blue and snared a 21-0 victory in a rain-hampered week six encounter. Monterey churned out…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 10/03/24
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Denise Summar Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2816 Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of September, 2024, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Denise Summar, Deceased, who died on the 30th day of June, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Mettie Jane Dillehay
Mrs. Mettie Jane Dillehay age 95, a longtime resident of the Defeated Creek Community died peacefully with her son and daughter-in-law at her bedside at the Pavilion in South Carthage where she made her home since February 21, 2016. The Pavilion opened September 1, 2015 and Mrs. Dillehay began deciding which room she wanted shortly…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Sue Shoemake Duke
Ms. Sue Shoemake Duke age 82 of the Elmwood Community died at 8:24 a.m. Monday morning September 23, 2024 with her family present. She was pronounced deceased at 9:15 a.m. by Highpoint Hospice who had been assisting the family for only a week after Mrs. Duke was diagnosed with cancer. A memorial celebration of life…
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