Obit – Mrs. Louwanna Mabery
Mrs. Louwanna Mabery transitioned from her earthly journey to her heavenly home at 3 a.m. Saturday morning with her family at her bedside. She was pronounced deceased at 3:55 a.m. September 28, 2024 by Caris Hospice of Cookeville. Mrs. Mabery was 62 and suffered from a malignant neoplasm of the lung. A longtime family friend,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Kristen Smith
A well-known Defeated Creek store clerk, Mrs. Kristen Smith, was pronounced deceased at 1:37 a.m. Tuesday morning September 24, 2024 at the High Point – Riverview emergency room after being discovered unresponsive at the family’s Harris Hollow Road farm. Mrs. Smith was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson and was to be cremated at Cumberland…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Danny Joe Huff Sr.
Mr. Danny Joe Huff Sr. of Lebanon died unexpectedly on Saturday evening September 21, 2024 at the age of 75 and was pronounced deceased at 5:10 p.m. at the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Emergency Room in Lebanon. Mr. Huff was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon September…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Jacqueline “Jackie” Watson Gregory
Ms. Jacqueline “Jackie” Watson Gregory, age 61 of Hartsville, TN passed away Monday evening, September 23, 2024 at Sumner Regional Medical Center, Gallatin, TN. Jackie was born June 10, 1963 in Hartsville, TN to the late Ira & Lucille Merryman Watson. Jackie was a loyal friend, sister, daughter and mother, all titles she was the…
Read MoreObit – Cody Reed Mitchell
Cody Reed Mitchell was born March 17th, 1989, in Nashville, TN to parents Lynn & Patsy Mitchell and departed this life on Saturday, August 31st, 2024, at the age of 35 years. He was survived by wife Krystal Mitchell, daughters Gabriella (Gabby), Bella, Casondra; son, Damian; and his grandfather Boyd Mitchell of Lebanon, TN. He…
Read MoreSheriffs department deputies make several arrests with multiple charges
By Eddie West Staff Writer A man driving without being buckled up faces multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine and child abuse/neglect, following a sheriffs department investigation. Deputy Nathan Williams was on patrol on Interstate 40 in the Gordonsville area when he noticed a male subject driving without wearing his seatbelt. The driver exited the…
Read MoreWilliam Walton Harvest Festival set for Saturday
The annual William Walton Harvest Festival will be held Saturday (September 28) in downtown Carthage. The annual event features various craft and food vendors, live entertainment, pioneer craft demonstrations, activities for youth and a beauty pageant. It’s a special year for the event as the county is celebrating its 225th Anniversary. An Authentic Costume Contest…
Read MorePOSITIVE STEP; Owls soar to first victory at 3-2A rival Trousdale, balanced offensive attack; stout defense on display
By Terry Collins Courier Sports HARTSVILLE — The Smith County High Owls football team traveled to Hartsville last Friday night to renew an old rivalry. Both teams had struggled to start the 2024 season as the Owls were 0-4 while the Yellow Jackets were 1-3 with a forfeit. Both teams had struggled offensively with Trousdale Co.…
Read MoreUNBEATENS CLASH; Gordonsville dealt first setback, fall to Class 4A powerhouse DeKalb Co.
By Shea Haile Courier Sports GORDONSVILLE — In a four quarter battle, the Gordonsville High Tigers football team was dealt their first loss of the 2024 season against undefeated Class 4A power DeKalb County. The Black-and-Gold Tigers took home the 35-21 victory last Friday night at Turney Ford Field in the meeting of unbeatens. Gordonsville fell…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 09/26/24
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Ernest T. MahaneyCase#80CH1-2024-PR-2814 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of September, 2024, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Ernest T. Mahaney, Deceased, who died on the 9th day of August, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate…
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