Obit – Mr. Tommy Glenn Tisdale
Mr. Tommy Glenn Tisdale, age 61, of Hickman, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Tommy was born July 5, 1963, a son of the late Evelyn Overstreet Tisdale and Floyd Tisdale. He was a member of the Gordonsville High School class of 1981 and owner of Tommy…
Read MoreObit – Mr. Grady Nixon Ellis
Mr. Grady Nixon Ellis, age 85, of Temperance Hall, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Mr. Ellis was born December 27, 1939 in Temperance Hall, TN, a son of the late Thomas Grady Ellis and Henry Margarette Nixon Ellis. He was also preceded in death by Son; Randy Dewayne Ellis on January 11,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Donna Marie Cone
Mrs. Donna Marie Cone, age 59 of Elmwood, TN, passed away on January 17, 2025. Mrs. Cone was born April 7, 1965 in Altoona, PA, a daughter of the late Lester Leroy Weaver, Sr, and Anna Marie Ruth Hoover Weaver. She was also preceded in death by 8 siblings. Mrs. Cone is survived by Husband;…
Read MoreObit – Stephen John O’Halek
Stephen John O’Halek, of Reston, VA, passed away suddenly on January 20, 2025. Steve’s memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, February 2, at the Church of Christ in Falls Church. Stephen John O’Halek was born on May 9, 1972 to James and Patricia O’Halek in Pittsburgh, PA. He passed away on January 20,…
Read MoreTeam looks for signs of paranormal at courthouse in Carthage
The Smith County Courthouse is noted for its architectural beauty. From the outside, some would argue the stately structure is the most picturesque courthouse in the state of Tennessee, creating a natural attraction for tourists visiting the county. But some individuals are attracted to the inside of the facility for an out of the ordinary…
Read MoreCounty fair awarded at convention
By Eddie West Staff Writer Smith County continues to be home of an award winning fair. The fair was selected as First Runner-up for the Merit Award in the Single A Division during the recently held Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention. The fair program placed third overall among all fairs in the state. The program includes…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 01/23/25
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SMITH COUNTY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE The State of Tennessee For the use and benefit of Smith County, TN, Plaintiff Vs. 2022 Real Estate Delinquent Taxpayers CIVIL ACTION # 8689 NON-RESIDENT NOTICES In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and Master from the Plaintiff’s Complaint, which is sworn to that the following defendants whose whereabouts…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Lucette Kemp
Mrs. Lucette Kemp of the Kempville Community succumbed to a three-year battle with breast cancer and was pronounced deceased at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday morning January 14, 2025 with her family who had been at her bedside since she was admitted Saturday morning January 12th at the High Point Health – Riverview in Carthage. Mrs. Kemp…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Marilynn Kirby
Mrs. Marilynn Kirby of Kennys Bend in the Rock City Community died at the age of 70 at 1:05 p.m. Saturday afternoon January 18, 2025 at the Smith County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage. Funeral services will be conducted by her two brothers-in-law, Wally Kirby and Steve Kirby on Thursday morning January 23rd from…
Read MoreObit – Ms. Mary Martin
Ms. Mary Martin age 76 died at 8 a.m. Monday morning January 13, 2025 and was pronounced deceased at 9 a.m. by Gentiva Hospice of Livingston at her daughter, Angie Brimm’s, Beasley Bend Road farm home in the Riddleton Community. Ms. Martin was at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where her services were…
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