Obit – Mr. Lynn Beasley
Mr. Lynn Beasley age 81 of Hartsville died peacefully at the Westmoreland Care and Rehabilitation Center where he had made his home since June 25, 2024. He was pronounced deceased at 7:07 A.M. on Thursday morning January 16, 2025 by Alive Hospice. His pastor, Eld. Brent Hall, assisted by his former pastor, Eld. Michael Nesbitt,…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Shirley Christine Maxwell
Mrs. Shirley Christine Maxwell, age 89, of Livingston, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Mrs. Maxwell was born August 12, 1935 in Jackson County, TN, a daughter of the late Marshall B. Wheeler and Carrie M. Maynard Wheeler. Mrs. Maxwell married James R. Maxwell and he preceded her in death on April 19,…
Read MoreObit – Mr. John Franklin Michael, Jr.
Mr. John Franklin Michael, Jr., age 71 of Pleasant Shade, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Mr. Michael was born April 8, 1953 in Michigan, a son of the late John Franklin Michael, Sr and Lucy Marie House Michael. He was also preceded in death by a daughter and sister; Constance Marie Michael.…
Read MoreStiffer penalties for juveniles
By Eddie West Staff Writer State lawmakers have addressed issues concerning penalties for juveniles convicted of various crimes. A new state law allows for stiffer penalties for minors who are convicted of a more serious crime. Meanwhile, the new law also addresses penalties for convicted juvenile offenders who demonstrate progress through the rehabilitation process. Lawmakers…
Read MoreSuspect ‘forgot about cocaine’
By Eddie West Staff Writer One person was charged and a vehicle seized during a sheriffs department investigation. Meanwhile, the suspect told officers “he forgot about” the cocaine which was discovered in the investigation. K-9 officer Sgt. Junior Fields responded to a traffic stop conducted by Deputy Nathan Williams at the Alexandria Exit on Interstate 40.…
Read MoreLegal & Public Notices For The Week Of 01/16/25
NOTICE CHAD DICKENS The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a petition against you seeking to declare your child to be dependent and neglected. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Whitley, Attorney for the…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Dene Massey Owens
Longtime Rome Community homemaker, Mrs. Dene Massey Owens, departed this life at 4:10 p.m. Monday afternoon January 6, 2025 at the Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville at the age of 90. Funeral services from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon January 14th. Her longtime former Rome Church…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Wanda Dixon Donoho
Mrs. Wanda Dixon Donoho age 80 of the Sycamore Valley Community in Macon County departed this life at 12:49 p.m. Wednesday afternoon January 8, 2025 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville. Funeral services from the Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Lafayette were conducted Monday afternoon January 13th at 1 p.m. Eld. Glenn Brawner…
Read MoreObit – Mrs. Mildred Jean Bennett Jones
Mrs. Mildred Jean Bennett Jones, age 84 of Gordonsville, TN passed away Thursday January 9, 2025. Mrs. Jones was born in Gordonsville, TN on November 14, 1940, a daughter of the late Norman “Normie” Bennett and Frances Elizabeth Grisham Bennett. She was married to Allen Ray Jones on May 16, 1969, he preceded her in…
Read MoreStarting date for county’s new $50 wheel tax unclear
By Eddie West Staff Writer It’s unclear exactly when the county will begin collecting the new $50 wheel tax approved by the county commission in October of last year, but its expected to take place in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile, when implimented, registration for each vehicle will more than double. The fee will be paid annually…
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