May 20, 2026
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Ben Brown indicted by Lincoln County grand jury
Benjamin “Ben” Aaron Brown was indicted on Tuesday, March 24, by the Lincoln County grand jury, according to District Attorney Rob Carter with the 17th Judicial District in Tennessee.
Carol Frances Gordy
Carol Frances Gordy
Betty Jo Drennon
Betty Jo Drennon
John Ed Ridiner
John Ed Ridiner, 64, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on March 22, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital. A funeral service was held Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Hollingsworth and Bro. Jason Caldwell officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens.
Edwin Ray Landman
Edwin Ray Landman went home to be with his heavenly father on March 25, 2026.
Janet McChesney Jetton
Janet McChesney Jetton (April 7, 1943 – March 15, 2026) It is with a hope born of the Resurrection that we announce the passing of Janet McChesney Jetton, 82, of Fayetteville, Tennessee. A devoted wife, mother, and pillar of her faith community, Janet entered eternal rest on March 15, 2026, at Donalson Care Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sandie Rebecka Gardner
Sandie Rebecka Gardner, 71, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee, on Jan. 20, 1955, to the late Noel “Red” Willard and Lucille Street Gardner. She was a member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
New Arrivals
Cedar Marvis Stewart
Rep. Pat Marsh honors Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration champion
The Tennessee House of Representatives this week presented a resolution honoring Justified Honors, the first Tennessee Walking Horse in history to win the World Grand Championship four times at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville.
Uncovering the history of Camp Blount:
Where Tennessee became the Volunteer State