Tigers win three in Smokey Mtn Showdown
The Macon County High baseball team took a little road trip on their spring break to compete in the Smokey Mountain Showdown in East Tennessee. They came away with three wins. On Wednesday Apr 1 the Tigers faced Eagleton College and Career Academy. This game wasn’t an April fool’s when the Tigers pounded out runs…
Read MoreTigerettes drop two games
The Macon County Tigerettes lost the two contests they played this past week. The student athletes were off on spring break. On Monday Mar 30 the Tigerettes travelled to Westmoreland. After falling behind 0-1 and tying the game at 1-1 in the top of the 4th inning, Macon surrendered three in the 4th, three in…
Read MoreNotice of Intent to Apply for Certificate of Need
This is to provide official notice to the Health Facilities Commission and all interested parties, in accordance with T.C.A. §68-11-1601 et seq., and the Rules of the Health Facilities Commission, that Naven Health, Inc., a/an proposed home care organization owned by Naven Health, Inc. with an ownership type of Corporation (For Profit) and to be…
Read MoreDorothy Doss
Dorothy Dean Harp Doss, age eighty-two, of Lafayette, TN, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Knollwood Manor in Lafayette. Born on October 8, 1943, in her grandparents’ home in the Union Hill Community of Clay County, TN, Dorothy was the cherished only child of…
Read MoreJohn Johns
Mr. John W. Johns passed peacefully from this life on March 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was seventy-two years, seven months, and twenty-two days old – a life marked by devotion, quiet strength, and deep love for those around him. John was born on August 19, 1953, to the late…
Read MoreMichael Tatum
Michael “Mike” Earl Tatum was born February 18, 1944 in Davidson County, Tennessee, a son born to the late Bob & Hazel (Sexton) Tatum and departed this life April 2, 2026 at the age of 82 years, 1 month, and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Elaine Taylor Tatum on June 27, 1969.…
Read MoreBill Speck
Billie “Bill” Gray Speck, age 93 of Lafayette, TN passed away Friday morning, April 3, 2026 Knollwood Manor. Funeral Services for Billie “Bill” Gray Speck were conducted Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026 at 11:00 am from the First Baptist Church of Lafayette with Pastor Ron Mathis officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson & Son Memorial…
Read MoreRichie Bergdorf
Richie Dewayne Bergdorf, age 60 of Lafayette, TN passed away Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026 his residence. Funeral Services for Richie Dewayne Bergdorf were conducted Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Reverend Pete Freeman and Shane Lenning officiating. Interment followed in…
Read MoreBenny Carlisle
Benny Neal Carlisle, age 66 of the Hermitage Springs Community in Clay County, TN passed away Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026 at his residence. Graveside Memorial Services & Interment for Benny Neal Carlisle were conducted Thursday afternoon, April 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from the Pedigo Cemetery with Family officiating. Benny Neal Carlisle was born…
Read MoreMelvin Cantrell
Melvin C. Cantrell, age 84 of Lafayette, TN passed away Saturday morning, March 28, 2026 at The Palace Healthcare & Rehab Center in Red Boiling Springs. The family has chosen cremation and there are no services planned at this time. Melvin C. Cantrell was born May 8, 1941 in the Portland, Tennessee. A son born…
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