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2 days ago
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City Councilman JB Smiley announces father's death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The chairman of the Memphis City Council, JB Smiley, announced the death of his father, JB Smiley Sr., on social media Monday night. The news comes barely a day after the body of Smiley's nephew, 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley, was recovered after he died trying to save a family member in the Wolf River. The following was written on Smiley's Facebook page Monday: 'Grief has a way of making the evening feel heavier. I'm becoming all too familiar with the weight of death, but tonight, it carries the name of a man who shaped my world and gave me his name. 'He was a father, a mentor, the strongest man i know and a constant reminder of what I strive to be. His love and lessons will stay with me always. 'Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rest well, Daddy.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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WATCH: SCSO confirms body of missing man found at Wolf River
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has announced that the body of a missing man has been found at Wolf River. The announcement came during a press conference SCSO hosted at Wolf River on Sunday evening. Since Friday, SCSO and other agencies have been at Wolf River working to locate 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley, who was swept away by the Wolf River on Friday. Officials said that Smiley was swept away by the river while trying to rescue a 10-year-old. 'One thing about the Wolf River, it is complete with sand and mud,' Buckner said. 'There are times when people enter the river, and just a little bit of weight on the bottom of the river can create suction that can pull someone down or hold them down.' 120 people searching Wolf River for missing man: SCSO SCSO announced on social media that the following agencies are assisting with the search on Sunday: Shelby County Sheriff's Office, including the Volunteer Services Bureau, Uniform Patrol, Drone Team, Search and Rescue, and Emergency Services. Millington Fire Department Search and Rescue. Memphis Fire Department Search and Rescue. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley confirmed the victim is his relative. He posted a Facebook post saying, 'My nephew, Thaddeus Smiley, was swept away by the Wolf River. He is still missing. Please keep my family in your prayers. Tough time for us. Thank you to all the First Responders and volunteers.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
