Area Obituaries
Terry Lee Scott, age 73 of Sharon, passed away Monday, April 16, 2024, at his home. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Terry was born to the late Hershel Lee Scott and Ruth Darden in Martin, TN. He is survived by his…
Read MoreMrs. Angeline “Angie” Fisher Damron, age 90, of Martin, TN, died Saturday 04/13/2024, at Jackson Madison County Hospital, Jackson. Funeral service will be Friday, April 19 at The First United Methodist Church at 12:00 pm with Pastor Amanda Crice and Bryant Fisher officiating. Visitation will be 10:00-12:00 at the church. Burial will be at the…
Read MorePatricia Jo Grissom, 88, of Hickman, Ky., died April 12, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, Ky. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at West Hickman Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City. Visitation is at the church from 11 a.m. until time of services Monday. Edmaiston…
Read MoreService for Trucker Deborah Ann Flippin age 70 of Sharon, TN, will be held Thursday at 12 noon at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Visitation will begin Wednesday evening going from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband Bobby Flippin of Sharon, daughters Danielle, Michelle, and Christina…
Read MoreCharles Henry Cobb Jr., 86, of Union City died April 10, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in East View Cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/4.12.24
Read MoreMiss Terry Lynn Phillips, 63, passed away April 2, 2024, at her home in Rives after a six-year fight with cancer and is now with our Lord in Heaven. Terry was born May 17,1960, in Chicago, Ill., to David and Mary Phillips. She is survived by her mother, Mary Phillips of Rives; her brothers, Thomas…
Read MoreMrs. Joella Parrott, age 92, of South Fulton passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at The Arbors in Union City. She was born on May 8, 1931, in Troy to the late Felix Lester “F.L” Cochran and Mary Ellen Bumpus Cochran. Joella was a member of South Fulton First United Methodist Church and was a…
Read MoreMr. Daniel Mires, age 56, of South Fulton passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City emergency room. He was born on April 14, 1967, in Union City to the late Roy Mires and Martha Shelby Mires. Daniel was a member of Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was currently working at…
Read MoreMr. Snooks Guess, 87, a resident of Union City, died April 2, 2024, at his residence. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Private graveside services will be held. The Rev. Steve Carr will officiate. Pallbearers will be Mark Ward, Brad Ward, Kemp Ward, Danny Carr, Steve Carr, Rusty Carr, Phil Caldwell and Tim…
Read MoreDr. James Howard Ragsdale, age 95, devoted husband, father and physician passed away on April 8, 2024. Howard was born on March 1,1929, in Trimble, Tennessee, to Malcolm and Ima Ragsdale. God, Family, Community and Country were of the highest priorities in Howard’s life. While serving his country during the Korean War, Howard met…
Read MoreMr. Scott Shipley, age 61, of Hickman, Ky., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1963, in Noble, Ark., to the late James Shipley and Martha Asher Shipley. Scott was a member of First Baptist Church in Fulton and was a Cooker/Trainer at Jackson Purchase Distillery in…
Read MoreAlthy Ruth Harris Phelps, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 6, 2024, at Oakview Nursing Home in Calvert City, Ky. Ruth was born Aug. 26, 1930, to Allen and Elsie Harris in Brookport, Ill. She graduated from Metropolis High School and started working at a local grocery store. In 1955, she…
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