Wanda Ford Barr
Mrs. Wanda Ford Barr, 70, a resident of Union City, died Nov. 17, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, Miss.. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Brother Darrell Hoffman will officiate. Pallbearers will be Nathan Owens, Michael Owens, Brian Owens, Justin Owens Paul Hunt and Sam…
Read MoreNancy Halterman
Nancy Marie Halterman, 85, of Nashville, formerly of Old Hickory, passed away on Nov. 11, 2021 in Carthage. Nancy was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Hickman, Ky., to the late Ethridge William James and Maggie Bonnie Bruce. She was an owner operator of a grocery store. Nancy enjoyed travel both domestically and internationally, traveling to…
Read MoreHAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY — Eighteen years ago today, the Obion County Public Library opened its state-of-the-art building to the public. In recognition of this special day, library director Carolina Conner (left) and assistant director Beth Micke decorated the case in the foyer of the library. It includes a special birthday cake, a banner with handprints from…
Read MoreBACK ON TRACK
BACK ON TRACK — Darius Mir (left), owner and chief executive officer of MIA Seating in Union City, recently discussed the company’s innovative plan to maximize productivity and bring jobs to the area with Obion County Mayor Benny McGuire. The facility was damaged when a tornado hit the plant on May 4, taking out a…
Read MoreNancy Halterman
Nancy Marie Halterman, 85, of Nashville, formerly of Hickman, Ky., died Nov. 11, 2021 in Carthage. A Celebration of Life service was held Sunday at Hermitage Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. Published 11.16.21
Read MoreGina Ethridge
Gina Lynn Ethridge, 63, a resident of Union City, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at her residence. Graveside services were to be held 1 p.m. today, Nov. 16, 2021, at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Bro. Chip Davis was to officiate. White-Ranson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ethridge was born Jan. 29, 1958,…
Read MoreLillie Mae Mayberry
Lillie Mae Mayberry, 70, of Hickman, Ky., died at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville on Nov. 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at Strong Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the service hour on Friday. Published 11.16.21
Read MoreBertha Nanney
Bertha Ruth (Fitzpatrick) Nanney, 97, a resident of Woodland Mills, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services will be conducted at East View Cemetery at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Nanney was…
Read MoreStella Cruce
Mrs. Stella Cruce, 75, of Madisonville, Ky., passed away 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Ron Gray will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the…
Read MoreMPD makes arrest on Beaumont Street after evacuating apartment building
On Nov. 12, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Martin patrol officer, Kelly Hendon responded to a call for service in reference to an alleged domestic dispute on Beaumont Street. Upon arrival, Hendon made contact with the victim, who advised that she and her boyfriend, Marcus Garland Jr., age 20, had gotten into an altercation. The victim…
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