Ronnie Luther “Bigun” Gibson
Ronnie Luther “Bigun” Gibson, 58, formerly of Obion, passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Reno, Nev. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at the Obion Community Center. Ronnie was born Nov. 11, 1962, son of the late James Luther and Opal Mae (White) Gibson. He married Lisa (Roberton). She survives. He is…
Read MoreDr. William B. Dunlap Jr
Dr. William B. Dunlap Jr., 74, of Union City passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at St. James Episcopal Church in Union City. The Rev. Chuck McMillen will officiate. Entombment will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be…
Read MoreMargie Ruth Mansfield
Ms. Margie Ruth Mansfield, 90, of Union City passed away 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at AHC Dyers-burg. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Edmaiston-Mosley Fun-eral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ms. Ruth was born Oct. 2, 1930, in St. Louis, Mo., daughter of the late Wesley and…
Read MoreMike Webb
Michael Lee Webb, 52, of Hornbeak died Sept. 4, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published 9.7.21
Read MoreGary Turner
Gary Lee Turner, 55, of Union City died Sept. 5, 2021, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Rawls Funeral Home in Union City. Published 9.7.21
Read MoreLynn Buchanan
Lynn Ann Buchanan, 61, of Union City died Sept. 3, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published 9.7.21
Read MoreShirley Byassee
Shirley Jo Ann Hayes Byassee, 85, of Union City passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at The Waters in Union City. Funeral services were to be held 2 p.m. today, Sept. 7, 2021, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Bro. Terry English and Bro. Brad Jordan were to officiate. Burial was to follow in East View Cemetery.…
Read MoreRev. Billy McGarity
The Rev. Billy McGarity, 55, of Union City went home to be with the Lord 8:27 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. today at Grace Presbyterian Church in Troy. Elder Deon Barnes and Elder Frank Dalton will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted 2…
Read MorePLANNING UNDER WAY
PLANNING UNDER WAY — CornFest board members (front, from left) Penny Chesteen, Nell Garrigan, Lynn Glover, Glenda Chrisp, Sara Boyd, Olivia Riley, Ashley Phillips, (back) Kris Dunn, Dana Pruitt, Mandy Hinson and Judy Counce met recently at Leaders Credit Union to plan this year’s edition of the annual festival. Also keeping busy planning their events…
Read MoreAND THE WINNER IS …
AND THE WINNER IS … — Kathy Johnson of Union City is The Messenger’s Photo of the Month contest winner for August. She took this photo of a monarch caterpillar on a milkweed leaf with a Galaxy Note 8. Entries for the contest are accepted at ucdm@ucmessenger.com. “Photo Contest” should be the subject line. The…
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