Sue H. Werner
Sue H. Werner, 76, of Hickman, Ky., died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Werner was born July 5, 1945, daughter of the late Frank Hutchison Sr. and Lillian Edgin Hutchison. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Paul Werner. She loved her church and was a…
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UPROOTED — Massive trees, many of which have stood for decades, were uprooted when a strong tornado blew through Kenton just before 11 p.m. Friday, leaving a path of destruction on the city’s south side. Kenton Mayor Danny Jowers estimates Kenton has 40 to 50 houses with damage — with probably about 75 percent of…
Read MoreCOULD HAVE BEEN WORSE
COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE — Robin Ray (left) of Samburg and Kevin Davis of Union City, Ind., on Sunday afternoon leaned on what is left of the frame of the trailer Ray and his mother, Dorothy Bingham, were in when a tornado hit Samburg Friday night. Davis said Ms. Bingham is his aunt and helped…
Read MoreSignificant tornado damage to downtown Dresden
By Amanda Mansfield Press Reporter The city of Dresden is currently assessing significant property damage to most of downtown after a tornado came through at around 11:15 p.m. on Dec.10. Meteorologists called last night’s round of storms a once-in-a-generation event, one that will go down in the history books. As multiple tornadoes, ranging in intensity,…
Read MoreIT’S REAL
IT’S REAL — Karson King, 3-year-old son of Jordan King of Newbern and Mason Finch of Union City, gave Santa’s beard a tug, with permission from the jolly old elf, to make sure he was talking to the real deal during Woodland Mills’ Christmas event Saturday at the Civic Center. Children were also treated to…
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CHECKING IN — Fresh off an SEC championship game win against the former undefeated and No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama football coach Nick Saban (left) flew into Everett-Stewart Regional Airport, where he was greeted by interim general manager Jim Bondurant. Saban was in the area to wrap up his recruitment of Westview High School’s five-star…
Read MoreBobbye Lloyd
Bobbye Riley Lloyd, age 87, of Union City passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services were to be held at noon today in Mt. Ararat Cemetery near Troy. Dr. Vann Kissell was to officiate. Friends were asked to meet at the cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of…
Read MoreLewis Byassee
Lewis Rust Byassee, age 92, of Union City passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Martin. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Bro. Terry English will officiate. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve and Andy Kilgas, John Robertson, Michael and Randy…
Read MoreRoy Williams
Roy Williams, 88, of Tiptonville died Nov. 24, 2021, at Reelfoot Manor Health and Rehab. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church No. 3. Interment will follow in Citizens Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Rawls Funeral Home in Union City…
Read MoreJoe Kennedy
Joe Edward Kennedy, 83, a resident of Union City, died Dec. 1, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Union City Baptist Temple. Rev. Pastor Tony Keeton will officiate. Burial will follow in Terrace Hill Cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be…
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