Do the ‘whys’ have it?
By Steve Smith Special to the Press Do the ‘whys’ have it? As we come close to the end of a pandemic, there are a lot of questions being asked. One that has been asked for several months, by many, is WHY? I am asking what have we learned about ourselves, our families and the…
Read MoreTerry Lynn Elkins
Mr. Terry Lynn Elkins, 63, a resident of Union City, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Elkins was born on Feb. 13, 1957, in Paris, son of the late Robert Elkins and Dorothy (Ramer) Elkins. He was a former employee of Dale Bryant Installations in Union City. White-Ranson Funeral Home was in…
Read MoreThomas Ray Byassee
Thomas Ray Byassee, 88, of Clinton, Ky., passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at his residence. He was a member of Clinton First Assembly of God and had retired from Goodyear. Thomas enjoyed farming and racing horses. He is survived by his wife, Linda Johnson Byassee of Clinton; brother, Jack Byassee of Clinton; two stepchildren,…
Read MoreJames Edwin Williams
James Edwin Williams, 87, of Union City died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at his residence. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at Old Republican Cemetery, with Bro. Pat Murdock officiating. No visitation was held. White-Ranson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The family requested memorials be sent to Old Republican…
Read MoreBobby Easterwood
Bobby Easterwood, 71, a resident of Hornbeak, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hornbeak City Cemetery, with Bro. Chip Davis officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.…
Read MoreJ.D. Primrose
J.D. Primrose, 76, of Kenton died 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Bro. Steve Gatlin will officiate. Pallbearers will be Michael Simpson, Royce Spencer, James Gatlin, George Tvrdik and Rodney Winginton. Memorial contributions may take the form…
Read MoreWilliam A. (Bill) Homra
“I have had one of the most interesting and exciting lives of most people I know. Thank God for my good health, memory, knowing about my heritage, and all the joys of life…,” reflected William A. (Bill) Homra in an earlier writing. Bill Homra’s life was INTERESTING because Bill was always INTERESTED. William A. (Bill)…
Read MoreJanice Emily
Janice Ann Rowden Emily passed away at home on Jan. 27, 2021, at the age of 76. She was born in the small town of Treece, Kan., and was the eldest of four sisters. After graduation from high school, she moved to Kansas City, Mo., to attend nursing school at St Lukes. She worked as…
Read MoreJimmy Butler
Jimmy Dale Butler, 72, of Union City died 4:55 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Bro. Archie Larry officiated. Burial followed in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Stacks, David Pickard, Jimmy Craig, Jeff Simon, Stevie Moore…
Read MoreDresden mayor expresses concerns over Economic Development
By Amanda Mansfield Press Reporter During Monday night’s Dresden Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, Mayor Jeff Washburn expressed his concern over the merger of the Weakley County Economic Development District and the Weakley County Chamber of Commerce, which was announced in Nov. “I was initially in favor of [the merger], but I’ve become very…
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