IT’S BACK
IT’S BACK — The Unknown Confederate Soldier Cemetery, located on Summer Street in Union City, is finally back on the official Civil War Trails. Otho French Stahl, Camp 176, Union City camp adjutant Barry Sowell praised the occurrence recently when Chris Brown (second from right) and Ashley Bassetti (right), representatives from the Civil War Trails…
Read MoreBarry Bumpus
Barry Dale Bumpus, 68, passed away Wednesday, April 29 in Covington Ky. He was born April 4, 1958, to the late Bobby and Minnie Bumpus of Obion County. He is survived by his children, Valerie Westra, Matthew Bumpus and Michael Bumpus; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his aunt and uncle,…
Read MoreJuanita Rickman
Juanita Rickman, 77, of Union City died May 4, 2026, at her home. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Messenger
Read MoreLawrence Cheirs
Lawrence Cheirs, 73, of Hickman, Ky., died April 24, 2026, at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City is in charge of arrangements.…
Read MoreAmy McCoy
Amy McCoy, 71, of Union City passed away peacefully Friday, May 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be conducted noon Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church. Rev. Terry English and Rev. Brad Jordan will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until…
Read MoreDianne Pope
Mrs. Lillian Dianne Isbell Pope, a resident of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 77. Her passing followed that of her sister, Nancy S. Isbell Ingrum; and her brother, Charles Daniel “Danny” Isbell. Dianne was born in Union City on Oct. 30,1948, to the late Charles A. Isbell and…
Read MorePatty Bing
Patty Lou Bing, age 79, of Kenton passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born Jan. 13, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Jack and Olla Hinson Peevyhouse. Patty Lou Peevyhouse Bing is survived by her devoted husband, Tommy; her three children, Paul…
Read MoreMyra Sellers
Myra LaNelle Fitzpatrick Sellers, 75, of 216 Burntwood Lane in Inman, S.C., passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at her residence, following an extended illness. Myra was born in Obion on April 29, 1951, a daughter of the late Ruby Inez Miller Fitzpatrick and Thomas Fitzpatrick. She was the wife of George Jesse DeWitt Sellers.…
Read MoreDanny Pitts
Mr. Danny Franklin Pitts, 77, a resident of Martin, died April 28, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2026, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Bro. Charles Pratt and Dr. Ron Cox will be officiating. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be…
Read MoreGeorge Kemp
George T. Kemp, 82, of Union City passed away 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted noon Saturday at East View Cemetery. Brother Eddie Mallonee will officiate. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Saturday. Pallbearers will be Tracy Cole,…
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