Debra Crumble
Mrs. Debra Renee Crumble, 68, a resident of Union City, died Dec. 29, 2024, at her home. White-Ranson Funeral Home was in charge of cremation services. Mrs. Crumble was born on Oct. 19, 1956, in Union City to the late Arthur Joe Pearson and Carolyn Ann (Howard) Anderson. She was a homemaker. She is survived…
Read MoreHester Quinn
Hester Quinn, 70, of Martin died Dec. 29, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare Martin Hospital. Memorial services were 2:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2024, at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. The Messenger/1.4.25
Read MoreVols, Wildcats impressive in SEC openers
KNOXVILLE (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 29 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee over No. 23 Arkansas 76-52 on Saturday and tie for the best start to a season in program history. The Volunteers (14-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) are tied with the 1922-23 team for the best start, according to the school. Igor Milicic Jr.…
Read MoreTommy Jones
William Thomas “Tommy” Jones, age 84, of Sharon, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden. Funeral service will be Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery between Dresden and Greenfield. Visitation will be Monday beginning at 10:00 A.M.…
Read MoreBALANCING ACT
BALANCING ACT — Five-year-old Sally Stokes, daughter of Justin and Emily Stokes of Union City, carefully kept her balance as she tried out a piece of the new playground equipment at Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City at midday Thursday. With temperatures in the lower 50s, her family stopped by the park the day after…
Read MoreChristine Thorpe
Mrs. Christine Marie Thorpe, age 61, of Martin, TN, died Monday, 12/30/2024, at her home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Murphy Funeral home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Mrs. Thorpe was of the Catholic faith; she was retired C.N.A. at Haw’s Nursing Home. She is survived by her children, Ashley…
Read MoreConnie Burton
Connie Sue Burton, age 70 of Dresden, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 4, 2024, at Bowlin Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 12 noon until service time at 2:00pm. Connie was born to the late Johnnie Lindsey and Hazel Eddy in Cullman, AL. She is survived…
Read MoreMarsha Mitchell
Marsha Ann (Williams) Mitchell, 81 years old, born September 25, 1943, in Sikeston, Missouri, passed away after a 14-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Marsha went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven December 27 th in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall D. Williams and Martha Ann Williams and…
Read MoreDorothy Boaz
Graveside Service for Dorothy A. Boaz age 93 of Greenfield, TN, will be held Monday December 30th at 1 p.m. at New Prospect Cemetery. Dorothy is survived by daughter Dianna Franklin of Greenfield; along with grandchildren Tina Franklin Brown, Lisa Franklin Mount, Alan Dale Franklin, Kim Boaz Duprey, James Boaz, and Brent Boaz; along with…
Read MoreTitans suffer another loss
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE (AP) — Whoever ends up coaching the Jacksonville Jaguars next season, receiver Brian Thomas Jr. will be the team’s most dynamic rebuilding piece. Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, including his fifth in as many games to Thomas, and the Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in…
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