IT WORKS
IT WORKS — Buddy (right, Landon McAdams), who is raised by Santa’s elves but has poor toy-making abilities, surprises himself when he gets a toy working for his half-brother, Michael Hobbs (center, Walton Harder), in Masquerade Theatre’s production of “Elf the Musical Jr.” Buddy has just met his new family, including his stepmother, Emily Hobbs…
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‘FEEDING’ & FEASTING — Ryan Gray and his mother, Wanda Gray, tended to cookers of green beans at midday Nov. 26 in preparation for the evening’s Thanksgiving Soul Food Café, which capped off the day’s community Feeding of the 5,000 at the Obion County Fairgrounds in Union City, where the Refuge Mission meets. Mrs. Gray’s…
Read MoreTerry Calhoun
Terry Calhoun, 64, of Union City died Dec. 3, 2024. White-Ranson Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at this time. The Messenger/12.4.24
Read MoreMarjorie French
Marjorie Louise French, age 93, of Union City passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Oakdale Funeral Home Chapel in Camden, with Bro. Brian Oakes officiating. Burial followed in Crossroads Cemetery in Camden. Visitation was on…
Read MoreJoshua Mullins
Joshua “Josh” Shawn Mullins, age 41, of Martin died Monday, December 2, 2024. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2:00 P.M. at Ralston Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Springer and Rev. Joseph Hicks officiating. Visitation will be Saturday at the church beginning at 12:00 Noon until service…
Read MoreNatalie Johnson
Ms. Natalie Johnson, 21, of Union City died Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Second Baptist Church. Interment followed in East View Cemetery. Visitation began at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City was in charge of arrangements. She was born…
Read MoreDraylen Johnson
Draylen Kross Johnson, 1, of Union City died Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Second Baptist Church. Interment followed in East View Cemetery. Visitation began at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City was in charge of arrangements. He was born…
Read MoreFloyd Clemons
Floyd Thomas Clemons, age 58, of Martin passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Obion County Memorial Gardens, with Bro. Cody Barner officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in…
Read MoreNorman Petty
Mr. Norman E. Petty, 89, of Union City passed away 10:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services was conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Ron Gray officiated. Burial followed in Lowes Cemetery in Lowes, Ky. Pallbearers will be Terry Howard,…
Read MoreBarbara Castleman
Barbara Imogene Barker Castleman of Dresden, TN, a devoted woman of God and unwavering faith, entered the arms of our Savior on November 30, 2024, at the age of 64. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and spiritual guidance that will forever be cherished by her family, friends, and all who knew her.…
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