CELEBRATING SERVICE
CELEBRATING SERVICE — Samburg Tourism chairman Ed Mayberry (right) spoke with Reelfoot Lake State Park interpretive ranger Madlyn Cox of Tiptonville during a bald eagle presentation at the Samburg Memorial Day event Saturday evening at Spicer Park. Col. Carl Mills reviewed the Declaration of Independence for the annual program. Veterans in attendance, many of whom…
Read MoreTarina Garrigan
Tarina Garrigan, 60, of Union City died May 26, 2026, in Jackson. Affordable Funerals and Cremation is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreDon Whitehead
Roy Don Whitehead Sr., 90, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, after a brief illness. Don was born on his family farm in Wellsville, Mo., to the late Roy and Bessie Ida Whitehead (nee Rubey). Don was 4th generation on the farm and grew up without running water and electricity, which…
Read MoreBob Anderson
Robert “Bob” Fox Anderson, age 77, of Obion passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. Born on Feb. 11, 1949, in Union City, Bob was a lifelong son of Obion County and a man deeply devoted to his family, community and heritage. Memorial graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at…
Read MoreLyndell Killingsworth
Lyndell Sue Killingsworth, 90, of Troy passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2026, at White-Mahon Funeral Home, with Bro. Bob Champion officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and run until the time of service…
Read MoreJanice Cochran
Janice Cochran, age 86, a resident of Union City, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at Obion County Nursing and Rehab. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Fremont Cemetery with her nephew Phillip Pinion officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Pallbearers…
Read MoreJudy Shaw
Ms. Judy Shaw, 82, of Union City passed away 1:03 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Diversicare of Martin. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Michael Turner and Susan Coats will officiate. Burial will follow in Stanley Cemetery near Union City with Brother Greg Lassett…
Read MoreMildred Joyce and James Joyce
Mildred Joyce at rest July 22, 2022, and James Joyce at rest April 4, 2026. Mildred and Jim shared a life marked by devotion to family, love of travel and the joy they found in one another’s company. Mildred was the loving daughter of Calvin and Helen Stover, sister, wife, mother of three, grandmother of…
Read MoreJason Parrish
Jason Nicholas Parrish, 55 of Union City passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jason was born in Carmel, N.Y., on May 7, 1971, to Frank Parrish and Loretta Gregory Parrish. He married Gillian Martin on Jan. 15, 2025. She survives.…
Read MoreIN REMEMBRANCE
IN REMEMBRANCE — Mac Everett Buchanan, son of Garrett and Rebecca Buchanan of Troy, recently placed an American flag on the grave of his fifth great-grandfather, John W.C. Harmon, for Memorial Day. Harmon served in the Confederate Army as a private in the 47th Infantry and is buried at Campground Cemetery in Obion County.
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