Leroy Sawyer
Mr. Leroy Sawyer, 87, of South Fulton passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge in Union City. He was born on Feb. 17, 1939, in Fulton to the late Fred Sawyer and Ruby Alexander Sawyer. Leroy was a faithful member of Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church and proudly served his country in the…
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STAYING COOL — Twin brothers Christian (left) and Cole Rotgers, 6-year-old sons of Jazmine and Tyler Rotgers of Troy, enjoyed cold sno cones at the Independence Day celebration at Indian Park in Obion on Friday night. The event, which included cake walks, live music and fireworks, was sponsored by the Obion Community Club.
Read MoreWilliam Pope
Mr. William Lee Pope, who was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 83. His passing followed that of his beloved wife, Lillian Dianne Isbell Pope. William was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 1, 1943, to the late Inez Morris Pope and Carl Henry Pope.…
Read MoreCathey Mulcahy
Cathey Mulcahy, 68, of South Fulton died July 5, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Hornbeak Funeral Home, with burial following in Pleasant View Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour Friday. The Messenger
Read MoreRuth Christian
Ruth Jean Christian, 91, of Union City passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her home. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Ruth was born and grew up in Mecosta, Mich., daughter of the late John and Helen (McRay) Smith. She worked in Detroit as an adult and met and fell…
Read MoreCathy Crittendon
Cathy Ann Crittendon, 66, of South Fulton passed away 3:10 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Greater Vision Ministries in Troy. Brother Archie Larry and Pastor Robin Rotgers will officiate. Burial will follow in Fremont Cemetery. Visitation will be held at…
Read MoreDebra Alexander
Debra Kay Alexander, 71, of Union City died July 1, 2026, at her home. Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Log Baptist Church. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreJames McCullough
James Edward McCullough, 86, of Troy passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge in Union City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Troy First Baptist Church, with Bro. Rick Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Terrace Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Gage McCullough, Tommy…
Read MoreUC alum Mark Griffin named Summitt award winner
By KEVIN WEAKS Sports Editor As a teenager at Union City High School, Mark Griffin sought out advice from people with knowledge and experience every chance he could. Now an adult in Knoxville, he is willing to share his own advice and experiences whenever he can. That willingness to pay it forward earned Griffin the…
Read More3 indicted for theft at nursing home
Three Former Obion County Nursing Home Employees Indicted After Receiving More Than $561,000 in Unearned Compensation Wednesday, July 01, 2026 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of three former employees of Obion County Nursing and Rehab after investigators determined they improperly received more than $561,000 in unearned and unauthorized…
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