Marcus Reid
Marcus Tremayne Reid, 49, of Union City died May 18, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Refuge Mission UC. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreRicky McGuire
Mr. Ricky Lynn McGuire, 76, of Cloverdale went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2026, at 2:05 a.m., surrounded by his loving family at his home. Ricky was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. A third-generation row crop farmer, he dedicated his life to the land and took great pride…
Read MoreMartha Caldwell Helm
Martha Caldwell Helm passed away May 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones and was able to receive a beautiful send-off by her family. She illuminated the room with her unique, warm, quirky and hilarious personality. She held on just long enough to surpass her husband, Alton, of 64 years, who passed away 5 days prior.…
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BRAND SUPPORT — Decked out in his John Deere™ T-shirt, 5-year-old Cole Hahn, son of J.C. and Brandi Hahn of Martin, pretended to drive a 1947 John Deere™ G tractor brought to Discovery Park of America Saturday by his father for the annual antique tractor show. The tractor once belonged to his dad’s great-uncle, Kenneth…
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SUMMER FUN — The Obion County Public Library hosted its Dino Backyard Bash summer reading kickoff event Saturday, where children could enjoy inflatables, a wet foam station, an obstacle course and mini golf. Hunt Allen, who will be 2 this month, enjoyed playing in one of the inflatables. He is the son of Justis and…
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AIM AND RELEASE — A game that involved throwing a pool noodle through hoops made of pool noodles — played by 6-year-old Dane Kissell (left) — was a popular event Saturday when Union City Parks and Recreation hosted its second UC City Wide Field Day at Veterans Park. Parks officials said 450-600 people came through…
Read MoreGloria Wilson
Gloria Ann Wilson, 80, of Union City died June 7, 2026, at Diversicare of Martin. Memorial graveside services will be held at later date at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, Calif. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreCorey Northam
Corey Wayne Northam, 48, of Troy passed away 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Regional One Health in Memphis. Memorial services will be conducted noon Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Mike Davis will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home…
Read MoreJohn Fowlkes
John Aubrey Fowlkes, 76 of Troy, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at The Waters of Union City. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Terrace Hill Cemetery, with Bro. James McEwen officiating. There will be a visitation before the graveside at White-Mahon Funeral home on Saturday from 11…
Read MoreCharles Todd
Mr. Charles Garth Todd, 77, a resident of Waynesboro, TN, died June 6, 2026, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026, at East View Cemetery. His son, Hunter; his brother, Terry; and nephew, Braydon, will be conducting the service. White-Ranson Funeral Home is…
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