Martin informal meeting covers C.E. Weldon Building and Soybean Festival updates
By Benita Evans Press News Martin’s board will address well water issues, fire service fees, and court fees at their formal meeting Monday evening. Mayor David Belote reported that the C.E. Weldon Building has been cleaned. The rubbish-free building is now to the standard required by the insurance provider. Belote also reported that TLM is…
Read MoreLouella Johnson
Louella Johnson, 66, of Fulton died March 29, 2026, at The Waters of Union City. Services will be noon Saturday at Great Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenlea Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in South Fulton is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreWillie D. Huff
Willie D. Huff, 84, of Woodland Mills died April 7, 2026, at his home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Anointed Church of The Living God. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Sunday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City is in charge…
Read MoreHELPING TRUDY’S
HELPING TRUDY’S — Twenty-seventh Judicial District Drug Recovery Court Program clients (from left) Garilei Washam of Martin, Tiara Yates of Union City and Mason Spurlock of Martin bagged up non-perishable food items for local students at Trudy’s Kids Café in downtown Union City recently. The Recovery Court members give back to the community through several…
Read MoreHAPPY HUNTING
HAPPY HUNTING — Elaiceya Gilbert, 18-month-old daughter of Anthony and Jennie Gilbert of Kenton, was all smiles Saturday morning as she collected colorful candy-filled eggs during Kenton’s community Easter egg hunt, which was moved indoors to the Kenton Gym due to heavy rain. Hundreds of eggs were available for children to hunt in three different…
Read MoreJames Davis
James Raymond Davis, 94, of Troy passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his daughter’s home. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Troy Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. and run until the time of the service at the…
Read MoreChristine Barnes
Christine Duncan Barnes, age 96, passed peacefully on April 1, 2026. She was born on August 20, 1929, in Obion County, Tennessee. She lived a life grounded in unwavering faith, love for her family and quiet strength. She was a loving wife to her husband, John Quinton Barnes, and a devoted mother to her five…
Read MoreSamuel Freeman
Mr. Samuel O’Neill Freeman, 76, of Willis, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sam was born April 12, 1950, in Union City to the late Ann (Sanders) Wiley. He dedicated his career to construction equipment sales, a profession that suited his hardworking nature and allowed him…
Read MoreLacy Clayton
Lacy Franklin Clayton, 82, of Union City died April 6, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the hour of services Wednesday. The Messenger
Read MoreBill Rickman
William Earl “Bill” Rickman, 78, of Union City died April 4, 2026, at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
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