LEGISLATIVE COFFEE
LEGISLATIVE COFFEE — Congressman David Kustoff (from left) spoke with local farmers Mike Hampton and Mike Holman Tuesday morning during a Legislative Coffee at the Obion County Farm Bureau. The event was sponsored by Obion County Farm Bureau and the Obion County Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreGOD PROVIDES
GOD PROVIDES — Hillcrest kindergartner Adalynn Powers, daughter of Sabrina and Blake Powers, rubbed several of the animal pelts available at the recent Tennessee Environmental Council-sponsored Tree Day activities at Troy Community Center. Kimberly Greene Bugg of the Oneida Six Nations Reserve, who makes her home in the Reelfoot Lake area, said animals are among…
Read MoreJohnny Carter
Johnny Carter, 71, of Hickman, Ky., died March 22, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Cayce (Ky.) Methodist Church Cemetery. Published in The Messenger on 3.27.24
Read MoreJ.D. Killingbeck
James Dean “J.D.” Killingbeck, 24, of Union City passed away March 24, 2024, in Union City. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Published in The Messenger on 3.27.24
Read MoreTony Speed
Tony Roy Speed, age 65, of Union City passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with Bro. Chip Davis officiating. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2024,…
Read MoreJohn Fields Jr.
John Fields Jr., 82, a resident of Jackson, passed away March 20, 2024, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Bro. Steve Skelton and Bro. Scott Fields officiated. Burial followed in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jerry Webb, Joshua Baum, Greg…
Read MoreIlean Johnson
Ilean Johnson, 84, of Union City passed away 1:57 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Ron Gray officiated. Ilean was born March 2, 1940, in Morning View, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ernest William Lykins…
Read MoreBeatrice Barnes
Beatrice Battles Barnes, age 92, of the Crystal Community passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Her son-in-law, Greg Smith, will officiate. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in…
Read MoreDr. Jerry Sullivan
Dr. Jerry L. Sullivan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away at his home in Union City on March 20, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born December 26, 1942, in Lexington, Tennessee, son of the late Curry and Ethel (Smith) Sullivan. Dr. Sullivan married Mary Charlotte (Holmes) Sullivan of Lexington,…
Read MoreCarmelita Inniss
Mrs. Carmelita Denise Inniss, 67, of Union City passed away 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the home of her son, Perry Jackson of Jackson. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Cedric Irby Sr. will officiate. Visitation will be held…
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