Mike Freeman
Michael “Mike” Freeman, 72, of Iuka, Miss., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at his residence. He was an avid crappie fisherman and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Mike was a family man and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them. He was a Christian by faith and his giving nature was evident to everyone…
Read MoreRynara Murphy
Rynara Jamar Murphy, 47, of Atlanta died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Union City. A memorial visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home-Union City is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger Online/2.1.24
Read MoreWeakley included in the nine Tennessee counties approved for FEMA public assistance
NASHVILLE – At the request of Gov. Bill Lee, FEMA has authorized Public Assistance funding for nine counties affected by the Dec. 9, 2023, tornadoes and storms. The counties are Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner and Weakley. The designation means FEMA can reimburse eligible applicants for the cost of debris removal, emergency response…
Read MoreUC’S BEST
UC’S BEST — The Union City School System has announced the selection of its Administrators and Teachers of the Year for 2024. The recipients include (from left, front) Laney Rogers, the system’s director of Special Populations and Early Childhood supervisor, who is Supervisor of the Year honoree; Union City High School principal Jacob Cross, Principal…
Read MoreSEARCH COMMAND
SEARCH COMMAND — Search efforts resumed this morning for missing 62-year-old Charles Baldridge of Troy. Dozens of searchers from numerous agencies were working from the Madison County Fire Department’s mobile command center, which was set up at Walker Tanner Road at Highway 51 at the Union City city limits, where Baldridge’s truck was found down…
Read MoreEdna Yarbrough
Edna Alline Yarbrough, 97, of Jackson, formerly of the Sidonia community, died Jan. 18, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Alamo Cemetery. Published in The Messenger/1.31.24
Read MoreEtta McElrath
Etta McElrath, 79, of Clinton, Ky., formerly of Hickman, Ky., died Jan. 25, 2024, at Clinton Place. Services were to be at noon today (Jan. 31) at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel in Union City. Interment was to follow in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation started at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Published in The…
Read MoreJanet Azbell
Janet Kay Azbell, 70, of Hornbeak died Jan. 25, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmai-ston Mosley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of services. Published in The Messenger/1.31.24
Read MoreKrista Davis
Krista Hooper Davis, 43, of Greenfield died Jan. 20, 2024, at her home. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home. Published…
Read MoreGloria Taylor
Gloria Jean Taylor, 54, of Fulton died Jan. 26, 2024, at Tristar Summit Medical Center. Services will be held at noon on Friday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenlea Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel in South Fulton. Published in The…
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