Shelly Watson
Shelly Evon Watson, 63, of Trenton, formerly of Union City, died Jan. 18, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 27, 2024, at Brown Chapel AME in Union City. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church.…
Read MoreHigh-speed chase Tuesday night leads to arrest of two in Gleason
Gleason Police Chief Marcus Hopper has confirmed that two people were arrested Tuesday night, after leading police on a high-speed chase through the town of Gleason. According to a report from the Gleason Police Department, on Jan. 16, just before 8 p.m. Patrolman Alex Sherwood attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for…
Read MoreGovernor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter announce 12 new site development grant recipients
Nearly $18 million in grants Program helps communities prepare industrial sites for business investment TNECD has awarded nearly 175 Site Development Grants across Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today 12 new Site Development Grant recipients. The grants, totaling approximately $17.9 million,…
Read MoreRobin Donnell
Robin Lynne Donnell, 55, of Union City died Jan. 17, 2024, at her father’s home. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home Wednesday. The Messenger/1.18.24
Read MoreDOWNHILL SLIDE
DOWNHILL SLIDE — Eight-year-old Ariane Woodruff of Union City was bundled in several layers of clothing as she and a few others braved a temperature of 11 degrees, with a wind chill of -1, to go sledding at midday Monday on a hill in Graham Park in Union City. City and county schools were already…
Read MoreMichael Madding
Michael Wayne “Mad Dog” Madding, 63, of South Fulton died Jan. 14, 2024, at his residence. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday. Published in The Messenger 1.17.24
Read MoreRalph Wheatley and Caroline Wheatley
Ralph Arnold Wheatley Sr., 85, died Jan. 12, 2024, and his wife, Caroline (Spicer) Wheatley, 84, died Jan. 16, 2024. They both died at their home in Troy. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be held at…
Read MoreDebbie Hobbs
Ms. Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Hobbs, age 62, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away from this life on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at her daughter’s home. Funeral services for Ms. Debbie were conducted on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at noon in the chapel of Macedonia Baptist Church, with Bro. Jason Williams officiating. Interment followed in Good…
Read MorePatricia Powers
Patricia Marie Powers, 71, of Obion died Jan. 11, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Published in The Messenger 1.17.24
Read MoreMichael Calcutt
Michael Calcutt, 65, of Union City died Jan. 6, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment followed in Hickman (Ky.) City Cemetery. Visitation was held starting at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home-Union City was in charge of arrangements. …
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