Michael 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.
Read MoreJames Counsell
James Earl Counsell, 84, died Jan. 6, 2024, in Jefferson City. Interment will be at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville. Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/1.12.24
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. The Messenger/1.12.24
Read MoreAAA Urges Drivers to Prepare for Frigid Temps, High Winds
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (January 12, 2024) – AAA is bracing for extremely cold temperatures and the possibility of high winds and inclement weather in parts of the state this weekend through early next week. “We’re urging motorists to follow the advice of local authorities and stay home if weather conditions begin to deteriorate,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson for…
Read MoreDebbie Hobbs
Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Hobbs, 62, of Hot Springs, Ark., died Dec. 30, 2023, at her daughters’ home. Funeral services were held Friday at noon in the chapel of Macedonia Baptist Church. Interment followed in Good Hope Cemetery. The family received friends from 10 a.m.-noon on Fridayat Macedonia Baptist Church. Karnes & Son Funeral Home was…
Read MoreMichael Calcutt
Michael Calcutt, 65, of Union City died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hickman (Ky.) City Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home-Union City…
Read MoreCLASS ACT
CLASS ACT — Six educators in the Obion County School System were recognized as systemwide award winners at Monday night’s Obion County School Board meeting at the board office in Union City. The honorees were (from left) Black Oak teacher Candace Thweatt, preK-4 Teacher of the Year; Hillcrest teacher Ryan McMackin, 5-8 Teacher of the…
Read MoreLIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT
LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT — Chief Brandon Baldwin (second from left) of the Troy Volunteer Fire Department and Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Lippard (third from left) showed off some of the new-to-the-department extrication equipment firefighters recently acquired and have been training on behind City Hall. With the equipment, the fire department can now respond to motor vehicle…
Read MoreSmith resigns as Greenfield Police Chief; Mathews will remain as interim
Greenfield City Mayor Cindy McAdams says that Jeff Mathews will continue to serve as the Interim Police Chief until a replacement is hired after the former Police Chief Danny Smith submitted his letter of resignation to McAdams and the Board of Aldermen during the city’s monthly board meeting on Jan. 9. During the portion of…
Read MoreDelbert Lollar
Delbert Lollar, 66, of Union City died Dec. 30, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be noon Monday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel in Union City. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral Home. Published in The Messenger 1.10.24
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