Joan Jarka
Joan Jarka, 84, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Franciscan Health – Michigan City, Michigan City, Indiana. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Buffalo & 10th Streets, Michigan City, Indiana with Rev. David Kime, officiating. A private family entombment…
Read MoreBilly Joe Craig
Billy Joe “Bull” Craig, 63, of Union City died Dec. 19, 2023, at his son’s home in Dyer. Funeral services were 5 p.m. Thursday (today) in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Cremation was to follow the services. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 4-5 p.m. Thursday. The Messenger/12.14.23
Read MoreLinda Crews
Linda Matheny Crews, 74, of Martin, died Dec. 14, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/12.14.23
Read MoreMary Prewett
Mary Kathryn Griffin Prewett died Aug. 6 2023, in Memphis. A celebration of life service will be held Dec. 30, 2023, from 10 a.m.-noon in the chapel at First United Methodist Church in Martin. The Messenger/12.14.23
Read MoreLinda Crews
Linda Matheny Crews, 74, a resident of Martin, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at West TN Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Obion County Memorial Gardens with White-Ranson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Family members served as pallbearers. Mrs. Crews was born on March 29,…
Read MoreGerald Morgan
Gerald Wayne Morgan passed away on December 12, 2023, at the age of 82, at his home in Martin, TN surrounded by his wife and children. He battled various health issues over the last six years and showed his strength and determination as he fought valiantly to stay with those he loved as long as…
Read MoreIris Phelps
Services for Ann Phelps, age 92, of Gleason, TN will be held Saturday December 16, 2023 at 11am at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church in Gleason, TN. Burial will follow in Tumbling Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-8pm at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church. It will resume Saturday morning at 9:30 and will go…
Read MorePamela McElhiney
Pamela P. McElhiney, age 73, of Gleason, TN passed away at her home on December 12, 2023. Her wishes were to be cremated. She will have a memorial service announced at a later date and time. Mrs. McElhiney is survived by her husband, Jerry McElhiney of Gleason, TN. She is also survived by two children,…
Read MoreFederal disaster declaration granted to Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Sumner counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —On Wednesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced approval of his request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration, making recovery assistance available to four counties impacted by tornadoes and severe storms on December 9, 2023. “State and local officials, first responders and volunteers continue to provide critical support to impacted Tennessee communities following significant…
Read MoreSEEING SANTA
SEEING SANTA — Two-year-old Emersyn Page, daughter of Avery Stover of Hornbeak and Jeremy Page of Crockett, had a chat with Santa Claus at midday Saturday during a “Pizza with Santa” event held at the Hornbeak Community Center, which is the renovated former City Hall building. Local children were served pizza and given treat bags…
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