Gofundme started for Dresden Couple impacted by tornado
A Gofundme account has been created to help the couple injured during the tornado that hit Dresden on Dec. 9. Christel Laney said she started the account on Dec. 12 after witnessing the devastation firsthand. The description for the account reads as follows: “Roy and Lois Lambert of Summers Road in Dresden, Tenn., were at…
Read MoreEdwards signs on to play volleyball at Freed-Hardeman
Thursday was an exciting day in Martin. It was an exciting day for Westview High School, the volleyball program, the school. And it was especially exciting for one of its players. Elizabeth Edwards, a senior with the Westview Volleyball team, signed her official letter of intent to play volleyball for Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) in Henderson.…
Read MoreChris Cummings
Chris Cummings, 53, of Union City died Dec. 10, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and 9 a.m. until the service hour Thursday at the funeral home. The Messenger/12.12.23
Read MoreGayle Smith
Gayle Williams Smith of Napa, Calif., formerly of Obion, died Nov. 29, 2023. There will be a celebration of life at her home in Napa on Jan. 21,2024. Friends and family are welcome. The Messenger/12.12.23
Read MoreLinnie Lamb
Linnie “Faye” Frances Lamb, age 105 of Dresden, TN, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at Weakley County Nursing Home. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 14 at Bowlin Funeral Home from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Friends and family may gather in Old Bethel Cemetery in Palmersville, TN on Friday, December 15 at 1:00pm for graveside…
Read MoreShelby Daniels
Shelby Lynn Daniels, age 65, of Greenfield, TN passed away on December 3, 2023 in Martin, TN. A private family burial took place at Brock’s Cemetery in Greenfield, TN. Mrs. Daniels is survived by her daughter, Stacy Griffin, and grandchild, Maggie Lynn Griffin, both of Greenfield, TN. She is also survived by her nephew, Johnny…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross: Tennessee tornado disaster response update
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 11, 2023 – On Dec. 9, several tornadoes tore through the Tennessee Region leaving behind destruction and communities crumbled by the EF2 and EF3 tornadoes. The American Red Cross volunteers and staff jumped into action to respond. By that night, three Red Cross managed shelters were set up and ready to take…
Read MoreJustin Palmer leaving OC football job for Forrest
BREAKING SPORTS NEWS: Justin Palmer is moving east. The Obion County Central High School football head coach has accepted the head coaching position at Forrest High School in Chapel Hill, located in Marshall County about 190 miles east of Troy and 50 miles south of Nashville between interstates 65 and 24. He confirmed the move…
Read MoreRandy Harrison
Randy Harrison, 64, of Union City died Dec. 9, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. A graveside service will be scheduled at a later time. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/12.11.23
Read MoreLoise Hogan
Lilly Loise Culp Hogan, 103, of Gulfport, Miss., died Nov. 19, 2023. A memorial service was held in Gulfport, with burial at East View Cemetery in Union City. The Messenger/12.11.23
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