Maxie Lynn Hardin
Maxie Lynn Hardin, 84, passed away at his home on Oct. 16, 2023. After 6 years of battling cancer, Maxie went to meet his Lord peacefully as he slept surrounded by family. Maxie was born to Myrtle Ruth (Cherry) and Carroll Kendrick [C.K.] Hardin in Mason Hall on Aug. 24, 1939. He was a proud…
Read MoreLuke Keeling
Luke Allen Keeling, 58, of the Sidonia community passed away 12:50 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at his home. Funeral services were conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial followed in Zion Cemetery. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the hour of services Tuesday.…
Read MorePee Wee Thomas
J.C. “Pee Wee” Thomas, 96, of Union City passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2023, at his home. Funeral services were conducted noon Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Lloyd Wayne Moore and Jimmy Smith officiated. Burial followed in Rosehill Cemetery near Obion. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 10…
Read MoreJanice Brechears
Janice Faye Brechears, 83, of Union City passed away 8:38 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at Bells Nursing Home. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Jack Henry officiated. Burial followed in Fremont Cemetery. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the…
Read MorePhoto essay on display in county courthouse
Longtime resident and native son Robert Nunley has a photo essay up in the county courthouse as part of the Weakley County Bicentennial Celebration. The pictures are proudly displayed in the courthouse and can be visited for free anytime the courthouse is open. Below is a statement from the artist: “As a native son of…
Read MoreCarl McWherter
Carl Edward McWherter, 62, of Union City died Sept. 19, 2023, at Weakley County Nursing Home. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. The Messenger/10.24.23
Read MoreCharles Bing
Charles Leroy Bing of Hornbeak died Oct.21, 2023 at Baptist-Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Miss. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wynnburg Baptist Church. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Visitation will begin at the church at noon. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The Messenger/10.24.23
Read MoreLaw Enforcement investigates social media posts
School officials were notified last night of two inappropriate social media posts that were potentially made by a student at Dresden High School. Law enforcement was immediately notified, and an investigation was launched. As a precaution, additional law enforcement was present earlier this morning. Principal Scott Killebrew said that the school day is running on…
Read MoreNannie Crittendon
Mrs. Nannie Lou Crittendon, 91, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at her home in Martin. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bible Union Baptist Church in Martin with Rev. Keith Sumner officiating. Burial followed in Bible Union Cemetery with Murphy Funeral Home of Martin in charge of the arrangements. Family served as…
Read MoreRuby Barnes
Mrs. Ruby Louise Barnes, age 96, died Monday, October 23, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Martin. Her wishes were to be cremated. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Barnes; her son, James Barnes; parents, John Johnsrud and Martha Koltviet Johnsrud; her son-in-law, Curtis Mayhood; seven siblings. Mrs. Barnes was…
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