SURGE IN OPIOIDS
SURGE IN OPIOIDS — Mike Lyttle (left), assistant director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Forensic Services Division, shared information on 10 of the most common drugs being identified by the agency’s scientists. According to Lyttle, fentanyl and dangerous fentanyl analogues (drugs that have similar effects on the body) are contributing to a majority of…
Read MoreBLOOD BATTLE
BLOOD BATTLE — It was the Battle of the Badges Monday afternoon when Union City fire and police department personnel and supporters, including fire department administration assistant Cynthia Mickschl, pulled up their sleeves to give blood to Lifeline Blood Services. The bloodmobile was set up at E.W. James and Sons in Union City. The police…
Read MoreBilly Butler
Billy Earl Butler, 78, of Union City passed away 10:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at AHC Union City. Per Mr. Butler’s wishes, he will be cremated. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Billy was born Feb. 28, 1945, in Obion County, son of the late Delbert Earl Butler and the late…
Read MoreDorothy Wills
Dorothy Wills, 94, of South Fulton died July 25, 2023, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Published in The Messenger 7.26.23
Read MoreBetty Reeves
Betty Reeves, 78, of Hickman, Ky., died July 20, 2023, at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Saturday at East Hickman Baptist Church. Burial followed in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation was held at the church from 11 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of…
Read MoreGolden Eddlemon
Mrs. Golden C. Eddlemon, age 85, of Kenton passed away from this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at home. Funeral services for Mrs. Eddlemon were conducted on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of New Concord Baptist Church. Interment followed in New Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. She was born March…
Read MoreTom Powell
Thomas “Tom” Evans Powell, 71, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Fulton, died July 24, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hornbeak Funeral Home. Published in The Messenger 7.26.23
Read MoreBobby Vinson
Bobby Joe Vinson, 65, of Woodland Mills died July 14, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were 1 p.m. on Monday at Greater Victory Freewill Baptist Church. Interment followed in East View Cemetery. Visitation began at 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City was in charge of arrangements.…
Read MoreCharlie Williams
Charles Thomas “Charlie” Williams, 70, of Union City went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 24, 2023, at his home. Funeral services were to conducted 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Archie Larry was to officiate. Visitation was to be held at the funeral home from 11…
Read MoreLavinna Stover
Lavinna Ruth Stover, age 64, of Obion passed away Thursday, July 20 2023. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at Minnick Bible Church west of Obion. The Rev. James Robert Gunter will officiate and will be assisted by Robin Cude. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until…
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