Jeanne Biggers
Mrs. Jeanne Dunlap Biggers passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday morning July 15 at Van Ayer Nursing Home in Martin, TN. Mrs. Biggers was a member of Travis Chapel Church in Dresden, TN. She was a health care worker for many years. She was a loving mother and friend to so many people in…
Read MoreJames Allen
James Allen, 72, of Union City died July 13, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. July 17, 2023, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Burial followed in East View Cemetery. The Messenger/7.18.23
Read MoreDollie Johnson
Dollie Mae Johnson, 86, of Kenton died July 15, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The family will receive friends July 18, 2023, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at White-Ranson Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. The Messenger/7.18.23
Read MoreRhonda Carson
Rhonda Jean Carson, 72, of Union City died July 12, 2023, at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital. Graveside services were held July 15, 2023, at 4 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery. Karnes & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/7.18.23
Read MoreChristine Hazelwood
Services for Christine R. Hazelwood age 67 of Sharon, TN, will be held Monday July 17, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial to follow in Tansil Cemetery in Sharon. Visitation will begin Monday morning at 10 a.m. and go until time of her service at the funeral home. Christine is…
Read MoreKenneth Turner
Kenneth Ray Turner. 59 of Greenfield, TN (formerly of Clinton, KY) passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Turner was born in Clinton, KY on July 3, 1964 to Frank Earl & Ann Johnson Turner. Mr. Turner was of the Christian faith. He worked for the United States Post Office as…
Read MoreChristopher Erwin
Christopher Allen Erwin, age 72, of Martin died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his residence. Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Mr. Erwin was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Smith Erwin; his parents, Christopher Erwin and Gerda Haymen Erwin. He was a retired mechanic. He is survived by his children,…
Read More50 years: What the time capsule revealed
By Seth Gatewood This year, on Independence Day, after 50 years of anticipation, the City of Martin revealed the time capsule’s contents to the general public. The ceremony was held on the grounds of the C.E. Wheldon building. It included a speech from Randy Brundige, the mayor of Martin, and featured speakers dressed up in…
Read MoreThe Bible comes alive on a trip to Israel
By: Seth Gatewood Every year, Union University takes an educational trip to Israel to help students better understand key concepts in the Bible. Receiving college credit from the trip is optional. Before the trip, students usually take a six-week course examining and studying the places they will visit in Israel. Rebbeca Powers, a sophomore at…
Read MoreFrances Parker
Frances Anne Parker age 82 of Martin passed away July 11, 2023 at Van Ayer Manor in Martin. Funeral services will be held Sunday July 16, 2023 at 1:30 pm at Bowlin Funeral Home . Burial will follow in Lebanon Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, 7/15/2023 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again…
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