HOMETOWN HOMES
HOMETOWN HOMES — Don Harris, housing program director for USDA Rural Development-Rural Housing Service in Nashville, addressed guests during a recent meeting at the South Fulton municipal complex, where he explained the “Homes for Hometown Vets” pilot program being launched in Obion County. It is one of four pilot locations across Tennessee. The project is…
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EGG HUNTS — Six-year-old Parker Rice (left) and his 4-year-old sister, Zella Rice, hurried across the lawn of Jones-Walker Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4862 in Union City to pick up eggs during the annual Easter egg hunt last Saturday morning. They are the children of Isaac and Shelby Rice of Union City. Several more…
Read MoreRussell Carson
Russell Dewayne Carson, 77, of Kenton died March 22, 2026, at Union City Nursing & Rehabilitation. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreCharles Morris
Mr. Charles A. Morris, 82, of Troy passed away 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday at Troy Methodist Church. Rev. Judd Mowery and Rev. Brian Nance will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of…
Read MoreRicky Davis
Richard “Ricky” Earl Davis, 72, of Union City passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Matt Hoffman and Kevin Rice will officiate. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony…
Read MoreMary Jo Lattus
Mrs. Mary Jo Lattus, age 96, of Hickman, Ky., passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1929, in Fulton County, Ky., to the late Joseph Anthony Werner and Myra Mignone Williams Werner. Mary Jo was a lifelong member and the oldest parishioner of Sacred Heart…
Read MorePreston Jones Jr.
Preston Olive Jones Jr., known affectionately to friends and family as “P.O.,” passed away on March 21, 2026, in Ruston, La. Born on May 29, 1961, in Greenville, Miss., Preston lived a life defined by quiet strength, a “Jack of All Trades” ingenuity and an unwavering devotion to his family and community. Preston dedicated his…
Read MoreJimmy Barnes
James “Jimmy” Barnes, 93, of Union City passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his home. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Obion County Memorial Gardens with his son-in-law, Greg Smith, officiating, with the assistance of Bro. Jack Henry. There will be no visitation and friends are asked to meet…
Read MoreKenneth Adams
Mr. Kenneth Adams, age 79, of Hickman, Ky., passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Ky. He was born on June 28, 1946, in Hickman, Ky., to the late James L. Adams and Mary Juanita Thomas Kemp. Mr. Adams was a longtime and devoted member…
Read MoreDaniel Russell
Mr. Daniel Russell, 68, a resident of Union City, died March 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Services were 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. The Rev. Chip Davis officiated. Burial followed in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chad Jimerson, James Festervand, James Ryan Festervand, Roger Williams, Dickie…
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