Jerry Wayne Merrell
Mr. Jerry Wayne Merrell passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born on May 25, 1947, to the late Woodrow Merrell and Ora Delma Merrell. Jerry was a veteran of the U. S. Army, retired from Waymatic, where he was a welder for 46 years and had lived in this area all of his…
Read MoreDukedom man arrested with over 2 pounds of crystal meth
On 02/25/2023, a joint operation between the 27th Judicial Drug Task Force, Weakley County Sheriff’s Office, Graves County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration led to a search warrant at 8203 Hwy 118 in Dukedom, Tn. 44-year-old Bobby J. Brown was found in possession of over 2 pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine, Marijuana, digital scales,…
Read MoreVelma Mallett
Velma Mallett, 68, of Union City died Feb. 20, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Monday at the funeral home. The Messenger/2.24.23
Read MoreMickey Dunn
Milton Allen “Mickey” Dunn, 55, of Dukedom, died Feb. 23, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/2.24.23
Read MoreEdith Mae Logan
Edith Mae Logan, 93, of Martin died Feb. 24, 2023, at Diversicare of Martin. She was a former resident of Woodland Mills. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/2.24.23
Read MoreBobby E. Robertson
Bobby E. Robertson, 87, of St. Louis, formerly of Obion County, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Funeral services were held at Kutis Affton Chapel in St. Louis on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. Interment followed at Lakewood Park Cemetery. Visitation was held Feb. 22 from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. The Messenger/2.24.23
Read MoreEarl Allen Pierce Jr.
Earl Allen Pierce Jr., 97, of Mountain Home, Ark., died Feb. 23, 2023, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at Union Grove Cemetery near Kenton. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/2.24.23
Read MoreMartin Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery
On February 22nd, 2023, at approximately 8:30pm officers were called to the Dollar General store at 997 Main St. in reference to a robbery. When officers arrived, the victim stated a male subject with a disguise over his face walked into the store demanding money from the register. Martin Police Dept. Investigators were…
Read MoreDresden High School SRO Officer charged with aggravated statutory rape
story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Feb. 22 the 27th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office Investigator Drew Vernon was notified of a DCS referral that alleged that the SRO at Dresden High School was having an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile female student. Vernon spoke with Captain Robby Hatler of Martin Police Department…
Read MoreGleason takes action on delinquent property taxes
Story by Megan Dame Press Reporter Residents of the City of Gleason were warned that those who do not pay their property taxes will see those properties sold by the city, according to Gleason city attorney Beau Pemberton. Pemberton issued that warning at the recent monthly meeting of the city’s mayor and board of aldermen.…
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