34-year-old man arrested for the rape of an 8-year-old child
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Jan. 9 Investigator Kerry Workman with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department was informed of female child sexual assault allegations made against 34-year-old Andrew Daniel Webster of Palmersville. During the investigation it was disclosed by an 8-year-old female juvenile that Webster penetrated her vagina using a sex toy,…
Read MoreLawsuit Filed in Collision that Claimed Two Lives
Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On Feb. 7 a wrongful death lawsuit was filed by a Martin resident, Kristy Sawyers, as surviving spouse and next of kin for her husband, Steven Sawyers, deceased, and on behalf of beneficiaries (two children). Sawyer’s named defendants Bruce Conley, the administrator ad Litem for the estate of…
Read MorePaul Riley
Paul Wilson “Speck” Riley Sr., 83, of Union City died Feb. 2, 2023, at Diversicare of Martin. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial followed in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Published in The Messenger 2.8.23
Read MoreGregoria Woody
Gregoria Maria Woody, 86, of Union City died Jan. 25, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Friday in East View Cemetery. Rawls Funeral Home in Union City was in charge of arrangements. Published in The Messenger 2.8.23
Read MoreRicky Ware
Ricky Louis Ware, 63, of Union City died Jan. 28, 2023, at his home. Services were held 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown Chapel AME Church. Interment followed in East View Cemetery. Visitation was at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Rawls Funeral Home in Union City was in charge of arrangements. Published in The…
Read MoreBuddy Long
Mr. Buddy Dwayne Long, 76, of Troy passed away 6:55 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at his home. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother William Matheny officiated. Burial followed in Elbridge Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the…
Read MoreMary Louise Avent
Mary Louise Avent, 90, of South Fulton died Jan. 31, 2023, at AHC Union City. Services will be held at noon on Saturday at Rawls Funeral Home Chapel in Union City. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Published in The Messenger 2.8.23
Read MoreMary Hailey
Mrs. Mary Hailey, 93, of Union City passed away 3:36 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Dr. Matthew Nance officiated. Burial followed in Mt. Ararat Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home from…
Read MoreWilliam VanDyke
William Lynn VanDyke, 76, of Union City died Jan. 30, 2023, at his home. A viewing will be held noon-3 p.m. Saturday at Rawls Funeral Home in Union City. Services will be held at a later date in Jackson, Mich. Published in The Messenger 2.8.23
Read MoreJosie Brady
Harriette Josephine “Josie” Brady, 77, of Union City passed away 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Chris Brady and Brother Ron Costello officiated. Burial followed in Stanley’s Chapel Cemetery near…
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