Susi Thomas
Susi Reagor Thomas, 73, of Newbern died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg. Born Friday, Aug. 26, 1949, in Sheboygan, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Leo Koss and the late Virginia Ziegler Koss. Mrs. Thomas was a former employee of Forcum Lannom Associates in Dyersburg. The times…
Read MoreGeorge McCullough
George W. McCullough, 80, of Union City passed away 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at his home. He was born Aug. 14, 1942, in Michigan City, Miss., son of the late Walter Harold McCullough and Cora Lee (Davis) McCullough. George married Patsy Ann (Murray) McCullough Dec. 11, 1965. She preceded him in death Oct.…
Read MoreBrad Hardy
Robert Bradley “Brad” Hardy, 39, of South Fulton died Jan. 13, 2023, in Clarksville. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger/1.17.23
Read MoreCarolyn Coleman
Carolyn Joy Lebo Coleman, age 87, of Rives died Jan. 16, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral service will be at White-Ranson Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 20, at noon. Burial will follow in Alamo Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, and again Friday beginning at 11 a.m. until…
Read MoreSammy Powell
Sammy Powell, 76, of Troy died Jan. 6, 2023, at home. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. at Greater Vision Church of God in Troy. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the church. The Messenger/1.17.23
Read MoreCaroline McGaugh
Caroline McGaugh, 76, of Union City died Jan. 15, 2023, at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until service time Wednesday. The Messenger/1.17.23
Read MorePatsy Blakemore
Patsy Ann Elizabeth Kersey Blakemore (Mimi), 86, of Union City died Jan. 14, 2023. Visitation will be 4-6 pm Tuesday at White-Ranson Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. until the hour of service Wednesday. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Messenger/1.17.23
Read MoreBill Gillett
William Allen “Bill” Gillett died Jan. 15, 2023. A private graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Otter Creek Church of Christ in Brentwood on Jan. 29 from 2-4 p.m. The Messenger/1.17.23
Read MoreGraffiti prompts investigation at Dresden High School
story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter A mother took to Facebook to express her frustration regarding graffiti found on a bathroom stall at Dresden High School by her son, whose name was listed. The graffiti, a “kill list” was written on a bathroom stall with racial slurs and a list of student names. The…
Read MoreDresden board accepts 6.8 million construction budget: Mayor to shop for loan
story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter The board received a construction budget from A2H construction for the new municipal project that totaled 6.8 million dollars. The board voted unanimously to accept the construction only budget and to allow mayor Mark Maddox to shop for a loan for the costs. Maddox stated, “We need some…
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