Charles Gray
Charles Edwin Gray of the Shawtown community passed away at the age of 78 on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Born on Aug. 3, 1947, in Obion County, Charles was the son of the late Luby and Ollie (Lee) Gray. He was a devoted husband to Becky (Rounsavall) Gray,…
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TOP TEACHERS — Union City Schools has announced its 2025-26 Teachers of the Year in its respective buildings, with the honors won by (from left) Kelly Hutchens for Union City High School; Lindsey Beth Atkins, Union City Elementary; and Jessica Flood, Union City Middle School. They will be formally recognized at a future Union City…
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‘SORT’ OF BUSY — Chimes for Charity board members Melanie Hill (left) and Rachael McKinney did a quick check of one of several loads of canned goods and other non-perishable items delivered Friday afternoon to Obion County Schools’ bus garage in Troy ahead of food basket sorting, packing and delivery. With the support of the…
Read MoreBarbara Rieger
Barbara Bickley Rieger passed from this life Dec. 18, 2025, in Maryville. She was born March 19, 1926, in Newark, N.J., the daughter of Helen and Frederick Bickley, and the sister of Betty Troutman. Bobbie had a full life, she graduated from Columbia High School in Newark, and from Lassel Junior College in Newton, Mass.…
Read MoreJoyce Skaggs
Mrs. Joyce Skaggs, 85, of Union City passed away 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Diversicare of Martin. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pastor Russell Zik officiated. There was no visitation and friends were asked to meet at the cemetery at service time. Pallbearers were family. Joyce…
Read MoreLucy A. Graham
Lucy A. Graham, 83, of Union City, formerly of Hickman, Ky., died Dec. 15, 2025, at the Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral services were noon Saturday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel, with burial following in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation was at the funeral chapel Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. The Messenger
Read MorePatricia Dickey
Patricia Lynn Dickey, 64, of Union City died Dec. 18, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel in Union City. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon Saturday at the funeral home. The Messenger
Read MoreJoyce Ellis
Joyce Ellis, 81, of Mason, formerly of Hickman, Ky., died Dec. 17, 2025, at her residence. Services were 2 p.m. Sunday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel, with burial following in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation was at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. The Messenger
Read MoreCarol White
Mrs. Carol Reynolds White, 87, a resident of Union City, died Dec. 17, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at East View Cemetery. Rev. Roger Shock and Dr. Jimmy Latimer will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Gordon Fox, Tootie Abernathy, Jimmy White, Will Regan,…
Read MoreMERRY MINGLING
MERRY MINGLING — Hornbeak Police Chief Kent Treece joined in the fun Saturday morning at the Cookies with Santa event at the Hornbeak Community Center, where he even colored his own Christmas tree ornament as he mingled with local children as they created works of art. Kids also visited with Santa and enjoyed sweet treats.…
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