Robert Butler Jr.
Mr. Robert Abernathy Butler Jr., 89, father of Heard (Butler) Critchlow of Union City, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi. The graveside service will be Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Oxford Memorial Cemetery. The Messenger/1.5.23
Read MoreCourtney Markle
Courtney Faith Markle age 26 of Dresden passed from this life on December 27, 2022. Celebration of Life service will be Saturday January 7th, 2023 at Beulahland Church in Martin at 11:00 am. Bro. Roger McPeak will officiate. Courtney is the daughter of Michael and Lisa Markle of Dresden and late Dina Marcus. She is…
Read MoreDurell Royster
Durell Jacobs Royster, 89, of Martin died Jan. 4, 2023, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden. Funeral service will be Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home until service time at 1. Burial will follow in…
Read MoreMarion Milton
Mrs. Marion Louise Milton, age 104, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin. Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Lavender officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 9, 2023, from 4:00…
Read MoreUC’s Smith, OC’ Light named All-State
Two players from Obion County teams have been selected to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association football All-State teams. Gage Smith of Union City is a Class 2A selection, while Johnny Light of Obion Central was named to the 4A team. Both players led their respective teams into the state playoffs this season, Union City advancing…
Read MoreCommodities Available
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT COMMODITY FOOD TO BE DISTRIBUTED The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, will be distributing commodity foods. Distribution for the recipients of Hornbeak and Samburg will be on January 10th @ the City Hall in Hornbeak , 9am – 12pm . Distribution for the…
Read MoreDurell Royster
Mrs. Durell Jacobs Royster, age 89, of Martin died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden. Funeral service will be Monday, January 9, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Lynn Walker and Bro. Keith Sumner officiating. Visitation will be Monday beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the…
Read MoreCandy Maitland
Candy Roberts Maitland, age 62, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Sharon Church of Christ, 151 W. Main St., Sharon. Visitation will be from 1–2 p.m. Candy graduated from Westview High School and earned her bachelor’s degree…
Read MoreGreenfield man charged with reckless endangerment
On Jan. 2 at 8:33 p.m., Patrolman Jeff Mathews was dispatched to gun shots fired inside a residence on Jackson Street. Weakley County Dispatch was able to make contact with 41-year-old Michael D. Baker via phone and Baker came out of the residence with his hands up. Baker was advised why Greenfield PD was there…
Read MoreWeakley County’s 1st baby of 2023
Gynesis Aniya Fussell made her debut at 8:21 p.m. January 3, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. She weighed in at a petite 5 pounds, 13.5 ounces, and was 18” long. Her parents are Michelle and Dalantus Fussell of Dyer and has one sister and three brothers. Her grandparents are Gloria and…
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