FAIR FUN — Find out about all the things which can be entered, seen and experienced at the Obion County Fair in the tabloid inserted in today’s edition of The Messenger and on nwtntoday.com under E-Editions, Special Sections then Union City Daily Messenger Special Section. The Obion County Fair will be held Aug. 24-29, but…
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MEDICAL LESSON — Air Evac flight paramedic Carrie Dunn (second from left) of Martin gave a brief lesson about what she does on the Air Evac medical helicopters while patients are transported to hospitals in larger cities. She and nurse Seth Sanford (far right) of Union City were among those on hand for the Cloverdale…
Read MoreNancy Solmon
Nancy Elaine (Brown) Solmon June 8, 1942-July 14, 2026 Some people leave behind a list of achievements. Others leave behind a legacy of love. Nancy Solmon leaves both, but it is her servant’s heart that she will be remembered for the most. Nancy was born on June 8, 1942, in Hickman County, Ky., to Floyd…
Read MoreBill Ryder
William Henry “Bill” Ryder, 82, of Nashville passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was the father of William Jay Ryder of Union City. Bill had suffered from Parkinson’s disease for several years. He was born in Mineola, N.Y., on Jan. 19, 1944, to the late Howard and Henrietta Ryder. Bill started college at…
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Nancy Solmon, 84, of Troy died July 14, 2026, at the Obion County Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by White Mahon Funeral Home in Troy. The Messenger
Read MoreMarcelle Johnson
Marcelle Johnson, 85, of Hornbeak went home to be with the Lord 8:55 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, at Union City Health & Rehabilitation. Graveside services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Mt. Moriah Cemetery near Obion. Brother Eric Burress officiated. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Visitation was held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 10:30…
Read MorePeggy Caton
Peggy Fay Caton, 84, of Union City passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on Oct. 25, 1941, in Ridgely. Peggy was the daughter of the late Hildred Caton and Ruth Stanfield Caton. Peggy was a trailblazer. She made history as the first female police officer in Union…
Read MoreLeroy Sawyer
Mr. Leroy Sawyer, 87, of South Fulton passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge in Union City. He was born on Feb. 17, 1939, in Fulton to the late Fred Sawyer and Ruby Alexander Sawyer. Leroy was a faithful member of Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church and proudly served his country in the…
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STAYING COOL — Twin brothers Christian (left) and Cole Rotgers, 6-year-old sons of Jazmine and Tyler Rotgers of Troy, enjoyed cold sno cones at the Independence Day celebration at Indian Park in Obion on Friday night. The event, which included cake walks, live music and fireworks, was sponsored by the Obion Community Club.
Read MoreWilliam Pope
Mr. William Lee Pope, who was a resident of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 83. His passing followed that of his beloved wife, Lillian Dianne Isbell Pope. William was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 1, 1943, to the late Inez Morris Pope and Carl Henry Pope.…
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