NAUGHTY OR NICE
NAUGHTY OR NICE — Santa keeps his list and checks it twice to find out if boys and girls have been naughty or nice. But, it would be hard if he had to keep changing the kids’ status as they progress throughout the year. Instead, Santa has a magical book that helps him keep up…
Read MoreShelia Thornton
Sheila Thornton, 70, of Union City passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Terrace Hill Cemetery near Troy. Brother Tommy Stewart will officiate. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Sheila was born…
Read MoreWestview’s Simpson earns Mr. Football Award
Westview sophomore quarterback Graham Simpson has been named the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award winner for Division I Class 3A. Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2025 were recognized at the Mr. Football Awards luncheon, hosted by the Tennessee Titans. Simpson led the Class 3A group in a year when he became his school’s…
Read MoreJosh Stewart
Josh Keith Stewart, 45, of Martin died Dec. 4, 2025, at Oakdale Community Hospital in Oakdale, La. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time. The Messenger
Read MoreSouth Fulton 10th in final prep football poll
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the final football rankings for the 2025 season on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses…
Read MoreKenneth Basham Sr.
Rev. Kenneth B. Basham Sr., 78, of Three Way near Jackson, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at his home. He was a former resident of Obion County. Funeral services will be conducted noon Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Gary Snuffin will officiate. Burial will…
Read MoreKim Peridore
Kimberli Dawn “Kim” (Cutler) Peridore, 64, of Cordova passed away unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at her home. She was a former resident of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Rick Roberts will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens.…
Read MoreJohn Pendrick
John Anthony Pendrick, 75, of Troy died Dec. 5, 2025, at his home. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreMike McGee
Mr. Michael Gaylen “Mike” McGee, 69, of Obion passed away 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Monday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Obion. Brother Chip Davis will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral…
Read MoreMyrtle Laster
Myrtle Thorpe Laster, 94, of the No. 7 community died Dec. 2, 2025. Graveside services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Berea Cemetery. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the service. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
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