William Wright
William Eugene Wright was born on July 24, 1925, in Sharon, Tennessee, to parents Boyd and Julia Wright. Dad, or “Gene” as he liked to be called by family and friends, grew up working on a farm as most did during that time in Weakley County. As a young man, Dad enlisted in the armed…
Read MoreTennessee Lottery Commission looking into theft at Little General in Sharon
story by Senior Investigative Reporter Shannon Taylor A Sharon woman was booked over the weekend regarding an incident that happened on Oct. 11 at The Little General in Sharon. Chief Mark Kimsey of Sharon Police Department received a report from a complainant who stated that when she came into work that day, she found one…
Read MoreMary Tyner
Mrs. Mary Blanche Wiggins Tyner, age 96, of Martin died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center. In accordance to her wishes a graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 4:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Larry Washburn and Rev. David Horton officiating. Mrs.…
Read MoreJackie Rayburn
Jackie Hollie Rayburn, 69, passed peacefully with her family in her Division Street home on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Join us to celebrate Jackie’s life on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 1-4pm at the Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High gymnasium. 201 W. State St. Mahomet, Illinois. We hope y’all are fixin’…
Read MoreARTISTIC ABILITY
ARTISTIC ABILITY — Union City High School senior Art Club members Ciara Gordon (left) and Toni Armstrong were among a group of 21 from the school who recently competed in Discovery Park of America’s fifth annual Canstruction Jr. Competition. The competition was open to local students ages 10-18. Each team designed a 3-D structure using…
Read MoreSarah Watkins
Sarah Lee Watkins, 77, of Dukedom died Nov. 8, 2022, at St. Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Published in The Messenger 11.10.22
Read MoreThelma Davis
Thelma Younger Davis, 92, of Union City died Nov. 8, 2022, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Published in The Messenger 11.10.22
Read MoreBobby Joe Driver
Robert J. “Bobby Joe” Driver, 82, of Union City passed away 10:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at his home. Funeral services were to be conducted noon today in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Mickey Hanks was to officiate. Burial was to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Rives. Visitation was to…
Read MoreMaggie Jowers
Magdalene “Maggie” Jowers, 98, of Kenton passed away from this life on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday on Friday in the chapel of New Concord Baptist Church with Brother Shawn Allred officiating. Interment will follow in New Concord Baptist Church Cemetery near…
Read MoreChris McCullough
Christopher David “Chris” McCullough, 36, of Troy passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at his home. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Oct. 29, 2022, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Tony Jones and Brother Rick Roberts officiated. Burial followed in Hickman City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Craig McCullough, Austin McCullough, Brian…
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