LOOKING AHEAD
LOOKING AHEAD — Eric Rosenthal, Discovery Park of America’s aquarium and wildlife coordinator, shares wildlife facts with children and adults in the Regional History Gallery during the 2022 David Crockett birthday celebration. On Tuesday, park officials announced many of the events scheduled for the upcoming year, as well as new exhibits planned. Since opening on…
Read MoreSTATEWIDE RECOGNITION
STATEWIDE RECOGNITION — Several members of The Messenger staff claimed awards in recent contests conducted by the Tennessee Press Association/University of Tennessee and the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Showing off their plaques and certificates are (from left) Associate Editor Donna Ryder, Sports Editor Kevin Weaks and Senior Staff Reporter Chris Menees.
Read MoreGREETINGS FROM FOX
GREETINGS FROM FOX — Josephine and Dr. Grover Schleifer of Union City were among those welcoming Bret Baier (at right), Fox News’ chief political correspondent and host of Special Report with Bret Baier, to Saturday’s First Amendment Festival at Discovery Park of America in Union City. The event was sponsored by the non-profit Freedom Forum,…
Read MoreDeanna Chappell
Deanna Adams Chappell, 73, of Troy passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at her residence. There will be a private graveside service held. Mrs. Chappell was born in Dresden on May 16, 1949, to the late Gordon Adams and the late Hallie Mae (Kennedy) Adams. She married Sidney Chappell in 1996. He survives. She was…
Read MoreGlen Kendall
Glen Kendall, 81, of Tiptonville died Oct. 3, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Published in The Messenger 10.4.22
Read MoreFrances Crowell
Frances Crowell, 84, of Union City died Oct. 3, 2022, at Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Published in The Messenger 10.4.22
Read MoreHarold Morris
James Harold Morris, 85, of the Harris Station community died, Oct. 3, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Huntingdon. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Published in The Messenger 10.4.22
Read MoreMartha Lawrence
Martha Lou Lawrence, 88, of Franklin, formerly of Union City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at the Fountains of Franklin. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Exchange Street Church of Christ, with Bro. Jeff Kenee and Gregg Lawrence officiating. Burial followed in Cuba Church Cemetery in Cuba, Ky.…
Read MoreTerry Wiseman
Terry Harris Wiseman, 70, of Troy went home to be with the Lord 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Funeral services will be conducted 4 p.m. Wednesday at Troy First Baptist Church. Brother Tony Jones, Brother Lee McBride, Dr. Vann Kissell and Brother Rick Roberts will…
Read MoreRita Green
Rita Green, 73, of Murray, Ky., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at her home. She was born on April 13, 1949, in Union City to the late Paul and Lottie Simpson Easley. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Larah Lee; and a stepdaughter, Beverly Glassgow. Those she lovingly leaves behind…
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