IN THE BAG
IN THE BAG — Seth Walker, associate pastor of The Refuge Mission, counted bags of non-perishable groceries at midday Sunday in the women’s building at the Obion County Fairgrounds — where the annual Feeding of the 5,000 grocery giveaway will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help people in need. Free…
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CHIMES CHECKOUT — Chimes for Charity board member Melanie Hill high-fived a young shopper during Chimes’ annual shopping tour to help children in need Sunday afternoon at Walmart Supercenter in Union City. Among the Chimes and Union City J’Cettes volunteers who joined her at the checkout were Jaclyn Marshall (background left) and Samantha Wallace (mostly…
Read MoreLarry Hicks
Mr. William “Larry” Hicks, age 80, of Gallatin passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at Highpoint Health Sumner Ascension St. Thomas in Gallatin. He was born on Aug, 16, 1945, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Herschel Hicks and Wanda Sue Johnson Hicks. Larry was a dedicated Regional Install Manager and was currently employed…
Read MoreMike Rodgers
Michael Lee “Mike” Rodgers, 60, of Selmer passed away 11:08 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a former resident of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Selmer First United Methodist Church. Rev. Jolinne Balentine-Downey, Rev. Chris Thompson and Rev. Joy Weathersbee…
Read MoreArthur Burnes
Arthur Bryant Burnes, 69, of Union City died Nov. 18, 2025, at his home. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreMartha Taylor
Martha Lynne Deniston Taylor, a beacon of love and gentleness in the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2025, in Union City. Born on June 27, 1943, in Rector, Ark., Martha’s journey was one of warmth and devotion to her loved ones. From her roots in her beloved Rector,…
Read MoreFOR AREA ANGELS
FOR AREA ANGELS — Walmart Union City front end team lead Johnna Ragsdale (left) and store manager David Harris encourage local individuals, organizations and businesses to help provide Christmas for local children who are less fortunate. There are 79 “angels” whose names and wish lists are available on the Obion County Salvation Army Christmas tree,…
Read MoreHO-HO-HORNBEAK HELPER
HO-HO-HORNBEAK HELPER — Danny Ingle, 8-year-old son of Josh and Heather Ingle of Hornbeak, placed a wooden ornament on a newly-planted community Christmas tree during a decorating and lighting event Friday night at Hornbeak City Park on Glass Road. Residents were invited to come early to color wooden ornaments to either keep or place on…
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PROTECT & ‘SERVE’ — Union City Police Department patrol officer Hunter Craddock worked the drive-thru at McDonald’s in Union City at midday Thursday, handing food orders to customers during a Burger Bash fundraiser to benefit the Shop With a Cop program. A percentage of the profits from the two-hour lunch rush was donated to the…
Read MoreFrances Wroten
Mrs. Frances Marie Wroten, 90, of Union City died 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be conducted noon Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Jackson Doss will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home…
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