FUNDING NEEDED
FUNDING NEEDED — Work is under way for this year’s community Feeding of the 5,000 to be held Nov. 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Obion County Fairgrounds and The Refuge Mission, where Refuge pastor Dan Huggins (foreground), Crosswind Church pastor Garrett Quinn (background left) and Refuge associate pastor Seth Walker recently unpacked boxes…
Read MorePat Cooley
Pat (Kaufman) Cooley, 85, of Hickman, Ky., died Nov. 4, 2025, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. The Messenger
Read MoreCarl Toon
Carl Leon Toon, age 79, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville. He was born May 2, 1946, in Fancy Farm, Ky., son of the late Hillery Bertram and Frances Agatha (Hayden) Toon. Carl graduated from Boys Town Nebraska in 1964. He served his country in the United States…
Read MoreGail Thompson
Elisa “Gail” Thompson, age 66, of Troy passed away at WTH Henry County Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Gail was born March 23, 1959, in Union City to the late Brodie J. Parrish and the late…
Read MoreJimmy Pursell
James Dale “Jimmy” Pursell, 83, of Cayce, Ky., died Oct. 31, 2025, at his home. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger 11.3.25
Read MoreDot Bell
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Bell, 86, a resident of Troy, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Revs. William Matheny and Mike Davis will be officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Bell,…
Read MoreCharles Nichols
Charles Ray Nichols, 78, of Lavinia passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at his home. He was a former resident of McEwen. Graveside services will be conducted noon Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Cate Cemetery near Martin. Brother Steve Gatlin will officiate. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until…
Read MorePeggy O’Connor
Mrs. Peggy June O’Connor, age 89, of Hickman, Ky., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was born on Feb. 5, 1936, in Fulton County, Ky., to the late Frank Burgess and L.B. Everett Burgess Clark. Peggy was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and…
Read MoreTSWA/USA Today prep football poll
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 11 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 and total points…
Read MoreDon Hawkins
McKenzie — A Celebration of Life for Don Lee Hawkins is on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home at 7 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until service time Wednesday night. Mr. Hawkins, 79 years old, died at his home surrounded by his family on Oct. 8, 2025. He…
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