Dresden mayor under fire by alderman
By Press Reporter Shannon Taylor The Dresden special called meeting erupted last night after an argument broke out between alderman Gwin Anderson and mayor Jeff Washburn over debris pickup and possible litigation from property owners. The meeting was called to address a bid for a monitoring contract for the debris pickup and an update on…
Read MoreCollin Thatcher
Memorial Service for Collin D. Thatcher age 40 of Jackson, will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 1 p.m. at East Trinity United Methodist Church in Jackson. Collin is survived by his son, Galen Cy Thatcher; and parents, David and April Thatcher of Jackson.
Read MoreConcerns mount in Dresden
By Press Reporter Shannon Taylor Property owners have grown concerned over statements made by Dresden city mayor Jeff Washburn lately. At the last meeting, floor plans were discussed regarding the construction of the new municipal complex and some issues were raised regarding the plans as well as issues regarding property owners on the square. The…
Read MoreKenneth Casey
Kenneth Dale Casey age 83 of Union City, passed away May 12, 2022 at his home. His wishes were to be cremated. His family will have a Memorial Service on Friday 5/20/2022 at Bowlin Funeral Home at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until service time at 7:00 pm. Kenneth Dale Casey was…
Read MoreSandra Armstrong
Celebration of Life for Sandra Kay Armstrong age 73 of Sharon, TN, will be held Saturday May 14th at 11 a.m. at Victory Baptist Church in Sharon, TN. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and go until time of her service. Kay is survived by husband Donald Armstrong, sons Dan Chappell, Shannon Chappell, and Jason…
Read MoreDebra Mansfield
Services for Debra Jean Mansfield, age 63, of Gleason, TN will be held Wednesday May 18, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Burial will follow in Matheny Grove Cemetery in Dresden, TN. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 1 p.m. until time of her funeral service at 2 p.m. Mrs. Mansfield…
Read MoreJordan Foster
Jordan Tyler Foster age 22 of Martin, passed away on May 12, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be held on Monday, 5/16/2022 at Bowlin Funeral Home from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. It will be only visitation, no service. Jordan is survived by his brothers, David Wayne Foster, Cooper Jack Palmer, his sisters, Dana…
Read MoreCharles Wilson
Charles Michael Wilson “Mikey”, age 65, of Gleason, TN will have visitation Friday May 13, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Cremation to follow. Mr. Wilson is survived by three children; Charles Wilson and James “Porky” Wilson both of Gleason, TN and Stacey (Brian) McCaleb of McKenzie, TN.…
Read MoreNorma Boyd
Norma Jean Boyd, age 84, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Diversicare in Martin. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, 2:30 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Visitation will be Saturday, May 14th, beginning at 12:00 Noon until funeral time…
Read MoreLambs considering moving businesses out of Dresden
By: Shannon Taylor, Press Reporter The Dresden Board of Mayor & Alderman met in special session to discuss issues that the city’s building inspector, David Kelly had with Dresden 4×4’s storage units being constructed on East Main Street. Owner of the property, Jackie and Terri Lamb had come before the board previously to request a…
Read More