Cindy Hoffman
Cynthia “Cindy” Diane Hoffman, a former resident of Union City, left this world on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 66, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, N.C. A celebration of life will be held at New Hope Bible Church, located at 768 TN-22, Union City. Visitation will take place from 1…
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Aaron Dewayne Ray, 87, of Union City went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at The Waters in Union City. He was born Feb. 12, 1938, in Moulton, Ala., to the late Archie and Letha Ray from Town Creek, Ala. After graduating high school, Aaron joined the armed forces and was…
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Mr. Kenneth Mathis, age 84, of Hickman County, Ky., passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Mathis was born on April 14, 1941, in Phillippy in Lake County to the late Bruce Mathis and Marrean Henderson Mathis. Mr. Mathis was a Christian and attended the Water Valley Baptist Church. He lived…
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Mrs. Betty Lou Blakely, 69, a resident of Hornbeak, died July 22, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Rev. Vann Kissell will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs.…
Read MoreDestry Haynes
Destry Blaine Haynes, 36, of Rives passed away Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted noon Friday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Stanley’s Chapel Cemetery. Brother Charles Southerland and Brother Gary Haynes will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m.…
Read MoreHelen Francis
Helen Virginia Strange Francis, 88, of Union City passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at her home. Visitation will be Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m.-noon at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. J.P. Prather, Ethan Rogers, Jacob Prather, Kyle Meek, and Tommy Rogers will serve as pallbearers. Mrs.…
Read MoreJimi Wilson
Jimi Wilson – Rocking On Eternally Jimi Wade Wilson, 58, passed away July 15, 2025, at his residence in Dyersburg. Born in San Pedro, Calif., he was the son of the late Jimmy Earl Wilson and Peggy Luana Smith. Jimi spent most of his life in Tennessee, where he built a community of family, friends…
Read MoreOVERGROWN IN OC
OVERGROWN IN OC — A speed limit sign on Highway 5 (West Main Street) just west of Everett Boulevard is nearly hidden by high weeds. Obion County officials have expressed concern about conditions on state roadways in the county, specifically the excessively high grass and weeds along shoulders and around bridges. The county commission voted…
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FAIR TIME — Obion County Fair 2024 Teen Miss Ainsley Elizabeth Sadler (from left) of Union City, Fairest of the Fair Ella Claire Burden of South Fulton and Junior Miss Elly Grace Davis of Union City reviewed a copy of the 2025 fair premium tabloid Tuesday afternoon. The tab is inserted in today’s edition of…
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BUBBLE BASH — The Obion County Public Library wrapped up its summer reading program over the weekend with an End of Summer Bubble Bouncing Bash. Attendees, including 3-year-olds Eden Trainer (left) and Anneliese Lopez, enjoyed running through bubble foam, making giant bubbles and bouncing on inflatables. Eden is the daughter of Christopher and Mary Trainer…
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