Nancy Cooper
Services for Nancy D. Cooper age 72 of Greenfield, TN, will be held Monday February 7th at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield at 2 pm. Burial to follow at Cooper Family Cemetery in Greenfield. Visitation will being Monday Morning at 12 noon and go until time of service at Williams Funeral Home. Nancy is survived…
Read MoreBilly Joe Legans
Billy Joe Legans, age 75, of Leesville, Louisiana, formerly of Dukedom-Latham Community, passed away from this life on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas with his loving family by his side. Graveside service was held at 1:30 Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at the Central Louisiana Veterans…
Read MoreCursey Family Care opens in Union City
Family nurse practitioner Angie Cursey and Dr. Blake Ragsdale are pleased to announce the opening of Cursey Family Care in Union City. Cursey was raised in northwest Tennessee but resides in Martin with her husband, Keith, and their two daughters. They have been a part of the Martin community for 14 years. She has 20…
Read MoreGet it Local! Registration opens for Local Food Guide
Do you grow food? Do you make artisan foods? Do you have chickens with eggs for sale? Are you a beekeeper? Do you own a food truck or restaurant? Do you sell plants? Do you raise or process freezer beef/pork? Are you involved in agri-tourism or have a u-pick farm? Does your organization provide food…
Read MoreIn memory of the Four Chaplains
By Clayburn Peeples, Special to The Press Today is Four Chaplains’ Day, a day once commemorated in nearly every house of faith in America in honor and remembrance of one of the most inspiring acts of sacrifice and valor during all of World War II, or, for that matter, any war ever. When I was…
Read MorePrewitt – Advocating for communities
By Macenna True Press Reporter Black History Month began in 1915 when Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington D. C. to Chicago, to participate in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation. Having been inspired by the turnout of thousands at the three-week event, Woodson- along with A.L Jackson and three others – formed…
Read MoreJohn McCormick
John Robert Robin McCormick, age 57, died Sunday, January 30, 2022, at his residence in Martin. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mr. McCormick is survived by his wife, Sarah Pogostin McCormick; his son, Lorcan McCormick both of Martin. He was a writer and of the Catholic Faith. He was preceded in death by…
Read MoreBrenda Scearce
Brenda Faye Scearce, 66 of Dresden, passed away January 29, 2022, in Dyersburg. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Hatlers Chapel Church of Christ beginning at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening at Bowlin Funeral Home from 5 pm until 7 pm. Brenda…
Read Moregeorge Moreland
George Moreland Jr., 79 of Martin, passed January 29 West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital. A celebration of life service will be held Friday April 15, 2022, at 6 pm at 203 E Street Martin, TN. Mr. Moreland was born April 15, 1942, in Taylor Springs, IL to the late George Moreland Sr. and Ruth Warlock.…
Read MoreLoretta Maxey
Loretta Carol Maxey, 62 of Palmersville, passed away January 27, 2022, at her home. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2022, at Bowlin Funeral Home from 2 pm until 4 pm. Loretta was born September 2, 1959, in Greenfield to Billy and Carolyn Jean Puckett Cantrell. She is survived by her husband Dean…
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