Jack Keeling
Leonard Jackson “Jack” Keeling III, age 77, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Born in Harrison, Ark., on July 24, 1949, Jack was the son of L.J. Keeling Jr and Arlene Keeling. He spent most of his childhood in Union City. Jack attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he…
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CAPTURES CROWN — Allie Elizabeth Vincent (second from left) of Union City was crowned Obion County Fairest of the Fair Saturday night in the Whitney Cozart Pavilion at the fairgrounds. The Union City High School student is the 17-year-old daughter of Josh and Jeni Beth Vincent. Her court includes first maid Addison Claire Staggs (left)…
Read MoreDr. Phillip Henry White Sr.
Dr. Phillip Henry White Sr. 86, of Union City passed away peacefully on Aug. 25, 2026, following several lengthy illnesses. He was born in Union City on Dec. 18, 1939, to the late Gus B. and Evelyn Ford White. Phillip was a proud graduate of Union City High School and the University of Tennessee at…
Read MoreBobby Kopriva
Mr. Robert Roy “Bobby” Kopriva, 74, of Union City passed away 2:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Kenny Chessor will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the…
Read MoreRon Richardson
Mr. Ronald Edward “Ron” Richardson, 75, passed away 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at his home. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services. Ron was born Sept. 9, 1951, in Overland, Mo., son of the late Walter and Lulu (Culley) Richardson.…
Read MoreDennis Johnston
Dennis Ray Johnston, 76, of Union City passed away 6:03 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Jack Henry will officiate. Burial will follow in Stanley’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at…
Read MoreMike Barker
Mike Barker, 51, of Hornbeak went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, Greater Vision Church in Troy. Brother Austin Norton, Brother Aaron Bargery and Pastor Robin Rotgers will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church from 3 p.m. until…
Read MoreBobby Brown
Bobby O. Brown, 81, of Troy died Aug. 19, 2026, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. The Messenger
Read MoreSharon Connell
Mrs. Sharon Connell, 76, of Union City, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Paul Adams will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Keith Connell, Kurtis…
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ON DISPLAY — Angela Chesteen Stough (standing) of Union City waited for Carolina Conner of Rives to place a screw in the wall at the Obion County faigrounds Saturday so she could hang adult artwork which had been entered. The extra space was needed, according to adult art superintendent Penny Chesteen (not pictured), who said…
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