Joseph “Pat” Forrester
Joseph “Pat” Forrester, 69, passed peacefully in his sleep on August 27, 2026, at his home in Hermitage, TN. Pat graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a degree in Computer Science and later retired from Direct INS, where he worked as a specialized AS400 programmer. His love for technology and his constant tinkering…
Read MoreDike Nerren
Mr. Dike Nerren, age 81, of Hickman, KY, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital Emergency Room in Union City, TN. He was born on March 21, 1945, in Hickman, KY, to the late Robert D. Nerren and Mable Poynor Nerren. Dike never met a stranger. He loved to fish, golf,…
Read MoreAnna Reed
Anna Mae Reed, 83, of Union City passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge Health & Rehabilitation. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger Online/9.28.26
Read MoreRev. Melvin Wade Sr.
The Rev. Melvin Wade Sr., 85, of Union City died Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Miles Chapel Church. Visitation began at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home-Union City was in charge of arrangements. The…
Read MoreLinda Morris
Linda Diane Morris, age 72, formerly of Union City, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2026, at 11:42 a.m. at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev. Linda was born on Nov. 3, 1953, in Union City to Willis “Bill” Euel Osteen and Mary Sybil (Wingo) Osteen-Morgan. Linda was a hardworking and accomplished woman who dedicated…
Read MoreJewel Newsom
Mrs. Jewel Evon Newsom, 87, of the Midway community passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 24, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Church of Christ. Sidney White will officiate. Burial will follow in Stanley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until…
Read MoreBetty Chandler
Betty Sue Chandler passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Troy Church of Christ, with Bro. Kevin Dobbins officiating. Visitation will begin on Sunday at 1 p.m. and run until the time of service. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.…
Read MoreBetty Fisher
Betty Fisher, 82, of Hornbeak passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Mitchell Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m.…
Read MoreDonald Montgomery Sr.
Donald Lee Montgomery Sr., 57, of the Harris Station community passed away 5:49 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Donald was born Dec. 23, 1968, in East St. Louis, Ill. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He is survived by his…
Read MoreElizabeth Ann Smith
Ms. Elizabeth Ann “Boo” Smith, 71, of Woodland Mills passed away 12:24 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at her home. Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Billy Craddock officiated. Burial followed in Mt. Manuel Cemetery. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until…
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