Bud Burkett
Mr. Billy “Bud” Burkett, 95, a resident of Union City, died Nov. 24, 2025 at his residence. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Rev. Ben Lownsdale will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.…
Read MoreTSWA/USA Today Tennessee High School Football polls
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 14 on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses and total points…
Read MoreTSSAA High School Football State Playoff Scores and Matchups
DIVISION 1 Class 1A Quarterfinal Scores Nov. 21 Coalfield 40, Sale Creek 7 South Pittsburg 45, Clay County 0 McKenzie 24, Richland 21 Fayetteville 43, Middle College 20 Semifinal Games Nov. 28 South Pittsburg at Coalfield Fayetteville at McKenzie –––––– Class 2A Quarterfinal Scores Nov. 21 Eagleton 24, Bledsoe County 23 Marion County 42, Gordonsville…
Read MoreFlorence Neal
Florence Mae Neal, 92, of Union City went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Vision Church in Troy. Pastor Robin Rotgers and Pastor Danny Neal will officiate. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be…
Read MoreIN THE BAG
IN THE BAG — Seth Walker, associate pastor of The Refuge Mission, counted bags of non-perishable groceries at midday Sunday in the women’s building at the Obion County Fairgrounds — where the annual Feeding of the 5,000 grocery giveaway will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help people in need. Free…
Read MoreCHIMES CHECKOUT
CHIMES CHECKOUT — Chimes for Charity board member Melanie Hill high-fived a young shopper during Chimes’ annual shopping tour to help children in need Sunday afternoon at Walmart Supercenter in Union City. Among the Chimes and Union City J’Cettes volunteers who joined her at the checkout were Jaclyn Marshall (background left) and Samantha Wallace (mostly…
Read MoreLarry Hicks
Mr. William “Larry” Hicks, age 80, of Gallatin passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at Highpoint Health Sumner Ascension St. Thomas in Gallatin. He was born on Aug, 16, 1945, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Herschel Hicks and Wanda Sue Johnson Hicks. Larry was a dedicated Regional Install Manager and was currently employed…
Read MoreMike Rodgers
Michael Lee “Mike” Rodgers, 60, of Selmer passed away 11:08 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a former resident of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Selmer First United Methodist Church. Rev. Jolinne Balentine-Downey, Rev. Chris Thompson and Rev. Joy Weathersbee…
Read MoreArthur Burnes
Arthur Bryant Burnes, 69, of Union City died Nov. 18, 2025, at his home. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreMartha Taylor
Martha Lynne Deniston Taylor, a beacon of love and gentleness in the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2025, in Union City. Born on June 27, 1943, in Rector, Ark., Martha’s journey was one of warmth and devotion to her loved ones. From her roots in her beloved Rector,…
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