PLACE OF PROVIDENCE
PLACE OF PROVIDENCE — Chaplain Michael Dennison, director of Pastoral Care at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City, and Jill Hopper, a registered nurse who serves as chief quality officer, admired the hospital’s newly-renovated chapel following a dedication service last week. The first-floor chapel received its first official name as Providence Chapel, dedicated in honor of all…
Read MoreMILESTONE BIRTHDAY
MILESTONE BIRTHDAY — Phyllis Matheny (left) and Helen Eller looked at a photo of Mrs. Eller when she was just a young girl growing up on the outskirts of Troy. On Friday, Mrs. Eller turned 105. She celebrated with her family and friends on Saturday. She attributes her long life to positive thinking.
Read MoreMPD responds to crash at Skyhawk Parkway and Courtright Road
Assistant Chief Phillip Fuqua with the Martin Police Department has reported that officers from the Martin Police Department responded to the intersection of Skyhawk Parkway and Courtright Road Wednesday at approximately 1:37 p.m., in response to a call about a vehicle crash. Officers arrived and discovered that a maroon 2018 Buick sedan driven by Alice…
Read MoreMargaret Sexton
Margaret Anna Sexton, age 80, of Dresden, passed away on August 2, 2021 at Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Williamson and Bro. Gary Casey officiating the service. Burial will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery near…
Read MoreDiane Harrison
Diane Harrison, age 71, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at her home. A graveside memorial service will be held on Aug. 4 in Sunset Cemetery at 10:30 am with burial to follow. Friends may gather just prior to service beginning at 10:30 am. Diane Harrison was born on July 1, 1950 to…
Read MoreCathy Hazlewood
Cathy Connell Hazlewood, age 52, of Martin, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at her residence. Visitation will be held Saturday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home in Union City. Cathy was born Aug. 3, 1968, in Fulton, Kentucky, daughter of Larry and Janice (Rothman) Connell of Fulton. She married Chad Hazlewood on Dec. 22, 2000.…
Read MoreGerald Wilkerson
Gerald Wilkerson, age 83, of Dresden, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at AHC Healthcare in Union City. Graveside services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery near Latham. Burial immediately followed. Wilkerson was born September 14, 1937 in Obio, to the late Leo and Hadie Thomas Wilkerson. He was a electrician…
Read MoreSALES TAX HOLIDAYS
SALES TAX HOLIDAYS — Dollar General associate Johna Daunt of Union City straightened up the school supply area of the store on South First Street in Union City Tuesday afternoon as employees there prepare for a big tax-free weekend in Tennessee. There are three sales tax holidays in Tennessee this year. The Tennessee General Assembly…
Read MoreJames David Quinton
James David Quinton, 77, of Troy passed away 6:19 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2021, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at Terrace Hill Cemetery near Troy. Brother Rick Roberts will officiate. There will be no visitation and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the service. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral…
Read MoreMelinda Rankin Poole
Melinda Rankin Poole, 55, of Tiptonville passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Melinda was born on May 23, 1966, in Union City, to the late Harris and Thelma Evelyn Bargery Rankin. She was a retired Human Resource Analyst for the State of Tennessee. She was a member and the…
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