Destin McKeel
Destin Yvonne McKeel, age 19, of Martin, died Thursday, July 22, 2021. Memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Destin is survived by parents, Jeremy McKeel and Katherine McKernan McKeel of Martin; siblings, Ally, Nicole, Daysja, Eleanor, Malichi, Shawn and Royal; grandparents, Susie Gatewood of South Fulton, Samuel McKernan…
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Mary “Edith” Garner, age 90, of Dresden, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Hillview Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Dresden. Graveside funeral services was held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden with Bowlin Funeral Home of Dresden in charge of the arrangements. She was born on May 1, 1931 in Dresden…
Read MoreWilliam Godwin
A memorial service for William Paul Godwin, age 83, of Gleason was held at 11 a.m. Saturday July 24, 2021, at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. He is survived by three children, Martin (Shannon) Godwin of McKenzie, Carol Godwin of Gleason and Sherri (James) Moore of Rives; a sister, Sonja Joyner of Jackson; seven grandchildren;…
Read MoreSteve Dawson
Memorial service for Steven Ray Dawson, age 64, of Kenton, was held at 1 p.m. Saturday July 24, 2021 at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Steven was survived by wife, Deloras Graves Dawson; mother, Mary Long Stevenson; son, Michael Ray Dawson and wife Ashlee; daughters, Deleah Renee Dawson Hill and husband Tim and Katelyn Rae…
Read MoreSAFETY FIRST
SAFETY FIRST — July 28 is the official state observance of the Bullets Have No Eyes: Bringing Awareness Against Gun Violence organization, founded by Union City native Mamie Turner. The organization will hold a community street cleanup at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Casey Johnson Community Center, located at 101 E. College St. in Union…
Read MoreTURNING 100
TURNING 100 — Golden Mathis of the Reelfoot Lake area spent part of his Wednesday afternoon at The Waters looking through old photos with his wife, Janette. He will turn 100 on Friday.
Read MoreStephen Houston
Stephen Keeshon Houston, 24, of Fulton died July 18, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Brooks Chapel Kingdom Harvest in South Fulton. Interment will follow in Greenlea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the hour of services at the church. Rawls…
Read MoreBrad Byrd
Brad Byrd, 52, of Tiptonville died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his residence. Graveside services were to be held 11 a.m. today at Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Dr. Gaylon Hall was to officiate. Pallbearers were to be Tony Eddlemon, Elmer Ivester, Greg Story, Eric Byrd, Brian Byrd and Jim-my Byrd. Byrd was born on May…
Read MoreLeisha Winters
Leisha Gail Winters, 49, of Union City passed away 1:37 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Michael Farmer will officiate. Burial will follow in Cayce United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11…
Read MoreMildred Abell
Mildred Crites Abell, 98, died July 19, 2021, at Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, Ky. She was born on July 28, 1922, in Senath, Mo., daughter of the late Eli and Ruth Crites. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today at White-Ranson Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on…
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