Merlin Lyell
Mr. Merlin Lyell, 87, of the Clayton community passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Charles Southerland will officiate. Burial will follow in Stanley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Lyell,…
Read MoreJimmy Johnson
Jimmy Wayne Johnson, a wildlife biologist who was among the first to propose the restoration of West Tennessee rivers and who worked to prolong the life of Reelfoot Lake, died July 30. He documented the struggles to improve waterways, wetlands and wildlife habitat in his books, “Rivers Under Siege: The Troubled Saga of West Tennessee’s…
Read MoreBobby Glisson
Mr. Bobby Gene Glisson, age 93, of South Fulton passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at The Arbors at Etheridge House in Union City. He was born Jan. 29, 1933, in Graves County, Ky., to the late Elton Lloyd “Red” Glisson and Lorene Batts Glisson. Bobby was a faithful and longtime member of McConnell Baptist…
Read MoreCathy Williams
Ms. Cathy Ann Williams, 70, of Union City passed away at 7:32 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at AHC–Union City. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from…
Read MoreShirley Rhodes
Shirley Jane Boulton Rhodes, age 85 of Rives passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with her son, Bro. John Rhodes officiating assisted by Bro. Truitt Cockrell. Burial followed in West Hill Cemetery in Rives. Visitation…
Read MoreVirginia Wilhaucks
She was Ginny to many, but Nana to those who mattered the most. Virginia Hillman Wilhaucks, lovingly known as “Nana” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2026, at the age of 87. Virginia was born on Jan. 20, 1939, in Olive Hill, Ky. She was a woman whose greatest joy…
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RESCUE ME — Firefighters from the Union City Fire Department spent time in the pool last week at Aloha Pools & Spas in Union City for urban floodwater rescue training, which acquainted them with the basics and the dangers involved. All three shifts were able to train while on duty, with UCFD Lt. Mike Fussell…
Read MoreChris Brinkley
Christopher Ross “Chris” Brinkley, 65, of Troy died Aug. 11, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. Friday. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreJohn H. King II
John H. King II, 75, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Pensacola, Fla., just days before his 76th birthday. Born on June 21, 1950, in Obion County, John lived a life marked by honor, dedication and a deep love for family and country. A proud patriot, John served his nation with distinction in…
Read MoreLinda Jones
Linda Dale Jones, 83, of Obion passed away peacefully at her home Sunday morning, Aug. 9, 2026, surrounded by her husband and daughters. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Rosehill Cemetery in Obion. Brother Eric Leto will officiate. Visitation will be held at Cornerston Community Church in Obion from…
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