Cynthia Brooks-Cooley
Cynthia Kaye Brooks-Cooley, age 55, of Martin, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. She was born on July 15, 1965 to the late Harold and Patsy Johnson. Cynthia is survived by her husband, Marion Cooley of Martin; daughter, Brittany Bolin of South Fulton; grandchildren, Andrew Chappell of Martin, Katrina Bailey and Lindsey Bailey, both of Dresden;…
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SEASON’S BEST — Union City High School senior Wes Tilghman has been named The Messenger’s Obion County Prep Football Player of the Year after an outstanding season as the Golden Tornadoes’ quarterback. Tilghman led the county in rushing with 1,447 yards on 162 carries and points with 120 on 20 touchdowns. He also had 28…
Read MoreTRUCKING ALONG
TRUCKING ALONG — Two-year-old Coleson Taylor entertained himself with a toy truck while his mother, Ginny Taylor of Union City, worked alongside other volunteers during Chimes for Charity’s sorting activity Tuesday afternoon at the Obion County school bus garage in Troy’s industrial park. The volunteers worked to sort toys, canned goods and non-perishable food items…
Read MoreSusan A. Siglow
Susan A. Siglow, 69, of Union City passed away 1:11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at East View Cemetery. Brother Chip Davis will officiate. There will be no visitation and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at time of service.…
Read MoreLola Smith
Lola Alberta Smith, 89, of Union City died Dec. 21, 2020, at The Waters of Union City. There will be no services held. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Published 12.23.20
Read MoreJuanita Hussey
Mrs. Juanita Hussey, 79, of Union City died Dec. 17, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A viewing was held from 9-10:45 a.m. today at Rawls Funeral Home in Union City. Interment followed in East View Cemetery. Published 12.23.20
Read MoreKen Tolbert
Johnny Kendall “Ken” Tolbert, 55, of Fulton passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services were to be conducted 2 p.m. today at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Brother Paul Adams was to officiate. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born April 11, 1965, in Union, Miss.,…
Read MoreFrank Long
Frank Roberts Long, 89, of Troy died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Ararat Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Johnnie Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Stover, Andy Huff, Ty Long, Avery Stover, Joseph…
Read MoreCynthia Haley
Mrs. Cynthia Anne Baumgartner Haley, age 89, of Martin died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden. Graveside service will be Monday, December 28, 2020, 12:00 Noon in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Family and friends may assemble at 11:45 AM in the cemetery. Family request…
Read MoreGene Janes
Gene Janes age 80 of New Castle, IN. passed away at his home on December 19, 2020. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, 12/26/2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Eastside Cemetery in Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulis Janes and Edna Mae Ellis Janes. He is survived by his nephew,…
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