Inmates escape
TIPTONVILLE — Two men have escaped from the prison in Lake County, according to a news release The Messenger received this afternoon. Robert Lee Brown #436224 and Christopher Osteen #419675 absconded from the Northwest Correctional Complex minimum security annex earlier today. At approximately 8:25 a.m. officers confirmed the two minimum security offenders were missing after…
Read MoreMary Ruth Johnson
Mrs. Mary Ruth Johnson, 87, of Troy passed away 3:38 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at the Obion County Nursing Home. Private funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Angie Howe officiated. Burial followed in Rosehill Cemetery near Obion. Mary Ruth was born April 10, 1933, in Dyer…
Read MorePatsy Rozzell
“Blessed be those who bake for others for they will taste the sweetness of heaven.” This was surely Patsy Anne (Pat) Rozzell’s personal Beatitude whispered in her ear by the Lord Jesus Christ himself. Patsy Anne (Pat) Rozzell, age 85, tasted the sweetness of heaven when she passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at…
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ENJOYING THE WEATHER — Chloe Brunswick, 6, and her grandmother, Connie Senter (not pictured) of Union City, seized the opportunity to play at Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City Tuesday afternoon as local temperatures hovered around 67 degrees under blue skies. Unfortunately, that is all about to change as the National Weather Service in Memphis…
Read MoreCharles Griffith
Charles Edward Griffith age 89 of Palmersville, TN., died on December 6, 2020 at Murray Calloway County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Griffith will be held on Thursday, 12/10/2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in New Hope Cemetery near Latham. The family will receive friends at Bowlin…
Read MoreCathy Sayles
Cathy L. Sayles, age 56, of Gleason, TN passed away on December 5, 2020 at Henry Co. Medical Center in Paris, TN. A memorial service for her will be announced at a later date and time. Cathy is survived by her three siblings; Barbara Hall of Henry, TN, Mary Newell of Pocola, OK, and Dwayne…
Read MoreCharles Alle
Graveside Service for Charles Richard Allen age 71 of Sharon, TN, will be held Wednesday December 9th at 2 p.m. at Corinth Cemetery #2 in Sharon with burial to follow. Mr. Allen was survived by his wife Nancy Allen of Sharon, TN, two daughters Melissa Edwards and husband John, and Susan Rogers and husband Tony.…
Read MoreCarolyn Lowrance
Carolyn J. Lowrance age 88 of Sharon, TN, passed away on December 8, 2020. Carolyn was survived by three children Kathy Wiley (Lowell), Robert G. Lowrance (Anna), Lisa Ramsey (late husband David), grandchildren Amy Wiley, Adam Wiley (Emily), Corey Ramsey (Amanda), Rene Park (James), Brian Ramsey. She also leaves behind great children Taylor Stout (Scott),…
Read MoreElizabeth McGehee
Elizabeth “Betsy” Boden McGehee, 81, a woman of quick wit, sharp tongue and generous spirit, died peacefully of complications from covid-19 and COPD at her home at The Oaks at Ashton Hills in Covington, Georgia on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. A memorial service is not scheduled at this time. Betsy was born to Elizabeth Hathhorn…
Read MoreAlvin Bates
Alvin Raymond Bates saw his Savior’s face and breaths deeply in his presence having finished strong in his battle with COVID on Dec. 8, 2020. Born to Raymond Vernon Bates and Irene Parish Bates Diviney in McKenzie, on Sept. 15, 1955. Alvin is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife…
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