Louise Mercer
Mildred Louise Mercer, 94, of South Fulton passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at Obion County Nursing Home. Louise was born in Garfield, Ky., on April 18, 1926, to the late Grover and Nellie Bruner. She and her husband, Earl, spent many years in Decatur, Ill. She retired as a cashier from the Jewell…
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SPECIAL NIGHT — Family members and a few former players were in attendance for the dedication of Jimmy Whitby Court at the Obion County Central High School gymnasium Friday night between games against visiting Lake County. At the ceremony were (from left) Fritz Fussell, son Denver Whitby, daughter Heather Whitby, OCCHS principal Barry Kendall, Robin…
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SOLO SHOW — Jean Bell of Union City, a resident at the Etheridge House, was recently surrounded by her artwork following an art show planned by activity director Penny Jones. The show was set to celebrate National Art Day in October, but had to be postponed until November because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreCelebrating the Season
Celebrating the Season — Nothing was going to rain on Kenton’s Christmas parade on Saturday evening, not even the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused several towns to cancel their holiday plans. Making their annual appearance were Santa Claus and his devoted elf, Peppermint, escorted by the Kenton Fire Department. Santa and Peppermint also spent some time…
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Celebrating the Season — Nothing was going to rain on Kenton’s Christmas parade on Saturday evening, not even the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused several towns to cancel their holiday plans. Albert Simpson (above) of Kenton dressed up his antique FARMALL tractor in high holiday style for the large crowds who braved the chilly temperatures. Kenton…
Read MoreJackie Bone
Jackie Bone, 75, of Union City died Dec. 6, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by White-Ranson Funeral Home. Published 12.7.20
Read MorePearl Hendrix
Pearl Hendrix, 77, of Union City died Dec. 6, 2020, at AHC of Union City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Published 12.7.20
Read MoreJimmy Gatlin
Jimmy Max Gatlin, 78, of Obion died Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born Dec. 12, 1941, in Jonesboro, Ark., the son of the late James Hardy and Sarah Opal (Beaty) Gatlin. He was a heavy equipment operator for Dement Construction Company in Jackson. He is survived by two brothers, Johnny Gatlin…
Read MoreClystal Ransom
Mrs. Clystal Glyndell Ransom, 83, of South Fulton passed away 2:54 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Clystal was born Jan. 1, 1937, daughter of the late Walter E. and Altha Mamie (Alderdice)…
Read MoreRalph Pate
Ralph Dale Pate, 83, of Hickman, Ky., passed away 3:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Jackson-Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Ky. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Brownsville Cemetery in the Brownsville, Ky., community. Brother Ron Gray will officiate. Visitation will be held at Brownsville Cemetery from 10:30…
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