ECONOMIC UPDATE
ECONOMIC UPDATE — Obion County Joint Economic and Community Development Corporation chairman Art Sparks gave an update on the organization at the OCJECDC and Obion County Chamber of Commerce annual awards program, held virtually from Discovery Park of America Thursday due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreIN THE BAG
IN THE BAG — Forty pounds of un-used or expired medications were collected Saturday during a DEA National Drug Take Back event held at the Union City Walmart Supercenter’s garden center. Locally, it was a joint effort of the Obion County Prevention Coalition, Obion County Sheriff’s Office, Union City Police Department and Walmart. Among those…
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IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS — Union City Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade football team members recently enjoyed a camping excursion to first-year head coach Cole Clanton’s family’s farm at Shawtown. Clanton said the lessons learned and experiences gained on the campout were just as important as the many which football itself teaches. The squad finished…
Read MoreSandra Mayo
Mrs. Sandra Ann Mayo, age 84, of Dresden, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Memorial graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lebanon Church of Christ Cemetery in Weakley County with Hornbeak Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements Sandra was born on July…
Read MoreRubye Snider
Rubye Trevathan Snider, age 85, passed away on October 25, 2020 at West TN Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN. She will have a memorial service Saturday November 7th, 2020 at 2pm at Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason, TN. She is survived by her two sons, Mike and John Snider, both of Gleason, TN. She is…
Read MoreHarry Dale Fortner
Harry Dale Fortner, 70, (12/04/1949-10/25/2020) died peacefully in his home in Sharon, TN after a long struggle with medical issues. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Jean Kosusnik, Brenda Arnold, brother, Keith Fortner, and parents, Harry and Lorraine Fortner. He is survived by his sister, Diana Fortner of Sycamore, IL, 9 nieces and…
Read MoreRobert Deck
Robert H. Deck, age 95, of Gleason, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. A family only graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Meridian Cemetery in Greenfield with Williams Funeral Home of Gleason in charge of the arrangements. Online tributes may be left at williamsfhofgreenfieldandgleason.com.
Read MoreBetty Essary
Betty Jean Essary, age 89, of Gleason, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday at Roby Cemetery in Enville. Online tributes may be left at williamsfhofgreenfieldandgleason.com.
Read MoreJames E. Dunning
February 09, 1931 – October 17, 2020 Memorial service for James E. Dunning age 89 of Greenfield, TN, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Dunning is survived by his wife Patty Featherston Dunning, son Tommy Dunning and wife Barbara, daughters Linda Lumpkin, Deborah Cates, Kathy Dyer. He is preceded…
Read MoreCharles Neal Nethery
November 19, 1927 – October 23, 2020 Mr. Charles Neal Nethery, age 92, of Martin, TN died Friday, 10/23/2020, at his home. Funeral service will be Sunday, October 25, 2020, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Mr. Nethery was a member of First United Methodist Church, Martin, TN; he was a retired dairy…
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