Flossie Knight
Mrs. Flossie Warren Knight, 66, of Obion died Aug. 22, 2025, at West Tennessee Health Care Volunteer Hospital in Martin. Celebration of Life services will be Saturday Aug. 30, 2025, at 2 p.m. at The Cornerstone Community Church. Bro. Erik Leto will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in…
Read MoreJoel Nabors
Joel H. Nabors, 89, of South Fulton died Aug. 23, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Thursday until the funeral hour. The Messenger 8.25.25
Read MoreLisa Sellers
Mrs. Lisa Carol Sellers, 63, of Sharon passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Born on Sept. 4, 1961, in Union City, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Edward and Martha Jane (Overall) Grimes. Lisa was a dedicated registered nurse at West Tennessee Healthcare in Dyersburg, where she…
Read MoreTSWA/USA Today Tennessee High School Football Poll
TSWA/USA Today Prep Poll – Aug. 25 August 25, 2025 NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 1 on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA…
Read MoreSarah Hicks
Sarah Hicks, 41, of Fulton died Aug. 21, 2025, at her residence. A funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Edward Catholic Church in Fulton, with burial following in Water Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hornbeak Funeral Home of Fulton from 10 a.m. until time to leave for the church…
Read MoreMarlene Griffin
Marlene Griffin, age 73, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at her home in Paducah, Ky., after a three-year battle with stage 4 cancer and dementia. Marlene was born on May 23, 1952, in Jackson, Mich., to the late Edward and Arvella Kiel. Marlene briefly lived in Union City while her father worked for…
Read MoreMatthew Hazlewood
Matthew Hazlewood, 54, of Martin died Aug. 21, 2025, at his home. Funeral services were 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Central Baptist Church in Martin. Burial followed in Cate Cemetery. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Messenger 8.25.25
Read MoreIvonett Mendez
Ivonett Leon Mendez, 58, of Union City passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Sunday at Iglesia Juan 3:16 in Union City. Burial followed East View Cemetery. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ivonnet was born Feb. 13, 1967, in…
Read MoreLinda Mathenia
Linda Lyon Mathenia, 81, of Union City passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Sunday at East View Cemetery. Jeff Kenee officiated. Visitation was at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from noon until 1:45 p.m. Sunday. Pallbearers were family members. Linda was born Feb. 19, 1944,…
Read MoreWeek 1 Tennessee High School Football Scoreboard
Tennessee Prep Football Scores By The Associated Press Saturday’s Games Clarksville NE 48, Christian Co., Ky. 20 Collierville 28, East Nashville Literature 14 Fairley 44, Millington 6 Germantown 44, Houston 23 Heritage 7, Clinton 0 Macon County 48, Knoxville Fulton 6 Mitchell 44, Hamilton 0 Sevier County 27, Farragut 7 Friday’s Games Adamsville 34, Hardin…
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