‘FOWL’ PLAY
‘FOWL’ PLAY — Ten-year-old Tucker Jones, son of Cameron and Lauren Jones of Troy, was fully focused Monday night as he competed in the duck calling contest at the Obion County Fair. He was runner-up in the youthful contest, sponsored by Final Flight Outfitters at the Whitney Cozart Pavilion. It was a close finish, with…
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CLAIMS TITLE — Khloe Grace James (second from left) of Obion claimed the title of Obion County Fairest of the Fair Saturday. The Union City High School graduate and Tennessee College of Applied Technology student is the 18-year-old daughter of Ben and Nikki Hardin. Her court includes first maid Ella Morgan Paschall (left), 17, of…
Read MoreShawnda Cook
Shawnda Cook, age 59, of Union City passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Shawnda was born in Lexington, Tenn., on Nov. 3, 1965, to the late Harold Rushing and the late Mary Lou Williams Rushing. She was married to…
Read MoreAnn Faulkner
Ann Faulkner, 74, of South Fulton died Aug. 16, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral chapel from 5-7 p.m. The Messenger 8.18.25
Read MoreDonna Powell
Donna Carol Davidson Davis Powell, age 82, of Troy passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at AHC in Union City. Mrs. Donna was born in Northville Township, Mich., on Feb. 6, 1943. She married Mr. Ervan Spencer Powell on July 16, 1997. He survives. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Penny…
Read MoreTim Doss
Tillman Wayne “Tim” Doss, 81, of Union City passed away 12:57 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Van Ayer Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Martin. Funeral services were conducted 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Eddie Mallonee and Brother Chip Davis officiated. Burial followed in Obion County Memorial Gardens.…
Read MoreRobert W. Lee
Robert W. Lee, 76, of South Fulton died Aug. 14, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Sunday at Hornbeak Funeral Home. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the hour of service Sunday. The Messenger 8.18.25
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April Ann Henderson, 74, of the Walnut Log community passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at the result of injuries sustained in a automobile accident. A Celebration of Life service was conducted 3 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Bible Church near Union City. Brother Darrell Hoffman officiated. Visitation was held at New Hope Bible Church…
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Mr. James Woods, 73, of South Fulton passed away 10:43 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral chapel from 1 p.m. until…
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FAIR ENTRIES — Anita Moore (right) of Obion, superintendent of the junior crafts department at the Obion County Fair, accepted entries from Lake Road Elementary School fourth-grader Kenley Jane McKinnis on Saturday. Kenley is the 9-year-old daughter of Kenthia and Joel McKinnis of Union City. Most of the domestic arts entries were made this past…
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