COOL IN THE POOL
COOL IN THE POOL — Addyson Dill, 2-year-old daughter of Chad and Emmalee Dill of Union City, enjoys playing in the pool in her inflatable unicorn float as she seeks relief from the sweltering summer heat and humidity. Many local youngsters are staying cool by playing in pools, sprinklers and splash pads. For more photos…
Read MoreDorothy Faye Burse
September 16, 1939 – July 22, 2020 Dorothy Faye Burse, 80 of Mckenzie, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Bowlin Funeral Home in Dresden is in charge or arrangements.
Read MoreSherri Holloway
April 01, 1964 – July 23, 2020 Sherri Holloway, 56 of South Fulton, died Thursday July 23, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced after 2pm Friday. Sherri Holloway, 56 of South Fulton, died Thursday July 23, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and…
Read MoreBill Bell
William Darrell Bell, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born August 23, 1926 in Weakley County, Tennessee. He graduated from Martin High School in Tennessee in 1944 where he was the salutatorian and attended Murray State and University of Louisville. Bill retired from Bellsouth after 46…
Read MoreDonald D. Sullivan
January 08, 1938 – July 22, 2020 Mr. Donald D. Sullivan, age 82, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mr. Sullivan is survived by his wife, Robbie Jean Trout Sullivan; his daughters, Diana Lynn Harris of Martin, Barbara Jean Sullivan and Penny…
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Demonstrations and protests have been taking place all over the country following the death of George Floyd while being detained by four Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officers May 25. Black Lives Matters protests have even been held in Martin. Now, the movement has hit home even harder following a racist video by some UT Martin students…
Read MoreTwo Long-Time Reporters Join Weakley County Press Staff
Capansky Checklists. People who know me well know that I’m a scribbler of lists. Getting through the day without one is unimaginable. Unlike most people’s lists — filled with daily tasks such as “pay the house payment,” “buy milk” — my lists include those responsibilities as well as self-enhancing obligations, such as drink 96 ounces…
Read MoreJames Russell Wiley
December 19, 1944 – July 20, 2020 Graveside Service for James Russell Wiley age 75 of Sharon, TN, will be held Thursday July 23rd at 11 a.m. and Tansil Cemetery in Sharon, TN. Mr. Wiley was survived by brother Bobby Wiley of Sharon, TN, and sister Patricia Tipton of Dresden, TN. James was preceded in…
Read MoreDavid Richards
David Lee Richards, 59, of Fulton died July 16, 2020, at his residence. There will be no services held. For online tributes: www.hornbeakfuneralchapel.com. Published 7.21.20
Read MoreMark Hailey
Mark Wayne Hailey, 59, of Kenton passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Union City. Funeral services for Mr. Hailey will be private. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mark was born Oct. 8, 1960, in Union City, son of Mary Maude (Johnson) Hailey of Union City and the late Paul Wayne Hailey.…
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