Rory Thomas Cooke
August 20, 1957 – June 27, 2020 Rory Thomas Cooke, age 62, of Gleason, TN passed away in Jackson, TN on June 27, 2020. A memorial service will be announced at a later date and time. Rory is survived by his wife, Donne Cooke of Gleason, TN, and mother, Janet Beauchamp of Perry, MI. He…
Read MoreFootball Ruled the Hive at Greenfield
COMING THROUGH — The Greenfield High School football team enters the field before the Yellowjackets’ home-opener against Bruceton. The ’Jackets beat the Tigers 41-0 and went on to win seven games during the season, while also making the Class A playoffs for the third consecutive year. Read entire story in the June 30 edition of…
Read MoreLocal Veterinarians aid in puppy rescue
FIRST RESPONSE — Hooks Pet Clinic of Martin (from left) veterinarian Dr. Haylee Brown and veterinarian technician Sarah Walton pose with a Dachshund and her puppies the pair helped rescue from the site of an alleged puppy mill in Madison County last weekend. Visit Hooks Pet Clinic online at https://www.loc8nearme.com/tennessee/martin/hooks-pet-clinic/4824878/. Read entire story in the June…
Read MoreArea motorcycle dealership has contracts severed
Contracts Severed — Several black members of area motorcycle clubs held a peaceful protest along the shoulder of West Main Street in front of Abernathy’s in Union City after a racially-charged Facebook post on the owner’s page sparked reactions from community members. As a result, Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and American Honda have severed their contracts with the…
Read MoreJeffery Beckett
April 12, 1961 – June 29, 2020 A graveside memorial will be held for Jeffery Beckett age 59, of Gleason, TN, will be held Thursday July 2nd at Morris Cemetery at 1pm. Mr. Beckett is survived by his mother Jean Rogers of Greenfield, son Matt Beckett, daughters Shana Beckett, and Angela Engleheart. He is also…
Read MoreNEEDS LOCAL VOTES
NEEDS LOCAL VOTES — Union City High School senior Libby Wisener recently helped write and produce a short film called “MAR-E 01” in 48 hours. She now needs the help of local residents and friends, who can register and vote at cinema48.com, to win the Global 48 Hour Film Challenge.
Read MoreREADY TO RETIRE
READY TO RETIRE — Bobby Stewart of Troy, who has ministered for many Church of Christ congregations across Obion County for more than 64 years, recently announced plans to retire. He will spend his time tending to his garden, flowers and his 40-year-old blueberry bushes. His last sermon, which will be based on the emotion…
Read MoreJo Lynn Gibson
Mrs. Jo Lynn Gibson, 72, of Union City passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her home. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday in Obion County Memorial Gar-dens. Dr. Melvin Poe will officiate. Visitation will be held from noon until 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Brent Manseau, Gary…
Read MoreJanie Dowland
Mrs. Janie Dowland, 74, of Union City passed away 12:50 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday in New Salem Cemetery in Mason Hall. Brother Darrell Morgan will officiate. There will be no visitation and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for…
Read MoreBertie Bowling
Mrs. Bertie Frances Bowling, 90, of Union City passed away 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Justin Hiens and Leroy Seagraves officiated. Burial followed in East View Cemetery. Visitation was held from noon until the…
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