Lee Cate
Lee Barnhill Cate was born in Memphis on Dec. 18, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Oscar Howell Barnhill and Alice Beulah Paulk. Ms. Cate received a master’s degree in supervision and administration from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She worked as a food service supervisor for Obion County Schools for over…
Read MoreMartin Board approves property tax hike
By Sabrina Bates News Producer For the first time in 18 years, City of Martin residents are looking at an increase in their property taxes. During a monthly board meeting held last week, the Martin Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved, on its first reading, a property tax increase from $1.4044 per $100 of assessed…
Read MoreBobby J. Langley
August 08, 1943 – June 13, 2020 Bobby J. Langley, age 76, of McKenzie, TN passed away on June 13, 2020 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He will have a funeral service Wednesday June 17, 2020 at 2pm at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4-7pm…
Read MoreJay Dee Turner
Jay Dee Turner, 28, of Sharon passed away on June 2, 2020, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. A celebration of life service will be held at McConnell Baptist Church at a later date. “J.D.” was born Dec. 27, 1991, in Columbus, Miss. He attended Westview High School in Martin. He is survived by his parents,…
Read MoreCarolyn Blackley
Mrs. Carolyn Blackley, age 85, of Hornbeak died Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Obion County Nursing Home. She was born in Union City April 20, 1935, the daughter of the late Harve Allen and Marjorie Mae (Burnett) Brantley. She was office manager for Tire & Battery Corp. of Memphis and a member of the…
Read More“Buddy” Boane
Roger Andrew “Buddy” Boane, age 64, of Columbia passed away on June 12, 2020 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 17, 1955 in Martin, Tennessee, Buddy was the son of the late Andrew and Dorthella Boane. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin, Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree…
Read MoreLaura Belle Culver
May 24, 1928 – June 13, 2020 Services for Laura Belle Culver age 92 of Greenfield, TN, will be held Tuesday June 16th at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Stafford Store Community. Visitation will begin Tuesday at 11 a.m. and go until time of service. Mrs.…
Read MoreKeith Rhodes
Keith Randall Rhodes, 66, of Hornbeak passed away June 12, 2020, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home.
Read MoreBill Hollingsworth
William G. “Bill” Hollingsworth, 86, of Kuttawa, Ky., passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Ky. He was a retired supervisor with Superior Fireplace in Union City. He attended Hebron Baptist Church and was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Martha Dean Peek Hollingsworth of Kuttawa; one daughter, Sandi…
Read MoreElbert Bobo
Elbert Lee “Tuffy” Bobo, 71, of Union City passed away 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Lloyd Wayne Moore will officiate. Burial will follow in Terrace Hill Cemetery near Troy. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m.…
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