Velma Jolley
Mrs. Velma Jolley, 99, of Union City died Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services were to be held 11 a.m. today in Obion County Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Jimmy Calhoun was to officiate. Friends were asked to meet at the cemetery. Pallbearers were to be Douglas Dygert, Paul Dygert, Drew…
Read MoreMEETING A NEED
MEETING A NEED — Reelfoot Rural Ministries executive director the Rev. Robert Craig (left) was joined by University of Tennessee at Martin chief information officer Amy Belew and UT Martin alumnus and dentist Dr. Greg Moore in displaying the medical face shields produced by UT Martin. Reelfoot Rural Ministries purchased face masks to use in…
Read MoreREMEMBERING THE FALLEN
REMEMBERING THE FALLEN — U.S. Army Master Sgt. Conrad Begaye, senior military science instructor, served as the guest speaker for the University of Tennessee at Martin virtual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony Friday and spoke of his proud service as an Airborne Ranger from the Navajo Nation.
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PROUD MOMENT — Aimee Muse used American Sign Language to interpret Obion County Central High School’s commencement ceremony Friday night for graduating senior Key’Shawn Williams, son of John and Rosela Williams of Troy. He was among the 207 graduates awarded diplomas in a ceremony held outdoors on the football field amid the threat of rain.…
Read MoreMargaret Taylor
March 14, 1928 – May 26, 2020 Mrs. Margaret Prince Taylor, age 92, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at her residence. Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Springer officiating. Murphy Funeral Home of Martin was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death…
Read MoreMartha Jo Damron
December 03, 1942 – May 23, 2020 Ms. Martha Jo Damron, age 77, died Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Van Ayer Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin. Memorial graveside service and Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in East Side Cemetery with Murphy Funeral Home of Martin in charge of…
Read MoreBetty Brockwell King
November 27, 1931 – May 25, 2020 Mrs. Betty Brockwell King, age 88, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at her daughter’s residence in Medina, Tennessee. Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in East Side Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Phillips officiating. Murphy Funeral Home of Martin was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. King…
Read MoreDonnie “Peter Rabbit” Essary
June 11, 1943 – May 22, 2020 Graveside service for Donnie “Peter Rabbit” Essary age 76 of Greenfield, TN, will be held Wednesday May 27th at Highland Cemetery in Greenfield. He was survived by his wife Nancy Essary of Greenfield, two sons Bradley Essary and wife Lisa, and Corry Essary and wife Eva. He also…
Read MoreCharlotte P. Roberts
August 13, 1929 – May 20, 2020 Graveside service for Charlotte P. Roberts age 90 formally of Sharon, TN, will be held on Thursday May 28th at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon, TN. Charlotte was survived by son Arnold Roberts and wife Nancy of Memphis, TN, daughters Donna Reed and husband Matt of Memphis, Emily Laird…
Read MoreCharles Hardin
Charles Hardin, 74, of Dyersburg, formerly of Union City, died May 18, 2020, at his residence. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Sunday at Rawls Funeral Home in Union City. Published 5.22.20
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