Janice Sedgebear
March 01, 1952 – May 14, 2020 Mrs. Janice Lee Sedgebear, age 68, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mrs. Sedgebear is survived by her daughters, Sherri Sedgebear of McKenzie and Trisha (Michael) Stout of Martin; two grandchildren, Kaylie Martin and Josh Frensley;…
Read MoreBill Cox
William “Bill” Cox, 59, of Troy died May 13, 2002, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by his family. Published 5.14.20
Read MoreChris Watson
Charles Christopher (Chris) Watson, 44, of Paducah, Ky., died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2020, in Simpson, Ill. He is survived by his children, Walker, Wyleigh, Waverly and Wrigley; his father, Darrell Watson Sr.; his mother, Penny; his stepfather, Jack Holecz; his grandmother, Louise Watson; and too many siblings to count. He was a graduate…
Read MoreMarian White
Marian White, age 92, passed away at her home in Union City surrounded by her family on May 11, 2020. A native Pennsylvanian, she graduated from Temple Uni-versity School of Nursing in 1946. There she caught the eye and the heart of a handsome young doctor, Richard H. White. They married in 1951 and moved…
Read More‘SENIOR’ ADVICE
‘SENIOR’ ADVICE — Leon Mann, a resident at Integrity Park Terrace Assisted Living in South Fulton, holds up a sign with his advice — “Keep on keeping on” — for seniors graduating from high school in the Class of 2020. He was one of 20 residents who held up signs offering words of encouragement or…
Read MoreFarm to School: serving local produce in grab-n-go lunches
In Weakley County School lunches last week, they had locally grown, fresh strawberries. Research shows that the most effective way to get kids excited about eating more fruits and vegetables is to engage them in the growing, cooking, and tasting of delicious, fresh produce. This engagement is where the Weakley County Farm to School Program…
Read More‘Give to Win’ benefits TN Special Olympians
Members of Special Olympics Tennessee are excited to announce they are hosting a giveaway drawing this summer as a fundraiser for the organization. From now through June 17, “Give to Win-Making Champions Together” allows participants to purchase $10 tickets and be entered to win one of three prizes. The first-place prize is a 50/50 cash…
Read MoreGreenfield soldier earns promotion
WORTHY PROMOTION — Lt. Col. Trent Scates of Greenfield (left) received a promotion to the rank of colonel last week by 194th Engineer Brigade Commander Col. Ross Warner while stationed in the Middle East as part of the Tennessee Army National Guard.
Read MoreANCIENT HISTORY
ANCIENT HISTORY — The severe thunderstorms that pushed through the area recently featured straight-line winds that reached around 70 mph at times, snapping telephone poles, causing structure damage and uprooting trees. In the backyard of 4461 Countrywood St. in Union City, Russell and Gilda Kitchen lost what had been the oldest tree in their neighborhood.…
Read MoreSMOKY SCENE
SMOKY SCENE — Union City Fire Department Lt. Corey Jones (right) pulled a section of hose toward a home at 1512 Matthews St., while Union City Fire Chief Kelly Edmison kept close watch on a carport corner post to ensure it didn’t give way, during a fire Monday. The fire was reported at 1:13 p.m.…
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