Donald James
Donald James, 67, of Union City died April 10, 2020, at Diversicare of Martin. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Rawls Funeral Home in Union City. Published 4.13.20
Read MoreJohn Horton
John Horton, 70, of Millington passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, after a long illness. He was born June 1949 in Obion County to John and Ruth Horton. He retired in Millington after 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Connie; his daughter, Wendy Davis; two sisters, Sue…
Read MoreRuth Ward
Mrs. Nona Ruth Ward, 91, of Union City died Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in East View Cemetery, with the Rev. Steve Carr officiating. Family members will serve as pallbearers and there will be no visitation. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of…
Read MoreDavid Bayer
Brother David Bayer, 73, and longtime minister at Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church in South Fulton, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden. He was born in Chicago to the late William and Wanita “Nell” Myrick Bayer. He was a Murray State University graduate and obtained a degree in Bible…
Read MoreKatherine Wright
Minnie Katherine (Cole) Wright, 92, of Union City died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at The Waters of Union City. A graveside service will be held in East View Cemetery for immediate family only. She was born Nov. 18, 1927, in Obion County, daughter of the late Richard A. Cole and Annie (Thurman) Cole. She married…
Read MoreBernice Shore
Bernice Donnell Shore, 84, of Union City passed away 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020, at her home. Graveside services will be held in Tiptonville City Cemetery for immediate family only. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born Aug. 18, 1935, in Hornbeak, daughter of…
Read MoreJames Howard Lawrence Jr.
April 03, 1939 – April 10, 2020 Private graveside services for Mr. James Howard Lawrence Jr., age 81 of Martin, will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in West Union Cemetery near Dresden at 2:00 pm with burial to follow. Junior was born to the late James and Eugene (McDaniel) Lawrence. He grew up…
Read MoreCollege prospect feels the pressure as junior season nears cancellation
By Randy Cavin Press Sports Editor This was supposed to be the year for junior athletes who play spring sports as they put their skills in gear for college scouts. COVID-19 changed that, and it is having an impact on one local softball player. Corey Burke, who is a junior pitcher at Gleason was looking…
Read MoreWeakley County Nursing and Rehab adjusting to health pandemic
By Christian Ashlar Press Reporter Some of the hardest hit in this pandemic are the older among the population. Not just from a physical point of view, but from a psychological standpoint, they are the among those to feel the negative effects of social distancing. They are separated from loved ones, family, and often, one…
Read MoreDavid Bayer
Bro. David Bayer, age 73, longtime minister for the Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church in South Fulton, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden. Bro. David was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late William and Wanita “Nell” Myrick Bayer. He was a Murray State graduate and obtained a degree…
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