John Horton
John Horton, 70, of Millington passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, after a long illness. He was born in 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,…
Read MoreComb a beard, plant a tree with Green Beard Grooming
By Brandy Cochran Special to The Press There is no greater feeling of knowing one is alive than going outside on a nice, clear, brisk morning and inhaling long, deep, fresh breaths of air. In Tennessee, the abundance of trees and foliage can easily be taken for granted, but the reality is that not everyone…
Read MoreENJOYING ACTIVITIES
ENJOYING ACTIVITIES — Charlee Kate O’Connor, a student at Hillcrest Elementary, has been keeping busy while at home during the coronavirus pandemic watching the Obion County Public Library’s daily story times. She has also enjoyed the activities provided by children’s coordinator Ashley Bishop and interim director Carolina Conner. She is the 6-year-old daughter of Matt…
Read MoreMEMORABLE MILESTONE
MEMORABLE MILESTONE — Serena Williams (center) of Union City is celebrating her 95th birthday. With the coronavirus pandemic canceling her family’s desire to throw her a big celebration to mark her milestone, her two daughters, Sally Casey (left) of Union City and Nancy Williams Laird of Rio Rancho, N.M., will instead honor her with a…
Read MoreTHANK YOU
THANK YOU — Lynette Everett of Union City will be joined by her granddaughter, Keniya Everett, Saturday at the park behind East Gate Village when they will give away around 50 reusable water bottles filled with candy for Easter to children ages 1-12.
Read MoreGary Bott
Gary Lee Bott, 73, of Union City passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. He was born on Jan. 2, 1947, in Ingham County, Mich., to the late Max and Thelma Labertaux Bott. He had retired from the former Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, where he worked in the Banbury department.…
Read MoreJerry A. Young
Jerry A. Young, 77, of South Fulton died April 7, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Volunteer Hospital in Martin. There will be no services held. Hornbeak Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Published 4.9.20
Read More‘BARK’ PLACE
‘BARK’ PLACE — Alexis Rainey of Union City was joined by her husband Dustin’s dog, Waylon, on a family game night that included playing a game of Monopoly. Her four-legged friend may have preferred to buy “Bark Place” instead of the popular board game’s pricey Park Place property. Local residents who are social-distancing and quarantining…
Read MoreFUN AND GAMES
FUN AND GAMES — Clay Hardy of Rives enjoyed a recent family game night where he played “Sorry” with his sons, 6-year-old Wyatt (right) and 10-month-old Cooper, who appeared to entertain himself more with his own toy rather than the board game. The photo was shared by Hardy’s wife, Lauren, when The Messenger asked readers…
Read MoreSHOWING RESPECT
SHOWING RESPECT — Chandler Smith’s cross-country jersey was recently retired by Black Oak Elementary and presented to his parents, Timbo and Amanda Smith, and his brother, Justin, by head coach Brandy Lattus at the Black Oak Elementary athletic banquet in March. Chandler Smith was a member of the 2017-18 Black Oak cross country team, winning…
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