LOCAL PRODUCERS
LOCAL PRODUCERS — Micayla Giffin of Giffin Farms in Union City displays some of the product she and her husband, Derek, produce at their local farm. For more information about Giffin Farms, visit giffin farms.com.
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SMALL WORLD — Patt Barker glued legs onto one of the miniature tables she was making recently in the studio at her home. The Hornbeak resident has always had a fascination with shadow boxes, dollhouses and miniatures, but it wasn’t until just over a year ago that she started making miniatures herself. She draws inspiration…
Read MoreBilly Wayne Long
Billy Wayne Long, 73, of Manchester passed away, Friday, March 20, 2020, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. He was born in Lake County on July 31, 1946, to Woodrow and Hazel Sadler Long, who preceded him in death along with his daughters, Libby and Denise Long. He owned and operated Coffee County Recycling…
Read MoreEd Harper
Ed Harper, 96, of Troy passed away 11:45 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, at AHC of Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at Terrace Hill Cemetery near Troy. The Rev. Judd Mowery will officiate. There will be no visitation and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the service.…
Read MoreAlvin Taylor
Alvin Ray Taylor, age 71 of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at his son, “Roho’s,” residence in Greenfield. Taylor was born Aug. 21, 1948 in Cannon County Tennessee to the late James and Vinnie Bates Taylor. He is survived by…
Read MoreMace Jett Jr.
Mace Travis Jett Jr., age 89, of Martin, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his residence. In consideration of public welfare, health and safety, and in accordance with social gathering restrictions a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online tributes may be left at murphyfuneralhome.net.
Read MoreHoytt Phillips
Hoytt Lynne Phillips, age 44, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in East Side Cemetery in Martin with Murphy Funeral Home of Martin in charge of the arrangements and with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating. In the interest of public health…
Read MoreWC Schools to remain closed through April 24
By Karen Campbell Special to The Press Governor Bill Lee asked school superintendents across the state to extend the closure of Tennessee schools until April 24 in his media briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Weakley County Schools Director Randy Frazier had already determined that schools will not re-open on April 1 but was waiting on…
Read MoreJoan Pritchett
Joan Crawford Pritchett, age 77, ran into the arms of Jesus, her sweet Savior, on March 20, surrounded by her loved ones from her home in Martin. She was a beloved wife of 57 years to James H. Pritchett Sr,; a dearly loved mom to Jim Pritchett Jr. (Suzanne); and a cherished Momma Joanie to…
Read MoreFreddie Ferguson
Freddie Louis Ferguson, age 73. of Martin, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. He is survived by daughter, Tina Lee; son, Brent Ferguson; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Judy (Jimmie) Usrey, Lavinia (Michael) Rudolphi, and Pansy Park; brothers, Earl (Pamela) Ferguson, Denzel (Joyce) Ferguson, Leamon (Lynda) Ferguson, and Terry (Diane) Ferguson; plus many nieces and…
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