Linda Milton
Mrs. Linda Milton, age 61, of Martin, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life were held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church in Union City with Murphy Funeral Home of Martin in charge of the arrangements. Online tributes may be…
Read MoreDon Stephens
Don Stephens, age 81, of Dresden, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Dresden. A private family service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Matheny Grove Primitive Baptist Church with Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden in charge of the arrangements. Online tributes may be left at www.bowlinfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreSPECIAL DELIVERY
SPECIAL DELIVERY — Snappy Tomato Pizza employee Macy Lynch of Martin placed a Beast pizza in the back seat for a customer Thursday. In order to ensure the safety and health of its customers and staff, Snappy Tomato Pizza is transitioning to delivery and curbside carry-out only during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Customers just need…
Read MoreMichael Rea
Michael Dale Rea, 47, of Martin passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at his home. He was a former resident of Obion County. Memorial visitation will be held at Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday. He was born Aug. 19, 1972, in Union City, son of Vernon and Catherine (Arnold) Rea of…
Read MoreDenise Stover
Mrs. Andrea Denise Stover, 53, of Paducah, Ky., formerly of Obion County, passed away 6:29 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Bobby Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery near Troy. Visitation will be…
Read MoreDonny Robinson Sr.
Donny Robinson Sr., 65, of Spartanburg, S.C., formerly of Union City, died March 19, 2020, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Rawls Funeral Home in Union City. Published 3.20.20
Read MoreJames R. Legate
James R. Legate, 98, of South Fulton passed away March 19, 2020, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hornbeak Funeral Chapel.
Read MorePeggy Drerup
Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Louise Burrus Gibbs Drerup, 97, of Union City died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James’ Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Chuck McMillen and the Rev. Don Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be…
Read MoreCENSUS HELP
CENSUS HELP — Obion County Public Library interim director Carolina Conner (standing) and reference and events coordinator Penny Chesteen reviewed the Census 2020 website in preparation for helping the public complete their form online during an event April 1. Residents will be able to fill out Census information online and the library staff will be…
Read MoreCRITICAL NEED
CRITICAL NEED — Lifeline Bloodmobile phlebotomist Kandace Williams (from left) of Jackson assisted Brandy Jones, Melinda Cooper, Melissa Reeves and Mallory Bolding, all of Union City, this morning in the parking lot at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City as they prepared to give blood during this critical time amid COVID-19 concerns. Because of the threat of…
Read More