Jim Perry
James Edward “Jim” Perry, 63, of Troy passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at AHC VanAyer in Martin. Graveside services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Pastor Troy Craft will officiate. There will be no visitation and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the service. Edmaiston Mosley…
Read MoreDolly Howard
Celebration of Life services for Dolly Faye Howard, 92, of Hornbeak, who died June 12, 2025, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Hornbeak United Methodist Church. Fellowship and a reception will immediately follow at the church, located at 207 Glass Road, Hornbeak. The Messenger 7.7.25
Read MoreTammy Sparks
Tammy Kaler Sparks, 66, of Union City passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. Tammy was born in Murray, Ky., Dec. 11, 1958, to Shirley and the late Lt. Col. William R Kaler. She married Art Sparks Aug. 17, 1980. She was the proud mother and mother-in-law to Jeni Beth and Josh and Emily Anne. Her…
Read MoreChad Hepler
Mr. Chad Hepler, 49, of Hornbeak passed away 11:50 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pastor Shane Long will officiate. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation at the funeral home and friends…
Read MoreMaxie Peal
Maxie Peal, 100, formerly of Union City, died peacefully in her sleep June 20, 2025, at EagleCrest Nursing and Rehab in Ash Flat, Ark. She was born Sept. 26, 1924, to Charlie and Mai Ferrell of Hickman, Ky. She married J.S Peal on Oct. 4, 1942. He died in 2003. She retired from Brown Shoe…
Read MoreHank Knisley
Henry Thomas “Hank” Knisley, 87, of Oakland, Miss., passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at Mississippi State Veteran’s Home in Oxford, Miss. He was a former resident of Union City. He was born Sept. 26, 1937, in Hancock County, Ill., son of the late Chester Dale and Thelma Eileen (Gerhardt) Knisley. On Oct. 12, 1955,…
Read MoreTroy meeting postponed
The Town of Troy has postponed its mayor and board of aldermen meeting scheduled for tonight (July 7) until 5 p.m. on July 14 at City Hall.
Read MoreAWARD-WINNING STAFF
AWARD-WINNING STAFF — Messenger staff (from left) Editor Donna Ryder, Sports Editor Kevin Weaks and Associate Editor Chris Menees display awards they won during the 2025 University of Tennessee–Tennessee Press Association Tennessee State Press Contest awards competition. Their combined efforts won a first place in the Editorials category for newspapers located in cities with populations…
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CUDDLY COW — Rilah Mae Clark, near 2-year-old daughter of Kaleigh and Blake Clark of Dyer, was all smiles Tuesday evening while petting a micro-mini Highland cow named Elle Mae from Dyer-based KC Highlands outside the Kenton Gym as part of the community’s 40th annual White Squirrel Festival “Family Night Out” event. The public had…
Read MoreJo Barker
Johonn “Mrs. Jo” Neill Barker, 89, of Troy passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. Funeral services will be 4 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with Bro. Landon Moore and Bro. Chip Davis officiating. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 5-9 p.m. at…
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