John Milner
John Milner, 85, of Fulton passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at Mercy Hospice Center in Paducah, Ky. Funeral services were to be held at noon today at Riceville Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Pleasant View Memorial Gardens. Visitation was to be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of services today at…
Read MoreJimmy Pittman
Jimmy Dale Pittman, 68, of Union City died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with Pastor Norman Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanders Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral…
Read MoreJames Vester
James Vester “J.V.” Henry passed from this life on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at approximately 11 p.m. at his home in South Fulton. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He was 87…
Read MoreKurtis Burnett
Kurtis Burnett, age 60, of Palmersville, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Service will be held from 5-7 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Bowlin Funeral Home in Dresden. Online tributes may be left at www.bowlinfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreChristine Bowen
Christine D. Bowen, age 35, of Bradford, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at her residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Father’s House United Pentecostal Church in Trenton with Williams Funeral Home of Greenfield in charge of the arrangements. Online tributes may be left at williamsfhofgreenfieldandgleasonandsharon.com.
Read MoreLester Barber
Lester B. Barber, age 98, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the Tennessee State Veteran’s Hospital, Humboldt. Funeral service was held at noon today (Tuesday), at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin, with Bro. Sidney White officiating. Burial followed at Gardner Cemetery with military honors. Barber was a member of Gardner Church of Christ (former Elder);…
Read MoreVicki King
Vicki Jane King, age 61, of Greenfield, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at her residence. No services were held. Online tributes may be left at williamsfhofgreenfieldandgleasonandsharon.com.
Read MoreRoger Morris
Roger Dale Morris Sr., age 62, of Dresden, died Sunday, Nov. 17,2019 at Jackson Madison County General hospital. Service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Online tributes may be left at www.bowlinfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreFIGHTING FLU
FIGHTING FLU — The Obion County Health Department held a “FightFluTN” vaccination event Tuesday at the Obion County Public Library in Union City, where 91 people took advantage and received free flu shots. Cindy Thompson (seated) of Union City was among those who received their shot, which was given by registered nurse Jessica Ward of…
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TOP PLAYER — Union City senior quarterback Sam Theobald has been named at The Messenger-Obion County Prep Football Player of the Year for the 2019 season. Taking over as the starter this season, Theobald led the Golden Tornadoes to a 7-5 overall record and a spot in the second round of the Class 2A state…
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