Betty Rushing
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Denton Rushing, age 98, of Bulloch County, Ga., on June 18, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Norman Rushing Jr.; and her daughter-in-law, Bonnie Lanier Rushing. The Obion County native…
Read MoreScotty Moore
Scotty Trevor Moore, 46, of the Minnick community passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Scott Jewell will officiate. Burial will follow in Fremont Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from…
Read MoreBill Sowell
William Moore “Bill” Sowell, 83, of Woodland Mills, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2025. Born on February 26, 1942, in Union City, Bill was the son of the late T.C. and Kathleen (Moore) Sowell. He was a devoted husband to Vickie (Reed) Sowell, whom he married on June 23, 1963, and…
Read MoreMartha Edgin
Mrs. Martha Olive Edgin, 88, a resident of Union City, died June 30, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Mallonee will be officiating. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The…
Read MoreKathy Phegley
Kathryn “Kathy” Ann Hill Faulkner Phegley, 68, of Paducah, KY passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at her home. Kathryn was a homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of others and supporting the less fortunate. She loved Jesus her Lord and Savior and was a devout Christian. Surviving is her husband Phillip Kennedy Phegley; two…
Read MoreTommy Quinton
Mr. Thomas David “Tommy” Quinton, 60, passed away on June 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Feb. 15, 1965, in Union City, Tommy was the beloved son of Barbara Quinton of Troy and the late David Quinton. Tommy’s spirit was an inspiration to everyone he met…
Read MoreINTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS — Bethel University professor and Global Citizen Adventure Corps co-founder Stacie Freeman (far left) snapped a selfie of a group of Union City Rotary Club travelers early this morning after the group landed in London and went sightseeing before their hotel rooms were ready. They were able to see Buckingham Palace and catch…
Read MoreFUN & GAMES
FUN & GAMES — Firefighter First Class Michael Reeves (top photo, far left) of the Union City Fire Department was intercepted by Union City Police Department patrol officer Cory Pinion (second from left) for some good-natured fun during his attempt to make it to first base during the second annual Battle of the Badges fundraiser…
Read MoreVivian Caksackkar
Vivian Delores Caksackkar, 103, of Troy passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at The Waters. She was born in Osnabrock, N.D., on Oct. 25, 1921, to the late Jacobe Klai and the late Welhelmina Wohn Klai. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Sander’s Chapel Church Cemetery, with Bro. Tony…
Read MoreBarbara Grooms
Mrs. Barbara Ann Grooms, age 76, of South Fulton passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her residence. Barbara was born on Aug. 29, 1948, to the late Felix E. and Rachel Gadberry Vaughan in Graves County, Ky. She was an active member at Walnut Grove Church in South Fulton. Barbara retired in 2010…
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