MAKING FRIENDS
MAKING FRIENDS — Trey Jackson (center, right) as Genie in Masquerade Theatre’s production of Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” sings the popular song “Friend Like Me” after Foster Rogers (center, left), in his role as Aladdin, rubs the Genie’s golden lamp. “Friend Like Me” was written by Howard Ashman, with music by Alan Menken. The local show…
Read MoreBarbara Nichols
Barbara Louise Nichols, 84, of Hornbeak died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at The Waters of Union City. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. She was born on March 2, 1935, in Hornbeak, to the late Monroe and Lela Mae (Reed) Alexander. Her husband, James Robert Nichols, passed away on Oct.…
Read MoreCarol Parish
Carol Ann Parish, 72, of Union City passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Charles Southerland will officiate. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until the hour of…
Read MoreGreenway offers native edible plants and berries
By Sabrina Bates News Producer While the Brian Brown Memorial Greenway in Martin serves as a getaway for people looking to get or stay healthy, it also offers visitors a unique opportunity to tune into nature. The trail serves as an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and provides a chance to…
Read MoreHISTORICAL THEATER
HISTORICAL THEATER — Since 2017, area students have been given the opportunity to learn about theater through Discovery Park of America’s Historical Theater Academy. The 2018 class, which included (front, from left) Hannah Carroll of Clinton, Ky., Morgan Holtzclaw and Shaylee Bonsness, both of Union City, and Linus Pulley (back) of Fulton, wrote and performed…
Read MoreAND THE WINNER IS …
AND THE WINNER IS … — Amy Schleifer of Yorkville, who took this photo of her nephew, Alton Smith of Union City, with an iPhone 10 has has been selected as The Messenger’s June photo contest winner. Smith, who is the son of Michael and Melissa Smith, was feeding the birds while on a family…
Read MoreLEARNING TECHNIQUE
LEARNING TECHNIQUE — With summer vacation winding to its end for local students, the Union City Parks and Recreations Department’s summer athletic programs are doing the same. This week, girls volleyball and tennis camps are in full swing. Union City High School girls volleyball coach and Spanish teacher Jodi Powell (far left) showed girls volleyball…
Read MoreCarol Parish
Carol Ann Parish, 72, of Union City passed away July 10, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Published 7.11.19
Read MoreBillie Jean Killian
Billie Jean Killian, 86, of Union City passed away 2:25 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019, at the Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Justin Hiens will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11…
Read MoreBilly Ray Johnson
Billy Ray Johnson, 71, of Union City died Sunday, July 7, 2019. Funeral services will be held 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Greater Bethel Church Of God In Christ. Interment will be in the Eastview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:45 a.m. until the hour of services at the church. Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home is…
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