Euarlene Smith
Euarlene Jenkins Smith, 78, of Redford Township, Mich., formerly of Rives, died June 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Miles Chapel Church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger 6.23.25
Read MoreMary Hill
Mrs. Mary M. Wallace Hill, age 88, of Rives peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Born on Aug. 26, 1936, in Weakley County, Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Jimmy and Mary Evelyn Dortch Wallace. A devoted member of Alamo Baptist Church in Rives, she…
Read MoreJames Boals
James Edward Boals, 79, a resident of Union City, died June 14, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Mr. Boals was born on March 26, 1946, in Bogota to the late Neal and Minnie (Foster) Boals.…
Read MoreSherie Garrigan
Sherie Elaine Garrigan, age 77, of Union City passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Celebration of life services will be held at a later date. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Garrigan was born on Dec. 3, 1947, in Memphis to the late Tom Hauser and…
Read MoreTO THE RESCUE
TO THE RESCUE — Flanked by a new side-by-side and a new rescue boat, Rives Fire Chief Campbell Rice (far right) listened Monday as Gary Sinise Foundation first responder connections coordinator Sara Beery (third from left) addressed those attending a dedication for the two new pieces of equipment purchased for the Rives Volunteer Fire Department…
Read MoreMIRACLE BABY
MIRACLE BABY — Ashley Edwards of Union City enjoyed a big laugh with her son, Colt Dunham, who finally was able to be released from the hospital a few weeks ago. Shortly after he was born Sept. 11, 2024, he was flown to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis and transferred to St. Jude Children’s Research…
Read MoreJackie Horton
Mrs. Jacqueline Jean “Jackie” Horton, 84, of Union City passed away peacefully at 7:14 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Born on Oct. 1, 1940, in South Bend, Ind., she was the beloved daughter of the late Rolland and Betty Elizabeth (Hullinger) Snyder. Jackie was a devoted homemaker and…
Read MoreLinda Seals
Linda Sue Seals, 65, a resident of Union City, died June 13, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at East View Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Dean officiated. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Friends were asked to meet at the cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home was in…
Read MoreMae Roberts
Mae Roberts, 89, of Union City passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with Bro. Carl Southerland officiating. Burial will follow in Sander’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday beginning at 1 p.m. and run until the time…
Read MoreKaren Parker
Mrs. Karen Jeanne (Parks) Parker, 80, of Union City passed away peacefully at 6:46 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was a faithful follower of Christ, the wife of JB “Totsy” Parker and the mother of Todd Parker of White House, Ty Parker (Sidney) of Union City and Tiffiny Williams…
Read More