Norman Williams
Mr. Norman Edwin Williams, 83, of Union City, beloved son of the late Elihue and Estelle Williams of Dyer, joined Jesus in heaven on Sunday, April 27, 2025, following a brief illness. Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Union City. Brother Ben Lownsdale will officiate with interment following at…
Read MoreDavid Tate
William David Tate, 67, of Hornbeak passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born on March 20, 1958, in Union City, he was the son of the late Bill and Jane (Daniels) Tate. On Feb. 14, 2003, he married Velma (Roberson) Tate, with whom he shared 22 wonderful years. David dedicated…
Read MoreTalmadge Brown
Talmadge Brown, 80, of Hornbeak passed away peacefully at his home at 2:37 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family and the many friends whose lives he touched. Born Nov. 16, 1944, in Dyersburg, Talmadge was the son of the late T.H. and Ruth (Gurley) Brown. He married…
Read MoreJimmy James
Mr. Jimmy Pat James of South Fulton, age 85, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Ky. He was born Sept. 22, 1939, in Wingo, Ky., to the late Jessie and Vivian Bradley James. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a Maintenance Mechanic…
Read MoreDRIVER INJURED
DRIVER INJURED — A local driver was injured early April 16 when his vehicle ran off Hollie Hutchison Road, east of Union City near Harris Station, and overturned. Clarence T. Hicks, 29, sustained injuries in a crash that occurred shortly before 7 a.m. when his 1999 Ford Ranger exited the roadway and overturned in a…
Read MoreBEAUTIFYING UNION CITY
BEAUTIFYING UNION CITY — LeEllen Smith (left) and her daughter, Micah Smith, of Union City were among the more than 40 volunteers who showed up at Merchants Park in downtown Union City on Saturday morning to help beautify the area during an effort hosted by Main Street Union City. Groups were divided into sections of…
Read MorePatricia Phipps
Patricia Phipps, age 69, of Union City passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at AHC in Union City. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Patricia was born in Hayti, Mo., on Oct. 7, 1955, to the late Gerald Huel Crabtree and the late Patsy Ruth Adams Crabtree. She worked as…
Read MoreJudy Sandlin
Judy Caroline Smith Sandlin died suddenly on March 17, 2025. She is survived by her heartbroken family; her husband of almost 50 years, Carl Walker; daughter, Rachel Lillian Sandlin; granddaughter, Lillian Caroline Bromberg; and newborn grandson, Sterling Wayne Walker Stojan. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents,…
Read MoreKnott steps down as South Fulton football coach
South Fulton High School football head coach Eric Knott has taken the position as defensive coordinator at Milan High School. He informed The Messenger of his decision earlier this afternoon and has met with the Red Devil players. Knott spent 12 years as the SF head coach, posting a 60-66 overall record. In 2024, the…
Read MoreDean Thompson
Mr. Rodney Dean Thompson, 70, of Mayfield, Ky., passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, after an illness. He was born July 19, 1954, to the late Esther Lee Thompson and Oscar Curry in Rives, where he grew up with his twin sister, Jean (Eugene) Carden of Union City, alongside wonderful grandparents and a great-grandmother. His…
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