Mike Thompson
Michael Wayne “Mike” Thompson, 67, of Troy died April 16, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services were 11 a.m. today at Mt. Moriah Cemetery near Obion. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/4.18.25
Read MoreBALING BOXES
BALING BOXES — Rakim Gaston (left) of Union City and Jamie Garrison of Carroll County recently worked to unload a truck full of cardboard boxes into a baler at the Obion County Recycle Center. The center encourages all Obion County residents and businesses to recycle. It most recently added Nos. 1 and 2 plastics and…
Read MoreDIRT WORK
DIRT WORK — Carson Dinning of Martin, a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 913th Engineer Company, consulted with Obion County Fair board member Justin McMaster (left) and advisory board member Chase Lyle, both of Union City, about dirt work being done at the outdoor arena at the Obion County Fairgrounds. Unit members also…
Read MoreRonnie Owens
Mr. Ronnie Owens, 64, of Union City passed away 11:10 p.m. Friday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday, April 17, 2025. Ronnie was born July 5, 1960, in Ann Arbor, Mich., son of the late Eugene and Margie Marie…
Read MoreMartin Stands Out at Inaugural NWTN Tourism Awards
The City of Martin proudly took center stage at the inaugural Northwest Tennessee (NWTN) Tourism Cornerstone Awards on April 10th, celebrating a strong presence in the region. With over 200 nominations submitted across 14 categories, Martin emerged as the most represented and most nominated city of the evening—highlighting the Martin’s significant impact in shaping the…
Read MorePaul Blaylock
Mr. Paul Blaylock, age 102, passed away on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, under a full moon at his residence in South Fulton. Paul was born in Gibson County to the late James and Ruth Longworth Blaylock on Oct. 31, 1922. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Fulton, where he had…
Read MoreBill Jackson
Mr. William “Bill” Glenn Jackson, age 71, of Martin, formerly of Troy, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at home. Funeral services for Mr. Jackson were conducted on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Gardner Church of Christ in Martin, with Jason Roberts and Sidney White officiating. Interment followed…
Read MoreRosemary Yandell
Rosemary Yandell, 99, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Shannondale of Maryville. Rosemary was born Rosemary Carolyn Wheatley to Hoyt and Marie (Hartman) Wheatley on April 23, 1925. She married the love of her life, Edgar Leroy Yandell, on June 5, 1943, in Blytheville, Ark., where Edgar was serving in the military and…
Read MoreLee Sine Sr.
Lee Sine Sr., 76, a resident of Troy, died April 12, 2025 at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 3-4 p.m. at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Mr. Sine was born on Jan. 31, 1949 in Johnson City, Ill., to the late Frances Sine and late Mary (Yuska) Grant.…
Read MoreDale True
Brother Dale True, 78, of the Clayton community went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 11, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah. He was born Oct. 28, 1946, in Obion County, son of the late James Arthur and Betty Louise (Shannon) True. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. today in the chapel of…
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