Area Obituaries
Randal Johnson
Randal Franklin Johnson, age 70, of Ridgely passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at Calvary Independent Baptist Church in the Push Community, with Bro. Carl Southerland officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday…
Read MoreMartha Poor
Martha Rae Lawson Poor, of Obion was born on Nov. 6, 1937, and passed away on Nov. 5, 2026, at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Leon Poor; her parents, Allie Mae Lawson and Ed Lawson; and her brother, Eddie Jean Lawson.…
Read MoreLinda Bunch
Linda T. Bunch, 75, of Union City went home to be with the Lord Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Roger Woodward and Pastor Russell Zik officiated. Burial followed in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral…
Read MoreJerome Barnett
Jerome Lee Barnett, 46, of Union City died Oct. 29, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Saturday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel in Union City. The Messenger
Read MoreBetty Elam
Betty Elam, 79, of Hickman, Ky., died Oct. 31, 2026, at her home. Services were Saturday at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Interment followed in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until the service hour Saturday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City was in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreElizabeth Harris
Elizabeth Harris, 100, of Union City died Nov. 4, 2026, at her home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Great Victory Freewill Baptist Church. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City is in charge of arrangements.…
Read MoreMary Vowell
Mary Pursley Kelly Vowell departed this world on Nov. 1, 2026, survived by her children, Carla Cheatham Vowell (surviving spouse of David Morris Vowell) of Martin, Donald Kelly Vowell (Mary Alice) of Knoxville, Mary Carolyn Vowell Williams (Barry) of Nashville and Richard Andrew Vowell (Kathy) of Martin; her grandchildren, Megan Williams (Adam), Lauren Williams, José…
Read MoreLinda Barnes
Linda Claire Barnes, 81 of Troy passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at White-Mahon Funeral Home, with Bro. Bobby Barnett officiating. Burial will follow in Terrace Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday and run until the…
Read MoreBonnie Moore
Bonnie Sue Moore, 67, a resident of Hornbeak, died Oct. 29, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at The Living Word Church. Rev. Archie Larry will be officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. White-Mahon Funeral Home is in charge of services. Pallbearers…
Read MoreRandy Anding
Mr. Randolph Adrian Anding, 81, a resident of Union City, formerly of Baton Rouge, La., died Oct. 29, 2026, at Union City Health and Rehab. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of the services. Randy was born on Dec. 26, 1944, in Baton Rouge.…
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