Area Obituaries
Ruth Christian
Ruth Jean Christian, 91, of Union City passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her home. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Ruth was born and grew up in Mecosta, Mich., daughter of the late John and Helen (McRay) Smith. She worked in Detroit as an adult and met and fell…
Read MoreCathy Crittendon
Cathy Ann Crittendon, 66, of South Fulton passed away 3:10 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Greater Vision Ministries in Troy. Brother Archie Larry and Pastor Robin Rotgers will officiate. Burial will follow in Fremont Cemetery. Visitation will be held at…
Read MoreDebra Alexander
Debra Kay Alexander, 71, of Union City died July 1, 2026, at her home. Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Log Baptist Church. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreJames McCullough
James Edward McCullough, 86, of Troy passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge in Union City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Troy First Baptist Church, with Bro. Rick Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Terrace Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Gage McCullough, Tommy…
Read MoreJames Luker
James Vollie Luker, 53, of Union City died June 30, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Ararat Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Campground Cemetery. Friends are asked to meet at the church at service time. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Homeis in charge of arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreLinda Clayton
Ms. Linda Louise (Lemmons) Clayton, 85, of Union City passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home. Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Linda was born June 6, 1941, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Dallas Lemmons and the late Iva Vanwashanova. She was a member of First Church of God…
Read MoreErica Mayes
Ms. Erica Selene Busby Mayes, age 47, of Hickman, Ky., passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Born on Nov. 23, 1978, in Union City, Erica was the beloved daughter of Lace Busby Jr. and Sandra McClure Busby of Hickman, Ky. Erica was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She…
Read MoreBetty Wilson
Betty June Wilson, 82, of Union City passed away 9:25 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Russell Zik and Pastor Justin Hiens will officiate. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery near Union City. Visitation…
Read MoreJohn Abernathy
Mr. John Abernathy, 79, a resident of Union City, died June 13, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge in Union City. Services were held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at East View Cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home was in charge of services. Mr. John Abernathy was born to the late Ned and Anne Abernathy on Oct.…
Read MoreKelly Hutchens
Mr. Kelly Hutchens, 63, a resident of Union City, died June 27, 2026, at Lourdes Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Mallonee will be officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Jones, Peyton Wright, John Cain, Kenny Crews…
Read More