Area Obituaries
Elizabeth Guess
Elizabeth Ann McDaniel Guess passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Elizabeth was born Oct. 3, 1946, in McNairy County to Ruby May Killingsworth McDaniel and Roy Lester McDaniel. As a teen, she and her family relocated to Union City where she met and later married Mike Guess on May 8,…
Read MoreDanny Morefield
Danny Rodgers Morefield, 78, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Union City, passed away suddenly at his home on Nov. 3, 2025. Born on Feb. 9,1947, in Fulton, he grew up in the Cayce, Ky., community. Danny was a teacher for Rutherford County and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. plant in Union City. He loved…
Read MorePhyllis Huey
Ms. Phyllis Marie Huey, age 87, of Kenton passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at home. Funeral services for Ms. Huey will be held today, March 2, 2026, at Karnes & Son Funeral Home-Kenton chapel at 2 p.m., with Jon Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery in Kenton. Phyllis was born Feb.…
Read MoreHank Hutchison
Frank “Hank” Hutchison Jr., age 77, of Hornbeak passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026, at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with Bro. Charles Southerland officiating. Burial followed in Cobb’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was from 1 p.m. until the hour of services…
Read MoreElaine Thompson
Elaine Thompson, age 59, of Union City passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with Bro. Justin Hiens, Bro Russell Zik and Dr. Scott Denaburg officiating. Burial followed in Stanley’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was Friday from 1…
Read MorePeggy Clanton
Mrs. Peggy Clanton, 97, of Obion passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Magnolia Place in Union City, where she happily spent the last two years of her life. Services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, at the White-Mahon Funeral Chapel in Troy, with Rick Knoll officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The…
Read MoreMary Star Edwards
Mary Star Edwards, age 77, of Hornbeak passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Vickie Basham. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Austin Norton will officiate. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Visitation will…
Read MoreSandra Marlar
Mrs. Sandra Kaye Marlar, 78, of Union City passed away 3:45 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, at Diversicare of Martin. Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Eddie Mallonee will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston…
Read MoreDelia Potter
Delia Faye “Dede” Potter, 64, of Dresden passed away 8:43 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger Online/2.23.26
Read MoreJames Baker
Mr. James Robert Baker, 69, of Union City passed away 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Craig Inman will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the…
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