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Area Obituaries

Sherrill Barker

Mr. Sherrill Barker, 77, of Tiptonville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 1, 2026. Sherrill was born July 20, 1948 in Tiptonville. He was the son of the late Lyman and Marguerite (Davis) Barker. He married Sue (Donnell) Barker on June 24, 1977. He was the assistant principal at Lake Road Elementary…

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Tiffany Thomason

Tiffany Thomason, 42, of Knoxville died May 31, 2026, at her home. There will be no services at this time. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger

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Shirley Totty

Mrs. Shirley Modene Totty, age 88, of Hickman, Ky., passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, June 1, 2026. Born on Dec. 31, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Almus Mitchum and Carrie Della Watson Mitchum. Mrs. Totty was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her…

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Jack Mitchell

Mr. Jack L. Mitchell, 93, of Union City passed away 1:24 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah. Funeral services will be conducted noon Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Jeff Keene will officiate. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from…

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Alice Lyell

Mrs. Alice June Lyell, 78, of the Midway community passed away 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge Care and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Rev. Frank Gardner will officiate. Burial will follow in Stanley Cemetery. Visitation will be held at…

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Jim Morris

Jim Morris, 74, of Troy died June 1, 2026, at his home. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger

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Joe Hill

Mr. Joe Hill, 57, a resident of Union City, died May 30, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, June 6, 2026, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Mallonee will be officiating. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be John Flannery, Brent Pafford, Tyler…

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Johnny Prather

Mr. Johnny Prather, 76, a resident of Hickman, Ky., died May 30, 2026, at Clinton Hickman County Nursing Facility. Private services will be held at a later date at the family farm. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services. Mr. Prather was born on Feb. 1, 1950, in Union City to the late…

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Michael Pollard

Michael Jason Pollard, 52, of Union City passed away 5:15 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Michael was born Dec. 8, 1973, in Union City, son of Ray Pollard and the late Linda (Brechears) Pollard. He…

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Ken Wilkey

Kenneth “Ken” Cecil Wilkey, 75, of South Fulton died May 28, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah. Services were held 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel. Visitation was from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service on Sunday at the funeral home. The Messenger

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