Area Obituaries
Larry Hicks
Mr. William “Larry” Hicks, age 80, of Gallatin passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at Highpoint Health Sumner Ascension St. Thomas in Gallatin. He was born on Aug, 16, 1945, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Herschel Hicks and Wanda Sue Johnson Hicks. Larry was a dedicated Regional Install Manager and was currently employed…
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Michael Lee “Mike” Rodgers, 60, of Selmer passed away 11:08 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a former resident of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Selmer First United Methodist Church. Rev. Jolinne Balentine-Downey, Rev. Chris Thompson and Rev. Joy Weathersbee…
Read MoreArthur Burnes
Arthur Bryant Burnes, 69, of Union City died Nov. 18, 2025, at his home. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger
Read MoreMartha Taylor
Martha Lynne Deniston Taylor, a beacon of love and gentleness in the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2025, in Union City. Born on June 27, 1943, in Rector, Ark., Martha’s journey was one of warmth and devotion to her loved ones. From her roots in her beloved Rector,…
Read MoreFrances Wroten
Mrs. Frances Marie Wroten, 90, of Union City died 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be conducted noon Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Jackson Doss will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home…
Read MoreBilly Stone
With grateful hearts for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved father, devoted husband and cherished friend, Billy Jeff Stone, who went home to Jesus on Nov. 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Though our hearts ache with loss, we also rejoice in the peace he now knows and…
Read MoreLinda Breeden
Linda Joyce Breeden, 84, of Union City gained her Heavenly wings on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the White Ranson Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Keith Kirk officiating. Burial will follow in Cobbs Chapel Cemetery near Shawtown. Visitation will…
Read MoreKay Barnes
Mary Kay (Harrison) Barnes, 75, of the Crystal community passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at home. She was born June 14, 1950, in Martin daughter of the late G.W. and Mary Margaret (King) Harrison. Kay married Robert Lynn Barnes Aug. 4, 1979. He preceded her in death April 28, 2023. She had been employed…
Read MoreLarry Via
Larry Wayne Via, 75, of Union City passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Archie Larry will officiate. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from…
Read MoreRussell Castro
Russell Paul Castro, 51, left this earth for his final flight on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Paris, Tenn. Russell was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 26, 1973, to Mary Esther Castro Duncan and raised in Tennessee. He graduated among the Class of 1992 at Union City High School in Tennessee. Russell then…
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