Area Obituaries
Charles Russell “Russ” Thompson, 83, of Union City passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City surrounded by his family. Graveside services were conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Brother Chris Gouger and Brother Melvin Poe officiated. Visitation was held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday…
Read MoreMr. Thomas Richard Scearce, “Tommy,” 88, of Fulton, Ky., passed away on Jan. 7, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville. Mr. Scearce was born in Cayce, Ky., on Nov. 24, 1935, to the late Mamie Asbell and Willie A. Scearce. He is survived by a son, Barry (Cindy) Scearce of Franklin; a daughter, Dena…
Read MoreMr. Tom Koker, age 76, of Dukedom passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Martin Hospital in Martin. He was born Dec. 17, 1947, in Harrisburg, Ill., to the late Audie Koker and Violet Farley Koker. Tom was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Dukedom and had retired…
Read MoreKlyce “Shorty” Brandon, age 88, of Troy passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Johnnie Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday beginning at noon…
Read MoreDaniel Lee Sharp, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and soon-to-be great-grandfather. We are saddened by his passing, but find peace in knowing that he is now in the presence of our Savior. Daniel was a member of Salem Methodist Church. He…
Read MoreSarah Agnes Pierce, age 86, of South Fulton passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Diversicare of Martin. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Obion County Memorial Gardens, with Bro. Tony Keaton officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at White-Ranson Funeral…
Read MoreDelbert Lollar, 66, of Union City died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel in Union City. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral Home. The Messenger online/1.10.24
Read MoreRosetta Pearson King, 77, of Union City died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will begin noon Friday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home-Union City is in…
Read MoreDiana Fay Luther, 77, of Martin died Jan. 8, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Martin. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/1.9.24
Read MoreLinda Vibbert, 71, of Union City died Jan. 7, 2024, at her home. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in East View Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from noon until 2 p.m. at White-Ranson Funeral Home. The Messenger/1.9.24
Read MorePhillip Brent Williams Sr., 65, of Union City and formerly of Hickman, Ky., died Jan. 7, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel-Hickman, with burial to follow in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral chapel from 11 a.m. Saturday until the…
Read MoreThomas Richard “Tommy” Scearce, 88, of Fulton died Jan. 7, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville. Graveside services will be noon Saturday at Cayce United Methodist Church cemetery. There will be no visitation. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at the time of service. Hornbeak Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.…
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