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Area Obituaries

Russ Thompson

January 10, 2024

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…

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Tommy Scearce

January 10, 2024

Mr. 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…

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Tom Koker

January 10, 2024

Mr. 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…

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Shorty Brandon

January 10, 2024

Klyce “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…

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Daniel Sharp

January 10, 2024

Daniel 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…

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Sarah Pierce

January 10, 2024

Sarah 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…

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Delbert Lollar

January 10, 2024

Delbert 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

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Rosetta King

January 10, 2024

Rosetta 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…

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Diana Luther

January 9, 2024

Diana 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

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Linda Vibbert

January 9, 2024

Linda 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

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Brent Williams Sr.

January 9, 2024

Phillip 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…

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Tommy Scearce

January 9, 2024

Thomas 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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