Area Obituaries
Mr. James “Pickle” Black, age 91, of Hickman, Ky., passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky. He was born on June 4, 1934, in Hickman to the late Finley Black and Frances Kesterson Black. Mr. Black was a lifelong resident of Hickman and a faithful member and trustee of…
Read MoreMr. Billy Joe Horton, 89, of Union City passed away 10:50 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Shawn White and Brother Rick Burton will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held…
Read MoreMr. Charles Woodrow McIlwain, 95, of Union City passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Cane Creek Rehabilitation Center in Martin. Memorial visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026. Charles was born Aug. 12, 1930, in Enid, Okla., son of the late John and Vira (Tansil)…
Read MoreSherry Gail Ellison, 74 of Rives passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at White-Ranson Funeral Home, with Bro. Jeffrey Crabtree officiating. Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery in Rives. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday and run until the…
Read MoreMiss Elizabeth DeLayne “Laney” Ledbetter, the beloved infant daughter of Josh and Marissa Ledbetter, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Born on Feb. 18, 2026, in Jackson, Laney was a precious little gift whose brief time on earth filled the hearts of her family with love and joy. Her…
Read MoreMrs. Catherine Augusta “Katie” Young, 89, of Union City passed away 7:56 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, at Magnolia Place in Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Carl Gregorich will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the…
Read MoreDoris Fay Marshall, 81, of Union City passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Waters in Union City after a lengthy illness. Per her wishes, her body was donated to science. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She was born in Union City Feb. 23, 1945, in…
Read MoreDaniel Wayne “Dan” Millisor, age 75, of Union City passed away Friday morning, March 6, 2026, at his home. The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Dan was born Dec. 4, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, son of the late…
Read MoreGene Austin “Butch” Massengill Jr., 73, of the Terrell community died Jan. 31, 2026, at his home. Memorial visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. Thursday. The Messenger
Read MoreDebbie (Shields) Matheny, 66, of Troy passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Union City Nursing & Rehabilitation. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. today March 9, 2026, at Terrace Hill Cemetery near Troy. Brother Eddie Mallonee will officiate. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Debbie was born Nov. 24, 1959,…
Read MoreBrenda Lou Johnson, age 81, of Hickman, Ky., passed away 4:23 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Memorial graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Hickman City Cemetery. Brother Richard Holloway will officiate. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Brenda was born June…
Read MorePaul Whitehead, 63, of the Shawtown community passed away 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home. Funeral services were conducted at Paul’s home in the Shawtown community at 1 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026. Brother Brian Duncan officiated. Burial followed at Paul’s home. Pallbearers were Timbo Smith, Jamie Whitehead, Zach Moore, Bobby Runions,…
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