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Area Obituaries

David Sanders

November 30, 2025

David B. Sanders, 82, of Troy passed away 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at the Obion County Nursing Home. A private burial will be held at a later date. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. David was born Nov. 2, 1943, in Union City, son of the late Ophir Thaddeus and…

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Larry Bennett

November 30, 2025

Larry Wayne Bennett, 79, of Hornbeak passed away Thursday, Nov, 27, 2025, at his home. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church near Hornbeak. Brother Pat Murdock officiated. Burial followed in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation was held at Antioch Baptist Church from noon until the hour of services Saturday. Pallbearers were Timothy…

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Bud Burkett

November 25, 2025

Mr. Billy “Bud” Burkett, 95, a resident of Union City, died Nov. 24, 2025 at his residence. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Rev. Ben Lownsdale will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.…

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Florence Neal

November 24, 2025

Florence Mae Neal, 92, of Union City went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Vision Church in Troy. Pastor Robin Rotgers and Pastor Danny Neal will officiate. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be…

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Larry Hicks

November 22, 2025

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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Mike Rodgers

November 22, 2025

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…

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Arthur Burnes

November 20, 2025

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

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Martha Taylor

November 20, 2025

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,…

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Frances Wroten

November 19, 2025

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…

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Billy Stone

November 19, 2025

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…

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Linda Breeden

November 18, 2025

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…

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Kay Barnes

November 17, 2025

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…

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