Area Obituaries
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 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 MoreMrs. 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 MoreWith 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 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 MoreLarry 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 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…
Read MoreJeff Swinney of Obion, formerly of South Fulton, died Nov 11, 2025, at TriStar Skyline Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Hornbeak Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Saturday until the hour of services. The…
Read MoreKay Crockett, 71, of South Fulton died Nov. 11, 2025, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Martin. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Wingo City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Hornbeak Funeral Home Saturday from 11 a.m. until time to leave for the cemetery. The Messenger
Read MoreMrs. Martha Louise Hutchcraft Crocker, 92, a resident of Samburg, died Nov. 7, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak. Rev. Stephen Sutton will be officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 9:30-10:30 a.m.…
Read MoreHoward James Burke, age 72, of Union City passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. A second visitation will take place from 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Glynwood,…
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