Area Obituaries
Vivian Delores Caksackkar, 103, of Troy passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at The Waters. She was born in Osnabrock, N.D., on Oct. 25, 1921, to the late Jacobe Klai and the late Welhelmina Wohn Klai. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Sander’s Chapel Church Cemetery, with Bro. Tony…
Read MoreRobert Eric Cloys, age 85, of Lawrenceville, Ill., passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 27, 1940, in Union City, the son of Lexie Cloys and Motye Garrett. He married Judy Walton Kelly on Oct. 24, 1992. She survives. Robert worked at Johnson Control as a purchasing…
Read MoreBro. Allen Shelton Collins, a retired Baptist Preacher, passed away peacefully at his home in Martin on June 19, 2025. He was 76 years old. Born on Nov. 7, 1948, in Lake County. He is survived by his wife, Janie. He is lovingly remembered by his son, James Collins (Sue) of Union City, as well…
Read MoreJearline “Jeri” Rogers Riley, 87, a resident of Beaumont, Miss., died June 20, 2025, at The Waters at Union City. Services will be held at 10 am Monday, June 23, 2025, at Crossgate Community Church in Beaumont, Miss. Rev. Jim Slowey will be officiating. Burial will follow in Beaumont Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Riley,…
Read MoreFrank Nathaniel Reeser was born on Nov. 19, 1957, in Union City to the late Aselee C. and Frank Nolan Reeser of 2206 Carol St. and passed away on June 22, 2025. He was the only child born to this union. He was blessed to have had Christian parents. Frank attended school and lived his…
Read MoreIsaiah Timothy Horton, 17, of Union City died June 15, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Brown Chapel AME Church. Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger 6.23.25
Read MoreAngela Marie Swift, 48, of Hickman, Ky., died June 18, 2025, at Green Acres Healthcare. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City is in…
Read MoreEuarlene Jenkins Smith, 78, of Redford Township, Mich., formerly of Rives, died June 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Miles Chapel Church. McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger 6.23.25
Read MoreMrs. Mary M. Wallace Hill, age 88, of Rives peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Born on Aug. 26, 1936, in Weakley County, Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Jimmy and Mary Evelyn Dortch Wallace. A devoted member of Alamo Baptist Church in Rives, she…
Read MoreJames Edward Boals, 79, a resident of Union City, died June 14, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Mr. Boals was born on March 26, 1946, in Bogota to the late Neal and Minnie (Foster) Boals.…
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