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Area Obituaries

Nancy Hurt

May 9, 2025

Nancy Lou Bunch Hurt, 84, of Trimble passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Born on Jan. 19, 1941, in Samburg, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Anderson Bunch and the late Reggie Hayes Bunch. She married Robert Ell Hurt on June 10, 1966, and together they shared a…

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Johnny Morrow

May 9, 2025

Mr. Johnny Morrow, age 81, and a former resident of South Fulton, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the West Tennessee Health Care in Dyersburg. He was born on Oct. 17, 1943, in Fulton to the late T.A. and Grace Williamson Morrow. Johnny served in the Army National Guard. He lived most of his…

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Anne Sampson

May 6, 2025

Anne Guy Sampson, 96, of Troy died May 4, 2025 at the Obion County Nursing Home. Services will be held at 3 p.m. May 18, 2025, at Troy Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Terrace Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. May 18 at the church. White-Mahon Funeral Home is in charge of…

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Ruth Lewis

May 6, 2025

Ruth Lewis, 99, of Union City passed away Monday morning, May 5, 2025, at her home. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Rev. Phillip Pinion will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jake Wheeles, Ryan McBride, Jeff Maxey, Ronnie Brown, Jr., Mitchell Maynard and James Lee. There will be no…

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Don Robinson

May 6, 2025

Donald Ray “Don” Robinson, 77, of Union City passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah. Born on Sept. 15, 1947, in St. Louis, Mo., Don was the son of the late Jesse Franklin Robinson Sr. and Willie Frances (Cribbs) Robinson. He was a devoted husband to Linda (Burkhart) Robinson, whom he…

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Diane McClain

May 4, 2025

Diane Lynn McClain, 69, of Fulton died May 3, 2025, at Union City Nursing & Rehabilitation. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. The Messenger/5.4.25

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Liz Doughten

May 4, 2025

Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Doughten, 64, of Union City, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born on Jan. 19, 1961, in Hayti, Mo., she was the cherished daughter of the late Omer and Geneva (Turnbow) Higgins. Elizabeth was a devoted wife to Matt Doughten, whom she married on Aug. 23, 1997,…

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Charlie Vinson

May 4, 2025

Charlie James Vinson, beloved infant son of Mark and Heather (Finch) Vinson of Union City, was stillborn on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Though his time with us was brief, he touched the hearts of many. Charlie is survived by his loving parents, Mark and Heather; and his siblings, Cayleigh Stewart…

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Juanita Stone

May 4, 2025

Mrs. Juanita Burress Stone, 87, a resident of Union City, died April 29, 2025, at her residence. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Rev. Melvin Poe officiated.  Friends were asked to meet at the cemetery. White-Ranson Funeral Home was in charge of services. Mrs. Stone was…

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Bobby Williams

April 29, 2025

Bobby Wayne Williams, 77, of the Clayton community went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Born Oct. 13, 1947, in Obion County, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Mary Helen (Hamblen) Williams. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Williams.…

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Elaine White

April 29, 2025

Ida Elaine White, aged 68, of Union City passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born on June 25, 1956, in Leighton, Ala., she was the beloved daughter of the late Eli Felton Sr. and Mary (Thorne) Felton. Elaine dedicated 30 years of her life working as a Certified Nursing Assistant…

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Ethel Duren

April 29, 2025

Mrs. Ethel Nell Hobbs Duren, age 85, of Kenton passed away from this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Duren will be conducted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Kenton chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home, with Bro. Joey Edwards officiating. Interment will…

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