Area Obituaries
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jean Denton Rushing, age 98, of Bulloch County, Ga., on June 18, 2025, at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Norman Rushing Jr.; and her daughter-in-law, Bonnie Lanier Rushing. The Obion County native…
Read MoreScotty Trevor Moore, 46, of the Minnick community passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Scott Jewell will officiate. Burial will follow in Fremont Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from…
Read MoreWilliam Moore “Bill” Sowell, 83, of Woodland Mills, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2025. Born on February 26, 1942, in Union City, Bill was the son of the late T.C. and Kathleen (Moore) Sowell. He was a devoted husband to Vickie (Reed) Sowell, whom he married on June 23, 1963, and…
Read MoreMrs. Martha Olive Edgin, 88, a resident of Union City, died June 30, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Rev. Eddie Mallonee will be officiating. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The…
Read MoreKathryn “Kathy” Ann Hill Faulkner Phegley, 68, of Paducah, KY passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at her home. Kathryn was a homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of others and supporting the less fortunate. She loved Jesus her Lord and Savior and was a devout Christian. Surviving is her husband Phillip Kennedy Phegley; two…
Read MoreMr. Thomas David “Tommy” Quinton, 60, passed away on June 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Feb. 15, 1965, in Union City, Tommy was the beloved son of Barbara Quinton of Troy and the late David Quinton. Tommy’s spirit was an inspiration to everyone he met…
Read MoreVivian 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,…
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