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Area Obituaries

Len Mays

May 12, 2025

Len Thomas Mays, 81, of Union City died May 11, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home in Union City. The Messenger/5.12.25

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Bill Prather

May 12, 2025

William David “Bill” Prather, 71, of Union City died May 11, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be noon Friday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour Friday at the funeral home. The Messenger/5.12.25

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Naomi Craddock

May 12, 2025

Odessie Naomi (Baker) Craddock, 92 years old, of Union City died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her residence in the Crystal community. She was born Jan. 23, 1933, in Obion County, daughter of the late Samuel Hogg Baker and the late Allen Myrtle (Yates) Baker. She was married to the late Walter B. Craddock Jr.…

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Nancy Morrison

May 12, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Nancy Ann Morrison, 64, of the Polk Station community. Nancy departed this life peacefully on Sunday morning, May 11, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, in the chapel of Edmaiston…

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Lawana Parker

May 12, 2025

Lawana Gail Parker, 53, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away Friday morning, May 9, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hickman City Cemetery. The Messenger/5.12.25

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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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