Area Obituaries
Mr. Rodney Dean Thompson, 70, of Mayfield, Ky., passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, after an illness. He was born July 19, 1954, to the late Esther Lee Thompson and Oscar Curry in Rives, where he grew up with his twin sister, Jean (Eugene) Carden of Union City, alongside wonderful grandparents and a great-grandmother. His…
Read MoreMichael Wayne “Mike” Thompson, 67, of Troy died April 16, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services were 11 a.m. today at Mt. Moriah Cemetery near Obion. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/4.18.25
Read MoreMr. Ronnie Owens, 64, of Union City passed away 11:10 p.m. Friday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday, April 17, 2025. Ronnie was born July 5, 1960, in Ann Arbor, Mich., son of the late Eugene and Margie Marie…
Read MoreMr. Paul Blaylock, age 102, passed away on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, under a full moon at his residence in South Fulton. Paul was born in Gibson County to the late James and Ruth Longworth Blaylock on Oct. 31, 1922. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Fulton, where he had…
Read MoreMr. William “Bill” Glenn Jackson, age 71, of Martin, formerly of Troy, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at home. Funeral services for Mr. Jackson were conducted on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Gardner Church of Christ in Martin, with Jason Roberts and Sidney White officiating. Interment followed…
Read MoreRosemary Yandell, 99, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Shannondale of Maryville. Rosemary was born Rosemary Carolyn Wheatley to Hoyt and Marie (Hartman) Wheatley on April 23, 1925. She married the love of her life, Edgar Leroy Yandell, on June 5, 1943, in Blytheville, Ark., where Edgar was serving in the military and…
Read MoreLee Sine Sr., 76, a resident of Troy, died April 12, 2025 at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 3-4 p.m. at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Mr. Sine was born on Jan. 31, 1949 in Johnson City, Ill., to the late Frances Sine and late Mary (Yuska) Grant.…
Read MoreBrother Dale True, 78, of the Clayton community went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 11, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah. He was born Oct. 28, 1946, in Obion County, son of the late James Arthur and Betty Louise (Shannon) True. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. today in the chapel of…
Read MoreMrs. Martha LeAnn Bracewell, 50, of Paducah, Ky., went home to be with the Lord 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. She was a former resident of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home.…
Read MoreMrs. Phyllis “Joan” (Pride) Griffin, 75, of Samburg died April 7, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. April 11, 2025, at Samburg Assembly of God Church, with Bro. George Hutchison and Bro. Archie Larry officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of…
Read MoreRita Kay Brasure, 71, of Union City passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home. Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Tony Keeton will officiate. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the hour…
Read MoreMrs. Frankie (Hunter) Worrell, 65, of the Shawtown community passed away Friday morning, April 4, 2025, at her home. Memorial visitation was held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025. Frankie was born Aug. 23, 1959, in Alorton, Ill., daughter of Lloyd Hunter and the late Marguerite Jean “Peggy” Hunter.…
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