Area Obituaries
Clyde Wesley Pleasant was born on July 30, 1964, in St. Louis, Mo., and left this world to join his father and brother in Heaven on March 5, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Wesley was married to his loving wife, Stacey, for 26 years. During their time together, they raised their 3 children, Jonathon,…
Read MoreKathy Ann Dillon, 67, of Union City passed away 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Tri Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Kathy was born Aug. 31, 1957, in Muskegon, Mich., daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Johnson) Dillon. She earned her Bachelor’s…
Read MoreMrs. Joetta Mae Wilson, 86, a resident of Troy, died March 12, 2025, at AHC Health Care. White-Mahon Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services. Mrs. Wilson was born on Dec. 10, 1938, in Linton, Ind., to the late Charlie Chaffey and Juanita (Prichard) Martin. She worked as a Globe Maker for George F.…
Read MoreVirgie Mae Shields, 91, of Union City died March 13, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Entombment will follow. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger/3.13.25
Read MoreMr. Monty Byars, 60, passed away on March 11, 2025. Monty was born on Jan. 20, 1965, in McKenzie to Guy and Barbara Byars. He married Mary McEwen Smith of Feb. 20, 1988. He was a self-employed painter, who took pride in his work. Other than work, he loved hunting and raising his dogs. Most…
Read MoreClyde Wesley Pleasant, 60, of Union City died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Born July 30, 1964, in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of the late Clyde Junior Pleasant and Maie Katherine Pleasant. Wesley worked at Northwest Correctional Complex over 10 years out of Tiptonville. He leaves…
Read MoreMr. Kenneth Ardell Burcham, age 84, of South Fulton passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence. Kenneth was born on June 20, 1940, in Obion County to the late Ardell Burcham and Kathryn (Collins) Burcham. He was a member of Riceville Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee. On Aug. 27, 1960,…
Read MoreMary Kathryn White, 80, of Hickman, Ky., died March 10, 2025, at Countryside Rehab & Nursing in Bardwell, Ky. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hickman City Cemetery. The Messenger/3.11.25
Read MoreJohn Olin Duscoe was called to his Heavenly Home on March 4, 2025, at the age of 80. The second of three children, John was born on Dec. 12, 1944, the son of William Thomas and Clarice Griffin Duscoe. He grew up in Union City, graduated from Union City High School and earned a business…
Read MoreAnna Ruth (Crocker) Bolding of Knoxville, formerly of Obion County, died March 2, 2025, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Services will be held March 29 at First Methodist Church in Union City, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. and service at 1 p.m. Rose Funeral and Cremation in Knoxville is in…
Read MoreMr. Ronald Omar Bloebaum, 84, a resident of Union City, died March 6, 2025 at The Etheridge House. Services will be 3 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. The Rev. Roger Shock will officiate. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo., at a later date. The family will…
Read MoreCharles Edward Mitchell, age 86, died March 1, 2025, among friends and family at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Ky. He was a 1959 graduate of Union City High School, where he was a star football player. He was a beloved member of Trace Creek Baptist Church in Mayfield and attended every time the…
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