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Area Obituaries

Shirley Wright

August 2, 2026

Shirley Faye Wright, age 81, of Union City passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be a private family service held at a later date. Shirley was born in Halls on Sept. 28, 1944, to the late Levoie London Sr. and…

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Kenneth Pickering

August 2, 2026

Kenneth Neal Pickering, 87, of South Fulton died July 31, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Hornbeak Funeral Home, with burial following in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Monday until the funeral hour. The Messenger

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Mike Cirkles

August 2, 2026

Michael “Mike” Eugene Cirkles, 66, of South Fulton died July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at McConnell Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Hornbeak Funeral Home and will be held after 10 a.m. Monday at…

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Bob Dryman

July 31, 2026

Robert “Bob” Dryman, 93, of Union City died at his residence July 27, 2026. The family will have a private graveside celebration of life at a later date. White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Messenger

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Larry Sherron

July 28, 2026

James Larry Sherron, 70, of Obion passed away 1:38 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Troy Craft will officiate. Burial will follow in Elbridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral…

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Carolyn Stricklin

July 28, 2026

Carolyn West Stricklin, 87, of Troy passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 24, 2026. Carolyn was born in Louisville, MS, to Charles C. and Louise W. West in July 1939. Because her father was a church planter, Carolyn lived her childhood in several southeastern states where Reverend West planted and pastored churches. She…

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Jenny Lawrence

July 27, 2026

Ms. Jenny Lou Lawrence, 72, of Obion and formerly of Hornbeak passed away 1:01 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Archie Larry will officiate. Burial will follow in Graves Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will…

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Barbara Westby

July 27, 2026

Mrs. Barbara Idella Westby, 73, of Troy passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Barbara was born on Aug. 30, 1952, in Union City, to the late Clois and Idella (Pendergrass) Young. She worked as a bank teller for several local banks throughout her career, where…

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Betty Jo McClure

July 27, 2026

Betty Jo McClure, 83, of Union City went home to be with the Lord 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Melvin Poe will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held…

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Christie Jones

July 27, 2026

Christie L. Jones, 59, of Union City passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Van Ayer Senior Living in Martin. Per Christie’s wishes there will be no formal visitation or funeral service. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Christie was born June 23, 1967, in Union City, daughter of the late…

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Anna McMillin

July 22, 2026

Mrs. Anna McMillin, 87, a resident of Union City, died July 21, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday July, 26, 2026, at White-Ranson Funeral Home. Rev. Phillip Pinion will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be David McMillin, David Jeffress, Jeff…

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Greg Marks

July 21, 2026

Gregory Owen “Greg” Marks, age 77, of Rives passed away at his home on Monday, July 20, 2026, after an extended illness. His devoted wife and caregiver, Teresa Marks, was at his side. Greg is survived by his wife, Teresa; sons, Shane Marks (Karen) and Sabian Chase; sister-in-law, Judy Witherspoon (Donnie); stepdaughter, Shannon Fowlkes (Jarred);…

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