Area Obituaries
Edward Roland Davis, 96, of Samburg passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Signature Healthcare in Ridgely. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Samburg Assembly of God Church. Family visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with public visitation from 10-11. The funeral service will begin at 11. Burial will immediately…
Read MoreMr. Clem Jonah “Jody” Adams Jr., 73, of Springville and formerly of Union City passed away 2:16 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Ky. Per Jody’s wishes there will be no formal visitation or funeral service. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Jody was born…
Read MoreMr. Donald R. Moss of Obion, age 72 years, 11 months and 16 days, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in Jackson. Friends and family are ask to gather at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Obion on Thursday, July 23, 2026, for the 2 p.m. memorial service. Rev. Melvin Wade will…
Read MoreMr. Tony Alan Taylor, 79, of South Fulton passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Tony was born on June 7, 1947, in Fulton to the late Roy Leonard “Bill” Taylor and Jane Cheatham Taylor Mosier. Tony was of the Baptist faith and proudly served his country in the United…
Read MoreEdith Vickers Eavenson, age 83, of Springville passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. Her celebration of life will be from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at McEvoy Funeral Home. Edith was born July 17, 1943, in Hardeman County, Tenn., to the late Jimmie Curtis…
Read MoreMrs. Donna Marie Moore, 73, of Hickman, Ky., passed away 7:14 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. today (July 20) at West Hickman Baptist Church. Brother Jason Sipes will officiate. Burial will follow in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at West Hickman Baptist…
Read MoreMrs. Bobbie Jean Pickett, age 91, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, from complications due to Alzheimer’s, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and unwavering devotion to her family. She was born on Oct. 31, 1934, in Belzoni, Miss., to the late Beatrice Gordon, and later moved to Durant, Miss., where she spent…
Read MoreSheila Mai McCoy, 67, of Union City died July 15, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery in Obion. The Messenger
Read MoreNancy Elaine (Brown) Solmon June 8, 1942-July 14, 2026 Some people leave behind a list of achievements. Others leave behind a legacy of love. Nancy Solmon leaves both, but it is her servant’s heart that she will be remembered for the most. Nancy was born on June 8, 1942, in Hickman County, Ky., to Floyd…
Read MoreWilliam Henry “Bill” Ryder, 82, of Nashville passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was the father of William Jay Ryder of Union City. Bill had suffered from Parkinson’s disease for several years. He was born in Mineola, N.Y., on Jan. 19, 1944, to the late Howard and Henrietta Ryder. Bill started college at…
Read MoreNancy Solmon, 84, of Troy died July 14, 2026, at the Obion County Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by White Mahon Funeral Home in Troy. The Messenger
Read MoreMarcelle Johnson, 85, of Hornbeak went home to be with the Lord 8:55 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, at Union City Health & Rehabilitation. Graveside services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Mt. Moriah Cemetery near Obion. Brother Eric Burress officiated. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Visitation was held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 10:30…
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