OBITUARIES

Raymond "Rusty" Gardner

Aug 26, 2025

Mr. Raymond "Rusty" Gardner, 63, of Clarksville formerly of Martin, TN died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Tennova Healthcare.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Parham Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

Raymond Russell “Rusty” Gardner was born December 13, 1961...

Kathy Johnson

Aug 26, 2025

Kathy Benia Johnson, a beloved educator, community leader, and mentor, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and unwavering dedication to others. She was born on March 19, 1951, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Earl and Louise Johnson.

Following in the footsteps of her mother, Kathy devoted her life to education, teaching Home Economics for over...

Russell Andrew Pigue

Aug 25, 2025

Russell Andrew Pigue, fondly known as "Brown," was born on September 10, 1963, in Sharon, Tennessee. He departed this life on August 25, 2025, at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories.

Russell devoted his career to public service, retiring from the public works department for the City of Sharon, where his...

LaRethia Motley

Aug 25, 2025

Bishop LaRethia Motley of Union City TN., was born August 12, 1956, at Obion County General Hospital. On August 25th, 2025, the Lord called her soul to rest at the Waters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her Pastor and Sister Apostle Barbara Bolden at her bedside. She was 69 years old. She was a member of Anointed Church Of The...

James Jones, Sr.

Aug 24, 2025

Mr. James "Rick" Jones, Sr., 64, of Martin, TN died Sunday, August 24, 2025, Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, MO.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at McCabe United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Parham Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the church.

James Roderick Jones, Sr., affectionately known as “Rick,” was...

Gracie Thomas

Aug 17, 2025

Mrs. Gracie Thomas, 81, of Paris died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Paris 731-642-1515

Reuben Douglass

Aug 16, 2025

Mr. Rueben Douglass, 72, of Martin died Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Union City 731-885-8110

Mary Ann Hartzfeldt

Aug 11, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ann Hartzfeldt, 87, of Paris died Monday, August 11, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Progressive Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

Mary Ann Hartzfeldt, beloved daughter of the late John Bell Olive and...

Cecil Dunlap

Aug 9, 2025

Cecil Dunlap, a cherished figure in his community and a devoted family man, passed away on August 9, 2025, at the Obion County Nursing Home. He was born on July 6, 1928, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and lived a life marked by dedication, service, and an undeniable zest for life.

Cecil retired after an impressive 33-year career with Goodyear Tire and...

James Aubrey Bishop

Aug 1, 2025

James Aubrey Bishop, born on September 25, 1966, in Hickman, Kentucky, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, leaving a legacy of wisdom, laughter, and love. A proud graduate of Fulton County High School, class of 1984, James always cherished the importance of education and imparted life lessons to those around him throughout his life.

James was known for...

Carla Brooks

Jul 31, 2025

Carla Brooks, a beloved figure remembered for her kindness and infectious laughter, passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 67, in Union City, TN. Born on June 3, 1958, in Arlington, KY, she grew up with a deep sense of family and community that defined her life.

A proud graduate of Hickman Co. High School in Clinton, KY,...

Betty Jean Evans

Jul 27, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean "Bet" Evans,86, of Sharon died Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Sharon. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

She was...

Stephon Edwards

Jul 11, 2025

Mr. Stephon Edwards, 63, of Martin died Friday, July 11, 2025, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at McCabe United Methodist Church. Memorial visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the church. He was born on May 10, 1962, in Martin, TN, he was the son of the late...

Ruth Miller

Jul 10, 2025

Ms. Ruth Miller, 51, of Union City died Thursday, July 10, 2025, at her residence.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon on Friday at the church.

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Reginald Atkins

Jul 9, 2025

Mr. Reginald Atkins, 72, of Paris died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Services will be held at noon on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at The Church of The Living God - CWFF Temple #344 on Porter St.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

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Joann Williams

Jul 4, 2025

Mrs. Joann Tharpe Williams, 49, of Milwaukee formerly of Paris died Friday, July 4, 2025.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Paris 731-642-1515

Angela Marie Swift

Jun 18, 2025

Ms. Angela Marie Swift, 48, of Hickman died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Green Acres Healthcare.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

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Davey "David" Wilkins

Jun 17, 2025

Mr. Davey "David" Andrew Wilkins, 76, of St. Louis died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home. Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Parham Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. He was born on November 16, 1948, in...

Isaiah Timothy Horton

Jun 15, 2025

Isaiah Timothy Horton, 17, of Union City died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Brown Chapel AME Church.

Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the church.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Union City 731-885-8110

Robert Earl Kendall

Jun 14, 2025

Mr. Robert Earl Kendall, 65, of Puryear died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his home.

Services will be held at noon on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home.

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