# funeral home (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover funeral home. Page: Feed: --- ## [Melinda King](https://polktoday.com/melinda-king/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Melinda Ruth King, age 61, of Cedartown GA, passed away on August 25th, 2026. She was born in Rockmart, Georgia on September 28, 1964 to the late Luther J. Jackson and Annie Ruth Nale Womack. Mrs. King is preceded in death by her parents and spouse David Leslie. She is survived by her 2 \[…\] Source ## [Derek Davis](https://polktoday.com/derek-davis/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to make this local announcement for the family. Derek Benjamin Davis passed on August 20, 2026, at the age of 44, born May 4, 1982, and was a resident of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Derek was a devoted father, son, brother and uncle. He loved his family \[…\] Source ## [Patricia Martin](https://polktoday.com/patricia-martin/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Patricia Marjean Martin, age 80, of Hiram, GA, passed away Sunday evening, August 23, 2026. Patricia was born in Rome, GA, on February 12, 1946, daughter of the late James Alson Hyde and Jamie Lou Gamel Hyde. She had lived most of her life in Rockmart and Paulding County and was a graduate of Paulding \[…\] Source ## [Jack Keeling](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/26/jack-keeling-2/) _2026-08-26 · user · NWTN Today_ Leonard Jackson “Jack” Keeling III, age 77, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Born in Harrison, Ark., on July 24, 1949, Jack was the son of L.J. Keeling Jr and Arlene Keeling. He spent most of his childhood in Union City. Jack attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he… ## [CAPTURES CROWN](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/26/captures-crown/) _2026-08-26 · user · NWTN Today_ CAPTURES CROWN — Allie Elizabeth Vincent (second from left) of Union City was crowned Obion County Fairest of the Fair Saturday night in the Whitney Cozart Pavilion at the fairgrounds. The Union City High School student is the 17-year-old daughter of Josh and Jeni Beth Vincent. Her court includes first maid Addison Claire Staggs (left)… ## [New station now serving Esom Hill, Blooming Grove communities](https://polktoday.com/new-station-now-serving-esom-hill-blooming-grove-communities/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ It wasn’t a ribbon cutting, but a hose uncoupling that ushered in a new era of fire protection in Polk County as two older stations were combined into one and opened on Tuesday morning. New furnished quarters, new bays to park pumpers and trucks, and even new turnout gear hanging in lockers is ready for \[…\] Source ## [Elihu Stringer](https://polktoday.com/elihu-stringer/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Infant Elihu Jared Stringer was born on Friday, August 21, 2026, and later passed away, surrounded by love, the same day. Elihu’s name has a meaningful biblical connection to the story of Job. He was someone in Job’s story who taught us that God has a purpose for everything in life. We can trust in \[…\] Source ## [Phillip White Sr.](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/26/phillip-white-sr/) _2026-08-26 · user · NWTN Today_ Phillip Henry White Sr., 86, of Union City died Aug. 25, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge Care & Rehab. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. James Episcopal Church. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at White-Ranson Funeral Home. The Messenger ## [Polk Jail report – Wednesday, August 26, 2026](https://polktoday.com/polk-jail-report-wednesday-august-26-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Wednesday, August 26, 2026 report below. Source ## [Sergio Perales](https://www.pressreporter.com/article/2521-sergio-perales) _2026-08-26 · Lamesa Press-Reporter_ Sergio Perales, 54, passed away on August 24, 2026 in Lubbock, TX. Sergio was working as a caretaker for his closest friends. .He was known for caring for those he loved and will be very missed. Services may be held at a later time. Memorials may be made to online condolences at www.branonfuneralhome.com. ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FM5umqTlFYfp) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Polk Jail report – Tuesday, August 25, 2026](https://polktoday.com/polk-jail-report-tuesday-august-25-2026/) _2026-08-25 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Tuesday, August 25, 2026 report below. Source ## [Board hearing for Ethics complaint against Hawkins set for Oct. 12](https://polktoday.com/board-hearing-for-ethics-complaint-against-hawkins-set-for-oct-12/) _2026-08-24 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ A date has been set for mid-October for the Board of Education to determine the outcome of Ethics complaints filed against a board member. Last week, the Polk County Board of Education voted 5-1 to move forward with two complaints against District 5 Board Member Jeff Hawkins, determining that a hearing was warranted to hear \[…\] Source ## [Bobby Kopriva](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/24/bobby-kopriva/) _2026-08-24 · user · NWTN Today_ Mr. Robert Roy “Bobby” Kopriva, 74, of Union City passed away 2:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Kenny Chessor will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the… ## [Still time to get tickets for Aaron Tippin at the Rockmart Amphitheater](https://polktoday.com/still-time-to-get-tickets-for-aaron-tippin-at-the-rockmart-amphitheater/) _2026-08-24 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Rivalry week in Rockmart will be capped off with a concert in Rockmart at the city’s new amphitheater as Aaron Tippin is coming to town on Saturday. Tickets are still on sale and available for $23.50 a person for the Saturday evening concert in the heart of Rockmart on the Euharlee at the new Rockmart \[…\] Source ## [JoAnne Alexander](https://polktoday.com/joanne-alexander/) _2026-08-24 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. JoAnne Ledbetter Alexander, age 90, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Sunday morning, August 23, 2026. Mrs. Alexander was born January 24, 1936, in Cedartown, the daughter of the late Willard A. Ledbetter and the late Mary Frances Bridges Ledbetter. A lifelong resident of Cedartown, Mrs. Alexander spent the majority of her life as secretary \[…\] Source ## [Ron Richardson](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/24/ron-richardson/) _2026-08-24 · user · NWTN Today_ Mr. Ronald Edward “Ron” Richardson, 75, passed away 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at his home. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services. Ron was born Sept. 9, 1951, in Overland, Mo., son of the late Walter and Lulu (Culley) Richardson.… ## [Martina Valadez](https://www.pressreporter.com/article/2516-martina-valadez) _2026-08-24 · Lamesa Press-Reporter_ Memorial services to Celebrate the Life of Martina Valadez of O'Donnell, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Nueva Vida Iglesia Bautista in O'Donnell, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the trusted care and direction of Gonzales Funeral Home. Family and friends will gather for visitation starting at 1 p.m. ## [Juanita Joe Hughes](https://www.pressreporter.com/article/2517-juanita-joe-hughes) _2026-08-24 · Lamesa Press-Reporter_ Juanita Joe Hughes, 90, lifetime resident of Knott, Texas, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. She will lie in state Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, with interment at Trinity Memorial Park. Joe was born December 18, 1935, in Knott, Texas, to parents Henry… ## [Dennis Johnston](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/23/dennis-johnston/) _2026-08-24 · user · NWTN Today_ Dennis Ray Johnston, 76, of Union City passed away 6:03 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Jack Henry will officiate. Burial will follow in Stanley’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at… ## [Mike Barker](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/23/mike-barker/) _2026-08-24 · user · NWTN Today_ Mike Barker, 51, of Hornbeak went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, Greater Vision Church in Troy. Brother Austin Norton, Brother Aaron Bargery and Pastor Robin Rotgers will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church from 3 p.m. until… ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dJWp4ZOsM2O4) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Randall Gossett](https://polktoday.com/randall-gossett/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Randall Stephen Gossett, age 70, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026. Mr. Gossett was born January 10, 1956, in Rome, Georgia, the son of the late Donald Gossett and Ollie Mae Garrison Gossett. Mr. Gossett was a loving family man and a great provider who always worked hard for the ones he loved. He \[…\] Source ## [Sharon Crawford](https://polktoday.com/sharon-crawford/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Sharon Yates Crawford, age 74, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2026. Sharon was born in Carrollton, GA, on June 9, 1952, daughter of the late Thomas Denson Yates and Dara Jackson Yates. A lifelong resident of Rockmart, she was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rockmart, where her love \[…\] Source ## [Glenda Stroup](https://polktoday.com/glenda-stroup/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Glenda Diane Carnes Stroup, age 76, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born May 27, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Stroup was the daughter of the late Myrtice Carnes Stroup. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Charlie Stroup; daughter, Teresa Diane Stroup; and brothers, Gary \[…\] Source ## [Rhonda Grace](https://polktoday.com/rhonda-grace/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Rhonda Jill Grace, age 61, of Temple, GA, formerly of Aragon, GA, passed away Monday afternoon, August 17, 2026, at her residence. Jill was born in Rome, GA, on June 19, 1965, daughter of the late Hugh Brooks and Patricia “Patty” Martin Brooks. She had lived the greater part of her life in Aragon, GA. \[…\] Source ## [Polk Jail report – Friday, August 21, 2026](https://polktoday.com/polk-jail-report-friday-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Friday, August 21, 2026 report below. Source ## [OFFICIAL START: Corners of Cedartown build get underway with groundbreaking celebration](https://polktoday.com/official-start-corners-of-cedartown-build-get-underway-with-groundbreaking-celebration/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ The dust flew in the air as local officials and contractors gathered to usher in the official start of the Corners of Cedartown project. More than a dozen golden shovels dug into the site of the future shopping complex at the corner of the Highway 27 Bypass and Davis Road on Thursday afternoon, and despite \[…\] Source ## [Temistocles “Fabian” Merino Jr.](https://polktoday.com/temistocles-fabian-merino-jr/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Temistocles “Fabian” Merino, Jr. age 87, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. Mr. Merino was born July 4, 1939, in Riobamba, Ecuador, son of Temistocles “Fabian” Merino, Sr. and Sara Lucilla Galligos Merino. Mr. Merino was a dedicated custodian for his church and was always willing to lend a helping hand and serve wherever \[…\] Source ## [Robert Ledford Jr.](https://polktoday.com/robert-ledford-jr/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Robert Edward Ledford Jr., age 69 of Cartersville, GA, passed away Thursday evening, August 13, 2026. Robert was born on August 2, 1957, to the late Robert Edward Ledford, Sr. and the late Patricia Dea Ledford. He spent the greater part of his life in Cartersville and proudly served his country as a veteran \[…\] Source ## [Kenneth Ray](https://polktoday.com/kenneth-ray/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Kenneth Wayne Ray left his earthly body to be with the Lord at the age of 94 on August 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He lived in Cedartown, Georgia for the majority of his life with his beloved wife, Martha Jo Ray, and raised their daughter, Susan Ray Cates, whom he \[…\] Source ## [Scott Roper](https://polktoday.com/scott-roper/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Scott Kelvin Roper, 55, passed away on August 11, 2026. He was born on March 12, 1971, in Tarrant County, Texas, and was the beloved son of Melvin and Patsy Roper. Scott was a gentle soul with a loving heart. He had a quiet, easygoing nature, a tender spirit, and a sense of humor \[…\] Source ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zJLlejxYSNkW) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Barbara Jo Bordynoski](https://polktoday.com/barbara-jo-bordynoski/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Barbara Jo Chandler Bordynoski, age 82, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1944 in Cedartown, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Thomas Chandler, Sr. and Nova Robinson Chandler. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Jacqulin Smith, Mavor \[…\] Source ## [Phil Williams](https://polktoday.com/phil-williams/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Phil Lee Williams, age 74, of Dallas, GA, passed away Saturday morning, August 8, 2026. Phil was born in Rome, GA, on October 6, 1951, a son of the late Robert Lee Williams, Sr. and Wilma McClure Williams. Raised in Rockmart, he made his home in Dallas for more than 30 years. Phil dedicated 41 \[…\] Source ## [Levon Mulkey](https://polktoday.com/levon-mulkey/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Levon Mulkey, age 91, of Cedartown GA, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2026. Mr. Mulkey was born in Potash Alabama on October 17th, 1934. He was the son of the late Charlie and Ruby Mulkey. He was a veteran that proudly served in the United States Army. Levon is preceded in death by \[…\] Source ## [Gwendolyn Scales](https://polktoday.com/gwendolyn-scales/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Ms. Gwendolyn Annette Sewell Scales, age 75, of Cedartown transitioned August 7, 2026. Memorial Service for Ms. Scales will be Friday, August 14, 2026 at 1 pm at Friendship Baptist Church (Cedartown). Please keep the Scales/Sewell family in your prayers. Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral home. Source ## [Mark Murphy](https://polktoday.com/mark-murphy/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. Mark Wayne Murphy, age 58, of Cedartown passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. Mark was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 20, 1968, son of the late Howard Murphy, Sr. and Ruby Faye Johnson Murphy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Mrya Johnson and Laura Lee Fuller. He \[…\] Source ## [Patricia Mosso](https://polktoday.com/patricia-mosso/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mrs. Patricia Ann Gamel Mosso, age 64, of Rockmart, GA passed away Thursday evening, August 6th, 2026. Patricia was born on August 1, 1962, in Rockmart, to the late Donald Gamel and the late Shirley Bentley Gamel. A lifelong resident of Polk County, she found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved \[…\] Source ## [George Taylor](https://polktoday.com/george-taylor/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin The Editor · Polk Today_ Mr. George Edward Taylor, age 76, of Cedartown, GA, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, following a brief illness. Mr. Taylor was born February 24, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of the late James and Frances Taylor. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He later relocated to Cedartown, where he \[…\] Source ## [Bobby Brown](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/19/bobby-brown-2/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ Bobby O. Brown, 81, of Troy died Aug. 19, 2026, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. The Messenger ## [Sharon Connell](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/19/sharon-connell/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ Mrs. Sharon Connell, 76, of Union City, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Paul Adams will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Keith Connell, Kurtis… ## [ON DISPLAY](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/19/on-display-7/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ ON DISPLAY — Angela Chesteen Stough (standing) of Union City waited for Carolina Conner of Rives to place a screw in the wall at the Obion County faigrounds Saturday so she could hang adult artwork which had been entered. The extra space was needed, according to adult art superintendent Penny Chesteen (not pictured), who said… ## [PUCKETT HONORED](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/19/puckett-honored/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ PUCKETT HONORED — Longtime Obion County commissioner Ralph Puckett (center) of South Fulton, who served 60 years on the county legislative body and 30 of those as chairman, was honored at his final Obion County Commission meeting Monday morning when his peers unanimously voted to name the meeting room in his honor. He was joined… ## [Nancy Jean Shrum](https://www.pressreporter.com/article/2454-nancy-jean-shrum) _2026-08-19 · Lamesa Press-Reporter_ Memorial services for Nancy Jean Shrum, 70, of Lamesa will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Faith Temple Dayspring Church, with Pastor Jerry Walton and Pastor Melba Napper officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Branon Funeral Home. Nancy passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Lamesa, Texas. She was born on November 4, 1955, in Lamesa, Texas to J.T. ## [Charlotte Gray](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/18/charlotte-gray/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ Mrs. Charlotte Ann Gray, 78, of Union City passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Ron Gray and Pastor Robin Rotgers will officiate. Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Gaven Hollandsworth,… ## [Dianne Foster](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/18/dianne-foster/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ Mrs. Dianne Foster, 78, of Obion passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge Care & Rehabilitation in Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Melvin Poe will officiate. Burial will follow in North Union Cemetery near Kenton. Visitation will be held… ## [Merlin Lyell](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/18/merlin-lyell/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ Mr. Merlin Lyell, 87, of the Clayton community passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Charles Southerland will officiate. Burial will follow in Stanley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Lyell,… ## [Jimmy Johnson](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/18/jimmy-johnson-3/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ Jimmy Wayne Johnson, a wildlife biologist who was among the first to propose the restoration of West Tennessee rivers and who worked to prolong the life of Reelfoot Lake, died July 30. He documented the struggles to improve waterways, wetlands and wildlife habitat in his books, “Rivers Under Siege: The Troubled Saga of West Tennessee’s… ## [Bobby Glisson](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/18/bobby-glisson/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ Mr. Bobby Gene Glisson, age 93, of South Fulton passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at The Arbors at Etheridge House in Union City. He was born Jan. 29, 1933, in Graves County, Ky., to the late Elton Lloyd “Red” Glisson and Lorene Batts Glisson. Bobby was a faithful and longtime member of McConnell Baptist… ## [Cathy Williams](https://www.nwtntoday.com/2026/08/18/cathy-williams/) _2026-08-19 · user · NWTN Today_ Ms. Cathy Ann Williams, 70, of Union City passed away at 7:32 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at AHC–Union City. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in East View Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from… ## [George C. Rodriguez, Sr.](https://www.pressreporter.com/article/2449-george-c--rodriguez-sr) _2026-08-18 · Lamesa Press-Reporter_ George C. Rodriguez, Sr., 89, of Lamesa passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Lamesa, Texas surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Branon Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe and Irene officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Branon Funeral Home. He was born on April 23, 1937, in Nordheim, Texas to Reyes and Apolinar… ## [Ariel Jo’Lene Santos](https://www.pressreporter.com/article/2453-ariel-jolene--santos) _2026-08-18 · Lamesa Press-Reporter_ Funeral services to Celebrate the Life of Ariel Jo'Lene Santos, age 17 of O'Donnell, Texas will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the O'Donnell High School Gym in O'Donnell, Texas with Pastor Taylor Wood officiating. The burial committal will follow to the O'Donnell Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the trusted care and direction of Gonzales Funeral Home. The viewing will be…