[iMore Question]

I'm on iOS 9.3.2 iPhone SE and I have checked back and forth settings for sound and so on but no notifications, iMessage I don't know if I will receive notifications b/c I don't have anybody with iPhone around for but normal SMS function. I have also done soft reset but no avail there. Thank's in advance for any help./A

[SwitchBeach]

Are you saying that you get no notification at all or no sound notification?

Things to be sure you have checked.

Notifications enabled for Messages (Settings > Notifications > Messages)
Sound enabled in Notifications (if desired).
Show in Notification Center enabled in Notifications (if desired).
Show on Lock Screen enabled in Notifications (if desired).
Mute switch not on.
Do Not Disturb not on.
Volume up.
Try a different sound.

[fightcrazy]

Great answer, you covered all the bases!