Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

James 'Jim' Derington Huffman

James 'Jim' Derington Huffman

Jan 30, 2024

In Loving Memory of James "Jim" Derington Huffman James "Jim" Derington Huffman, born on April 11, 1945, entered eternal rest suddenly on January 30, 2024, in Gallatin, TN. He was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of service, kindness, and joy. Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Jackie Lutes Huffman, and his sister Emily...

James Curtis Bomar

James Curtis Bomar

Jan 28, 2024

James Curtis Bomar, age 88 of Lynnville, passed away Sunday January 28, 2024 at his home. James was born September 28, 1935 in Mansfield, TN to Curtis and Jewel Norwood Bomar. He was a Deacon at Lynnville Baptist Church, loved hunting, working cattle, farming, riding horses and even played a little Polo, but his pride was the iron work he...

Randy Whitehead

Randy Whitehead

Jan 28, 2024

Robert Randall "Randy" Whitehead, age 68 of Paris, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. His body is to be cremated and his memorial service will be at 6:00 PM Monday, February 5, 2024, at McEvoy Funeral Home with his celebration of life being from 3:00-6:00 PM Monday before the service. Burial will be at a...

Steve Wheeler

Steve Wheeler

Jan 25, 2024

Steve Wheeler, age 55 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his residence. His Celebration of Life will be from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, January 27th with his Celebration of Life Service beginning at 12:00 noon at McEvoy Funeral Home. Steve was a mold change processor at Dana Corporation for many years and was a...

Stephanie Anne Jackson

Stephanie Anne Jackson

Jan 24, 2024

Ms. Stephanie Anne Jackson, age 66 of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her residence. Her Celebration of Life Service will be 4:00 P.M. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Carlton Gerrell to officiate. Burial of her ashes will take place at a later date in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation with the family...

Gladys Evelyn Carpenter

Gladys Evelyn Carpenter

Jan 21, 2024

Gladys Evelyn Stewart Carpenter, age 86 of Paris, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be planned for a later date. Ms. Carpenter was born January 19, 1938 in Matthews, Missouri to the late James Elmer Stewart and the late Haultress Lee Walker Stewart....

Dorothy 'Lavelle' Hand Cotham

Dorothy 'Lavelle' Hand Cotham

Jan 13, 2024

Ms. Dorothy "Lavelle" Hand Cotham, age 92 of Brevard, North Carolina, formerly of Paris, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Cedar Mountain House in Brevard. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 21, 2024, at McEvoy Funeral Home, conducted by Bro. Don Williams and burial to follow in Palestine Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are...

Donna Smith

Donna Smith

Jan 10, 2024

Donna Smith, age 64 of Henry, TN passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her residence. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donna was the bookkeeper and manager of Furniture Exchange for many years. She loved Jesus, she loved to cook, she loved her plants, she enjoyed working puzzles, and she enjoyed computer games. Donna...

Eugene Allen Long

Eugene Allen Long

Jan 6, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Allen Long of Paris, Tennessee passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Charter Assisted Living. His body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned at a later date. He was born on June 12, 1928 in Granite City, Illinois to Lawrence and Mabel Long, both preceded. He...

James Edward Monroe

James Edward Monroe

Jan 5, 2024

James Edward Monroe James "Jim" Monroe of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Henry County Healthcare Center. A celebration of life will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 17, 2024 at McEvoy Funeral Home conducted by close friend Barry Hart. A private committal with Military Rites will take place at a later date in Parkers Crossroads TN...

Ernest Dee Cronin

Ernest Dee Cronin

Jan 5, 2024

Ernest D. Cronin of Buchanan, TN died at the age of 74 at his residence on Friday, January 5, 2024. His body is to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Cronin was born June 23, 1949 in Tell City, Indiana to the late Selmer M. Cronin and the late Opal Virginia Sanders Cronin. He married...

Bill Carpenter

Bill Carpenter

Jan 3, 2024

Bill Carpenter, age 89 of Springville, TN passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his residence. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Bill was born May 6, 1934, in Shelbyville, KY to the late Vernon J. Carpenter and the late Mayme Moffett Carpenter. On May 19, 1990, he married Frieda Bugg Carpenter and she survives in...

Mary Ellen Wagler

Mary Ellen Wagler

Dec 27, 2023

Mary Ellen Wagler, age 83 of Paris, TN passed away Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023, at her residence. Her funeral service will be 10:00 AM Sunday, December 31st at Bethel Fellowship Mennonite Church with burial to follow in New Boston Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Church on Saturday, December 30th from 2:00-4:00 PM and again from 6:00-8:00 PM. Pallbearers...

Linda Sue Lamb Nance Orawczyk

Linda Sue Lamb Nance Orawczyk

Dec 24, 2023

Linda Sue Lamb Nance Orawczyk, age 92 of Puryear, TN passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center. Her funeral service will be graveside at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 28th at Oak Grove Cemetery in Puryear with burial to follow. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM, Thursday, at McEvoy Funeral Home before leaving for the graveside service....

Vester Brown

Vester Brown

Dec 24, 2023

Mr. Vester Brown, age 84 of Paris, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his residence. His body is to be cremated and a "Celebration of Life" will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 19, 2024, at the 7th Day Adventist Church, 2335 Hwy 641 North, in Paris, Tennessee with a luncheon to follow the service. Vester Brown...

Novalee Green

Novalee Green

Dec 20, 2023

Novalee Green age 81 of Springville passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her residence. Her funeral service will be graveside at 2:00 PM Friday, December 22, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery with Randy Stephens officiating. Burial will follow and visitation will be after 11:00 AM Friday, at McEvoy Funeral Home before leaving for the graveside service. Pallbearers for...

Pauline Elizabeth Powers

Pauline Elizabeth Powers

Dec 15, 2023

Pauline Elizabeth Powers, age 95 of Paris passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Camden Healthcare in Camden. Her body is to be cremated and a private family graveside service will be scheduled at a later date. Pauline Elizabeth Powers was born September 29, 1928, in the Whitlock community of Henry County, Tennessee to the late Charles Hershel Mallard and...

Sue Gail Evans Carlton

Sue Gail Evans Carlton

Dec 14, 2023

Ms. Sue Gail Evans Carlton, age 80 of Puryear, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her residence. Her funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 15, 2023 at McEvoy Funeral Home and conducted by Tony Stepp. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are David Laws, Ryan Laws, Stephen Gafford, Alan Presson,...

Billie Jo Gibson Owen

Billie Jo Gibson Owen

Nov 22, 2023

Ms. Billie Jo Gibson Owen, age 45 of Paris, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Billie Jo was born March 25, 1978 in Houston, Texas to the late Michael Paul Gibson and to Linda Hilliard Perry who survives...

Joseph W. Drechney

Joseph W. Drechney

Nov 21, 2023

Joseph W. Drechney, age 65 of Springville, Tennessee passed away November 21, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. His body is to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Joseph Drechney was born November 24, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter Drechney and the late Helen Dolezal Drechney. He is survived by his sons,...

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