Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

Ann Brown

Ann Brown

Mar 20, 2023

Ann Brown of Paris, TN passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at her friend's residence. Her body is to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Mary "Ann" Brown was born January 2, 1953, in Paris, TN to William Elvis Brown and Jane Hunt Brown. Ann is survived by her sister Carol (Jeff) Boston, niece Kim Trost,...

Cheryl Darlene Priest

Cheryl Darlene Priest

Mar 19, 2023

Ms. Cheryl D. Priest, age 70 of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Henry County Medical Center. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Cheryl Darlene McDermith Priest was born April 30, 1952 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Howard W. McDermith and Shirley Parks...

Pamela Odom Swatzell

Pamela Odom Swatzell

Mar 18, 2023

Pamela Odom Swatzell, age 71 of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Pamela Mary Odom Swatzell was born October 31, 1951, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Charles E. Odom and the late Mary Toombs...

Ann 'Sandy' Griffin Minor

Ann 'Sandy' Griffin Minor

Mar 16, 2023

Ann "Sandy" Griffin Minor died peacefully on March 16, 2023, surrounded by family, in Paris, Tennessee. Sandy was born to Catherine Clare McLaughlin and Paul Frederick Griffin on September 29, 1935, in New York, New York. Sandys formal name was Grania Ann Catherine Worner McLaughlin Griffin, a combination of names gleaned from the McLaughlin family lineage. In her youth, her...

Veldah Lurine Biro

Veldah Lurine Biro

Mar 13, 2023

Veldah Lurine Biro peacefully passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Farms of Puryear. She took great joy in family gatherings and the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the owner of the Sheridan Caf, a certified Reflexologist, Insurance Agent, and she entertained many as the clown, "Sunshine". She was a gifted storyteller and never met a...

Lavenia L. Overcast

Lavenia L. Overcast

Mar 8, 2023

Lavenia L. Overcast, age 86 of Cottage Grove, TN passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Cincinnati, OH. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, March 14th at 11:00 AM at McEvoy Funeral Home, 507 W. Washington Street in Paris, TN 38242 with her son, Frank Overcast officiating. A private family burial will follow. Visitation with the family will be from...

Marlene Shortridge

Marlene Shortridge

Mar 4, 2023

Marlene Shortridge, age 83 of Springville, TN passed away peacefully March 4th at her home after a long illness. She was a member of the Point Pleasant Baptist Church, a believer of prayer and loved God. Marlene was born in Ojai, California. She loved girls softball and showed that love by coaching and managing many teams over the years. Marlene...

Sarah Margaret Work

Sarah Margaret Work

Feb 24, 2023

Sarah Margaret Work, age 95 of Paris, TN passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Henry County Healthcare Center. Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 1st at McEvoy Funeral Home, 507 W. Washington Street in Paris, with Bro. Craig Peevyhouse officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be after...

Joy Tayloe Hancock

Joy Tayloe Hancock

Feb 22, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Joy Theresa Tayloe Hancock on February 22, 2023, at the age of 80. Born to the late John Thomas and the late Luzane Wynns Tayloe, Joy grew up in Memphis and spent her summers on Kentucky Lake near Paris, Tennessee. Joy was an independent woman ahead of her time....

Coleene Cox Dye

Coleene Cox Dye

Feb 20, 2023

Coleene Cox Dye, age 89 of Paris, TN passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center. Her funeral service will be graveside at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 23rd at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, 2620 East Wood Street in Paris, with Patrick Chapman officiating. Burial will follow the service. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM...

Gary R. Ziegler

Gary R. Ziegler

Feb 18, 2023

Gary R. Ziegler, age 81 of Whitlock, TN, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Gary was born in Spencerport, NY in November 1941. Gary was an entrepreneur who started and operated many successful businesses throughout his lifetime. He was a talented mason who contributed to projects in his home state and south Florida in the 1970s....

Lane Whitmer

Lane Whitmer

Feb 16, 2023

Eva Lane Freeland Whitmer, age 78 of Buchanan, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her residence following a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones. Her body is to be cremated and a memorial service will be 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Mike White officiating. A private family...

Bobbie Kay Orr

Bobbie Kay Orr

Feb 16, 2023

Mrs. Bobbie Kay Wimberley Orr, age 72 of Springville, TN passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her residence on the family farm where she was born. Her body is to be cremated and a family memorial service to be planned for a later date with burial on the family farm. Bobbie Wimberley Orr was born December 5, 1950 in...

Lucy Ann Smith

Lucy Ann Smith

Feb 10, 2023

Lucy Ann Smith, age 83 of Paris, TN passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her residence. Her funeral service will be Wednesday, February 15th at 1:00 PM at McEvoy Funeral Home, 507 W. Washington Street in Paris with Bro. Larry Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be after 11:00 AM Wednesday before...

Eddie Forrest

Eddie Forrest

Feb 8, 2023

Eddie Forrest, age 61 of Paris, TN passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his residence. His funeral service will be Monday, February 13th at 2:00 PM at McEvoy Funeral Home, 507 W. Washington Street in Paris, with Rev. Mike Wimberley officiating. Visitation will be at McEvoy Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, February 12th from 12:00-4:00 PM, and after 11:00 AM...

Mary 'Louise' Pickle

Mary 'Louise' Pickle

Feb 7, 2023

Mary "Louise" Pickle, age 84 of Paris, TN passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and a private family service will be held later. Mary Louise Pickle was born June 20, 1938, to the late Hiram L. Cooley and the late Ora Wyona Williams Cooley. On January 24, 1959, she married Charles...

Joann June Thayer

Joann June Thayer

Feb 5, 2023

Mrs. Joann Frederickson Thayer, age 81 of Puryear, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Henry County Medical Center. Her body is to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Joann June Frederickson Thayer was born May28, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Wendall Frederickson and the late Edna West. She married Richard...

Dorothy Poole Gunstream

Dorothy Poole Gunstream

Jan 29, 2023

Dorothy Poole Gunstream passed to eternal rest on January 29, 2023, quietly, peacefully, and comfortably in Billings, Montana, wrapped in the love of her Heavenly Father. She was born on May 8, 1926, to George Saunders Poole and Minnie Mae Martin Poole in Paris, Tennessee, the youngest of their six children. She was raised in Paris and Reno, Nevada, then...

Patty Leckie Hart

Patty Leckie Hart

Jan 28, 2023

Patty Leckie Hart, age 78 of Paris, TN passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be Monday, February 6th at 2:00 PM at McEvoy Funeral Home, 507 West Washington Street in Paris, with her son, Jason Hart, and her grandson John Austin Hart officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation...

Jon Michael 'Mike' Robinson

Jon Michael 'Mike' Robinson

Jan 28, 2023

Jon Michael "Mike" Robinson, age 80 of Germantown, TN passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. His funeral service will be graveside at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 4th at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Paris, TN with Greg Darden officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Saturday, February 4th...

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