Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

Jesse Ray French

Jesse Ray French

Jun 24, 2022

Mr. Jesse Ray French, age 93 of Paris, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Henry County Medical Center. His body is to be cremated and a private graveside burial will be planned for a later date. Jesse Ray French was born July 2, 1928 in Mansfield, Tennessee to the late Delmer French and the late Mary Lois Hastings French....

Gwelda Lee Williams

Gwelda Lee Williams

Jun 22, 2022

Gwelda Lee Williams, age 79 of Puryear, TN passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at her residence. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 26, 2022, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Chad Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow at Rogers Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 12:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Pallbearers for Ms....

Frances 'Fran' Pinson

Frances 'Fran' Pinson

Jun 18, 2022

Frances Diane Chelchowski Pinson, age 66 of Paris, TN passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her celebration of life service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 2, 2022, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Gallimore of T.V.C.C. officiating. Visitation with the family will be from...

Glenn Oliver

Glenn Oliver

Jun 16, 2022

Glenn Oliver, age 72 of Cottage Grove, TN passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his residence. His funeral service will be at 12:00 PM Saturday, June 18, 2022, at McEvoy Funeral Home in Paris with Bro. Michael Barnhart of Cottage Grove Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Walker Cemetery in Cottage Grove. Visitation with the family will be...

Douglas 'Doug' Brown

Douglas 'Doug' Brown

Jun 14, 2022

Frank Douglas "Doug" Brown, age 62 of Chicago, IL passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Mississippi. His funeral service will be Monday, June 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM at McEvoy Funeral Home in Paris. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 PM Monday, June 20, 2022, at McEvoy Funeral Home. Frank Douglas Brown was born...

Lawrence 'Larry' Strickland

Lawrence 'Larry' Strickland

Jun 11, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Strickland, age 73 of Hazel, KY passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Murray Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, KY. His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 16, 2022, at McEvoy Funeral Home in Paris, TN with Bro. Tom Clendenen of Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation with the...

Ruth Futrell Yancy Redmon

Ruth Futrell Yancy Redmon

Jun 10, 2022

Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Futrell Yancy Redmon, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her daughters on Friday, June 10, 2022. Ruth's family and close friends visited with her during her final weeks and per her request, her body is to be cremated and a private family celebration of life to be planned for a later date. Ruth...

Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith

Jun 8, 2022

Ronald E. Smith, age 78 of Buchanan, TN passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his residence. His body is to be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date. Ronald Smith was born December 19, 1943, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Millard E. Smith and the late Kathleen R. Hale Smith. Besides his parents,...

Sibyl Anne Routon Ries

Sibyl Anne Routon Ries

Jun 8, 2022

Mrs. Sibyl Anne Routon Ries, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Her graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Randy Stephens to officiate. Burial will follow the service and family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Sibyl Routon Ries was born...

Susan Orris Palmer

Susan Orris Palmer

Jun 7, 2022

Susan Orris Palmer, age 69 of Puryear, TN passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center. Her body is to be cremated and her memorial service will be Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 2:00 PM at McEvoy Funeral Home with her nephew, Dr. Rich Shadden officiating. Visitation with the family will be after 12:00 PM Saturday, before...

James David 'Jimbo' Conger, Jr.

James David 'Jimbo' Conger, Jr.

Jun 4, 2022

James David "Jimbo" Conger, Jr., age 49, of Buchanan, Tennessee passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his residence. His body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Jimbo was born August 9, 1972 in Paris, Tennessee to the late James David Conger, Sr. and the late Ruth Lovett Hart. He...

Sandra Marie Bomar

Sandra Marie Bomar

May 22, 2022

Sandra Marie Bomar, age 71 of Martin, TN passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN. Her funeral service will be graveside, Friday, May 27, 2022, at 2:30 PM at Olive Branch Cemetery with Bro. Paul Veazey officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be at McEvoy Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00 PM Friday, May...

Glenda Griffith Newton

Glenda Griffith Newton

May 16, 2022

Glenda Griffith Newton, age 84 of Dover, TN passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at Diversicare of Dover. Her private burial was Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Poplar Grove Cemetery and a private family memorial will be scheduled at a later date. Glenda Griffith Newton was born December 28, 1937, in Gary, IN to the late Raymond Oliver Griffith and...

Tommy Markham

Tommy Markham

May 15, 2022

Tommy Markham, age 75 of Paris, TN passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center. His funeral service will be at 3:00 PM Thursday, May 19, 2022, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Burney officiating. Burial will follow at Bevil Cemetery. Visitation will be after 1:00 PM Thursday, prior to the service at McEvoy Funeral Home....

David Lawrence Capps

David Lawrence Capps

May 12, 2022

David (Pete) Capps, a veteran of Vietnam War and longtime resident of Paris Tenn, passed away on May 12, 2022, Pete, as he was known to everyone was born July 18, 1947. Pete enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private, first class, The U.S. Army recognized Pete for his honorable service with a Vietnam Combat Metal. Pete didn't speak...

Melinda Joann Peridore

Melinda Joann Peridore

May 11, 2022

Melinda JoAnn Peridore, age 66 of Cottage Grove, TN passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at her residence. Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 13, 2022, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Travis Liles officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12:00 PM Friday, May 13, 2022, until service time at 2:00. Pallbearers for...

Marlon Smith

Marlon Smith

May 8, 2022

Charles "Marlon" Smith, age 59 of Springville, TN passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. His funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, May 12, 2022, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Nation officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at McEvoy Funeral Home from 4:00-7:00 PM...

Anna Mae Byler

Anna Mae Byler

May 7, 2022

Anna Mae Byler, age 55 years, 11 months, and 22 days, went to be with her loving Shepherd and Saviour on May 7, 2022. She was born May 14th, 1966 to Earl and Ida Byler. Surviving is one daughter, Julie (fianc Billy Black), one son, Jacob (fianc Sierra Tucker), and 4 grandchildren, Isaiah, Chloe, Sophia, and Haley. Also surviving are...

James L. Mackey

James L. Mackey

May 6, 2022

Mr. James L. Mackey, age 66, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence. His body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. James L. Mackey was born March 13, 1956 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Joseph L. Mackey, Sr. and the late Mary Middleton...

Herman Jackson, Jr.

Herman Jackson, Jr.

May 5, 2022

Former Henry County Executive, Herman Jackson, Jr., age 92, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his residence. His funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 9, 2022 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. John Dale and Bro. Jason Hart (nephew) to officiate. Burial will follow services in Memorial Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Everett...

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