Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee
Lonnie Hodge
May 7, 2025
Lonnie Hodge, age 77 of Henry, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Henry County Healthcare. His service will be Saturday, May 10th, at McEvoy Funeral Home at 3:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday until the service at 3:00 pm. Lonnie Hodge was born February 21, 1948, to the late Lonnie Swamburg Hodge and the...
Roy Lee Ray
May 6, 2025
Roy Lee Ray, age 86 of Henry, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Bells Nursing Home in Bells, TN. His funeral service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home at 12:00 pm Saturday, May 10, 2025, with Bro. Roger Graham officiating. Burial will follow in VanDyke Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00 am Saturday, May...
Carl Herndon
May 2, 2025
Carl N. Herndon, age 85 of Paris, TN passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his residence. His body is to be cremated, a memorial service is being planned for a later date.
Carl Nathan Herndon was born November 25, 1939, in Big Sandy, Tennessee, to the late Paul Herndon and the late Dora Ladessa Martin...
Jean Paul Harville
May 1, 2025
Jean Paul Harville, age 49, of Henry, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his residence. His celebration of life will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Henry Civic Center with Jerry Fox to officiate. Fellowship with the family and a meal are planned following the service. J.P. was born January 14, 1976 in Nashville,...
Peggye Taylor Elkins
Apr 28, 2025
Peggye Taylor Elkins, age 92 of Puryear, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at her residence. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 3rd, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Josh Manning of East Wood Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in Green Plains Cemetery in Hazel, KY. Visitation will be at McEvoy Funeral Home after 11:00...
Kenneth Elroy Barrow
Apr 28, 2025
Kenneth Elroy Barrow, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at the age of 77.
He was born on February 4, 1948, in Paris, Tennessee, son of Elroy and Mary Evelyn Barrow.
Kenneth is survived by his three loving daughters: De'Anna Barrow of St. Peters, Missouri, Anita "Nina"...
Nancy Carol Gaither Swindle
Apr 24, 2025
Nancy Swindle, age 77, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be planned for a later date.
Nancy Carol Gaither Swindle was born July 29, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Herman Gaither and the late Mamie...
Jamie Lee Mitchell
Apr 22, 2025
Jamie Mitchell, age 55, of Henry, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at his residence. Jamie's body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
Jamie Lee Mitchell was born in Kennett, Missouri to the late James Henry Mitchell and the late Charm Denise Wicker. He married...
Priestly Scott
Apr 17, 2025
Priestly Scott, age 95, of Benton, KY formerly of Puryear, TN passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at The Stilley House Senior Living in Benton. His funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at McEvoy Funeral Home, conducted by Bro. Lance Cordle of Atwood Church of Christ and Bro. Jared Green of Calvert City...
John Kenwood Robinson
Apr 15, 2025
John Kenwood Robinson of Puryear, TN passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Henry County Health & Rehabilitation. His funeral service will be graveside at 1:30 pm Saturday, April 19th at Puryear City Cemetery with Mackie Gallimore officiating. Burial will follow in Puryear City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Saturday April 19th at McEvoy...
Thomas Britton
Apr 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Britton, who left us on April 14, 2025. Born on September 15, 1948, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Tom lived a life rich in creativity and adventure. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, whose spirit touched the lives of many. Tom graduated from E.W. Grove High...
Nelda Claydean Cantrell
Apr 6, 2025
Nelda Claydean Cantrell of Springville, TN, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 11, 2025, at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Frank Bartozzi officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Friday, prior to the service. Nelda...
Joseph 'Tici' Chambers
Apr 2, 2025
Joseph "Tici" Chambers, age 78, a cherished husband and father, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, Tennessee. Joseph was born on May 30, 1946, in Fort Benning, Georgia to the late Frank Crawford Chambers and the late Catherine Lynch Steinberg. His journey led him to the love of his life, Anne Indergard...
Mark W. Decker
Mar 30, 2025
Mark W. Decker, age 44, of Paris, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at his residence. His celebration of life will be held soon. Mark worked for Martin Construction Co. for over 20 years. Mark William Decker was born March 11, 1981, in Joliet, IL. He is survived by his mother, Susan Borvansky (Larry Ashlock) of Paris; step-father, Glenn Borvansky...
Carolyn Rose Summerlin
Mar 28, 2025
Carolyn Rose Summerlin, age 73, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Carolyn Rose McCurry Summerlin was born June 25, 1951 in Erwin, Tennessee to the late Charles McCurry and the late Willie...
Billy R. Brown
Mar 25, 2025
Billy R. Brown, age 69, of Mansfield, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Henry County Hospital. His body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Billy Robert Brown was born March 25, 1956 in Paris, Tennessee to the late William C. "Tubby" Brown and the late Marget Katherin Lowery...
Edith Blankenship
Mar 23, 2025
Edith Murphy Blankenship, age 85, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Edith was born November 7, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late James P. Murphy and the late Edith F. Kingham Murphy. She married Daniel Chester Blankenship...
Harold B. 'Chunky' Jackson, Jr.
Mar 20, 2025
Harold B. "Chunky" Jackson, Jr., age 90, of Paris, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The service to celebrate the lives of both Chunky and his beloved wife, Margaret, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at McEvoy Funeral Home, officiated by Carlton Gerrell. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Chunky was born on...
Jeannie Walker Haney
Mar 14, 2025
Jeannie Walker Haney of Paris passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 22, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 101 E. Blythe St., in Paris, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. On Saturday, visitation will be after 11:00 am at Paris First United Methodist Church. Pallbearers for Ms....
Juanita Sue Harris Mcdonald
Mar 14, 2025
Juanita McDonald, age 76, of Henry, Tennessee passed away at Jackson General Hospital, Friday March 14, 2025. A private burial will take place in Olive Branch Cemetery. Juanita Sue Harris McDonald was born August 2, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Norman Harris and the late Magdeline Darmstaedter Harris. She married James Carl McDonald and he preceded her in...
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