Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

Nina L. Beaven

Nina L. Beaven

Oct 13, 2025

Nina L. Beaven, age 86 of Springville, TN, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. Her funeral service will be at McEvoy Funeral Home at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 17, 2025, with Father Martin Orjianioke of Holy Cross Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be at McEvoy Funeral Home after 11:00 AM on Friday,...

Frank Martinek

Frank Martinek

Oct 12, 2025

Francis James "Frank" Martinek, age 76 of Henry, TN, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at West TN Healthcare Henry Co. Hospital. His body is to be cremated, and his ashes will be buried in the family section of Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Justice, IL.

Frank was born August 30, 1949, in Chicago, IL, to the late...

Sharon Katzberg  Jones

Sharon Katzberg Jones

Oct 10, 2025

Sharon Katzberg Jones

January 22, 1948 – October 10, 2025

Sharon Katzberg Jones, age 77, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at her residence after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. Her body is to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Sharon was born January...

Gary Edward Martin

Gary Edward Martin

Oct 5, 2025

Gary Edward Martin, age 73, of Cottage Grove, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his residence. His body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date.

Gary was born November 4, 1951 in San Jose, California to the late Edward Martin and the late Ora Hendrix...

Patricia Allison Beasley

Patricia Allison Beasley

Oct 5, 2025

Patricia Allison Beasley

April 8, 1957 – October 5, 2025

Patricia Beasley was given her Angel Wings on October 5, 2025. She was born on April 8, 1957, and was loved dearly by her large family and many friends. Patricia had a heart for giving and caring—always putting others before herself. She loved camping, the...

Ameldia Sue Jones

Ameldia Sue Jones

Oct 5, 2025

Ameldia Sue Jones, age 85 of Puryear, formerly of Cleveland, TN, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at WTH Henry Co. Hospital. Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Rev. Melissa Worthey of the First Presbyterian Church of Paris officiating. Burial will follow in Walker Cemetery. Visitation...

Mariellen Miller Weme

Mariellen Miller Weme

Sep 24, 2025

Mariellen Miller Weme, age 75, of Springville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Patriot Healthcare and Rehab of Paris. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will  be planned for a later date.

Mariellen Phyllis Miller Weme was born July 6, 1950 in Bloomington, Minnesota to the late Robert A. Miller...

Joe M. Palmer

Joe M. Palmer

Sep 23, 2025

Joe M. Palmer, age 82, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his residence.  Visitation with his family and viewing is scheduled on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 until 2:00 P.M.

Joe Manns Palmer was born on February 22, 1943 in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late Wayman Palmer and the late Lura...

Max George

Max George

Sep 21, 2025

Max Gerald George, 87, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Manassas, Virginia. He was born on August 8, 1938, in Paris, Tennessee, to the late Robert Peyton & Ruby Mae George.

In 1969, he married the love of his life, Lenore Jean Metcalfe. They shared 56 years of a beautiful marriage. A devoted family man,...

Aubrey R. Knight, Sr.

Aubrey R. Knight, Sr.

Sep 16, 2025

Aubrey R. Knight, Sr., age 66 of Milan, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Milan. His funeral service will be held graveside at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Pisgah Cemetery in Atwood, TN. Burial will follow the service. Visitation will be at McEvoy Funeral Home from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Monday, September...

Joseph "Joey" Alan West, Jr.

Joseph "Joey" Alan West, Jr.

Sep 11, 2025

Joseph "Joey" Alan West, Jr., age 47, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  His funeral is planned for 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at McEvoy Funeral Home, conducted by  Robert Poglitsch of Open Doors Community Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are, Christian West, Josh...

Chris Wimberley

Chris Wimberley

Sep 10, 2025

John "Chris" Wimberley

Age 46, of Mobile, Alabama

Native of Paris, Tennessee

Chris was born on April 12, 1979, and passed away on September 10, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 8 years to John Thurman. He is survived by his siblings Dale (Sandy) Wimberley, Gerald (Amanda) Wimberley, and Nicole (Daniel Funderburk);...

Carolyn Owen Purvis

Carolyn Owen Purvis

Sep 5, 2025

Carolyn Owen Purvis, age 80 of Paris, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, in Martin. Her visitation will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. There will be a private graveside service.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jim McCampbell, Kelli McCampbell, Bryson Dean, Briley Dean, Marshall McCampbell,...

Nancy Houston Brown

Nancy Houston Brown

Sep 4, 2025

Nancy Houston Brown, age 70 of Paris, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehab Center. No services are planned.

Nancy Houston Brown was born November 5, 1954, in San Bernardino, CA, to the late Wilbert Ely Houston and the late Earline McKennon White. She is survived by sisters: Pat (Leroy) Johnson of Paris,...

Suzanne Barrett

Suzanne Barrett

Sep 2, 2025

Suzanne N. Barrett

January 28, 1955 – September 2, 2025

Suzanne Barrett passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her home near Cottage Grove. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Barrett; two sons, John Barrett of Murray, KY and Andrew Barrett of Murfreesboro; a sister, Bobbie Lyn (Mike) Medling of Greenfield; two brothers,...

Marvin Lee Crowder

Marvin Lee Crowder

Aug 30, 2025

Marvin Lee Crowder

October 30, 1940 – August 30, 2025

Marvin Crowder, age 84, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Jackson, TN. A University of Memphis graduate, Marvin was a career educator, teaching mathematics and physics at both the high school and college levels. He was always eager to engage with any student...

Jason C. Wright

Jason C. Wright

Aug 25, 2025

Jason C. Wright, age 52, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, in New Concord, Kentucky. His body is to be cremated and a private family celebration of life will be planned for a later date.

Jason was born on September 25, 1972 in Paris, Tennessee to Wincie Ann Brown Wright and Dewey Lee (Olene) Wright, all...

Sharon B. Krezinski

Sharon B. Krezinski

Aug 20, 2025

Sharon B. Krezinski, age 45, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. Her funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, August 28, 2025 at McEvoy Funeral Home, conducted by Kenny Price of Old Time Religion Church. Named as Pallbearers are Dalton Mast, Trevor Frisch, Matt Garrett, Michael Guffey, Donavon Smith, and...

Jim Wooldridge

Jim Wooldridge

Aug 18, 2025

James A. "Jim" Wooldridge, age 86 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. His funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Fairview Baptist Church, 114 Memorial Dr., Paris, TN 38242, with Bro. John Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Warren M. Frantom, Jr.

Warren M. Frantom, Jr.

Aug 11, 2025

Warren M. Frantom, Jr., age 86 of Paris, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehab. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at New Harmony Baptist Church, located at 7050 Hwy 69 South, Paris, TN 38242, with Howard Kitter officiating. Visitation will be held at the church...

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