Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

Tonie Rushing

Tonie Rushing

Feb 1, 2018

Tonie Rushing, age 68, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Tonie Rushing was born on April 14, 1949 in Ridgley, Tennessee to the late Jack DeShields and the late Lillie Rushing. She married Billy Rushing on...

William Clay 'Tony' Pierce, Jr.

William Clay 'Tony' Pierce, Jr.

Jan 28, 2018

William Clay "Tony" Pierce Jr. age 63 of Olive Branch, Mississippi passed away at his home on January 28th, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pamela Currie Pierce, his sons Nicholas Alan Pierce of Nashville, Tennessee and Matthew Ryan Currie and wife Josie along with two granddaughters Grayson Rylee and Greer Nicole of Lakeland, Tennessee. He...

Dena Ball Hicks

Dena Ball Hicks

Jan 26, 2018

Dena Ball Hicks, age 51 of Paris passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Her funeral service will be at 1:00PM Monday, January 29, 2018 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Gallimore of Tennessee Valley Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Birds Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00AM Monday. Pallbearers will...

Andrew 'Andy' Paul Russell

Andrew 'Andy' Paul Russell

Jan 22, 2018

Andy Russell, age 71, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at his residence. His body is to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Andy was born April 22, 1946 in Paris, Tennessee to the late George C. Russell and the late Mary Catherine Paschall Russell. He is survived by his two sons:...

Sarah Katherine Davis

Sarah Katherine Davis

Jan 19, 2018

Sarah Katherine Davis, age 90 of Paris, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center. Her graveside service will be 2:00PM Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Craig Peevyhouse officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service. Sarah Katherine Davis was born February 11, 1927 in Henry, Tennessee to the...

Peggy Steele

Peggy Steele

Jan 16, 2018

Peggy Sisson Steele, age 80 of Paris passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at her residence. Her funeral service will be 2:00PM Monday, January 22, 2018 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dennis Inman officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Union Church Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12:00PM Monday, prior to the service. Peggy Steele was born July 3, 1937...

Curtis James Webb

Curtis James Webb

Jan 15, 2018

Curtis James Webb, age 50 of Springville, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. His Celebration of Life will be 3:00PM Sunday, January 28, 2018 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Jack Thatcher officiating. Visitation will be after 2:00PM Sunday prior to the service. Curtis James Webb was born August 21, 1967 in Union City, Tennessee...

Karen Forrest

Karen Forrest

Jan 11, 2018

Karen Forrest, age 52 of Paris passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and a celebration of life will be from 2:00-5:00PM Saturday, January 27, 2018 at McEvoy Funeral Home. Karen Forrest was born September 16, 1965 in Henry County, Tennessee to the late Lucylle Beechum Yeager who preceded her in death...

Jim J. Olive

Jim J. Olive

Jan 11, 2018

Jim J. Olive, age 91 of Paris, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his residence. His funeral service will be 2:00PM Saturday, January 20, 2018 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Stephens of Sulphur Well Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00-7:00PM and after 12:00PM Saturday. Pallbearers will...

Ray E. Perry

Ray E. Perry

Jan 6, 2018

Mr. Ray E. Perry, age 87, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Paris Healthcare Rehab. His graveside service will be held Tuesday, 10:00 A.M. at Maplewood Cemetery with burial to follow. Bro. Charles Cate of Springville Church of Christ will officiate. Visitation will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M....

Caldwell 'Red' Boden

Caldwell 'Red' Boden

Jan 5, 2018

Mr. Caldwell "Red" Boden Jr. of Paris, Tennessee, passed away at the age of 91 at his residence Friday, January 5, 2018. The funeral service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 9 with Pastor Joe Hansen and Bro. Gary Collier both of First United Methodist Church officiating; burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will...

Jamie Brite Weatherly

Jamie Brite Weatherly

Jan 2, 2018

Mrs. Jamie Brite Weatherly, age 86, of Paris, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Her funeral will be 11:00 A.M. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Paris with Pastor Joe Hansen officiating. Named as pallbearers are: John Taylor, Chad Clement, Thomas "Bub" Edwards, Matt Matheny, Phillip Massey, and John Kane with honorary pallbearers: Curtis Jones, Mike Clement,...

Margaret Smith Foust

Margaret Smith Foust

Dec 27, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Smith Foust, age 88, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her residence. Her funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 30, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Cliff Evans to officiate. Named as pallbearers are Jimmy Pinson, Byron Foust, Paul Putman, John Putman, Kyle Jackson, and John Foust. Burial will follow...

Hiram E. Washum

Hiram E. Washum

Dec 20, 2017

Mr. Hiram E. Washum, age 63, of Murray, Kentucky formerly of Paris passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his residence. His celebration of life will be held 4:00 P.M. on Friday December 29, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Pastor James Travis of the Church of the Living God officiating. The repass will follow the service at the...

Lucien Anderson Thomas

Lucien Anderson Thomas

Dec 18, 2017

Mr. Lucien Anderson Thomas, age 89, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at his residence. His funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 22, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Otis Hinton and Bro. Kenneth Beal officiating. Burial will follow the service in Oak Hill Union Church Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Geoffery Breeden,...

Joe R. Hendrix

Joe R. Hendrix

Dec 16, 2017

Mr. Joe R. Hendrix, age 82 of Paris passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his residence. His body is to be cremated and his memorial service will be at 11:00AM Friday, December 22, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Marty Arnold officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00PM Thursday, December 21, 2017 and after 9:00AM Friday. Joe R. Hendrix...

Hazel J. Carter

Hazel J. Carter

Dec 15, 2017

Mrs. Hazel J. Carter, age 96 of Springville, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at her residence. Her funeral service will be 2:00PM Monday, December 18, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Edward Smith of Kentucky Lake Road Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00PM Sunday and after 12:00PM Monday....

Joy Fair Wade Smith

Joy Fair Wade Smith

Dec 13, 2017

Joy Fair Wade Smith age 88 of Springville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her residence. Her funeral will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 17, 2017 with Bro. Dwight Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Walker Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are: Russell Smith, Lanny Smith, Marlon Smith, Mitchell Smith, Jim Bellis, Justin Smith, Colton Smith, and James...

Carl Buddy Raines

Carl Buddy Raines

Dec 13, 2017

Mr. Carl "Buddy" Raines, age 89 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his daughter's residence. His funeral service will be at 11:00AM Saturday, December 16, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Gary Doughten of Maplewood Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Puryear City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00PM Friday, and after 9:00AM Saturday. Pallbearers will...

Max Roy Erwin

Max Roy Erwin

Dec 12, 2017

Max Roy Erwin, age 92, of Millington, Tennessee formerly of Springville passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at his daughter's residence. His funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Hoots officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family members. Visitation is scheduled after 11:00 A.M....

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