Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

Don Speight

Don Speight

Dec 7, 2017

Don Speight, age 70 of South Carolina, formerly of Paris, TN passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Colonial Gardens in West Columbia, South Carolina. His Funeral service will be 2:00PM Sunday, December 10, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with burial to follow at Walker Cemetery. Bro. Scotty Davis will be officiating. Visitation will be after 11:00AM Sunday prior to...

Jimmie E. Rogers

Jimmie E. Rogers

Dec 6, 2017

Jimmie E. Rogers, age 81, of Puryear, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 an the Henry County Healthcare Center. A memorial service is pending for Mr. Rogers. Mr. Rogers was born on December 15, 1935 in Fulton, Mississippi to the late George "Oscar" Rogers and the late Minnie Bell Bains Rogers. He married Charlene Robinson Rogers, who survives...

Bobby Freeman, Sr.

Bobby Freeman, Sr.

Dec 5, 2017

Mr. Bobby Freeman, Sr., age 80, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his residence. His memorial service will be held 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Pastor Carol Wade of First Presbyterian Church and Henry County Mayor, Brent Greer conducting. Named as honorary pallbearers are members of the Henry...

Ron Hudson

Ron Hudson

Dec 4, 2017

Mr. Ron Hudson, age 73, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at his residence. His memorial Masonic service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Eddie Martin and other Masons conducting. The Masons are also named as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Hudson was born on July 1, 1944 in Paris, Tennessee...

Betty King Holcomb

Betty King Holcomb

Dec 2, 2017

Mrs. Betty Holcomb, age 85 of Richmond, Texas formerly of Paris, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at The Village of The Heights in Houston, Texas. Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 7, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with burial to follow in Bevil Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, December 6, 2017 and after...

Thomas 'Jerry' Roberts

Thomas 'Jerry' Roberts

Nov 29, 2017

Thomas "Jerry" Roberts age 80 of Como, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his residence. His funeral is planned for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 2, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Collier conducting. Serving as pallbearers are grandsons: Dusty and Denver Davidson, Jason and Josh Wade, Tyler Roberts, Jeff Wilson, Brents and Logan Priestley. Burial...

Eloise Williams Griffin

Eloise Williams Griffin

Nov 27, 2017

Mrs. Eloise Williams Griffin, age 96 of Paris passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at her residence. Her funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, December 2, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with burial to follow at Hansel Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00AM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home. Eloise Williams Griffin was born October 5, 1921 in Memphis, Tennessee to...

Margaret Atchison Holland

Margaret Atchison Holland

Nov 24, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Atchison Holland, age 92 of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center. Her funeral service will be held 2:30 P.M. on Monday, November 27, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Gary Collier conducting. Serving as pallbearers are Van Bowden, James Bowden, Darrin Thompson, Carter Thompson, James Hefner, and Henry...

Marilyn Hancock Young

Marilyn Hancock Young

Nov 23, 2017

Mrs. Marilyn Hancock Young, age 82, of Springville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her residence. Her funeral will be a private family graveside service and her grandsons serving as pallbearers are: J.R., Zeb, Chance, Little Jim, and Woodrow Young, Blake and Will Burrus and Landon Prather. Public visitation is scheduled at McEvoy Funeral Home on Sunday...

Steve Hilt

Steve Hilt

Nov 20, 2017

Mr. Steve Hilt, age 60 of Puryear, Tennessee passed away at his residence on Monday, November 20, 2017. His funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 25, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home conducted by Bro. Mike Rhodes of Puryear Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors. Serving as pallbearers are: Stephen Hilt, Jr., Christopher Hilt,...

Sheila Bayless Thompson

Sheila Bayless Thompson

Nov 20, 2017

Ms. Sheila Thompson, age 58 of Paris, Tennessee passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at her residence. Her body is to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Sheila Bayless Thompson was born October 18, 1959 in Fayetteville, Tennessee to the late Haynes Bayless and the late Comelita Shannon Bayless. On November 15, 1984 she married Michael...

Rhudean Hatman Halstead

Rhudean Hatman Halstead

Nov 15, 2017

Mrs. Rhudean Hatman Halstead, age 90 of Paris passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center. Her funeral will be 2:00PM Friday, November 17, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Smith of Kentucky Lake Road Church of Christ and nephew Noel Hatman officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be after...

Jerry A. Monahan

Jerry A. Monahan

Nov 14, 2017

Mr. Jerry A. Monahan, age 74 of Springville, TN passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at his residence. His body is to be cremated and no services are scheduled. Jerry Allen Monahan was born August 27, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank E. Monahan and the late Aileen F. Bykkonen Monahan. On June 26, 2003 he married Linda...

Sheila Rose Yoder

Sheila Rose Yoder

Nov 12, 2017

Ms. Sheila Rose Yoder, age 18 of Cottage Grove, TN passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her funeral service will be Friday, November 17, 2017 at Bethel Fellowship Mennonite Church at 1286 Midway Road, Paris, TN 38242. Her service will be conducted by pastor Henry Nissley, Paul Miller and Dwight Miller. Burial will follow at...

John Cox

John Cox

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. John Cox age 88 of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at his residence. His funeral service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home on Sunday, November 12, 2:00 P.M. Bro. Craig Odem of Springhill Baptist Church will conduct the service and family members will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Two Rivers...

Sue Swenson Carothers

Sue Swenson Carothers

Nov 5, 2017

Mrs. Sue Carothers, age 87 of Paris, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her residence. Her Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 PM Friday, November 10, 2017 at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Dorothy Hartzog officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Thursday and from 11:00 AM -12:30 PM Friday all...

Joseph C. Hooper

Joseph C. Hooper

Oct 31, 2017

Mr. Joseph C. Hooper, age 53 of Austin, TX formerly of Paris, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at St. David's Hospital - South Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas. His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at McEvoy Funeral Home with burial to follow at Terrace Hill Cemetery in Troy, TN. Visitation will be...

Dennis Richard Gwinn

Dennis Richard Gwinn

Oct 31, 2017

Dennis Richard Gwinn, age 41 of Hindenburg, Germany formerly of Paris, Tennessee passed away on October 31, 2017 at his residence in Germany. His funeral will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 21, 2017 with Bro. Gary Collier and special friend Edna Raia to conduct. Burial will follow in Murray Memorial Gardens in Murray, Kentucky....

Betty Mae Hughes

Betty Mae Hughes

Oct 26, 2017

Mrs. Betty Hughes age 73, of Springville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday October 26, 2017 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, 2:00 P.M. at McEvoy Funeral Home conducted by Dr. John Smith, Fairview Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends will...

Richard Dunlap

Richard Dunlap

Oct 26, 2017

Richard Dunlap age 74 of Buchanan, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. His funeral service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 29, 2017, officiating will be Patricia Todd and other family members. Serving as Pallbearers are grandsons: Adam Ray, Brandon Dodd, Damon Todd, Kane Ray,...

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