Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

Mildred Marie Taylor Harris

Mildred Marie Taylor Harris

Aug 14, 2016

Mildred Taylor Harris, age 92 of Memphis, formerly of Paris, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Mid-south Health & Rehabilitation in Memphis. Her funeral service will be Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM at McEvoy Funeral Home with visitation begining at 11:30 AM Saturday morning prior to the service. Burial will follow in New Beaver Dam Cemetery in...

Eveleane Tuck Brockwell

Eveleane Tuck Brockwell

Aug 9, 2016

Mrs. Eveleane Tuck Brockwell, age 90 of Paris, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Paris Healthcare & Rehab. Her funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday at McEvoy Funeral Home with burial to follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Bro. Michael Barnhart of New Bethel Baptist Church where she was a member will conduct her services. Visitation will be at McEvoy...

Peggy Carter Nichols

Peggy Carter Nichols

Aug 7, 2016

Mrs. Peggy Carter Nichols passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at her residence. She was 74 years old. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Campbell of Central Point Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Puryear City Cemetery. Visitation will be at McEvoy Funeral Home on Monday, August 8, 2016...

Dortha Underwood Perry

Dortha Underwood Perry

Aug 1, 2016

Dortha Underwood Perry, age 85, of Paris, TN passed away at her residence Monday August 1, 2016. Funeral service 11:00AM Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Emily Walker of Lebanon United Methodist Church officiating, burial will follow at Wright Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Ricky Owen, Scott Owen, Larry Jackson, Greg Underwood, Tony Underwood, Tony Perry and...

John R. Salmon

John R. Salmon

Jul 30, 2016

John R. Salmon of Puryear, TN passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Paris Healthcare & Rehab. No visitation is scheduled. His body will be cremated and a private service will be scheduled at a later date. Mr. Salmon was born February 18, 1935 in Hazel, Kentucky to the late Martin C. Salmon and the late Thelma M. Curd Salmon....

Sarah 'Bo' Brockwell Boyd

Sarah 'Bo' Brockwell Boyd

Jul 29, 2016

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Bo Boyd, daughter of Laverne Eveleane Teeny Tuck Brockwell and the late J.W. Brock Brockwell was born August 9, 1943 in Paris, Tennessee. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was a dedicated member of New Bethel Baptist Church. At New Bethel, she served faithfully as she was involved in youth activities...

Karen A. Vogt

Karen A. Vogt

Jul 25, 2016

Karen A. Vogt, age 67, of Paris, TN passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris. Memorial visitation 2:00 - 4:00PM Thursday, July 28, 2016 at McEvoy Funeral Home. She was born March 18, 1949 in Chicago, IL to the late Sigurd and Elinor Martins Fanuelsen. Survived by daughters: Diane (Dennis) Mewes, Puryear, TN, Dawn...

Debra Dawson

Debra Dawson

Jul 25, 2016

Debra Dawson, age 56, of Henry, TN, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at her residence in Henry. Memorial service 12:00PM Saturday, July 30, 2016 at McEvoy Funeral Home. Visitation Saturday, 11:00AM until service time. She was born April 22, 1960 in Springfield, IL to Harold (Barb) Jones, Springville, TN and Margaret Schuchardt Scott, Paris, TN. Preceded by her husband...

Rubie Melton

Rubie Melton

Jul 25, 2016

Rubie Melton, age 63 of Paris, TN passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Oak Manor Healthcare Center in McKenzie, TN. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. She was born November 26, 1952 in Paris, TN to the late J.W. Marrs and Donna Lee Reynolds Marrs. Survived by her former husband: Billy Melton, Paris, TN; son:...

Joanne Williams Baker

Joanne Williams Baker

Jul 24, 2016

Joanne Williams Baker, age 79, of Paris, TN, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. Funeral service 10:00AM Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Van Dyke Church of Christ with church minister Bro. Roger Banks officiating, burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home. Visitation after...

Pattie Sue King Poole

Pattie Sue King Poole

Jul 23, 2016

Pattie Sue King Poole, age 82 of Greeneville, TN formerly of Paris, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 23, 2016. She passed away at Laughlin Healthcare Center in Greeneville. Service will be Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in Paris with Joey Tillery of First Baptist Church in Greeneville officiating. Named as pallbearers are Tim King, Trent King, Justin Flanagan,...

James Norton, Sr.

James Norton, Sr.

Jul 19, 2016

James Norton, Sr., age 91 of Paris, TN passed away at his residence Tuesday July 19, 2016. Funeral service 11:00AM Friday, July 22, 2016 at Van Dyke Church of Christ with Bro. Roger Banks and Bro. John Dale officiating, burial will follow in the church cemetery. His family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation 4:00 - 7:00PM Thursday at...

Mayme Margaret Clayton

Mayme Margaret Clayton

Jul 16, 2016

Mayme Margaret Clayton, age 89 of Paris, TN, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 and Henry County Healthcare. Funeral service 12:00PM Thursday July 21, 2016 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Wimberley of Olive Branch United Methodist Church and Bro. Gary Collier of First United Methodist Church officiating, burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Her family and friends...

Margrett Mullins

Margrett Mullins

Jul 14, 2016

Mrs. Margrett Mullins of Paris, TN passed away at the age of 75. Her funeral service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home 12:00 PM Saturday, July 16, 2016 with visiation starting at 10:00 AM until service time at Noon. Bro. Joe McClure of Open Doors Community Church and Bro. Joe Poglitsch of Open Doors Community Church will officiate, with...

Vetrice Sparks French

Vetrice Sparks French

Jul 12, 2016

Vetrice Sparks French, age 85, of Paris, TN passed away Tuesday July 12, 2016 at Paris Healthcare & Rehab, Paris, TN. There will be a graveside service 10:00AM Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Van Dyke Grove Cemetery with Dr. John Smith of Fairview Baptist Church officiating. Her family and friends will serve as pallbearers. No visitation is scheduled. She was...

Richard Collins

Richard Collins

Jul 9, 2016

Richard Collins, age 77 of Paris, TN passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. His funeral service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Gary Collier officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Collins will be at McEvoy Funeral home from 4:00 until...

Betty Carroll Wheat

Betty Carroll Wheat

Jul 9, 2016

Betty Carroll Wheat, age 83 of Paris, TN passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Paris Healthcare Center. Her celebration of life service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Paris, TN on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. with Gary Collier officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 12:00 P.M. until service time at...

Mary Lou Underwood

Mary Lou Underwood

Jul 6, 2016

Mary Lou Underwood, age 92, of Jackson, TN, formerly of Puryear, TN, passed away July 6, 2016 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Funeral service 1:00PM Saturday, July 9, 2016 at McEvoy Funeral Home. Officiating will be Dr. Barry Scott and Bill Simmons (her Sunday School Teacher) both of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Jackson, TN. Visitation Saturday July...

Aaron Harris

Aaron Harris

Jun 30, 2016

Aaron Harris, age 65, of Paris, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2016 at his home in Paris. Funeral service 12:00PM Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Overseer T.L. Taylor officiating, burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are James Taylor, Mitchell Taylor, James Martin, Howard Williams, Cortez Thompson and James Williams. Serving as...

Juanita Shell Johnson

Juanita Shell Johnson

Jun 29, 2016

Juanita Shell Johnson, age 62, of Puryear, TN, passed away Wednesday evening, June 29, 2016 at her home. Memorial Service 3:00PM, Saturday, September 3, 2016 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Fowler, Hospice Chaplain, officiating. She was born August 28, 1953 in Paris, TN to the late Marvin Henley Shell and Lorine Martha Gaskins Shell. On September 20, 1969...

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