Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Mar 9, 2025

Faye Cox, age 82, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Her body is to be cremated and a private family celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Burial of her ashes will take place in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Faye Lynn Hart Cox was born January 5,...

Mar 9, 2025

Roy William Capps, age 84 of Rutherford, TN, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN. His funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 12th at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Travis Hendrix officiating. Visitation will be after 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 12th prior to the service at 2:00. Roy...

Mar 7, 2025

Russell Mathenie, Jr., age 76, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at his residence. A private burial will take place at Palestine Cemetery. Russell was born February 4, 1949 in Paris to the late Russell Mathenie, Sr. and the late Maudean Wilkinson Mathenie. He is also preceded by his children, Scottie Maverick Mathenie and Russell "Clay"...

Mar 4, 2025

Leisa Christian, age 60, of Bradford, Tennessee passed peacefully at her residence, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Her funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 7, 2025 with Bruce Callahan to officiate. Burial will follow the service in Memorial Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Bryan Younger, Keith Hazelwood, Roger Christian, Jason Blanton, Andrew Mitchell, and Jamie McKinny. Visitation is...

Mar 3, 2025

Mrs. Robbie Ball McNutt, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 in Paris. Her graveside service was conducted on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Rose Lawn Memory Garden with Dr. Trent Bullock of First Baptist Church officiating and burial followed the service. No public visitation was scheduled. Robbie Ball McNutt was born March 21, 1941 in Whitlock, Tennessee...

Feb 28, 2025

Mary Malone, age 74, passed away peacefully at her residence Friday, February 28, 2025. Her funeral service will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 2, 2025 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Graham of Henry Church of Christ to officiate. Burial will follow the service in Palestine Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Carly Milton, Will Brown, Lucas Brown, Ava...

Feb 27, 2025

Henry L. Carpenter, age 84 of Springville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his residence. His funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at McEvoy Funeral Home, conducted by Jamie Jones. Burial to follow in Hickory Flat United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cedar Grove, Tennessee. Named as pallbearers are Michael Ray Williams, Bryan...