Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

William H. 'Bill' Baringer

William H. 'Bill' Baringer

Jun 4, 2015

Retired supervisor from Phillips and also an Engineer from DuPage County Illinois, William H. "Bill" Baringer, age 79, of Buchanan, TN passed away Thursday June 4, 2015 at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris. A Memorial service will be Friday June 12, 2015 11:30AM at the Antioch United Methodist Church where he was a member and sang in the choir...

Jacqueline Elizabeth 'Jackie' Bacon Lewis

Jacqueline Elizabeth 'Jackie' Bacon Lewis

Jun 4, 2015

A graveside service will be held Thursday, 10:00AM, June 11, 2015 at Poplar Grove Cemetery with Rev. Jenna Goggins officiating. Funeral rites were held Monday June 8, 2015, 10:00AM at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Santa Fe, NM. Father John Bethancourt officiated. Named as pallbearers are Brian Lewis, Matthew Lewis, Joshua Lewis, Benjamin Lewis, Samuel Lewis and Michael Commini....

Barbara 'Peggy' Bowden Lewis

Barbara 'Peggy' Bowden Lewis

May 26, 2015

Barbara "Peggy" Bowden Lewis, age 89, loving mother, homemaker and seamstress, of McKenzie, TN, passed away Tuesday May 26, 2015 at Henry County Medical Center. Her funeral service will be Friday May 29, 2015, 11:00AM at McEvoy Funeral Home with Phil Williams officiating, burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie, TN. Paul Neal, James Aldridge, Keith Kuykendal, Herb...

George Cebelak

George Cebelak

May 19, 2015

George Cebelak, age 73, of Somerset, KY died Tuesday May 19, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Healthcare. Funeral service 3:00PM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Mike Stacey and Anthony Turner of Buena Vista Baptist Church, Somerset, KY, officiating, burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Cottage Grove (Henry County), TN. Visitation 12:00PM Saturday until service time. He was...

Kenny Knobbs

Kenny Knobbs

May 16, 2015

E.M.T. and Firefighter, Kenny Knobbs, age 58 of Millington, TN died Saturday May 16, 2015 at his residence. His funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday May 23, 2015 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Gerald Prior of New Life Community Church of Joelton, TN officiating, burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers for Mr. Knobbs will be Bill McKee, Clint...

James Thomas Hobbs

James Thomas Hobbs

May 12, 2015

James Thomas Hobbs, age 74, of Cottage Grove, TN died Tuesday May 12, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. His funeral service will be 2:00PM Saturday May 16, 2015 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Noah Taylor officiating, burial will follow at Walker Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 12:00Noon until service time. He was born in Kenton, TN to...

Marie Hill Wood

Marie Hill Wood

May 11, 2015

Longtime member of Maplewood Baptist Church, Marie Hill Wood, age 87, of Paris passed away at her home Monday, May 11, 2015. Her funeral service will be Thursday May 14, 2015 2:00PM at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Veazey officiating, burial will follow at Palestine Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Paul Wood, Steve Clendenin, Gary Hill, Dudley Pate, Richard...

Nancy L. Rhodes Jackson

Nancy L. Rhodes Jackson

May 10, 2015

Mrs. Jackson was born in Gadsden, Alabama. She is survived by spouse: Kenneth Lee Jackson, Middleburg, Florida; sons: Mark (Kathy) Underwood, Puryear, Tennessee and Justin (Dianne) Underwood, Morris, Alabama; four sisters; five brothers; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nancy is preceded by both her parents: John Edward Rhodes and Doris June Jenkins Meyers; husband: Stanley Underwood; and one sister. She enjoyed...

Julian Jackson Swain, Sr.

Julian Jackson Swain, Sr.

May 7, 2015

Mr. Swain retired 1991 from the FAA as an air traffic controller for the Memphis International Air Route Control Center. Mr. Swain was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served in the Navy, and was a member of the Shriners. A family member said that Julian will be remembered as a loving husband,...

Sam D. Dycus

Sam D. Dycus

May 6, 2015

Sam D. Dycus, 70, of Buchanan, TN died at his residence Wednesday May 6th after a short illness. He retired in 2011 from the maintenance department at Paris Landing State Park. Worked as a welder for 25 years, member of the Boiler Maker's Union and a 50 year member of Masonic Lodge #95 out of Dyersburg, TN. Funeral service will...

Tony Powell

Tony Powell

May 5, 2015

Retired Paris Landing Fire Department Lieutenant, Tony Powell, age 54, of Buchanan, died at his residence Tuesday May 5, 2015. His memorial service will be at 11:00AM Saturday, May 16th, at McEvoy Funeral Home, Gary S. Collier will officiate. Visitation 10:00AM until service time Saturday. Mr. Powell was born in Henry County, TN to Sammy Powell of Obion, TN and...

Angela Odom Freeman

Angela Odom Freeman

May 4, 2015

L.P.N., Angela Odom Freeman, age 39, of Jackson formerly of Henry County, died Monday at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Her funeral service will be at 2:00PM Thursday May 7th at McEvoy Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Pierson of Fellowship Bible Church, Jackson, officiating, burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in...

Nola Irene Mcgregor Swift

Nola Irene Mcgregor Swift

May 2, 2015

Funeral service Monday May 11, 2015 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Ross of Thompson Creek Baptist Church officiating, Burial will follow at McRae's Chapel Cemetery in Benton County, TN . Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Sunday May 10, 2015 and after 1:00PM Monday until service time. She was born in Paducah, KY to...

Myree Smith Cox

Myree Smith Cox

May 2, 2015

Funeral service 2:00PM Tuesday May 5, 2015 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. Rob Martin of First United Methodist Church officiating, burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are David Parks, Ricky Parks, Larry Parks, Andy Jackson, Adam Jackson and Emory Bradley. Glen Jackson, Gordon Owen, Jeff Tucker and Charlie Bumpas will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation 12:00Noon...

Linda Hargrove

Linda Hargrove

May 1, 2015

A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Survived by a daughter: Stephanie Hargrove, Paris; son: James "Jimmy" Hargrove, St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren: Jake Hargrove, Robert Worrall, Devin "Doo Dog" Worrall, Zach Hargrove; special and longtime friends: Diana (Robert) Dunlap, Lynn Morgan and Shirley Lockart. Preceded by her parents: William Herbert and Roberta Elizabeth Bucy Rumfelt;...

James Doy Clements

James Doy Clements

Apr 28, 2015

Funeral service 11:00AM Friday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Carlton Gerrell of TVCC officiating, burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Thursday and after 9:00AM Friday. He was born in Cumberland City, Stewart County, TN to the late William Earl and Pennie Morrison Clements. On April 27, 1957 he married Gaynelle Elkins Clements, she preceded...

Carter Hays Oliver

Carter Hays Oliver

Apr 27, 2015

Funeral service 2:00PM Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Stephens of Sulphur Well Church of Christ officiating, burial will follow at Mount Zion Church of Christ Cemetery in Buchanan. Named as pallbearers are Joe Carter Oliver, Terry Oliver, Lawrence Jackson, Donnie Oliver, Gary Elkins and Paul Henry McDaniel. Visitation 4:00 - 7:00PM Tuesday and after 1:00PM Wednesday. He...

Edna Owens Snow Keel

Edna Owens Snow Keel

Apr 24, 2015

Retired Sears & Roebuck employee Edna Owens Snow Keel, 96, died Friday, April 24, 2015 at Morningside of Paris. Mrs. Keel was a member of Eastern Star and also Decatur Trinity Christian Church in Memphis, TN. Visitation will be Sunday April 26, 2015 12:00Noon until service time at 2:00PM at McEvoy Funeral Home, her nephew Dale Hamilton will officiate, burial...

Janette Ealey Mcdaniel

Janette Ealey Mcdaniel

Apr 18, 2015

Former Golden Peacock, Mitchum Co. and Holley Carburetor employee Janette Ealey McDaniel, 88, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Paris Healthcare Center in Paris, TN. Visitation will be at McEvoy Funeral Home from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, April 19, 2015 and after 12:00 P.M. Monday until service time at 2:00. Burial will follow in Hansel Cemetery in Paris,...

Maurine Hendrix

Maurine Hendrix

Apr 12, 2015

Homemaker and Paris resident Maurine Hendrix, 96, passed away Sunday April 12, 2015 at Paris Healthcare Center. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00PM Tuesday, April 14, 2015 and after 11:00AM Wednesday. Her funeral service will be at 2:00PM Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. John Smith of Fairview Baptist Church officiating, burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Family...

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