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Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

Rebecca Rains Tarwater

Rebecca Rains Tarwater

Dec 16, 2013

Memorial service 10:00AM Friday at Maplewood Baptist Church in Paris with the funeral service to be held 10:00AM Saturday at the Memphis Memorial Park in Bartlett, TN with burial to follow there. Visitation 5:00 - 8:00PM Friday Memphis Memorial Park, 3700 Germantown Road, Bartlett, TN. Survived by daughters: Anita Fernstrom (Jerry)Berry, Paris, Marjo Tarwater Jacks, Shelby County, TN; sons: Daniel...

Naomi Hall

Naomi Hall

Dec 16, 2013

Arrangements incomplete at this time. She was born in Henry County to the late Travis and Mabel Sweeney Sykes. On April 29, 1959 she married Loyd Everett Hall, he preceded May 3, 2000. Survived by a daughter: Ruth Davidson, Murray, KY; sons: Mike Hall, Murray, KY, Gary E. Hall, Puryear, TN; brother: Robert "Bob" (Ruth) Sykes, Washington, IN; grandchildren: Michelle...

Nancy Carol Blythe

Nancy Carol Blythe

Dec 15, 2013

Funeral service 2:00PM Thursday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Noah Taylor officiating, burial will follow at Walker Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Randy Dowdy and Masen Barker. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Wednesday and after 11:00AM Thursday. She was born in Henry County to the late Oscar Todd "Shorty" and Lucille Taylor Bratton. On December 26, 1956 she married Milton...

Dr. Jim G. Taylor

Dr. Jim G. Taylor

Dec 14, 2013

Dr. Jim G. Taylor, 85, of Paris, Tennessee passed away Saturday, on the day of his birth, December 14, 2013, in his home. Dr. Jim Taylor was born in Union City, Tennessee to the late James Curtis and Alva Mitchell Taylor on December 14, 1928. He attended Union City High School and upon graduation he enlisted in the Navy in...

Bobby Lee Tharpe

Bobby Lee Tharpe

Dec 13, 2013

Funeral Service to be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 18th at the Sparks Street Church of Christ with Bro. Ed Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M. Mr. Tharpe was born in Mansfield, TN to the late Anderson Tharpe and Carrie Teague Tharpe. Survived...

Willis C. 'Red' Stigall

Willis C. 'Red' Stigall

Dec 12, 2013

Funeral service 2:00PM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Wimberley of the Cottage Grove United Methodist Charge officiating, burial will follow at Walker Cemetery. Visitation 4:00 - 7:00PM Friday and after 12:00PM Saturday. Willis C. Red Stigall, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013, at his residence with his wife Carol beside him. He was born May 7, 1928,...

Jessie Faye Hastings

Jessie Faye Hastings

Dec 5, 2013

Family and friends will gather for a graveside memorial service 2:30PM Saturday at the Spring Creek Church Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled. She was born in Big Sandy, TN to the late Jessie L. and Annie Hutchison Christopher. On November 8, 1953 she married Douglas Hastings, he preceded January 1, 2002. Survived by a daughter: Dawn Wilson, Chicago, IL; several...

Mary Ruth Sloan

Mary Ruth Sloan

Dec 1, 2013

Funeral service Thursday 10:00AM at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Stephens of the Sulphur Well Church of Christ officiating, entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Chuck Duncan, Norman Allen, Samuel Carter, Raymond Carter and Allen White. Visitation 4:00 - 7:00PM Wednesday and after 9:00AM Thursday. She was born in Leslie County, KY to...

James 'Terry' T. Burton

James 'Terry' T. Burton

Nov 30, 2013

Memorial service to be held 1:00PM Saturday at the Puryear Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Rhodes officiating. No visitation is scheduled prior to the service. He was born in Bessemer, Alabama to the late J.T. Burton and Virginia Wright Burton, Puyear, TN. On January 20, 1962 he married Tommie Valentine Burton, she survives, Puryear, TN. Survived by a daughter Tina...

Gladys E. Bell

Gladys E. Bell

Nov 27, 2013

Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Rex Buford and Bud Merwin officiating. Burial will follow at Henry Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Jackie Scott, Nicky Scott, Aaron Robertson, Terry Wilkerson, Eddie Turner and Ben Nanney. Honorary pallbearers are Lindsay Barlowe, Tracy Ward and Volunteer Home Health Caregivers. Visitation 4:00-8:00 P.M. Friday at McEvoy and after 11:00...

James 'Murph' Murphy

James 'Murph' Murphy

Nov 19, 2013

No service is scheduled at this time. Survived by a son: Mike Zollmann, Nashville; brother: Robert Murphy, Jr., Paris; grandchildren: Ty and Mave Zollmann and Buddies in Buchanan, TN. Preceded by his parents: Robert Murphy, Sr. and Martha Hicks Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Barbara Garner Carrington

Barbara Garner Carrington

Nov 15, 2013

Funeral service 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bobby O'Dell officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Jason Smith, Steve DeLaney, Charlie Neal, Bob Comer, Jerry Scarbrough, Logan Dodd, Don Cate and Bill DeWees. Visitation 4:00-7:00 P.M. Tuesday and after 11:00 A.M. Wednesday. She was born in Marshall County, MS to the late Eldon...

Kennith Edward Broach

Kennith Edward Broach

Nov 15, 2013

Funeral service 2:00 P.M. Monday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Eugene Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Billy Powell, James Riddle, Jimmy Wynn, Larry Bogaurd, Rusty Bogaurd and Eddie Huie. Visitation 3:00-7:00 P.M. Sunday and after 11:00 A.M. Monday. He was born in Calloway County, KY to the late Charles Henry...

Jimmie Sue Robertson Edwards

Jimmie Sue Robertson Edwards

Nov 10, 2013

Funeral service 2:00PM Tuesday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. John Dale and Bro. Roger Graham officiating, burial will follow at Palestine Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Clint Ellis, Bob Scott, Roy Lee Ray, Richard Edwards, Michael Holland and Ryan Lindsey. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Monday. She was born in Chester County, TN to the late John Newton and Mamie...

Clester 'Duffy' Martin

Clester 'Duffy' Martin

Nov 7, 2013

Funeral service 12:00 P.M. Monday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Dale officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memory Garden. Serving as pallbearers are Dale Martin, Tyler Carter, Tanner Carter, Gunner Osbron, Steve Martin, Jason Glisson and Tim Flood. Honoroary pallbearers are Billy Joe Pierce, James Martin, Quinton Martin and Eugene Nance. Visitation 4:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday and after 10:00...

Jerry Michael Cotham

Jerry Michael Cotham

Nov 6, 2013

No service is scheduled at this time. He was born in Alamo, TN to the late James and Lyda Pendergrass Cotham. Survived by two sisters: Jackie Mihalik, Paris, JoAnn (Larry) Lewis, Mesa, AZ; brother: Phillip Cotham, Paris; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Jerry previously worked at Plumley Companies and was in the U.S. Army.

Rachel Schultz Gryzik

Rachel Schultz Gryzik

Nov 6, 2013

No service is scheduled at this time. She was born in Bradenton, FL to the late Bob and Betty Bell Schultz. Survived by two daughters: Kristen Gryzik, Bradenton, FL, Bridget Gryzik, Paris; sons: Aaron Shai-Gryzik, Sarasota, FL; brothers: Rob Schultz, Bradenton, FL, Will Schultz, Bradenton, FL and a grandchild: Serenity Gryzik, Bradenton, FL. Rachel was preceded by her husband David...

Virginia Dortheal Fitchpatrick Payne

Virginia Dortheal Fitchpatrick Payne

Nov 6, 2013

VIRGINIA DORTHEAL FITCHPATRICK PAYNE On November 6, 2013, Virginia Dortheal Fitchpatrick Payne went to be with Jesus, her Lord & Savior. She was born at home on November 19, 1923, below Big Sandy, Tennessee, to Charles Robert & Edna Lee Pierce Fitchpatrick. After TVA flooded their home, they moved to Henry County. She married her lifelong sweetheart, Bernard Edmond Payne,...

Earl L. Lavine

Earl L. Lavine

Nov 6, 2013

No service scheduled at this time. He was born in Sacramento, CA to the late Earl V. and Ethel Gibson Lavine. On June 20, 1943 he married Anna May Arbanasin Lavine, she survives in Paris. Survived by two sons: Earl V. (Becky) Lavine, Paris, Michael E. (Patti) Lavine, Elk Grove, CA and a granddaughter: Melissa N. Lavine, Paris. Preceded by...

Denise E. Griffin Phifer

Denise E. Griffin Phifer

Nov 1, 2013

Denise Elaine Griffin Phifer, age 54, beloved mother of Kyle Benjamin and Rachel Nicole Phifer, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 1, 2013, surrounded by loving family...... Funeral service 2:00PM Sunday at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Bro. Larry Simmons of First Baptist Church officiating, burial will follow at Hansel Cemetery. Her family will serve as...

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