Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

Barbara Michow Kraus

Barbara Michow Kraus

Aug 20, 2013

Memorial service Thursday 11:00AM at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. Robert Martin of First United Methodist Church officiating, burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born in Hamburg, Germany to the late Alfred and Antonia "Tony" Graf Michow. On November 15, 1964 she married Aloysius "Al" Kraus, he preceded June 7, 1999. Survived by a sister: Ursula...

Carl H. Thoreson

Carl H. Thoreson

Aug 16, 2013

Memorial service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Bro. Billy Ross of Thompson Creek Baptist Church and Dr. Corey Cain of Maplewood Baptist Church officiating, burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 on Wednesday. He was born in...

Opal Jackson Barnett

Opal Jackson Barnett

Aug 14, 2013

Funeral service 10:00AM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Hospice Chaplain, Arthur Bain officiating, burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Friday and after 9:00AM Saturday. She was born in Whitlock, TN to the late Walter Alexander and Nellie Mae Jobe Jackson. On December 26, 1945 she married John W. Barnett,...

Wanda Sanders Vance

Wanda Sanders Vance

Aug 8, 2013

Funeral service 10:00 A.M. Monday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Rev. Luctio of Seventh Day Adventist officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Sunday at McEvoy Funeral Home. She was the daughter of the late Claude Sanders and Lona Easter Sanders. On July 7, 1979 she married Lloyd Wayne...

Robert 'Bob' Chandler

Robert 'Bob' Chandler

Aug 4, 2013

Funeral service 11:00AM Thursday at McEvoy Funeral Home with John Palmer, Griffin Road Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale, FL officiating, burial will follow at Henry Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Troy Buttrey, Lance Winders and Roger Burke. Visitation 4:00 - 7:00PM Wednesday and after 9:00AM Thursday. He was the son of the late Riley and Avie Grainger Chandler. On April...

Mary Frances 'Sally' Hicks Smith

Mary Frances 'Sally' Hicks Smith

Aug 4, 2013

Funeral service 1:00PM Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Simmons of First Baptist Church officiating, burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Tuesday and after 11:00AM Wednesday. She was the daughter of the late E.O. and Bessie Ellen Dinwiddie Hicks. On June 27, 1948 she married Richard Harrell Smith, he preceded February 6, 2009. Survived...

Hulon L. 'Hop' Hopkins

Hulon L. 'Hop' Hopkins

Aug 4, 2013

Funeral service 2:30PM Sunday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Dale and his son Steve Hopkins officiating, burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Glenn Wimberley, Larry Wimberley, Gary Morris, Glenn Morris, Jonathan Hopkins, Terry Wimberley, Jason Wimberley, Mike Coley and Bobby Dunlap. Visitation 12:30PM until service time Sunday. He was the son of...

R. Gerald White

R. Gerald White

Aug 3, 2013

R. Gerald White went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2013 after being at Paris Healthcare Center for over a year. He was 82. He was preceded in death by his parents Arbie and Jourd White and a brother, Harold. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years Cynthia Hancock White, his daughter Mandy White (Brad) Jones, son...

Marion F. 'Pee Wee' Cannon

Marion F. 'Pee Wee' Cannon

Jul 31, 2013

Funeral service 11:00AM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Walker officiating, burial will follow at Manley's Chapel Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Benji Gregson, Van Bowden, James Bowden, Tim Parker, Timmy Parker and Tommy Parker. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Friday. He was born in Henry County to the late Robert Cannon and Annie Gregson Cannon Flanagan. Survived by...

Arlene Yoder

Arlene Yoder

Jul 28, 2013

Funeral service 10:00AM Sunday at the Calvary Fellowship Mennonite Church with Henry Nissley, Philip Yoder and Kevin Yoder officiating, burial will follow at New Boston Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Sanford Schrock, Philip Yoder, Loren Yoder, Victor Nissley, Marcus Wengerd, Julian Yoder Visitation 2:00 - 4:00PM and 6:00 - 8:00PM Saturday at the Calvary Fellowship Mennonite Church. She was born...

Betty Williams Belt

Betty Williams Belt

Jul 27, 2013

Funeral service 2:00PM Tuesday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. John Smith of Fairview Baptist Church officiating, burial will follow at the Sulphur Well Church of Christ Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Randy Williams, Donnie Williams, Shannon Hogan, Jeremy Kelley, Russell Wade and Brad wade. Visitation 4:00 - 7:00PM Monday and after 12:00 Noon Tuesday. She was born in Paris...

Betty J. Garrett

Betty J. Garrett

Jul 23, 2013

Graveside service 11:00AM Thursday at Walker Cemetery with Bro. Steve Cunningham of McKenzie officiating. No visitation is scheduled. She was born in Detroit, MI to the late Leslie Carmack and Eunice Lee Holley Guthrie. On February 13, 1954 she married Robert "Bob" Royce Garrett, he preceded February 14, 2001. Survived by sons: Leslie Garrett, Cottage Grove, Ricky Garrett, Cottage Grove,...

Pauline Edna Bartron Miller

Pauline Edna Bartron Miller

Jul 23, 2013

Funeral service 2:00PM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. Robert Martin of First United Methodist Church officiating, burial will follow at Bevil Cemetery. Visitation 12:00 Noon until service time. She was born in Easton,PA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bartron. On July 26, 1980 she married Gerald "Jerry" Miller of Paris. Survived by daughters: Malena (Nick) Viscomi,...

Carolyn Whitson

Carolyn Whitson

Jul 17, 2013

Funeral service 2:30PM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Wimberley of Olive Branch United Methodist Church officiating, burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Friday and after 11:00AM Saturday. Survived by her husband; Dallas Witcher, Henry; son: Earl (Laura) Whitson, Benton, Arkansas; sisters: Marie Mullins, Paris, Juanita Smith, Cottage Grove; brother: Ray (Emma) Mullins,...

Tim Rader

Tim Rader

Jul 16, 2013

Funeral service 11:00AM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Banks of the VanDyke Church of Christ officiating, burial will follow at VanDyke Church of Christ Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Jeff Valentine, Steve Blake, Kevin Travis, Bud Melton, Joe Jackson and Billy Russell. Visitation 4:00 - 7:00PM Friday and after 9:00AM Saturday. He is survived by a daughter:...

Carol Ann Carpenter

Carol Ann Carpenter

Jul 16, 2013

A Celebration of Life will be held in Naples, Florida at a later date. She was born in Flint, MI to the late George Craig and Daisy Ullman Craig. On August 22, 1958 she married Jim Carpenter, he preceded October 17, 1986. Survived by daughters: Kim Carpenter, Flint, MI, Val (Scott) Crowe, Lebanon, IN, Vicki (Dan) Nolan, British Columbia, Canada;...

Rosemary Swayne Neese

Rosemary Swayne Neese

Jul 15, 2013

Funeral service 11:00AM Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Stephens of Sulphur Well Church of Christ officiating, burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Buchanan, TN. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Tuesday and after 9:00AM Wednesday. Pallbearers for Mrs. Neese will be Frank Maupin, Bobby Swayne, Todd Birky, Matt Grimmett, Jody Odle, David Gilbreth and Jason Gilbreth. She was...

Joanie Clayton

Joanie Clayton

Jul 10, 2013

Funeral service 1:00PM Saturday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Michael Key officiating, burial will follow at Bevil Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Cody Tate, Jeremiah Clayton, Chris Judd, James Taylor, Aaron Key, Johnny Taylor, Bobby Coe and Jamie Coe. Honorary pallbearers will be Kamron Howard, Zaviar Howard and the staff at Paris Health Care Center. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Friday...

James W. 'J.W.' Smith

James W. 'J.W.' Smith

Jul 7, 2013

Funeral service 11:00AM Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Cate of New Bethel Church of Christ officiating, burial will follow at Vandyke Church of Christ Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Billy Barnhill, Rube Elliott, Gary Wayne Milligan, Milton Peale, William Earl Williams and Harold Tharpe. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Lacy, Keith Carver, Dale Felgenhaueer, Jim McCary, Bill...

Kate Rainey

Kate Rainey

Jul 5, 2013

Funeral service 2:00PM Monday at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Dale officiating, burial will follow at Walker Cemetery in Cottage Grove. Named as pallbearers are Mike Waddey, Jerry Stewart, Jimmy Stewart, Dan Paschall, Buddy Kemp and Bobby Barrett. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Shankle, Chris Shankle, James Hinton, Andy Paschall, Bernard Downey and Gary Downey. Visitation 10:00AM Monday until time...

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