Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Paris, Tennessee

Edith Vickers Eavenson

Edith Vickers Eavenson

Jul 19, 2026

Edith Vickers Eavenson, age 83, of Springville, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN. Her celebration of life will be from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at McEvoy Funeral Home.

Edith was born July 17, 1943, in Hardeman Co., TN, to the late Jimmie Curtis and Vernice Lavinia Taylor...

Dale Hastings

Dale Hastings

Aug 19, 2026

Dale Hastings, age 71, of Paris, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his residence. His funeral service will be on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Carlton Gerrell officiating. Visitation will begin at McEvoy Funeral Home on Saturday at 11:00 am and continue until service time at 2:00 pm. Honorary Pallbearers will...

Dalton Lee Patterson

Dalton Lee Patterson

Aug 15, 2026

Dalton Lee Patterson, age 78, of Henry, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at his residence. His graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Community Cemetery, Reynoldsburg Road, next to Henry County Tabernacle Church and conducted by Joel Turner of Pentecostal Apostolic Chapel in Paris. Named as pallbearers are, Jay Patterson,...

JW Akers

JW Akers

Aug 7, 2026

JW Akers

JW (Jub) Akers, 81, passed away at his residence on August 7th in Cottage Grove. He was born to the late Thomas Ray and Lillie Etta Davis Akers at Noble Hospital in Paris on August 25, 1944.

He graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1963. He was chosen Mr. Cottage Grove and Most Athletic. He was chosen to the...

Harry T. McNeal, Sr.

Harry T. McNeal, Sr.

Aug 5, 2026

Harry T. McNeal, Sr., age 76, of Mansfield, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence. His funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at McEvoy Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 pm at McEvoy Funeral Home and after 12:00...

Irene Wilbanks

Irene Wilbanks

Aug 3, 2026

Irene Lynch Wilbanks, age 83, of Henry, TN, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Henry County Health and Rehab. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at McEvoy Funeral Home, conducted by Bro. Joe Eaton of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Named as pallbearers are James Perras, Tim Olive, Zach Wilbanks, Caleb Perras, Daniel...

Sharon L. Conger

Sharon L. Conger

Aug 2, 2026

Sharon L. Conger, age 69, of Paris, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Crossett of Johnson Chapel United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 pm...

Phyllis Jean Smith

Phyllis Jean Smith

Jul 30, 2026

Phyllis Jean Smith, age 92, of Springville, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her residence. Her celebration of life will be held later in Michigan.

Phyllis Jean Smith was born on December 17, 1933, in Jackson, MI, to the late Philip and Geneive Glover Ray. On June 10, 1950, she married Harvey F. Smith, and he preceded her in...

Robert J. "Butch" Gowanlock, III

Robert J. "Butch" Gowanlock, III

Jul 25, 2026

Robert J. “Butch” Gowanlock, III of Paris, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his residence. No services are scheduled as requested by Butch.

Robert Gowanlock, III was born on March 30, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA to the late Robert J. Gowanlock, II and the late Laura Stone Gowanlock. He married Cathy Cameron Gowanlock in 1993, and she...

Leslie Garrett

Leslie Garrett

Jul 23, 2026

Leslie Garrett, age 70, of Cottage Grove, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his residence. His body is to be cremated, and a celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

Garrett was born on November 25, 1955, in Waverly, TN, to the late Robert “Bob” Garrett and Betty Gutherie Garrett. He is survived by daughters,...

Jackie W. Huffman

Jackie W. Huffman

Jul 13, 2026

Jackie W. Huffman, age 67, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at his residence. His body is to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at Fairview Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, with Dr. Johnathan Smith to officiate.

Visitation with Jackie’s family will begin after 10:00 A.M. Saturday until...

Concetta "Connie" Martin

Concetta "Connie" Martin

Jul 4, 2026

Concetta “Connie” R. Martin, age 80, of Paris, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Thursday, July 9, 2026 at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Wendell Owen officiating. Burial will follow services in Bethesda Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are, Joshua White, Payton White, Damion White, Dallas Owen, Kaden...

James H. Walker

James H. Walker

Jul 4, 2026

James H. Walker, age 96, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at his residence.

James was born on October 21, 1929, in Michigan to the late Henry H. Walker and the late Lillian Ingram Walker. He is survived by his son, Courtney A. Walker of Paris; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, Mr. Walker is...

Judy Jackson McClanahan

Judy Jackson McClanahan

Jul 1, 2026

Judy Jackson McClanahan, age 81 of Mayfield, formerly of Henry Co., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Mayfield. Her funeral service will be at McEvoy Funeral Home at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with Bro. Randy Stephens and grandson, Blake Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 am on Wednesday at...

Katherine Martin Rawls

Katherine Martin Rawls

Jun 29, 2026

Katherine Martin Rawls, age 100, formerly of Paris, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at her daughter and son-in-law’s residence in Camden, TN. Her funeral service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Friday, July 3, 2026 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Dale to officiate. Named as pallbearers are, Rick Moody, Javin Winders, Paul Hendrix, Mark Gray, Mason...

Mary Gail Crosser Muller

Mary Gail Crosser Muller

Jun 29, 2026

Mary Gail Crosser Muller, age 72 of Paris, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at her residence. Her celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 19th, at Paris Station from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.

Mary Gail Muller was born on March 25, 1954, in Paris, TN, to the late William H. “Bill” and Hannah Fitch Crosser. She was a...

Zora Mae Sanders

Zora Mae Sanders

Jun 28, 2026

Zora Mae Sanders, age 88, of Paris, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Church of the Living God, 116 S. Porter St. in Paris, conducted by Bishop T.L. Taylor and Bro. Eddie Sanders. Burial will follow services in Greenwood Cemetery. Grandsons...

April Dawn Williams

April Dawn Williams

Jun 26, 2026

April Williams, 43, passed away on June 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and cherished memories. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kind heart and caring spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

April dedicated her career to serving others as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She took great pride in...

Geneva Roberta Hill

Geneva Roberta Hill

Jun 24, 2026

Geneva Roberta Hill of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service will be on Monday, June 29th, at 1:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Emily Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at Trinity United Methodist Church from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm...

Anne E. Gorrell Cartwright

Anne E. Gorrell Cartwright

Jun 24, 2026

Anne E. Gorrell Cartwright, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Her body is to be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

Anne E. Gorrell Cartwright was born on June 24, 1943, in Joliet, Illinois, to the late James M. Gorrell and the late Juliabelle Harmon Gorrell....

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