On October 18, 2021, John “Jack” Porter Lasater III, 87, went to be with Jesus.  He loved his upbringing in Paris, TN, and had many wonderful memories of the friends and family he grew up with there. His ancestors had been integral residents of Paris for many generations. Jack was a member of the Grove High class of 1952 and one of the original folks who consulted with Buddy Dancy regarding this website. We are thankful for his contributions. Jack...

Gerald Wayne McGuire, age 71 of Jackson, passed away on October 16, 2021 in Memphis, TN. He was born on November 8, 1949 in Paris, TN, the son of the late John William and Joan Grace McGuire. He graduated from E.W. Grove High School in the class of 1967 and from Murray State University in 1971 with a Bachelor’s degree. He married Jennifer Merrell on June 12, 1971 and they celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. Gerald was a...

Martha C. Foster, age 71 of Paris, TN passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at St. Thomas Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 10, 2021, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. Gary Collier officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:30 AM Sunday prior to the service at 2:00 at McEvoy Funeral Home. Pallbearers for Ms. Foster will be Trey Foster, Houston Smethwick, Austin Maxey, Timmy Nored,...