A Little Bit of History
[caption id="attachment_2078" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by Photo by Shannon McFarlin.[/caption] I lived through all this and was in the first class to use the "new" school, the Junior High. But when I was asked about the transitions of the school over the years, I thought it would be good to get it right. I used Gemini A.I. (which sourced some information from this site!) to create the timeline for me: That shift in Paris and Henry County school history is...
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Mary Amanda Hurdle Hailey, Class of 1952
Our 1952 classmate, Mary Amanda Hailey, passed away on June 4, 2026 in Collierville, TN. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindaGrave website and linked to the Class of 1952 Virtual Cemetery. Ridgeway Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and her obituary can be found on their website. Visitation and services will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude...
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Lynn Ford Paschall, Class of 1969
Our 1969 classmate, Dr. Lynn Ford Paschall, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Paris. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been completed for him on the FindaGrave website and linked to the 1969 class Virtual Cemetery. Ridgeway Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and his obituary can be found on their website. Visitation and his service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the funeral home.
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Class of 1966 Reunion
The class of 1966 held a reunion while we were away. Check out the photo above and the names below. This information was provided by Gary Odem, a member of this class. We appreciate his post and are thrilled to be able to post happy events 😊 instead of the usual. Please let us know if you are aware of any upcoming class events! 1) Steve Cannon 2) Bill MacDonald 3) Jim Jimerson 4) Ken Clayton 5) Mike Jennings 6)...
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Time away
Apologies for the delay in updating some of the most recent posts while we were leading a group of friends, family and clients traveling through Eastern Europe. A big thank you to Susan Stewart for taking over the Facebook page while we were away! This was a particularly enjoyable trip for us, as Arlene was able to connect with some distant nieces on the Kandzer side of her family who live in Czechia. We took a train from Vienna to...
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Brenda Gail Hunter Hosford, Class of 1965
Our 1965 classmate, Brenda Gail Hunter Hosford, passed away today, April 23, 2026. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the Class of 1965. Her services can be found at Ridgeway Funeral Home website at: https://www.ridgewayfuneralhome.com/obitua.../brenda-hosford
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William “Gerald” Barnett, Class of 1965
Our 1965 class member, William “Gerald” Barnett, passed away Buchanan, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Buchanan, TN. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindaGrave website and linked to the 1965 class's virtual cemetery. Ridgeway Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and his obituary can be found on their website. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026 and Friday, May 29, 2026, until his service at...
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William David “Bill” Robinson, Class of 1962
We were saddened to learn of the passing of our 1962 classmate, Bill Robinson, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Nashville. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindaGrave website and linked to our Class of 1962 Virtual Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, May 23rd, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at McEvoy Funeral Home, and his obituary can be found on their website. May he rest in peace, reunited with...
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James “Bill” Jackson, Class of 1962
Our 1962 classmate, James "Bill" Jackson, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Our sympathy to his family and friends. He was lovingly known as Jim, Bill, and Deda by those who adored and admired him. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the Class of 1962. Visitation and a Celebration of Life service has been scheduled on April 25, 2026 in Dover, TN. Arrangements are in the care of...
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Janis Vaughn McNeely
Our 1966 classmate, Janis Vaughn McNeely, 77, passed away on Easter Sunday in Nashville. Our sympathy to her family and friends. Her memorial is now on FindaGrave and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the Class of 1966. Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be on Friday, April 10 at Vine Street Christian Church in Nashville. Ridgeway Funeral Home of Paris is handling the arrangements, and her obituary can be found on their website.
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Peggy Sue Hammett Pritchard, Class of 1958
Our 1958 classmate, Peggy Sue Hammett Pritchard, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Ocala, FL Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindaGrave website with a link to the Class of 1958 Virtual Cemetery Ridgeway Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and her obituary can be found on their website.
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Jean Norton, Class of 1961
Our 1961 classmate, Jean Norton, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Louisville, KY. Our sympathy goes out to here family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindaGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the Class of 1961. Her obituary can be found on the website of the Fern Creek Funeral Home, Louisville, Kentucky.
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Marion Joyce Bennett Russell, Class of 1947
Our 1947 classmate, Joyce Bennett Russell, passed away on January 26, 2026 in Oak Harbor, Washington. Our sympathy to her family and friends. Her memorial has been added to the FindaGrave website and linked to the virtual cemetery for the Class of 1947. Her Her obituary can be found on the website of the Wallin-Stucky Funeral home in Oak Harbor.
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Jimmie Johnson, Class of 1957
Our 1957 classmate, Jimmie C. Johnson, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Paris. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the class of 1957. Jimmie was married to Alice Carol Warmack “Cookie” Johnson, and she preceded in death on July 26, 2005. Ridgeway Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and his obituary can be found on their website.
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Bill Harding, Class of 1960
We've just learned that our 1090 classmate, William Samuel “Bill” Harding, passed away in Paris on November 15, 2025. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the class of 1960. Arrangements are being handled by McEvoy Funeral Home, and his obituary can be found on their website. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of...
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John L Salmon, Class of 1962
Our 1962 classmate, John Salmon, passed away on Thursday, November 20th. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the class of 1962 virtual cemetery. Ridgeway Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and his obituary can be seen on their website. Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 at Ridgeway Funeral Home and again on Tuesday November 25, 2025 at Olive Branch United Methodist Church...
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Barbara Mustain Page, Class of 1959
Our 1959 classmate, Barbara Mustain Page, passed away in Paris on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the virtual cemetery for the class of 1959. Visitation and her memorial service are planned for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at McEvoy Funeral Home, and her obituary can be found on their website. Please Note: The family requests to help defray the cost of...
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More Progress on the Grove Tower
[caption id="attachment_3240" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo by Shannon McFarlin[/caption] We were very pleased to see the latest positive movement in efforts to save the Grove Tower. Last month, the Save Grove Tower Association presented to the Board of Education of Henry County Schools, resulting in a unanimous vote to form a Grove Tower Advisory Committee. This committee will be tasked with the creation of an engineering study of the building. The committee is chaired by Russ Orr, a member of the...
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Jo Anne Manning Carter, Class of 1957
Our 1957 classmate, Jo Anne Manning Carter, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in VanDyke. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the virtual cemetery for the class of 1957. Her obituary and details of her services can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home website.
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Sue Ann Wynns Shepherd, Class of 1952
Our 1952 classmate, Sue Shepherd, passed away on Thursday October 30, 2025 in Pensacola, FL. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial will be created on her behalf on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the Class of 1952. Arrangements are being made by Ridgeway Funeral Home, and her obituary can be found on their website.
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John Gary Wright Class of 1967
Our 1967 classmate, Gary Wright, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Beaufort, SC. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. A memorial will be created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the class of 1967. Ridgeway Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, which can be found on their website along with his obituary.
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Anna Neese Walker, Class of 1950
Our 1950 classmate, Anna (Ann) Claire Neese Walker, passed away on October 26, 2025 in Madisonville, KY. Our sympathies to her family and friends. Her memorial has been created on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1950 class Virtual Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, October 30th at Madisonville First United Methodist Church, with a burial service will be held later that day at Maplewood Cemetery in Paris. Her obituary can be found on...
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Beverly Ann Jelks Appleton, Class of 1961
Our 1961 classmate, Beverly Ann Jelks Appleton, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Jackson, TN. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website with a link to the 1961 class Virtual Cemetery. Many thanks to her Ron Chesmore for alerting us to her passing. Services were held by Chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors, and her obituary can be found on their website.
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James D. “Jimmy” Oliver, Class of 1966
Our 1966 classmate, Jimmy Oliver, passed away in Paris on Friday, October 17, 2025. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1966 Class Virtual Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by McEvoy Funeral Home, and his obituary can be found on their website. A private family graveside celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
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Jackie Seymour Swayne, Class of 1969
Our 1969 classmate, Jackie Seymour Swayne, passed away on October 8 in Paris. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1969 class Virtual Cemetery. Services were held by Ridgeway Funeral Home, and her obituary can be found on their website.
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New ‘Theme’ for Grove Website
New 'Theme' for Grove Website This happy young guy is a future descendant of one of our Grove classmates. He wants to be sure all our history is preserved for the future! Just a gentle hint that we still really need someone to volunteer to help ensure this site will continue for a long time into the future. I've put him up today to introduce the new version of the site. It is not 100% complete, so you may see...
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Iris Gayle Kalberer Johnson, Class of 1965
Iris Gayle Kalberer Johnson, Class of 1965 Our 1965 classmate, Gayle Johnson, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1965 Virtual Cemetery. Services were held by Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in New Port Richey, Florida, and her obituary can be found on their website.
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Miriam Deal Knight, Class of 1948
Miriam Deal Knight, Class of 1948 Our 1948 classmate, Miriam Deal Knight passed away Sep 26 in Lakeland, TN. Our sincere condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave website for her and linked to the 1948 Class Virtual Cemetery. Services were conducted by at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, and her obituary can be found on their website.
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Fred Bartley “Bart” Sturdivant, Class of 1968
Our 1968 classmate, Bart Sturdivant, passed away on September 26th in Collierville, TN. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave website for him, and linked to the 1968 Class Virtual Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, and his obituary can be found on their website..
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Latest on Website
Hi, fellow classmates! You may have noticed we’ve been offline for a while due to a change in some of the underlying software used by the site. I am happy to say that I believe everything is now back in order, and the site should be operating as it was before. You may see a lot of posts at once now, as I catch up with the ones I missed. Thank you for your patience during this outage, and best...
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Carrie McFadden Villaflor, Class of 1950
Our 1950 classmate, Carrie McFadden Villaflor, passed away on Thursday, September 18th, 2025 in Parsons, TN. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1950 Class Virtual Cemetery. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 3:30 PM at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Her full obituary can be found on the Ridgeway website.
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Joan Scott Shankle, Class of 1950
Our 1950 classmate, Joan Scott Shankle, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in Columbia, Tennessee. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1950 class Virtual Cemetery. Services will be held at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Details and her obituary can be found on their website.
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George Daniel Shankle, Class of 1969
Our 1969 classmate, George Daniel Shankle, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Springville. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave website for him, and linked to the 1969 Class Virtual Cemetery. Ridgeway Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and his obituary can be found on their website. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10 and again on Thursday, September 11, 2025, followed by a funeral service.
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Carolyn Owen Purvis, Class of 1963
Our 1963 classmate, Carolyn Owen Purvis, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, in Martin. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1963 Class Virtual Cemetery. Visitation will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home on Saturday, September 13, 2025, and her full obituary can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home website.
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Martha Hill Barnett, Class of 1948
Our 1948 classmate, Martha “Mackie” Barnett passed away on August 1, 2025 in Alabama. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1948 Class virtual cemetery. Her full obituary can be found online on the Paris-PI website.
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New Efforts to Save the Grove Tower
[caption id="attachment_2078" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by Photo by Shannon McFarlin.[/caption] The Radio NWTN website has posted that the preservation of Grove Tower will once again be a topic of discussion as it is on the agenda for an upcoming meeting of the Henry County Historical Society. The society's regular quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21, and the preservation of Grove Tower will be in the spotlight. The meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Paris-Henry County Heritage...
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Annie Elizabeth Phelps, Class of 1943
Our 1943 classmate, Elizabeth "Lib" Phelps Gower Scott, passed away July 31, 2025 in Jackson, TN at the remarkable age of 100. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the class of 1943. Burial took place on August 7th, and the services were handled by Arlington Funeral Directors in Jackson, and her full obituary can be found on their website.
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Reunion for the Class of 1965
The Grove High class of 1965's 60th reunion is Saturday October 4th 2025! We will meet at the Norwood farm (thanks y'all) ANY TIME AFTER 1 pm. They're cooking and some are bringing desserts. Please contact Jim Bundy 731 336 0177 for more information. And meet us Friday Oct. 3 for dinner at Taters AT 4:30PM. (sent by Becky Hedges)
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Ruby Carol McFadden, Class of 1960
Our 1960 classmate, Ruby Carol McFadden Askew, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Paris. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for her class. Her obituary can be found on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website. Visitation and services will be on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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Noma Kay Brown Gandy, Class of 1968
We have heard of the passing of Norma Kay Brown Gandy from the Class of 1968. Norma passed in Nashville on Jan 22, 2025. There were no services. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to family and friends. (Sister of Ron Brown and Willo Fay Brown both of Paris). Her Find A Grave memorial has been added to the 1968 Virtual Cemetery.
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Gaynelle McClain Quesenberry, Class of 1954
We are saddened to hear the passing of on Sunday July 6th in Collierville TN. Sincere sympathy to family and friends. See Ridgeway Funeral Home link for services. [Gaynelle McClain Quesenberry Obituary July 6, 2025 - Ridgeway Funeral Home](https://www.ridgewayfuneralhome.com/.../gaynelle-quesenberry). Gaynelle has been added to the Virtual Cemetery for the 1954 Class. RIP
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Marlene Carol Cochran Smith, Class of 1955
We have just learned that our 1955 classmate, Marlene Carol Cochran Smith, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Marshall, Texas. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the class Virtual Cemetery. A small celebration of life was held for close family. Her full obituary can be found here...
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Grove Class of 1966 Reunion
This is the group of young folks from the Grove Class of 1966 who got together for lunch in September and made fun of how much we had changed. Anyone who wants to add their married name or where you call home live now, please do so. If any names are wrong, please blame Gary Odom. I am looking forward to seeing more of you at Fish Fry 2026 when we have our 60th reunion.
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Tommy Irby, Class of 1961
We were saddened to learn that our 1961 classmate, Tommy Irby, passed away on June 23, 2025. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created on his behalf on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1961 Virtual Cemetery. Tommy's obituary can be found on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website.
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Patricia Ann Hopkins, Class of 1964
Our 1964 classmate, Patricia Ann Hopkins, passed away on May 31, 2025 in Memphis. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1964 Virtual Cemetery. A complete obituary and service details will be announced soon on the McEvoy Funeral Home website.
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Jo Angela Littleton Moses, Class of 1962
We were saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of our friend and classmate, Jo Angela Moses, of Olive Branch, MS in Greenbrier, AR on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to our 1962 class Virtual Cemetery. Many thanks to her granddaughter, Anna-Faith Rivers Mullins for providing us with the details. Services will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at...
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Luryle Brown Thompson, Class of 1960
We recently learned that our 1960 classmate, Lurlye Brown Thompson, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Paris. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the Class of 1960. Her obituary can be found on the Paris PI website. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to be made to Lakeside Christian Fellowship Church, 230-B Tyson Ave. 189, Paris.
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John Goodner, Class of 1964
Our 1964 Classmate, Johnny Goodner, passed away on April 23rd. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1964 Virtual Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Hernando Funeral Home in Hernando, MS. His obituary will be posted on their website as soon as it becomes available.
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Larry Miller, Class of 1964
Our 1964 classmate, Larry Miller, passed away in Paris on Good Friday. Our condolences to Andrea and the rest of his family and his many friends. A memorial for him has been created on the FindAGrave website and will be linked to the Class of 1964 Virtual Cemetery once his obituary has been posted. Arrangements are being made by Ridgeway Funeral Home, and his obituary will be available on their website.
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Mary Jo Thompson Hubbard, Class of 1947
Our 1947 classmate, Mary Jo Hubbard, passed away in Paris on April 17th. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked the 1947 class Virtual Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, and her obituary can be found on their website. They family has requested that memorial gifts be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.
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Thomas Britton, Class of 1967
Our 1967 classmate, Thomas Britton, passed away in Texas on April 14, 2025. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the virtual cemetery for the class of 1967. His obituary can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home website, and a celebration his life will be held on May 2, 2025, in Johnson Chapel Cemetery at 10:00 am.
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Faye Lynn Hart Cox, Class of 1961
Faye Lynn Hart Cox of the Class of 1961 passed on Sunday, Mar 9th. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Grove Class of 1961 Virtual Cemetery. See her obituary at https://www.mcevoyfuneralhome.com/obituary/faye-coxW
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Harold Jackson, Jr., Class of 1953
Harold Jackson Jr of the Class of 1953 passed on Thursday, Mar 20th. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Grove Class of 1953 Virtual Cemetery. See his obituary at https://www.mcevoyfuneralhome.com/obituary/harold-jackson-jr
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Joseph Neville “Tici” Chambers, Class of 1964
We are saddened to learn that our 1964 classmate, Tici Chambers, passed away on April 2, 2025 in Paris. Our condolences to his family and friends. Thanks to Reg Brockwell for letting us know and for Carroll Lashlee for posting this on our Grove Facebook page. A memorial has been been created for him on FindAGrave and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the Class of 1964. Tici was a Methodist by faith and an Air Force veteran. His Celebration...
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Margie Ruth Richardson, Class of 1947
Our 1947 classmate, Margie Ruth Richardson, in Collierville, TN on February 23, 2025. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1947 Virtual Cemetery. Her obituary can be found on the McEvoy Funeral website.
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Retia Lane Rhodes Hill, Class of 1958
Our 1958 classmate, Retia Lane Hill, passed away on February 20, 2025 in Dickson, Tennessee. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Grove Class of 1958 Virtual Cemetery. Services are being held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at McEvoy Funeral Home. Her obituary can be found on the McEvoy website.
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Dr. Robert Carnell (Bob) Lee, Class of 1961
As you may recall, we recently posted that Bob (Dr. Robert Carnell Lee) passed away on January 31, 2025, in The Villages, Florida. We’ve now received an update from Jeanne, and his full obituary is now available on the Baldwin Brothers website. Our deepest sympathies go to Jeannie and all of Bob’s family and friends. A memorial has now been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1961 Virtual Cemetery. Bob was a dear...
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Danny Hart, Class of 1963
Our 1963 classmate, Robert Daniel “Danny” Hart, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Camden, Tennessee. Our sympathy to his family and family. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave website for him and linked to the 1963 Class Virtual Cemetery. His obituary can be found here….
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Regena Maddox Baggett, Class of 1950
Our 1950 classmate, Regena Maddox Bagggett passed in Nashville on Jan 25, 2025. Our condolences to her friends and family. A memorial has been created in her name on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1950 Virtual Cemetery. A chapel service will be held at Bellevue United Methodist Church in Nashville. Arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, financial contributions in her memory can be made to Samaritan’s Purse at samaritanspurse.org. Her obituary can be found...
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Jack Gordon Brown, Class of 1948
We’ve just learned that our 1948 classmate, Jack Gordon Brown passed away on Aug. 24, 2023 in Texas. Our condolences to his family and friends. And apologies that we were unable to learn of this sooner. His a memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website, where his obituary can be viewed. The memorial has been linked to the Class of 1948 Virtual Cemetery.
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Jimmy Douglas Townsend, Class of 1956
Our 1956 classmate, Jimmy Douglas Townsend, passed away on February 9, 2025 in Jackson, Tennessee. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and added to the 1956 Virtual Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been made through McEvoy Funeral Home in Paris, and his obituary can be found on their website.
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Margaret Anne Brockwell Jackson, Class of 1954
Our 1954 classmate, Margaret Brockwell Jackson, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Paris. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the Find-A-Grave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the class of 1952. Her obituary can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home website.
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Elmer Broach, Class of 1950
Our 1950 classmate, Elmer M. Broach, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1950 Class Virtual Cemetery. His obituary and details of his services can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home website.
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Bob Lee, Class of 1961
It is with great sadness that I must report that Bob Lee, Class of 1961, passed away yesterday morning. Bob was a dear friend, and I will miss him terribly. I am in touch with Jeanne and will put up a formal notice once more details are finalized, but I thought many who follow the site would want to know. Bob was always smiling. Better pictures will be available soon, but I choose to remember him as he was during...
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Jo Carol Ray McClain, Class of 1962
Our 1962 classmate, Jo Carol Ray MaClain passed away last night (Sunday, December 29th) in Collierville, Tennessee. Many thanks to Sandra Rawls Gray-Todd for letting us know. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1962 Virtual Cemetery. Her family has requested that memorials be directed to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters, 6520 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132. Her obituary...
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Franklin VanDyke, Class of 1958
Our 1958 classmate, Franklin VanDyke, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Paris. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1958 Virtual Cemetery. Mr Franklin was such a kind man and will be missed. Always loved when he came into the Office at the CO-OP for a chat. Link below for his obit and his services this Friday and Saturday. https://www.ridgewayfuneralhome.com/obituaries/franklin-vandyke
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Bobby Farmer, Class of 1966
Our 1966 classmate, Bobby Farmer, passed away Monday, Dec 9th in East Point, GA. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1966 Virtual Cemetery. See his obit at the link below: https://www.thomasscroggsfuneraldirectors.com/.../robert...
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Cynthia Hancock White, Class of 1950
Our 1950 classmate, Cynthia Ann Hancock White, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1950 class virtual cemetery. Her obituary was published in the Paris PI and can be found here...
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Mike Barnett Class, of 1966
Our 1966 classmate, John Michael "Mike" Barnett passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 in Paris. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the virtual cemetery for the class of 1966. Services will be on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at McEvoy Funeral Home, and his obituary can be found on the McEvoy website.
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Rebecca Pauline Robinson Conger, Class of 1943
Our 1943 classmate, Pauline Conger, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 in Paris. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1943 Virtual Cemetery. McEvoy Funeral Home is handling her services. Details and her obituary can be found on the McEvoy website. The family requests that memorial donations be made to, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Jackie Lecroy, Class of 1957
Our 1957 classmate, Thomas Jackson “Jack” LeCroy, passed away Monday, November 4th in Paris. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1957 Virtual Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home. Details and his obituary can be found on the Ridgeway website.
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Norma Sue Cooper Gebert, Class of 1956
Our 1956 classmate, Sue Cooper Gebert, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1956 Virtual Cemetery. Ridgeway Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Her obituary and services information can be found on the Ridgeway website.
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Larry Keith Hatcher, Class of 1965
Our 1965 classmate, Keith “Hecktor” Hatcher, passed away on November 2nd in Paris. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1965 Virtual Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, and his obituary can be found on their website.
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November Obituaries
November is not getting off to a great start. As of today we have 4 Grove deaths: Rebecca Pauline Robinson Conger, Class of 1943 Norma Sue Cooper Gebert, Class of 1956 Jackie LeCroy Class, of 1957 Larry Keith Hatcher, Class of 1965 Due to the delay in auto posting, some of these might not get to you for a couple of days, so I wanted to be sure everyone knew until I can get the individual posts created. I will...
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Sandra Jean Hixson Ealey, Class of 1969
Our 1969 classmate, Sandra Jean “Sandy” Ealey, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, in McKenzie, TN. Our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1969 class virtual cemetery. Services are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, and her obituary can be found on their website. The family have requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Reviving and Thriving Transitional Living, 55 Bucy...
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Class of 1969 Reunion
The last graduating class from Grove held their 55th reunion over the weekend in Paris. Many thanks to Kay Faust for this photo and name list, and to Susan Stewart, who correlated the names: Row 1 seated Sheryl McFadden Nanney, Ann Laird Reache, Reba Peery Hanson, George Campbell, Gwynelda Coats McClain, Bobbie Greer Fazzini Row 2— Cherry Childs, Linda Fortune Duke, Steve Hart, Nancy Snider Elliott, Elizabeth Smith Millard, Kathy Horn Caldwell, Sherey Flowers Genchi, Kay Odom Foust, Kathy Neumann...
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Efforts Underway to Save the Grove Tower
[caption id="attachment_1874" align="alignnone" width="999"] Photo: County Historian David Webb addresses the first public meeting of the Save The Grove Tower committee. Shannon McFarlin photo.[/caption] A meeting aimed at saving one of Henry County’s most cherished landmarks, Grove Tower, took place on October 7th with about 40 interested persons attending. Recently it was announced that the tower is no longer safe for occupancy, and county offices have all moved out. We have been told that there there are no funds available...
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Class of 1956 Reunion
[caption id="attachment_1867" align="aligncenter" width="1542"] Members of the Grove Class of 1956, taken at a reunion in September 2024.[/caption] We love good news, and this is 2 in a row! Many thanks to Elizabeth Millard who posted this picture of the 1956 E.W. Grove High School reunion, September 21,2024 on behalf of her sister, Ro Ellen Smith Rushing, who is a member of the class. Elizabeth is a member of the Grove Class of 1969, and her brother, Bill Smith, is...
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Class of 1969 – 55th Reunion
**CLASS of 1969 - 55th REUNION NOTICE** **Dates: Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26, 2024** **Friday Night 6:00 PM: Dinner at El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant ** (we have the patio reserved - Individual Checks) **Saturday Afternoon 3:00 PM: BBQ at home of Tommy & Melanie Townsend** (7115 Hwy54), catering by Perry’s BBQ with estimated cost $15-20 per person. If you haven’t already communicated with George Campbell, which you’ll be attending and how many will be coming with you, PLEASE...
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Linda Prater Dortch, Class of 1968
Our 1968 classmate, Linda Prater Dortch, passed away on September 14, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial for her has been created on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1968 Virtual Cemetery. Memorial visitation and a Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Ridgeway Funeral Home, and her obituary will be posted on their website.
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George Darrell Bucy, Class of 1958
Our 1958 classmate, George Darrell Bucy, passed away at his home in Atwood, TN on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1958 class Virtual Cemetery. George was one of our basketball players during his time at Grove. His obituary can be found on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website.
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Owen James “Jim” Cullivan Jr., Class of 1941
Our 1941 classmate, Owen James "Jim" Cullivan Jr., passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at age 103. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave site and linked to the class of 1941 virtual cemetery. Jim began what was to be an impressive football career at Grove as outlined in his obituary, which can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home website. Services will be held at the funeral home on...
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Corrections…
Well, we’ve had some good news for a change today about the reunions, but some of you may have seen some errors in the post that was sent. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever understand the back end of this website. The authors of some of the routines I use just seem to revel in changing them, leaving those of us who use them in a constant state of confusion! All this is to say that when I post...
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Horace E. Whitehead, Class of 1949
Our 1949 classmate, Horace Whitehead, passed away in Paris on Tuesday, September 17th. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial will be created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the class of 1949. Visitation and services will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home in Paris on Friday, September 20th. His obituary can be found on the McEvoy website.
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CLASS of 1969 – 55th REUNION NOTICE
Thanks to George Campbell for alerting us to the upcoming 55th reunion of the Grove Class of 1969: CLASS of 1969 - 55th REUNION NOTICE Dates: Friday & Saturday, October 25th & 26, 2024 Friday Night 6:00 PM: Dinner at El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant (we have the patio reserved - Individual Checks) Saturday Afternoon 3:00 PM: BBQ at home of Tommy & Melanie Townsend (7115 Hwy54), catering by Perry’s BBQ with estimated cost $15-20 per person. If you haven’t already...
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Class of 1964 Reunion
[caption id="attachment_1806" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Seated L-R: Barbara Tharpe Gray, Barbara McClain Byars, Barbara Raymer Thompson, Pat Crowe McDavid, Janet Inlow Cooper, Evonne Fielder Kennedy Row 2 L-R: Linda Comer Clark, Jackie Holland Jones, Judy Muzzall Garner, Martha McFadden, Patty Jo Hamlet Marschel, Anna Faye Holland Bowden, Joel Penny, Ronnie Boyd Back Row L-R: Terry Younger Watts, Lavelle Davidson, Jacqui Robison Pingree, Sam Lemonds, Ron Northern, Louise Fitzhugh Paschall, Linda Hutchison, Larry Miller, Charles Bennett, Bobby Winchester, Sid Kemp Photo: Shelia...
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Robert “Mac” Caldwell, Class of 1968
Our 1968 classmate, Robert Carmack "Mac” Caldwell, passed away on Friday, September 13th in Paris. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A link to the Class of 1968 Virtual Cemetery has been placed on his FindAGrave memorial. A celebration of life is being planned for a later date. His family has requested that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project on his behalf.His obituary can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home...
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Tenna Hamilton, Class of 1955
Our 1955 classmate, Fosteen Marie Hamilton better known as Tenna, passed away on Friday, Sep 6, 2024 in Hendersonville, TN. Our sympathy to her family and friends. Her memorial on the FindAGrave site will be linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the class of 1955... See her obit at Fosteen Marie Hamilton Obituary 2024 - Sumner Funeral and Cremation.
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Charles “Andy” Guinn, Class of 1966
We've just learned that our 1966 classmate, Andy Guinn, passed away on August 18, 2024 at his home in Mississippi. He was the brother of our 1962 classmate, DiAnne Guinn Phillips, who recently passed away. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1966 class Virtual Cemetery. His obituary can be found on the Riemann Family Funeral Homes website.
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Connie Arnold Prewitt, Class of 1968
Our 1968 classmate, Connie Arnold Prewitt, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Mississippi. Our sympathy to her family and friends. Her memorial on the FindAGrave site will be linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the class of 1968. Here obituary can be found on the Waller Funeral Home website.
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Jean St. John Larrabee, Class of 1944
Our 1944 classmate, Jean St. John Larrabee, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 in College Station, Texas. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1944 Virtual Cemetery. Her obituary can be found on the website for Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota, TX.
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Nancy Williams Kennon, Class of 1961
Our 1961 classmate, Nancy Williams Kennon, passed away on Monday, August 5th, 2024. Our deepest condolences to her brother, Don, who alerted us to her death, and the rest of her family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave website in her name and linked to the Class of 1961 Virtual Cemetery. Her obituary can be found on the Spann Funeral Home website.
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John Tillman Crosser, Class of 1962
We have just learned that our 1962 classmate, John Tillman Crosser, passed away in Milan in January of 2023. Our condolences to his family and friends. His obituary can be found on his FindAGrave memorial, which is now linked to the Class of 1962 virtual cemetery. Many thanks to Bill Smith for letting us know. We do the best we can to keep up, but we also rely on all of you to let us know if you are aware...
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Robert “Bob” Swayne, Class of 1946
Sad to post the death of 1946 classmate, Mr. Bob Swayne, who passed on Saturday, June 22 at his home in Paris. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him and placed on the FindAGrave website with a link to the class of 1946 virtual cemetery. Mr. Bob was a teacher, attorney, Judge, and our life-long family friend. My Dad, J B Stewart, graduated with Mr. Bob. We have lost too many fine...
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Dr. Dara Wallie Childs, Class of 1957
We have learned that our 1957 classmate, Dara Childs, passed away on May 16th. Condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave site for him and is linked to the 1957 Class Virtual Cemetery. Dr. Childs led an impressive career and was well known for his groundbreaking work with NASA. His obituary was recently posted in the Paris PI and can be found here...
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Gary Anthony “Tony” Underwood, Class of 1969
Our 1969 classmate, Gary "Tony" Underwood, passed away on Friday in Buchanan. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him and placed on the FindAGrave website with a link to the class of 1969 virtual cemetery. His visitation and funeral service will be held tomorrow at McEvoy Funeral Home. More details and his obituary can be found on the McEvoy website.
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James Dickie Vaughn, Class of 1953
We learned today that our 1953 classmate, James Dickie Vaughn, passed away on May 8th. Condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave website for him and linked to the Virtual Cemetery for the class of 1953. The burial service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28 at DFW National Cemetery. Here is a link to his obituary, published in the Alpine Avalanche newspaper: https://www.alpineavalanche.com/obituaries/james-dickie-vaughn
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Marjorie Dwyer King, Class of 1944
Our 1944 classmate, Marjorie Dwyer King, passed away on May 14, 2024 at her home in Farmington, CT. Condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1944 Virtual Cemetery. Services are being handled by Ahern Funeral Home in Hartford, CT. Her obituary can be found on their website.
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Jack Barnett Walton, Class of 1957
Our 1957 classmate, Jack B. Walton, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Mansfield, TN. Condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been created in his name on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1957 Virtual Cemetery. His obituary can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home website. A celebration of his life will be planned for a later date.
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Opal Lea Taylor, Class of 1952
Our 1952 classmate, Opal Lea Taylor Werder passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 in Illinois. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1952 class virtual cemetery. Her obituary can be found on the Baue Funeral Home website.
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Dr. James Warren “Jim” Williams, Class of 1961
Our 1961 classmate, Jim Williams, age 81, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home in Buchanan, TN. Our condolences to his family and friends. His memorial has been created on the FindAGrave site with a link to the 1961 Virtual Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with a celebration of life to to follow. Full details as well as his obituary are listed...
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Wanda Fair Jackson Sheehan, Class of 1956
Our 1956 classmate, Wanda Fair Jackson Sheehan, passed away on April 2, 2024 in Angleton, TX. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial for her has been placed on the FindAGrave site and linked to the Class of 1956 Virtual Cemetery. Services were arranged by Restwood Funeral Home in Clute, Texas, and her obituary can be found on their website.
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Paul Douglas Jackson, Class of 1947
Our 1947 classmate, Paul Douglas Jackson, Sr, passed away at his home in Germantown, TN on April 1, 2024. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial to him has been placed on the FindAGrave site and linked to the class of 1947 virtual cemetery. Arrangements are being completed at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin, TN, where a visitation will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024. His obituary can be found on the Murphy Funeral Home website.
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John Patrick Leach, Class of 1969
Our 1969 classmate, John Patrick Leach, passed away on March 31, 2024 in Casper, Wyoming. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial to him has been placed on the FindAGrave site with a link to the Class of 1969 Virtual Cemetery His full obituary can be found on the Paris PI website.
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Kermit Dale Evans, Class of 1967
Our 1967 classmate, Kermit Dale Evans, passed away in Paris on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial to him has been placed on the FindAGrave website with a link to the Class of 1967 Virtual Cemetery. His obituary and details of arrangements can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home website.
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Betty Jean Anderson Williams, Class of 1953
Our 1953 classmate, Betty Jean Anderson Williams, passed away in Paris on March 20, 2024. Our sincere condolences go to her family and friends. A memorial for her has been placed on the FindAGrave website and linked to the Class of 1953 Virtual Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home. A public graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Springville, TN. To view her obituary and full details, please visit the Ridgeway Funeral Home...
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John Lee, Class of 1964
Our 1964 classmate, John Lee, passed away on Thursday, March 14th in Martin. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave site for him and linked to the class virtual cemetery. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Lodge at Paris Landing. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, an his full obituary can be found on their website.
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Don Ridgeway, Class of 1966
Our 1966 classmate, Don Ridgeway, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial to him has been placed on the FindAGrave website with a link to the 1966 class virtual cemetery. His celebration of life service will be Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 4:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Paris. A complete obituary will be posted as soon as possible on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website.
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Linda Vick, Class of 1964
Linda Lou Vick age 77 of Paris, passed away Sunday, February 18 in McKenzie. Our sympthy to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave website and linked to the class of 1964 Virtual Cemetery. Her full obituary can be found here: https://www.medinafuneralhome.com/obituaries/linda-lou-vick
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William Frederick Kendall, Class of 1967
Our 1967 classmate, William Frederick Kendall, passed away February 22, 2024, in Buchanan, TN. Our sympathy goes to his family and friends. A memorial has been created for him on the FindAGrave website with a link to the class of 1967 Virtual Cemetery. His memorial service will be held at Ridgeway Funeral home on February 27, 2024, preceeded by visitation. His full obituary can be found on the Rideway website.
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Reunion History from 1989
Pat Wilson, whose mother was a member of the Grove class of 1923, recently sent me this interesting article from the June 14, 1989 Paris P.I. about a reunion of the 1935 8th grade class of Atkins-Porter, many of whom would have been in the Grove class of 1939. You can find the article at the link here: https://ewgrove.com/resources/ParisPI19890614.pdf Maybe you will recognize some of these folks! Many thanks to Pat for sharing this little bit of our history,
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Bobbie Sue Black Quarles, Class of 1953
Our 1953 classmate, Bobbie Sue Black Quarles, passed away in Knoxville, TN on Friday. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave site in her name and linked to the class of 1953 Virtual Cemetery. Her complete obituary can be found here...
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Jerry Dee Guthrie, Sr., Class of 1961
We learned over the weekend that our 1961 classmate, Jerry Guthrie, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been set up for him on the FindAGrave website and linked to the 1961 Class Virtual Cemetery. A graveside service honoring and remembering Jerry will be held Wednesday, January 10th, at 1:00 PM, in Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, TN.
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Joan Adele Wight Munter, Class of 1965
Our 1965 classmate, Joan Adele Wight Munter passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home in Salem, IL. Our condolences to her family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave site in her name and linked to the 1965 Class Virtual Cemetery. Her obituary can be found on the Crouse Funeral Home website.
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Marsha Elizabeth Culver Hubbard, Class of 1968
Our 1968 classmate, Marsha Elizabeth Hubbard, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Jackson, TN. Our condolences go to her family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, and her obituary has been posted on their website. Visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2024, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, with the funeral service following. A memorial to her has been placed on the FindAGrave site with a link to the class of 1968 Virtual Cemetery.
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Sylvia Jean Wilson Hickman, Class of 1951
Our 1951 classmate, Sylvia Jean Wilson Hickman, passed away last Saturday, December 30, at her residence in McKenzie, TN. Our condolences go to her family and friends. An obituary will be posted on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website as soon as it is available. Visitation will be Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 16 N McTyeire St, McKenzie, TN 38201. The funeral service will be Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1:00...
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Jerry Humphreys, Class of 1955
Dr. Jerry Kay Humphreys Sr., a member of the Grove Class of 1955, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at his home in Mount Juliet, Tennesse. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. A memorial for him has been placed on the FindAGrave site and linked to the 1951 Virtual Cemetery. A full obituary, along with details for his memorial service, can be found here...
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Beverly Jinelle Wallace Hainley, Class of 1961
Another of our 1961 classmates, Beverly Jinelle Hainley, passed away last Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Jackson. Our sympathies go to her family and friends. A memorial has been created for her on the FindAGrave site and linked to the 1961 Class Virtual Cemetery. Her obituary can be found on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website.
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Patsy Walker Massey, Class of 1966
Our 1966 classmate, Patricia “Pat” Massey of Puyear, TN, passed away last Sunday. Our condolences to her family and friends. Her memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave site with a link to the 1966 class Virtual Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home.
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Sue Gail Evans Carlton, Class of 1961
Our 1961 classmate, Sue Gail Evans Carlton, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her residence in Puryear. Our condolences to her family and friends. Services are being handled by McEvoy Funeral Home. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave site for her and linked to the 1961 class Virtual Cemetery.
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Jean Carol Reynolds Gray, Class of 1969
Our 1969 classmate, Jean Carol Reynolds Gray, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her home. Our condolences go to her family and friends. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave site for her and linked to the 1969 class Virtual Cemetery.
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Angela Warren Wilson, Class of 1940
Yesterday we learned that Angela Warren Wilson, who graduated in the Class of 1940, passed away in Nashville on December 9th. Her nephew let us know that she will be buried next to her late husband on the 14th in the Kennedy City Cemetery in Kennedy, AL. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 16th at 2 PM with visitation from Noon at the Charlotte Heights Church of Christ, 6833 Old Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209. Arrangements by Dowdle...
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Clyde Spencer Enoch, Class of 1961
Yesterday we learned that our 1961 classmate, Clyde Enoch, passed away in Alabama on October 15. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial to him has been placed on the FindAGrave website with a link to the 1961 class virtual cemetery. His obituary can be found here, posted in the Paris P-I.
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Charles N. “Chuck” Raymer, Class of 1962
We've just learned that our 1962 classmate, Charles N. "Chuck" Raymer passed away today. Our sympathy to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave site for him and linked to our 1962 Class Virtual Cemetery. His obituary can be found on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website.
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Charles H. “Togie” Rushing, Class of 1961
We are sad to report that our 1961 classmate, Togie Rushing, passed away on Saturday. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends, and especially to Susan Stewart, who works with me on this site and was a lifelong family friend. Susan has posted a memorial to him on the FindAGrave site with a link to the Class of 1961 Virtual Cemetery. His obituary can be found on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website.
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Joe Donald “Donnie” Williams, Class of 1963
We were saddened to learn of the death of our 1963 classmate, Donnie Williams. Our deepest sympathy goes to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on the FindAGrave website for him with a link to the Class of 1963 Virtual Cemetery. His obituary will be available soon on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website.
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Class of ’69 Reunion Cruise
This is a re-post from the Grove Facebook page: Tommy Townsend, class of 1969, is inviting all classmates to join him on the Class of 69 Reunion Cruise. The cruise will be aboard the Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas", departing Ft. Lauderdale on Monday, October 28, 2024, for 4 nights. He said, "If you want more info, email me at tomtownod@hotmail.com or send a text to 731-336-3794, and I'll have the travel agent contact you with the details. There...
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Ethel May Wallace Johnson, Class of 1964
Our 1964 classmate, Ethel May Wallace Johnson, passed away Sunday, November 5th. Our condolences go out to her family and friends. A memorial has been placed on FindAGrave for her and linked to the 1964 class Virtual Cemetery. Her obituary has been posted on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website.
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65th Reunion of the Grove Class of 1958
It's always nice to post fun news, and Jack Nichols, a member of the Grove Class of 1958, asked to share this great picture from this weekend's 65th class reunion. First row L-R High School names: Sueleen Littleton, Pat Walker, Phyllis Phillips, Jean Brogdon, Belinda Taylor, Jean Sherwood, Ethel Rose Rushing, Jan Nichols, Pat Gatlin, Barbara Jelks Back row L-R : Jack Nichols, Charles Hill, John Wall, Randy Scholes, Ed Martin, Jim Farmer Thanks again, Jack!
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Charles “Arvin” Carter, Class of 1962
We are saddened to hear that our 1962 classmate, Charles "Arvin" Carter, passed away on Sunday. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends. A memorial to him has been placed on the FindAGrave site and linked to the Class of 1962 Virtual Cemetery. His full obituary can be found on the McEvoy Funeral Home website.
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Harry Lee Walker, Class of 1956
We have received word that our 1956 classmate, Harry Lee Walker, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on FindAGrave and linked to the 1956 class Virtual Cemetery. His obituary is posted on the Ridgeway Funeral Home website.
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Mac Wiggins, Class of 1966
We were saddened to learn that Frederick McConnell “Mac” Wiggins, age 75, passed away on October 14, 2023, after a brave fight with a long illness. Our codlences go out to his family and friends. A memorial to Mac has been placed on the FindAGrave site, as well as a link to the 1966 class virtual cemetery. His full obituary can be found on the Ridgeway Funeral Home site.
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Cletis Edward Whitaker
[caption id="attachment_1353" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Cletis Edward Whitaker[/caption] We are saddened to learn that our former classmate, Cletis Edward “Ed” Whitaker, passed away on October 6, 2023. Our condolences to his family and friends. A memorial has been placed on FindAGrave, however, we need your help. There is an "Eddie" Whitaker in both the classes of 1965 and 1966, and the pictures are different. We want to list him in the proper class, so we would love to hear from any...
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Reunion News!
Quick Note: Becky Hedges would like everyone to know that the Grove class of 1965's annual reunion will be held tomorrow, October 14th at El Vaquero at 4:30pm. The Grove Class of 1967 recently held a 56th reunion luncheon in Paris. Attendees are listed below: [caption id="attachment_1345" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Bobbie, Ramay, Elizabeth, Hawk, Charlie, Middle Row-Dickie Bomar, Vince, Betty, Linda Fields, Phyllis, Jane, Debbie, Jerry, Lyndell, Baker, Back Row Terry, Franklin, Lee, Terry, Rourke, Chuck, Jimmie Dale Hart, Eugene Nichols,...
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Latest Grove Information
Hello, everyone! Once again I am behind on Grove news, but hopefully today will be the start of a better way to keep up. I enlisted the help of someone far more technical than myself to help me set up a way to send future posts to the mailing list and to Facebook. This is a website post, but a copy is going to our mailing and also to the Grove Facebook page. Fingers crossed! ? ***For our Facebook users,...
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Just another test…
We're getting there! I'm testing the Facebook page and mailing list. Sorry...I would limit the audience if I could. [caption id="attachment_1310" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo courtesy of Shannon McFarlin.[/caption] As an aside, I love this picture from Shannon. I hope to use it as a logo on future posts. It certainly does bring back memories. Just filling in here, because I want to put some text in to test both sides. So what a good time to say how absolutely grateful...
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Grove Website Test Post
My current dilemma with the website is keeping up with Facebook. It's been too easy to put things there, but I fear we are leaving out the non-Facebook users. This is a test post on the Grove website which I hope will result in a post on Facebook. I've contracted with an expert to help find a way to simplify this and ensure that everything gets to everyone. I am hoping this post (from the site) will be a start....
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Structural Issues with Grove Tower
[caption id="attachment_1310" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Photo by By Shannon McFarlin, News Director at Radio NWTN[/caption] For those of you who may have missed this, I thought you would like to know about problems with our beloved Grove tower. Structural issues have been uncovered which have forced staff to temporarily relocate. The historic tower was built in 1906 and now houses offices of Henry County Schools. Read the full article here...
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Catching Up on Obituaries
Dear readers, I've been a bad webmaster! I have allowed myself to send you the good news, happily letting you know about some of the reunions and other "nice" things that have been going on. But sadly, we have had bad news, class deaths, since the last ones I last posted on the site. I have been placing them on the Grove Facebook page, but I know that many of you are not seeing them. So I apologize for that and...
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Class of 1961 Reunion
[caption id="attachment_1270" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Click on photo for full size image.[/caption] Yet another reunion! The Grove Class of 1961 held a reunion at Paris Landing on October 28th. A whole team was involved putting together the captioned photo, sent to us by Susan Stewart. Joe Routon had staged all the people so you could see their face then got in the photo for Marge to snap the shutter. Marge Barrows & Jack Veazey worked on it to get all the...
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Class of 1967 Reunion
Folks, we're on a roll! The Class of 1967 held their 55th Class Reunion on October 22 at El Vaguerro. It was a great turnout! [caption id="attachment_1267" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Click on photo for full size image.[/caption] Attending were, Front Row: L To R Charlie Holt, Betty Chrisman, Angelia Owens Hart, Baker Kendall, Dianne Cooper Flanagan, Robert( Hawk ) Miller, Jerry Hayes, Elizabeth Covington, Linda walker Nash and Debbie Milton Hayes. Standing, L to R: Bill Greer, John Carpenter, Lee Greer,...
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Another Reunion!
The Grove Class of 1956 held their reunion last weekend as well, and 13 members were in attendance! See the full picture here...
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Photos from 60th Reunion of Class of 1962
[caption id="attachment_1251" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Louis Weaks, Carroll Lashlee and David Brown at the 60th Reunion for Grove Class of 1962[/caption] The 60th Reunion of the Grove Class of 1962 was held last weekend (September 17, 2020) at Mustos Italian Grill in Paris. We had a good turnout, about 35 folks, including guests. Thanks to all who attended, and we were sorry for those who weren't able to join. Many people have said it was a big success, and from our...
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Grove Class of 1962 – 60th Reunion
The Class of 1962 will be holding their 60th reunion on Saturday, September 17th. It will be a luncheon held at 12:00 noon at Moustos Pasta & Grill, 305 East Wood Street. For those of you will be staying over, a number of rooms have been blocked at the Hampton Inn, 1540 Mineral Wells Ave. (Tel: 731-407-7274). While the luncheon is the only formal event planned, some class members will be arriving early and/or staying later for small get-togethers, so...
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July 2022 Update
I hope this message finds everyone happy and healthy. Finally we have some good news to report! Members of the Class of '62 are planning a 60th reunion. A luncheon will be held at Moustos Pasta-Grill at 1305 E Wood St. on Saturday, September 17th. We are working on a group rate that would cover the 16th and 17th at the new Hampton Inn at 1540 Mineral Wells Avenue. It will be a great time to catch up. Although the...
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Sgt. Joe Mann
A true war hero... [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="250"] Sgt. Joe Dudley Mann[/caption] As some of you know, we are going through yearbooks and adding memorials for our former classmates to the Find A Grave site. We are currently working on the class of 1943, where I came across the story of fellow Grove graduate, Joe Dudley Mann, that I felt compelled to share. Joe was a volunteer who attained the rank of Sergeant in the US Army Air Force. He...
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April 2022 Update
Hello, fellow classmates, As we continue to add new memorials to Findagrave and our virtual cemeteries on that site, I would once again like to thank Susan Stewart, who is an expert on that site and continues to be invaluable to me in keeping this up. Also, a big thanks to Andy Hooper, who recently sent information on several classmates from his class, 1959. I thought that since there are 4 individuals updated, it would be simpler to send them...
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March 2022 Website Update
Latest Update Hello, fellow classmates! I hope this update finds you healthy and happy, looking forward to the coming signs of Spring. It looks as if Covid is finally on the run, and things are getting back to almost normal. Here in Florida the temperature is set to be 88º later this week, and 90º is not far away. We'll be heading to Georgia in a few more weeks to try and squeeze a little more Spring temperatures out before the...
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Anne Wilson Blanton Crosswy
Anne Wilson Blanton Crosswy, age 96 of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her residence Wednesday morning, January 19, 2022. She grew up in Paris, as did her parents and grandparents. Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, January 27, 2022 at McEvoy Funeral Home in Paris, TN, with Dr. Ben Boone officiating. A private family burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, prior to the service at McEvoy Funeral...
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Class of 1962 Luncheons
[caption id="attachment_758" align="alignleft" width="200"] Lou Weeks with his son and daughter. (12/2020)[/caption] Time for a little good news for a change: Those of us in the Class of 1962 are so fortunate to have the dedication of Georgia Lemmons, who tirelessly keeps us updated and schedules the monthly class luncheons. Last year, she was kind enough to re-schedule on of the luncheons to accommodate a visit from classmate Louis (Lou) Weeks, when she learned he was coming the following week....
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Larry Q. Gregson
Mr. Larry Q. Gregson, age 74 of Paris, Tennessee passed away at Henry County Medical Center on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. His funeral service will be 12:00 P.M. Friday, December 31, 2021 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Stephens officiating. Burial will follow the service in Spring Creek Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Grant Norwood, Jeffery White, Burton Vick, Jerry Bomar, Ed Cuthbertson, Leon Rogers, Randall Jones and Vic Adams. Visitation is scheduled at McEvoy from 4:00 until 8:00...
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Barbara Vaughn Thompson
Barbara Vaughn Thompson, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, surrounded by her family. A Paris, TN native, Barbara was born to the late William and Lillian Hart Vaughn on October 24, 1934; the second of three daughters. Barbara grew up surrounded by love and an unbreakable sisterly bond that began in childhood and continually grew stronger in the many years that followed. Sisters, Mary, Barbara, and Kay planned annual "sister trips," spending...
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Sandra K. McNutt Mathis
Sandra K. McNutt Mathis, age 79 of Paris, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at AHC of Paris. Her funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 19, 2021 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. Trent Bullock of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow the service in Maplewood Cemetery. Named as pallbearers are Chad Forrester, Tyler Holt, Sam Hutson, Johnny Foust, Mark Watkins and Timmy Williams. Visitation for Mrs. Mathis is scheduled on Sunday, after 11:00 A.M. until...
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Carolyn Kibbons Chapman
Carolyn Kibbons Chapman – age 84, passed away peacefully, December 16, 2021, at her home in Pegram, TN. She was born on May 9th 1937 in Paris , Tn. She graduated from Grove High school in 1955, married the love of her life, and began her family. They moved to Pegram, Tn. in 1963, where they continued raising their children, making it their permanent home. Mrs. Chapman is preceded in death by her son, Timothy R. Chapman. She is survived...
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John Philip McDougal
John McDougal, age 72 of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at his residence. His funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Barnhart to officiate. Burial will follow the service in Maplewood Cemetery. McEvoy Funeral Home Staff will serve as pallbearers. Visitation for John McDougal is scheduled on Tuesday after 11:00 A.M. until time of service at McEvoy Funeral Home. John Philip McDougal was born October 4,...
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Jack Lasater
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...
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Gerald Wayne McGuire
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...
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Martha C. Foster
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,...
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Billy G. Winchester
Billy G. Winchester, age 90 of Paris, TN passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center. There will be no visitation and no services for Mr. Winchester per his request. Billy Gene Winchester was born June 7, 1931, in Henry County, TN to the late Leonard Void Winchester and the late Pokie Cox Winchester. On August 29, 1953, he married Mattie Elizabeth Presson Winchester and she preceded him in death on November 25, 2007. Billy went to...
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Ann Nall Allen
Ann Allen, 71, of Springville died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at ContinueCARE Hospital at Baptist Health Paducah. Her funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Charles Cate officiating. Pallbearers will be Mark Wade, Tony Wade, Tim Wade, Matt Fowlkes, Jake Norris and Hunter Wade. Honorary pallbearers will be Tucker Wade and Zach Wade. Burial will be in Elkhorn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Allen...
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Carolyn Brisendine
Ms. Carolyn Brisendine, age 86, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Charter Senior Living (Morningside of Paris). Her graveside funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Memorial Cemetery with burial to follow. No visitation is scheduled. Carolyn Brisendine was born June 13, 1935 to the late Pled Wade Brisendine and the late Ruby Greer Brisendine. She is survived by cousins, Joe Barham and wife Gina of Goodletsville, Tennessee, Beth Skelley of...
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Billy Ray Mosley
Billy Ray Mosley, 82, of Paris died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Cemetery in Paris. Mosley was born June 4, 1939, in Parsons. He was the son of the late Odis Mack Mosley and the late Ruby Gurley Mosley. He was a 1959 graduate of E.W. Grove High School. Survivors include his loving wife, Billie Mosley of Paris; a daughter, Lana Jean (Michael) Ward of...
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Kelly D. Farris
Kelly D. Farris, age 74 of Paris, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center. His funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. John Smith of Fairview Baptist Church where Kelley was a member officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM Tuesday and after 11:00 AM Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home. Kelley was a school bus driver for the Henry County School...
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William F. Crosswy Scholarship Fund
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM F. (BILLY) CROSSWY Mr. Crosswy came to Paris to direct bands and choral groups in Henry County in the late 40’s until his untimely death in June 1970. By August 1965 the number of school musicians under his direction had grown to 250. Having not only an interest in music but also in school administration he served as president of the Henry County Education Association. In June of 1964 he was presented the Jaycees annual Distinguished...
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News from the Grove Site
I hope everyone is having a good summer and staying safe. Henry County Archives I am often contacted by people who either need copies or would like to donate copies of old Grove yearbooks. Yesterday, Stephanie Tayloe, who is the Archivist in charge of the Henry County Archives & Genealogy Library, got in touch to let me know that old year books can be given to their Library. Their address is: Henry County Archives 215 Grove Blvd. Paris, Tennessee 38242...
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Joe D. Brogdon
Joe D. Brogdon, age 73 of Goodlettsville, TN passed away at his home, August 4, 2021 after a long battle with ALS. Joe was born in Paris, TN on October 16, 1947 to John Macon Brogdon and Hazel Lorene Nichols Brogdon. Joe joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he joined the Metro – Nashville Police Department, where he would serve for 30 years before his retirement. Joe was preceded in death by...
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Marcia Ann Compton Fletcher
Funeral services for Marcia Ann Compton Fletcher, who passed away on July 17th, will be at 1 p.m. Friday July 23 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Stone will officiate. Her family will receive friends Friday from 11 a.m. until service time. Graveside service and interment will be at 12 noon Saturday at Oak Hill Union Church Cemetery in Paris, TN. Marcia was born in Clinton, Missouri on March 29, 1939. She passed...
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Norma Brown Steele
Norma was born in Henry County, Tennessee, on March 2, 1938, the daughter of the late John Foster Brown and Cornelia Routon Brown. She attended Grove School (class of 1956) and later graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in ornamental horticulture and landscape design. She had a long career with Midland Brake (now part of Haldex) and was the Director of the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center from 2008-2015. She was a member of the First Presbyterian...
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James Edward Kimmons
BRANDON - James “Jim” Edward Kimmons, 86, of Brandon, Mississippi, returned to his heavenly home on June 25, 2021. Born January 4, 1935, in Paris, Tennes- see, he was the son of the late Harris and Elizabeth Kimmons and brother of the late Dorothy Boulton. Dr. Kimmons was a member of the E.W. Grove Class 1953. Jim is survived by his wife Gency Kimmons; son Kirk Kimmons, daugh- ter Kendra Kimmons-English; son Kyle Kimmons; grandchildren Geoffrey Watson and Brenna Kim- mons;...
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Beverly Ann Meals Wood
Beverly Anne Meals Wood, age 91 of Paris, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at her residence. Her funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be posted on this site as soon as available.
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Elizabeth Brooks Hamlin
Elizabeth Brooks Hamlin, age 88 of Henry, TN, died Monday, June 14, 2021. She attended Springville, Atkins-Porter, and Grove schools in Henry County, graduating from Grove in 1949. Elizabeth began working at Commercial Bank before marriage, and later as a civilian, she worked for the USAF for 25 years. She retired in 1988 from the Blytheville Air Force Base in Arkansas as the base suggestion program manager and moved back to Henry County in 1991. Upon retirement, she spent numerous...
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Rosemary Parkhill King
Rosemary Parkhill King, age 87 of Paris, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Paris. First and foremost, Rosemary loved her Lord, and was dedicated to treating all people with kindness and respect. She enjoyed working at the Mitchum Company and Holley Carburetor before retiring from Eastwood Clinic. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and belonged to the LLL group. Enjoying her time with her family and friends, specifically her grandchildren were especially...
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Carolyn Lee McNutt
Rachel Carolyn McNutt age 71 of Paris, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn formerly co-owned and operated A Visible Change, where she spent many years as a hairdresser. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with friends and loving her Lord and family. She was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ. Born June 25, 1949, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late Hilton Wade Lee and Rachel June Redmon Paschall, who survives...
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Pamela Diggs Hamilton
Pamela Diggs “Pam” Hamilton, age 77 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at her residence. Pam was an artist who loved hand painting Christmas balls. She was an active member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ where she was also a member of the Sewing Ladies, and Prime timers. She adored her grandchildren, was an avid reader, and loved taking care of her dogs and every creature that appeared at the house. She was born July 20, 1943,...
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John D. Richardson
John D. Richardson of Grayling, Michigan, passed away on May 13, 2021, at the age of 86. He will be buried at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery on August 21, 2021. Mr. Richardson was born on November 7, 1934, in Paris, Tennessee, to John and Ruth Richardson. He married Patricia Joan Richardson and she preceded him in death. John D. Richardson graduated from E. W. Grove High School in Paris, Tennessee. He served in the Army and the National Guard. After he...
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Terry Michael Baggett
Terry Michael Baggett, age 80 of Paris passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Henry County Healthcare Center. His funeral will be 2:00 PM Friday, April 30, 2021 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Johnny Farmer of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Bevil Cemetery. Visitation will be after 1:00 PM Friday prior to the service at McEvoy Funeral Home. Terry Michael Baggett was born May 5, 1940 in Houston County, Tennessee to the late Hugh Baggett and...
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Bobbie Vaughn Fulcher
Bobbie Vaughn Fulcher passed away on April 16, 2021. Born May 24,1932, she was a member of the Grove Class of 1950. No obituary has yet been found, according to Find-A-Grave, she is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA. If anyone is able to locate an obituary, please contact us so it can be posted here.
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Diana Rhodes Ford
Diana Rhodes Ford of Helena, Arkansas passed away on March 29, 2021, in Helena. She was born August 5, 1937, to Richard and Diana Matthews Rhodes in Paris, Tennessee, and graduated from E.W. Grove High School. (Class of 1955.) In 1959 she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Southwestern College now known as Rhodes University, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, Eta Sigma Phi, a classical language fraternity, and the Southwestern Singers. After...
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Barbara Baggett
Ms. Barbara Aclin Baggett, age 91 of Paris, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Henry County Healthcare of Paris. Her body is to be cremated and there are no services scheduled at this time. Barbara was born April 24, 1929 in Henry County, Tennessee to the late Oliver L. Baggett and the late Maysie Aclin Baggett. She is also preceded in death by her brother, O.L. Baggett, Jr. who passed away August 4, 1936. Ms. Baggett was a...
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James Robert Rowlett
James Robert “Jim” Rowlett, age 77 of Paris, TN, went to see his Lord & Savior Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his residence. He was the longtime co-owner of Carpet World USA. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris. Jim formerly owned and operated his car lot, “Trader Jim”, and ran McKee Supply, the EZ Ryder Trailer Company, and Mobile Sign. He enjoyed trips to the Gulf, bowling, and collecting Tennessee cars and coins. Jimmy was a...
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Using the Post Category
Here's a quick update that you may find helpful: I have just added a link to the right side of the site called "Post Category". (You can view the right column on any page except the home page.) It is a drop-down menu that allows you to select a category and view all posts in that category. When you click on the "Select Category" button, you will see every category entered into the site so far and how many posts...
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Obituaries
Obituaries are my least favorite task that I must perform in maintaining this website. I'd much rather be fiddling with the images or helping someone find information in the site. I tend to put them off, but yet they are important as we all want to honor the memories those who have passed from us. I will continue to make an effort to post them as I learn about them. But therein lies the problem, because I do not always...
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Charles McDaniel
Charles Earl McDaniel, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 5, 2021, at AHC of Paris. He worked in funeral service for over 30 years, last working for Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris. He formerly worked at Celotex for many years until its closing. Charles was a lifelong farmer who loved his mules, cattle farming, and hard work. He was a member of New Bethel Church of Christ. Charles was born December 30, 1947, in Paris, TN, to the...
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Randal Wimberly
Randal Wimberly, Class of 1964, recently passed away in Houston. His family has provided the following information: We are sad to announce that Randal “Sawmill” Wimberly, aged 74 years old, born May 3rd, 1946 in Paris, TN to his parents H.S. and Mary Wimberly, passed away Feb. 5th, 2021. He gave his life to God in 1988. He leaves behind his wife, Wilmetta Wimberly, from Southern Illinois. They met in Paducah, KY and was married November 22, 1976. To this...
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John Ray Brewer, Jr
John Ray Brewer, Jr., age 75 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. Ray was born October 27, 1945, in Paris, to the late John Ray Brewer, Sr., and the late Cordia Thompson Brewer. He was a member of the Grove High School Class of 1963. He retired after many years as a self-employed mechanic and the owner of Brewers Radiator Service in Paris. Ray loved fishing and spending time with...
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James L. “Jim” Adams
James L. “Jim” Adams of Paris passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born 84 years ago, Jim was a hardworking man who always placed others before himself. He was a member of the Grove High School Class of 1956 and a member of First United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed working with the food pantry. He also worked tirelessly to help the community grow, and always strived to lend a helping hand where needed. In addition to his being a...
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Glenda Perry Ray
Glenda Perry Ray, age 76, of Henry, Tennessee passed away at AHC of Paris (formerly Paris Healthcare) on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Due to pandemic concerns her body will be cremated and a memorial celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Glenda was born April 22, 1944 in Henry, Tennessee to the late Joseph Elihu "Joe" Perry and the late Robbie Nelle Dillahunty Perry. She married Roy Lee Ray on July 31, 1992 and he survives in...
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Robert Covington
[caption id="attachment_394" align="alignleft" width="120"] Robert Covington[/caption] Robert Covington, Professor of Law Emeritus, Vanderbilt University and Grove Hight School Class of 1954, died in his home on November 29th at age 84. Born in Evansville, Indiana, but raised largely in Paris, Tennessee, Professor Covington earned his undergraduate degree at Yale University before earning his law degree at Vanderbilt Law School in 1961. He joined the Vanderbilt Law faculty immediately after earning his law degree. At that time, Dean John Wade, whose...
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Carol Graham Fish Hannan
Carol Graham Fish Hannan, 86, of Paducah, passed away on November 29, 2020, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Lourdes. Carol was born December 20, 1933 in Paris, Tennessee. She graduated in the Class of 1951 from E. W. Grove High School, Paris, Tennessee; received her bachelor’s degree from Murray State University; and received a master’s degree from Northwestern University. Carol taught school in Evanston, Illinois, and locally at Clark Elementary School, and Reidland High School...
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Jerald Dean Sykes
Mr. Jerald Dean Sykes, age 85, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Henry County Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1935 to Prentice and Cornell Swor Sykes. He graduated from Grove High School in 1953 and attended college at Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, majoring in Math and Bible, while serving as field commander for the band and singing bass with the A Cappella chorus. An avid trombone player, he married his band friend and sweetheart, Dorothy Owen,...
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Carolyn White
Carolyn White Cheek, age 72 of Paris, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Anna Mae Owen Hospice House of Murray, Kentucky. A private family graveside service will be held with burial at Olive Branch Cemetery and a celebration of life will be planned for a later date for the public to attend. Carolyn White Cheek was born March 22, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Nelson White and the late Edith Hogue White. She is survived by her...
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Bethel Williams
Bethel Cantrell Williams, age 102 of Paris, TN, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at Eiffel Gardens in Paris. She retired after many years working alongside her husband at State Farm in Paris. She was the oldest member of First Baptist Church in Paris, where she served for many years. Bethel was a longtime member of the Paris Quota Club and was the treasurer for the Martha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was loved and respected by many people. Bethel...
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Jacqueline Julia Fish Byrd
Jacqueline Julia Fish Byrd, 93, of Paducah, passed away on October 22, 2020, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Lourdes. Jackie was born on October 10, 1927, at the Mason’s Hospital in Murray. She graduated in the Class of 1945 from E. W. Grove High School, Paris, Tennessee; attended Rhodes College (Southwestern), Memphis, Tennessee; graduated from the University of Kentucky; and received a master’s degree from Murray State University. Jackie taught math, history, and science at...
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Roland L. Parkhill
Retired Brigadier General Roland L. Parkhill, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Paris on June 11, 1932, to his parents, the late R.L. "Sonny" Parkhill and the late Lucy Rose Bomar Parkhill. On July 2, 1955, he married Ailene Davis Parkhill, known to him as "Enie", who survives, of Paris. A 1949 graduate of E.W. Grove High School, General Parkhill retired from the Tennessee National Guard after more than...
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Curtis Davis
James "Curtis" Davis, 96, a longtime resident of Orange County and Chino Hills passed away October 2nd, 2020 in Chino Hills, CA. A graveside service with military honors was held on October 10th in Brea, Ca. Curtis was born on June 2nd, 1924, in Cottage Grove, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Burgie and Erin (McClure) Davis of Paris Tennessee. His siblings who proceeded him were; Weldon Davis, Douglas Davis, Vera Kibbons, Clara Bee Carl, Laverne Davis, Hurley...
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Arthur D. Sensing Jr.
Arthur Dickson Sensing, Jr., age 88 of Paris, died Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center. Arthur was a retired clerk from the United States Postal Service in Paris. He took great pride in being a United States Navy veteran who fought in the Korean War. In his younger years, he enjoyed gardening and fishing. Arthur was a registered organ donor and his family was proud to honor those wishes. He attended Grove High School and is...
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Ron Moody
Ronald Henry “Ron” Moody, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was a member of the Grove class of 1962. Ron was raised in Puryear, TN, by his foster parents, Ralph & Pearl Snody and was a member of the Grove class of 1964. He had a long career as an engineer in the automotive industry and was a member of the Henry County Gun Club. He enjoyed...
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Nancy Cooper
Nancy Irene Cooper, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Nancy was a member of the Grove High School class of 1969, which was last graduating class from the school. She enjoyed sewing and gardening and was a member of Central Point Baptist Church. She formerly worked at Holley Carburetor and later retired from Walmart after 30 years of service in the fabric department. Nancy was born December 16, 1950, in Paris, TN, to the late J.L....
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Marshal McDonald
Marshal McDonald of Paris, Tn. passed away on July 5, 2020 at his residence. He was 70 years old. He was born May 15, 1950 in Meridian, MS to Clarence and Annie Brown McDonald, who preceded him in death. He was educated in Henry Co., graduating from Grove High School in 1968. Marshall served his country in the US Army and was honorably discharged. He was retired from TVA and also worked as a police officer and several other jobs. He was...
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Dennis L. Matlock
Dennis L. Matlock, age 77, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Christian Care Center. Funeral Services for Mr. Matlock was held Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 2:00p.m. Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. He is buried at Everett’s Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Matlock was born on November 6, 1942 in Paris, TN to O.L. Matlock and Lavinia McFadden Snider. He was a member of the Grove class of 19670 and of Community of Christ Church in Paris. He was a retired installer/ repairman...
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Charlotte Diane Pierce Garcia
Charlotte Diane Pierce Garcia, age 71 of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Saturday June 6, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park following a private family graveside service conducted by her sons, Joseph and Joshua Garcia. Charlotte was born September 30, 1948 in Paris, Tennessee to the late Charles Edward Pierce and the late Marilee Rowlett Pierce. She was a member of the E.W. Grove High School Class of 1966. She is survived...
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Bernice Faye Holt
Bernice Faye Holt, age 82 of Paris, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at her residence. She was a member of Bethesda Methodist Church, and former member of Trinity Methodist Church. Bernice was a homemaker, and formerly worked at the Townhouse restaurant, Nathan’s, and Hoofmans. She received a lifetime achievement award for her individual collections of donations, and candy bar sales, that she raised for the March of Dimes equaling over $250,000.00. Her latest passion was raising money...
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Judy Johnson Collins
We have just learned that our Class of 1962 classmate, Judy Collins, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Grace Healthcare of Franklin, in Franklin, TN. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris, TN. Judy was born October 18, 1944 in Paris and was the daughter of the late Earl Prezell Shankle and the late Mary Jane Bevill Shankle. She was married March 19, 2003, to Robert “Shag” Collins, who preceded her in death on May...
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Stephanie Morris Shanklin
[caption id="attachment_308" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Stephanie Morris Shanklin, 2011[/caption] Stephanie Morris Shanklin, our Class of '62 classmate, passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by all her children and grandchildren, according to her brother, Fred. As many of you know, she had been suffering from Alzheimer's for the last few years. While we are sad to hear this news, it is comforting to know that she is finally at peace. If any information becomes available about a service or memorials, it will...
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Larry Joe Joyner
Larry Joe Joyner passed away on December 3, 2019 in Hanford, California from complications of ALS. He was born on June 14, 1943 in Henry County, Tennessee and was a member of the Grove class of 1961. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann (Pruitt) Joyner, and his son Joel Joyner. He was the son of Joseph Ray Joyner and Keron Uzeal (Lane) Joyner, both deceased. Funeral services were handled by People's Funeral Chapel in Hanford, and was buried...
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John R. Shelton
We have just learned that another of our class of '62 classmates, John R. Shelton, sadly passed away over the weekend. Visitation is this Wednesday from 11 - 1 PM, and the funeral is to follow at 1:00 PM. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ann and his family. Obituary John R. Shelton, age 75 of Paris, TN, passed away in his home on November 10, 2019, of natural causes. John graduated from E.W. Grove High School in 1962...
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Sandra Lee Gamlin
[caption id="attachment_286" align="alignleft" width="200"] Sandra Lee Gamlin[/caption] Sandra Lee Hopkins Gamlin, age 72, of Paris, Tennessee, formerly of Puryear, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her son's residence. She was a member of the Grove Class of 1964. No public services or visitation is scheduled. Burial will take place in Palestine Cemetery. Ms. Gamlin was born November 15, 1946 in Paris, Tennessee to the late Murray Hopkins and the late Christine Seawright Hopkins. She married Enlow Gamlin on...
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Daniel F. McGehee Gives Back to his West Tennessee Hometown
This May 2019 article by Brooks Clark was originally posted on the University of Tennessee's Noteworthy website and is posted here with their permission and that of the University of Tennessee School of Music. It is as fitting a tribute as can be found to our former classmate, Dan McGehee... When Knoxville lawyer Daniel F. McGehee, dapper in his bow tie and Atticus Finch seersucker suit, talks about bringing music and the arts to Paris, listeners might wonder at first—until they...
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Daniel F. McGehee, Class of 1962
[caption id="attachment_283" align="alignleft" width="293"] Dan McGehee, Class of '62[/caption] We are all saddened to learn of the passing this week of our classmate and friend, Dan McGehee. An excellent article about Dan was recently posted on the University of Tennessee Knoxville website that is a great tribute. The funeral and Celebration of Life service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 S Northshore Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 3:00 PM. A reception...
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Article about E.W. Grove
I just came across an interesting article in the Asheville Citizen Times about E.W. Grove today that I thought any history buffs out there might enjoy. As you know, Mr. Grove was an interesting man with irons in a lot of fires, so to speak. This article discusses Mr. Grove and his relationship with the town, in particular the old Battery Park Hotel. You can find the article here...
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Site Updates on 7 Sep 2019
Several changes were made to the site this morning. I decided to remove the windowed view of the original and accessible websites and am opening them both in a new window in full screen mode. This should improve readability and mobile phone access. A "Search Site" page has been added to the window to help you find results on the original Grove site more easily. Sample posts were created (see below) I have created some sample posts , including the...
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Site Update on 2 Sep 2019
The site was updated today to add frames within which the user can view both the original and "easy to read" versions of the site. The new menuing system is now operational as an overlay which should allow for better navigation. A link to the mailing list signup form has been added to this site (opens in new window). The code that was used previously to enter comments and make updates to the site no longer works, but all comments...
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John W. Province, Jr.
Mr. John W. Province, Jr. age 74 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis. His funeral service will be 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at First Christian Church in Paris with Pastor Cory Glover to officiate. Burial will follow the service in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at First Christian Church after 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday until time of service. He was born on March 20, 1944 in...
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William Byron Lemons Jr.
Former Parisian William Byron Lemons Jr., 75, of Lake Villa, Ill., died Jan. 25, 2018, at his home after battling lung cancer. The body was cremated, and a memorial service for the celebration of life will be held later. Lakewood Crematorium in Lake Bluff, Ill., is handling the arrangements. Bill was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Paris to the late William Byron and Jewell Betherine (nee Lawrence) Lemons. He was a member of the Grove Class of 1962, but moved...
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Carol Holcomb Evans
Carol Holcomb Evans, 72, of Paris died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at her home. She was a graduate of the Grove High School Class of 1962 and a member of West Paris Baptist Church. Carol was retired and had operated a retail clothing store, The Style Shop, for many years in Paris along with her mother, the late Ethel Holcomb. Surviving are her husband Terry L. Evans of Paris; two sons, Chris Evans (Allison) of Marion, Ky., and Bob Evans...
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Dorothy Jean Boulton, 83, of Jackson passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Legacy Assisted Living Center. Mrs. Boulton was the daughter of Harris and Elizabeth Kimmons, born November 8, 1932 in Paris, TN. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Bobbie; son, Rick Boulton, and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Shelly "April" Wigent; granddaughter, Stacey Wigent; brother, James Kimmons; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dorothy was a graduate of Grove High School...
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Mary Robbye Hill Paschall
Mrs. Gordon Paschall, 206 Wynn Street, died at Henry County General Hospital this morning at about 7:30. She was 56. Mrs Paschall suffered what was apparently a massive stroke about 2 a.m., and she was rushed to the hospital, where she died without gaining consciousness. Services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Ridgeway's LeDon Chapel. The body is at the funeral home. A native of Henry County, Mrs. Paschall was the former Mary Robbye Hill. She was born October...
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