Category: Obituaries

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]