OBITUARIES
Elbert Jack Vaughn
Oct 5, 2025
Mr. Elbert Jack Vaughn, 82, of South Fulton died Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Services will be held at noon on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenlea Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
He was born on February 18, 1943, Elbert lived a full...
Joe Edward Teague
Sep 28, 2025
Mr. Joe Edward Teague, 69, of Paris died Sunday, September 28, 2025, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the church.
Joe Edward Teague made his debut into this world on November 28, 1955, in...
Charles M. "Marcus" Love
Sep 26, 2025
Mr. Charles M. "Marcus" Love, 43, of Paducah formerly Paris died Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Sparks St. Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Marcus Love was born in Henry County, Tennessee,...
Pastor Paul Jenkins
Sep 16, 2025
Pastor Paul Jenkins,71, of Rives died Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. 0n Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Miles Chapel Church in Martin.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Paul Jenkins, Sr. was born on January 11, 1954, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Ual “Coley” Jenkins and Bernice “Friday” Fingers-Jenkins. He...
Linda Kay Morris
Sep 10, 2025
Linda Kay Morris, formerly known as Linda Pettigrew, was born on December 11, 1961, in Lexington, Tennessee. She peacefully left this world on September 10, 2025, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky, surrounded by love.
For 43 cherished years, Linda shared her life with her beloved husband, Jeff Morris. Together, they created a nurturing home...
Ernest "Co-Pilot" Williams
Sep 2, 2025
Ernest “Co-Pilot” Williams, age 70, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on September 2, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Born on December 19, 1954, Co-Pilot spent his entire life in Paris, where he built lasting friendships and touched countless lives. Known for his big heart and outgoing nature, he truly never met a stranger. He was also a proud and devoted...
Ruthie Ingram
Sep 1, 2025
Mrs. Ruthie Ingram, 73, of Union City died Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home.
Services will be held at noon on Friday, September 5, 2025, at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Ruthie Jewell Ingram was born on September 9, 1951, in Obion County, Tennessee, to the late Leon Byers and...
Linda Freeman
Sep 1, 2025
Linda Williams Freeman was born on June 11, 1947, in Murray, Kentucky, and passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehabilitation. She is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her.
Linda was a devoted member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her...
Geneva Hutcherson
Sep 1, 2025
Mrs. Geneva Hutcherson, 95, of Paris died Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church.
Geneva Francis Hutcherson was born on April 29, 1930, in Whitlock, Tennessee, to the late...
Jerry Perry
Aug 31, 2025
Jerry Perry, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Patriot Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Paris, Tennessee. He was 71 years old. Jerry was born on September 13, 1953, in Henry County, Tennessee, where he spent much of his life contributing to his community and nurturing relationships with family and friends.
A graduate of...
Lois Crump
Aug 31, 2025
Mrs. Lois Crump, 80, of Paris died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Union Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Lois Crump was born February 19, 1945, in Paris Tennessee to the late...
Raymond "Rusty" Gardner
Aug 26, 2025
Mr. Raymond "Rusty" Gardner, 63, of Clarksville formerly of Martin, TN died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Tennova Healthcare.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Parham Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Raymond Russell “Rusty” Gardner was born December 13, 1961...
Kathy Johnson
Aug 26, 2025
Kathy Benia Johnson, a beloved educator, community leader, and mentor, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and unwavering dedication to others. She was born on March 19, 1951, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Earl and Louise Johnson.
Following in the footsteps of her mother, Kathy devoted her life to education, teaching Home Economics for over...
Russell Andrew Pigue
Aug 25, 2025
Russell Andrew Pigue, fondly known as "Brown," was born on September 10, 1963, in Sharon, Tennessee. He departed this life on August 25, 2025, at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories.
Russell devoted his career to public service, retiring from the public works department for the City of Sharon, where his...
LaRethia Motley
Aug 25, 2025
Bishop LaRethia Motley of Union City TN., was born August 12, 1956, at Obion County General Hospital. On August 25th, 2025, the Lord called her soul to rest at the Waters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her Pastor and Sister Apostle Barbara Bolden at her bedside. She was 69 years old. She was a member of Anointed Church Of The...
James Jones, Sr.
Aug 24, 2025
Mr. James "Rick" Jones, Sr., 64, of Martin, TN died Sunday, August 24, 2025, Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, MO.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at McCabe United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Parham Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the church.
James Roderick Jones, Sr., affectionately known as “Rick,” was...
Gracie Thomas
Aug 17, 2025
Mrs. Gracie Thomas, 81, of Paris died Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Paris 731-642-1515
Reuben Douglass
Aug 16, 2025
Mr. Rueben Douglass, 72, of Martin died Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.
McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Union City 731-885-8110
Mary Ann Hartzfeldt
Aug 11, 2025
Mrs. Mary Ann Hartzfeldt, 87, of Paris died Monday, August 11, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Progressive Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Mary Ann Hartzfeldt, beloved daughter of the late John Bell Olive and...
Cecil Dunlap
Aug 9, 2025
Cecil Dunlap, a cherished figure in his community and a devoted family man, passed away on August 9, 2025, at the Obion County Nursing Home. He was born on July 6, 1928, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and lived a life marked by dedication, service, and an undeniable zest for life.
Cecil retired after an impressive 33-year career with Goodyear Tire and...
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