Ethan Hammond

Ethan Hale Hammond, age 26 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his residence.

Ethan was born in Paducah, KY, on July 7, 2000, to Guy Hale Hammond, and Melissa Dawn Bogard. Guy survives of Paris, TN, and Melissa survives of Statesboro, GA.

He was a talented guitarist who loved playing music more than anything. He had the honor of performing at B.B. King's Blues Club on Beale Street. He was a Christian who loved his faith. Ethan was very smart and enjoyed learning about U.S. history. He also had a special love for animals. He was employed by Wendy’s in Paris, where he worked under Natasha Cervantes, who served as a mentor as well as a boss for Ethan. Ethan also worked with Jeremy Hendon at Hendon Wood Creations, where Jeremy served as a confidant, mentor, and friend.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his girlfriend, Hannah Isbell of Paris, TN; stepfather, Brad Schroader of Statesboro, GA; grandparents, Jeannie (Don) Sims of Paris, TN, Lita Rhodes of Hazel, KY, and Galen Hammond; aunts, Kate (Bob) Raines of Jackson, TN, and Casey Montgomery of Whitter, NC; uncle, Jeremy Sims of Whitter, NC; cousins, Sam Raines of Cullowhee, NC, Eron Raines of Memphis, TN, Hannah Ruth (Philip) Swan of Maryville, TN, Eleanor Swan, Hattie Swan; and two dogs, Dudd and Marcy.

Ethan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Greg Rhodes.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. His remains are to be cremated with a memorial visitation to be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m.