Ethan Hart

Ethan Blake Hart, age 26 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence.

He was born in Paris, TN, on June 14, 1999, to Mindy Hart Walker. Mindy survives of Cottage Grove.

Ethan enjoyed playing video games and watching Jurassic Park and SpongeBob. He was a believer in Jesus and cherished the time he got to spend with his family and friends, especially playing with his nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mother, Ethan is survived by his step-father, Johnny Walker; great aunt and caregiver, Pam (David) Everett of Buchanan, TN; grandparents, Helen and Owen Walker of GA, and Stanley Timms of Cottage Grove, TN; father, Jon (Nicole) McKinney; sisters, Brittany (James) Smith of Paris, TN, Megan (Scott) Miller of Elizabethtown, KY, Sara Walker of Metropolis, IL; brothers, Wayne Bradley of Paris, TN, Noah McKinney, Jacob McKinney, and Gabrial McKinney; and several nieces and nephews.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, is handling the arrangements. His remains are to be cremated with a memorial visitation to be held Wednesday, February 18, 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.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Pinson, Dylan Baines, and Colby McManus.