Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Roberta Ann Manseill

Roberta Ann Manseill

Jul 9, 2025

Roberta Ann Manseill, age 91 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her residence.

Ann was born on March 26, 1934, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Robert E. Snyder, and the late Inez Wheeler Snyder.

On November 8, 1953, Ann married James Leamon “Jim” Manseill in Houghton Lake, Michigan, who preceded her in death on November 2,...

Jeweldean Hooper

Jeweldean Hooper

Jul 7, 2025

Jeweldean White Hooper, age 80 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at her residence.

Jeweldean was born on March 6, 1945, in Oneida, KY, to the late Frankie White, and Drucilla Mayfield White.

On August 3, 1963, she married Joseph Frank Hooper, who preceded her in death on May 14, 2025.

She spent many years working for various manufacturing...

Gaynelle McClain Quesenberry

Gaynelle McClain Quesenberry

Jul 6, 2025

Gaynelle McClain Quesenberry age 88 of Memphis, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville, in Collierville, TN.

Gaynelle was a retired LPN having worked for Dr. Ross, and at Henry County Medical Center. A member of the Grove High School graduating Class of 1954, she enjoyed painting and needlework. She was a...

Ray Capps

Ray Capps

Jul 6, 2025

Lowell Ray Capps, age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital.

Ray was born in Hickman County, TN, on May 27, 1938, to the late Elbert Capps, and the late Annie Ray Capps.

On October 12, 1961, Ray married Maggie Pearl Hart Capps, who preceded him in death on November 8, 2008.

Ray...

Carlene Ealey

Carlene Ealey

Jul 4, 2025

Wilma Carlene Ealey, age 91 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehab Center in Paris, TN.

Carlene was born on August 23, 1933, in Henry County, TN, to the late Willard Carl Ealey, and the late Addie Mae Priddy Ealey.

Carlene was a member of the Church of Christ. She loved yardwork, animals, and...

Jackie Belew

Jackie Belew

Jul 4, 2025

Jacquelyn Pinson “Jackie” Belew, age 82 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital.

Jackie was born in Columbus, MS, on December 10, 1942, to the late James Pinson and the late Jocelyn Foster Pinson.

On August 8, 1964, Jackie married Larry Bryant Belew, who preceded in her death on June 22, 2012.

She loved...

Joan Christine Allen

Joan Christine Allen

Jul 3, 2025

Joan Christine Allen, age 87 of Puryear, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her residence.

Joan was born in Buffalo, NY, on March 24, 1938, to the late Stanley Biniecki and the late Margaret Kuhn Biniecki.

Joan is survived by three children, Cheryl Robinson of FL, Tim (Pamela) Allen of Puryear, TN, and Shiela Renaee Lewellen of IN; one...

Daryl Vincent Trout

Daryl Vincent Trout

Jul 3, 2025

Daryl Vincent Trout, age 73 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

He was born on July 11, 1951, in Frederick, MD, to the late Harry Trout, and the late Leona McCullar Trout.

Daryl was a man after God’s own heart, wanting to be in the will of God. Daryl was...

Lucille Kinney

Lucille Kinney

Jul 3, 2025

Lucille Kinney age 86 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Charter Senior Living in Paris.

Over the years, Lucille worked at various factories including the Clippard and Holley Carburetor Plants in Paris. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and floral arranging. Her love for children was shown through her time working in the W.G. Rhea School Cafeteria, and working in...

Edward Bell Hicks

Edward Bell Hicks

Jul 2, 2025

Edward Bell Hicks, age 71, of Martin, TN, died at West Tennessee Healthcare of Martin on Wednesday July 2, 2025.

Edward was born in Martin, TN on December 18, 1953, to the late Dossie Hicks and to the late Vivian Elliott Hicks.

On June 7, 2006, he married Teresa Alice Osborne Hicks. She died January 13, 2015.

Edward was a member of Palmersville...

Robert Hayes "Bob" Crockett

Robert Hayes "Bob" Crockett

Jul 1, 2025

On July 1st, the world lost one of its great storytellers. Bobby Crockett’s stories could be so incredible, so legendary, and so funny that people would think that they had to be tall tales if it were not for the witnesses who were there to see many of them happen. Bobby was a loving husband and devoted father and he...

Dr. J B Johnsonius

Dr. J B Johnsonius

Jun 27, 2025

Dr. J B Johnsonius, Jr., age 74, of Paris, TN, died at his residence on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Dr. Johnsonius was born on September 25, 1950, in McKenzie, TN, to the late J B Johnsonius Sr. and to the late Ruth Skellion Johnsonius.

On September 21,1974, J B married Jenny Ross Johnsonius, who survives, of Paris.

Dr. J B Johnsonius was a...

Jeffery Ralph Rozny

Jeffery Ralph Rozny

Jun 26, 2025

Jeffery Ralph Rozny, age 45 of Puryear, Tennessee, passed away June 26, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, Tennessee is handling arrangements.There will be a memorial visitation on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 4 - 5 PM. There will be a celebration of life beginning at 5:00 PM Wednesday, with Chad Kennedy officiating.

Christopher Earl Kennemer, Jr

Christopher Earl Kennemer, Jr

Jun 26, 2025

Christopher Earl Kennemer, Jr., age 71 of Paris, TN, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his residence.

Chris was born on July 28, 1953, in Memphis, TN, to the late Christopher E. Kennemer, Sr., and the late Onis Marylin Sparks Kennemer.

He is survived by one sister, Connie Kennemer Fidler of Mt. View, HI; and one aunt, Linda Shands of Olive...

Logan James Burnett

Logan James Burnett

Jun 24, 2025

Logan James Burnett age 3 of Paris, TN and Gleason, TN, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Gleason.

Logan was born May 4, 2022, in Paris to Kaitlyn Wright, who survives of Gleason, and Dust’n Burnett who survives of Paris.

He was 100 % boy, adventurous, impulsive, and full of life. He was a huge fan of Spiderman and enjoyed playing with...

Tommy Wayne Irby

Tommy Wayne Irby

Jun 23, 2025

Tommy Irby, 81, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. A Navy veteran, world traveler, and lifelong storyteller, Tommy lived a rich and colorful life marked by independence, laughter, and love for his family. 

Born on August 9, 1943, to Archie and Oneida Irby, Tommy was raised in in Paris Tennessee. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he...

Steven Lester Horn

Steven Lester Horn

Jun 23, 2025

Steven Lester Horn, age 62 of Paris, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY. 

Anna Lou Battles

Anna Lou Battles

Jun 23, 2025

Anna Lou Battles, age 81 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Anna was born in Attala, AL, on March 3, 1944, to the late Steve Basson, Sr., and the late Flora Esterlee Hollingsworth Basson.

On December 25, 1963, she married Richard Battles, who survives of Paris, TN.

She owned and operated...

Thomas Walter "Tom" Bennett

Thomas Walter "Tom" Bennett

Jun 22, 2025

Thomas Walter “Tom” Bennett, Sr., age 58 of Puryear, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was born in Paris, TN, on February 5, 1967, to the late Warren Bennett, and the late Linda Neenan Bennett.

Tom spent a majority of his career working for Crown Lift Trucks, starting as...

Paulette Kuenzle

Paulette Kuenzle

Jun 21, 2025

Martha Paulette Kuenzle, age 82 of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Gleason, TN, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at Cherrywood Post Acute in McKenzie, after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease.

Paulette was a quiet soul who found peace and joy in life's simple moments; especially long walks outdoors with her dog Dixie where she felt most at ease. She...