Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Donald Ray "Don" Woodard
Aug 8, 2024
Donald Ray “Don” Woodard, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his residence.
He worked as a loading supervisor for Institutional Casework Incorporated in Paris. He liked to fish and enjoyed working.
Don was born November 22, 1979, in Huntingdon, TN.
He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Peggy (Sam) Crowder of Paris, TN; his daughter, Emma Grace...
Shannon Parker
Aug 7, 2024
Shannon Rena Parker, age 54 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN
She worked for many years as a private duty caregiver for the state of Tennessee. Shannon loved being a devoted wife, Mom, and especially a Nana to her grandchildren. She was a member of the “Blues Crew” at Blues Landing...
Terrence William "Terry" Kelly, Jr.
Aug 6, 2024
Terrence William “Terry” Kelly, Jr., age 81 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
He retired after a long career in education as a teacher, where he taught 6th grade & spent most of his teaching career in Juneau, AK. Terry loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He also was an avid reader.
Terry was born November...
Mel Mahan Flowers
Aug 5, 2024
Melinda Gail Long “Mel” Mahan Flowers, age 57 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at her residence.
Mel was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris and was Baptist by faith. She formerly worked as a machinist at MAHLE Engine Components in Morristown, TN. She was also a licensed insurance agent and licensed real estate agent....
Terry Collier
Aug 4, 2024
Terry Gene Collier age 72 of Erin, TN, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Houston County Community Hospital in Erin.
Terry was born December 28, 1951, in Fulton, KY, to the late Bobby Gene Collier and the late Mamie Smith Collier.
He was married September 28, 1982, to Dora Younger Collier, who survives of Erin.
Terry retired in 2012 from the Local...
Carolyn Bumpus
Aug 4, 2024
Carolyn Ann Jones Bumpus, age 85 of Paris, TN, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her residence.
She worked for several years at Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris. She also formerly worked at the Henry County Election Commission and Clifty Farms. Carolyn was a member of East Wood Church of Christ. Her grandchildren loved her yeast rolls.
Carolyn was born October...
Ann Webber
Aug 3, 2024
Deloris Ann Webber, age 84, of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her residence.
Ann formerly worked as a teller for McKenzie Banking Company. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Paris, where she served on the teller committee. She enjoyed cooking, her flowers and she liked to go fishing. She was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan,...
Jerry Rickman
Aug 1, 2024
Jerry Rickman, age 74 of Paris, TN, passed away Thursday. August 1, 2024, at AHC of Paris, after a 9-month battle with cancer.
He retired after a 34-year career as an electrician and was the owner & operator of Rickman’s Electric in Paris. He played basketball in his high school years for Farmington High School in Farmington, KY. Jerry was instrumental...
Patricia Slaughter
Jul 29, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Elaine Slaughter, 63, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at her home unexpectedly.
She was born March 21, 1961, in Three Rivers, the daughter of Lawrence and Marion (Snow) Slaughter and graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1979.
Patty enjoyed cooking and baking, skills she initially honed at Meek’s Mill Café perfecting their...
Diane Marie Byrns
Jul 29, 2024
Diane Marie Byrns, age 60 of Henry, TN, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at her residence.
Diane was a very kind and giving person always thinking of others before herself. She loved being outdoors in the sunshine, her dogs and diet mountain dew. She enjoyed going to the beach. Diane had a very strong faith, and her children and grandchildren were...
Debbie Bensinger
Jul 28, 2024
Debbie Bensinger, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at her residence.
Debbie loved thrift shopping and loved her cats.
She was born August 29, 1949, in Chicago, IL, to the late George Bensinger and the late Ethel Reimer Bensinger.
Debbie is survived by her daughter, Dorina (Joe) Boccia of Chicago, IL; two sisters, Diane (Danny) Gordon of Paris, TN,...
Ricky Lynn "Rick" Webb
Jul 28, 2024
Ricky Lynn “Rick” Webb, age 63 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
He worked for many years in steel manufacturing as a welder. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting coins. He loved all animals and being outside.
Rick was born March 26, 1961, in Paris, TN, to the late James M. Webb and the late Janice...
Beve Lou Goza
Jul 27, 2024
Beve Lou Goza, age 96 of Buchanan, TN, went to meet her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
She worked for many years in cosmetology as a hairdresser in Memphis, TN. Beve Lou enjoyed working in the yard and was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, TN.
Beve Lou was born January 22, 1928, in Ravenden...
Joyce A. Dyer
Jul 26, 2024
Joyce A. Dyer, age 82 of Millington, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Baptist Memorial East Hospital in Memphis, TN.
She was a homemaker for most of her life, but formerly enjoyed working three years for Mohon International in Paris. Joyce loved working outdoors in her flower garden and watching birds. She enjoyed photography and tinting...
Christine Watts Breaux Turner
Jul 22, 2024
Christine Watts Breaux Turner, age 88, of Springville, TN, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at her residence.
Christine was a member of the Henry County Tabernacle Church in Springville, TN. She was a retired LPN and worked many years at Henry County Medical Center. Christine was a caregiver and loved taking care of people in her community.
Christine was born June 19,...
Robert Emerson Montgomery
Jul 21, 2024
Master Chief Robert Emerson “Monty” Montgomery (USN ret.), age 75, of Buchanan, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy, with deployments including Vietnam and postings in Brunswick, Maine, Millington, TN, and Sigonella, Sicily.
He found great joy in outdoor pursuits such...
Gwinna Vee Morris Gallimore
Jul 14, 2024
Gwinna Vee Morris Gallimore, age 92 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Charter Senior Living in Paris.
She retired after many years from the Henry County Board of Education. Gwinna loved the outdoors, traveling, camping, and crafts. She was a longtime member of Puryear Baptist Church.
Gwinna was born January 28, 1932, in the Jones Mill community of Puryear,...
Bettye Gayle Hutson Hinson
Jul 13, 2024
Bettye Gayle Hutson Hinson, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family.
She was the former co-owner of Dawndale Trucking in Paris. TN. Alongside her late husband Garry, she began Eastside Enterprises in Paris in 1982, which later became Eastside Auto Repair, until her retirement in 2010. She loved fishing, going to the...
Thomas Eugene "Gene" Garvey
Jul 12, 2024
Thomas Eugene “Gene” Garvey, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
He had a long career in property development & management in Henry County, always wanting things to be bigger and better. He lived in Paris for 54 years but was always a Texan at heart. Gene had a love for animals, especially his...
Clara Rachel Jones Johnson
Jul 9, 2024
Clara Rachel Jones Johnson, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her residence.
She was a homemaker most of her life and member of Ray of Hope Christian Fellowship in Paris. Rachel loved running around & spending time with her friends.
Rachel was born September 5, 1929, in Albany, KY, to the late Hobson Brown and the late...
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