Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Wesley Isaac Knee

Wesley Isaac Knee

Mar 24, 2025

Wes Knee, age 84 of Hollow Rock, TN, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at his residence.

Wes was born August 29, 1940, in Bigler, PA, to the late Isaac Knee and the late Esther Lytle Knee.

He married Judy Grover Knee, who survives of Hollow Rock, TN, on October 13, 1984, in Niagara Falls, NY. They were married for over...

Lucinda Lee Dinkins

Lucinda Lee Dinkins

Mar 23, 2025

Lucinda Lee Dinkins, age 85 of Paris, TN, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by her children. 

She was born January 11, 1940, in Buchanan, TN, to the late Fred Arlington Roberts and the late Gertie Ada Snow Roberts.

Lucinda married Hubert Dinkins on August 26, 1990, who preceded her in death.

Lucinda was a dedicated...

Bobby Franklin Wade, Jr.

Bobby Franklin Wade, Jr.

Mar 22, 2025

Bobby Franklin Wade, Jr., age 65, of Paris, TN, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

He was born in Chicago, IL, on June 19, 1959, to the late Bobby Franklin Wade, Sr., and the late Edna Vickers Wade,

Bobby dedicated 15 years of his life as a custodian for the Henry County School System. He had a...

Donald Kuenzle

Donald Kuenzle

Mar 22, 2025

Donald Leo Kuenzle, age 81 of Gleason, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Cherrywood in McKenzie, TN.

He was born August 30, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Leo Kuenzle and the late Merle Pedigo Kuenzle.

Donald married Paulette Kesterson Kuenzle on September 19, 1964, and she survives of McKenzie, TN.

He was a retired truck driver who...

Darlene Cunningham

Darlene Cunningham

Mar 19, 2025

Darlene Cunningham, age 62 of Henry, TN, passed away on March 19, 2025, at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN.

She was born on September 15, 1962, in Fulton, KY, to the late Anita Givens Roberts and the late Donald Lee Givens.

She was a member of McDavid Grove Baptist Church and worked many years as a cashier at Walmart in Paris,...

Denise Elaine Hawkins

Denise Elaine Hawkins

Mar 19, 2025

Denise Elaine Hawkins, age 75 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on January 31, 1950, in Whittier, CA, to the late Edward Bochi and the late Shirley Smithson Bochi.

Denise married the late Charles “Chuck” Hawkins on August 31, 1968, in Carson City, NV.

She is survived by one son, Adam Hawkins of...

Harry Johnson

Harry Johnson

Mar 15, 2025

Harry Johnson age 87 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.

Harry worked for 40 years as a butcher before he retired. After retirement, he spent several years mowing at his brother’s golf course in Michigan. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, and ride horses. Harry was an avid fan of...

Johnny Berry

Johnny Berry

Mar 12, 2025

Johnny L. Berry, age 73, of Big Sandy, TN died Tuesday March 11, 2025, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN.

Johnny had a deep love for farming and cows. He retired after 24 years with the city of Paris as Landfill Supervisor and he proudly served in the National Guard for 8 years and was known for his strong work...

Brad Saylor

Brad Saylor

Mar 11, 2025

Daniel Bradley Saylor, age 52 of Paris, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

He is survived by his parents, Becky Hedges of Paris, TN, and Bill (Terri) Saylor of Paris, TN; one sister, Pam (Frank) Heathman of Gallatin, TN; one uncle, Scott Myatt of Humboldt, TN; one nephew, Cameron Heathman; and two cousins, Jeffrey Myatt and Cara Myatt Lorenzo. 

Ridgeway Funeral...

Marjorie Brown

Marjorie Brown

Mar 11, 2025

Marjorie Marie Brown, age 94, passed away March 11, 2025, in Paris, Tennessee.

Her home for many years was Sacramento California, but for the last four years she lived in Paris, Tennessee with one son, Kevin Brown and his wife Debra. Marjorie was an Army Wife who spent 26 years traveling with her beloved husband and children from assignment to assignment,...

Bertha Smith

Bertha Smith

Mar 11, 2025

Bertha Elizabeth Smith, age 98 of Nashville, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Nashville.

She was born January 29, 1927, in Paris, TN to the late Elmon Lemonds and the late Berta Herndon Lemonds. She was married on June 5, 1950, to William Leon Smith who preceded her in death on August 6, 2001.

Bertha was faithful in the Christian...

Pat A Adams

Pat A Adams

Mar 9, 2025

Pat A. Adams, age 80 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris, TN.

Pat previously worked at Plumley Rubber Co. before retiring from Nobel in 2007. He had a passion for building bird boxes and spending time in his yard. He also loved sharing stories from his military service.

Pat was born October 7,...

Harold Dicus

Harold Dicus

Mar 8, 2025

Harold Dicus, age 83, of Paris, TN died Saturday March 8, 2025, at his residence. 

He was a member of Westwood Pentecostal Church of God. Harold retired from working at Emerson Electric after many years. He enjoyed reading.

Harold was born on December 19, 1941, to the late Calvin Louis Dicus and to the late Maudie Elva Weaver Dicus.

Harold first married Marie...

Jane Wilson

Jane Wilson

Mar 5, 2025

Jane McMaster Wilson, age 86 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her residence. 

She was born May 18, 1938, in South Madison County, TN. Her parents were the late Sam Allen McMaster and the late Inez Cearley McMaster.

Jane married Walter Clay Wilson on June 2, 1973, who survives of Paris.

Jane attended Toone Elementary School and graduated...

Tina Robertson-Booth

Tina Robertson-Booth

Mar 3, 2025

Tina Robertson-Booth, age 61 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Paris, TN.

Tina was born on January 26, 1964, to the late Oscar Thomas Robertson and the late Bonita Moody Robertson.

In 2000, she married Cecil Ray Booth, who preceded her in death.

Tina dedicated over 17 years to Henry County Medical Center and West Tennessee Healthcare as...

Kay Lampkins

Kay Lampkins

Mar 2, 2025

Kay Lampkins, age 79 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

She was married to Charles Everett Lampkins, who preceded her in death, for over 50 years. 

Kay was born on August 1, 1945, to the late Charlie Freman Nichols and the late Pauline Gatewood Nichols. 

Kay dedicated 10 years...

Sandra "Sandy" E Winters

Sandra "Sandy" E Winters

Feb 27, 2025

Sandra E. “Sandy” Winters, age 78 of Paris, TN, died on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital in Paris.

Sandy was a member of First Baptist Church of Paris. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and being their taxi service. Sandy loved spending time with her family, hummingbirds, Atlanta Braves baseball, and taking rides with...

Jessie Evell Sanders

Jessie Evell Sanders

Feb 27, 2025

Jessie Evell Sanders, age 90 of Puryear, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Farms of Puryear. 

She was born in Puryear, TN on August 18, 1934, to the late Roosevelt Paschall and the late Cloteal Wilson Paschall.

She is survived by one son, Keith Colley of Puryear, TN; and four grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in...

Mary Katherine Clary

Mary Katherine Clary

Feb 25, 2025

Mary Katherine Clary, age 75 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock.  

She was born in Paris, TN, on June 24, 1949, to the late James William Clary and the late Marie Katherine Hudgins Clary. 

Mary was a devoted member of the Baptist faith. She spent several years working at Holley...

Linda Fay Wrye

Linda Fay Wrye

Feb 23, 2025

Linda Fay “Susie” Wrye, age 77, of Spring Hill, TN, died Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN.

Susie was a member of New Bethel Church of Christ. She formerly worked at Holley Carburetor for over 25 years. She retired from Inman School where she worked in the cafeteria. Susie enjoyed working in her flowers, gardening, and...

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