Paris, TN Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Larry Dale Waldron, age 81 of Paris, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his residence.

Larry was an owner-operator truckdriver for 22 years. He retired from Caterpillar in Aurora, IL after 16 years as a security guard. Larry enjoyed line dancing, riding motorcycles, and working on and restoring old cars. He also enjoyed playing a good prank on family members and...

Jan 12, 2025

Ora “Mae” Holland, age 88 of Puryear, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence.

Mae was a night manager at Jim Adams IGA of Murray, Ky for 20 years. She was a valedictorian of her class at Puryear School in 1956. She loved spending time with her family, reading and sitting on her porch. Mae enjoyed watching Dancing with the...

Jan 1, 2025

NOTICE THIS SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO JANUARY 18, 2025

Roger Dale Cook, age 56 of Paris died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence.

Roger enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and watching television. He attended Paris Church of God of Prophecy. 

He was born, November 30, 1968, to the late George Edward Cook and Mary Sue Priddy Cook. 

He is survived by...

Jan 5, 2025

Robert S. Lane, age 73, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his place of residence in Puryear, Tennessee. Bob was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on October 18, 1951, to Robert D. Lane and Nadene L. Foster Lane. He was raised in the small college town of Williamstown, MA, along with his three brothers, Dennis, Rick, and David. Bob...

Dec 25, 2024

Joanne Marie VanCleve Hurst, age 78 of Cottage Grove, Tennessee, passed away December 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. 

Joanne was born September 21, 1946, in Aurora, Illinois to the late Harley Van Cleve and the late Janice McCoy VanCleve. 

Joanne married the love of her life, Robert Hurst, on July 1, 1967. They resided in Yorkville, IL,...

Jan 16, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Lindsey, age 87, of Paris, TN, died Thursday January 16, 2025, in Nashville, TN.

Visitation will be Monday January 20, 2025, at Ridgeway Funeral Home, at 11:00 am until 2:00 pm with the funeral service to be held at Ridgeway Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with burial to follow in Bevil Cemetery.

A full obituary will be published as soon...

Jan 17, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Anita Renee Guarino, age 77 of Paris, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

Anita cherished cooking, enjoyed quality time with her grandchildren, and found joy in caring for others.

She was born on January 14, 1948, in Chicago, IL, to the late Benjamin Bowman and the late Madelyn Castango Bowman.

Anita is survived by her...

Jan 13, 2025

Patricia Yvonne Baker, age 68 of Henry TN, died Monday January 13, 2025, in Nashville, TN.

She formerly worked at Robertson Home Decorating in McKenzie, TN. She loved her family, her home life, and cooking. Patricia enjoyed her dogs, Opie and Cora. Her grandchildren were her favorites in the whole world. She also enjoyed traveling and going to Orange Beach, AL.

Patricia...

Jan 13, 2025

An unnatural force of nature...if that’s not a contradiction. Joyce Jeanine Huggins, 03/08/1931-01/13/2025. A brilliant little girl from East Point, GA affectionately nicknamed “Miss Bouncy”; by her dad for her boundless energy and precociousness, she was a prodigy on piano, an accomplished ice and roller skater (how she met my dad) and a brilliant math major. Valedictorian in High School...

Jan 13, 2025

Jacque I. Veazey, age 95 of Paris, TN, passed away January 13, 2025, at Plumley Rehabilitation Center in Paris. 

Mrs. Veazey was born February 23, 1929, in Dyer County, TN, to the late E.D. Ing and Dollie Sorrell. 

She was married April 26, 1952, to her husband of 63 years, Carl Ross Veazey. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2015. 

Jacque...

Jan 12, 2025

Glenda Inez Crabtree, age 73 of Springville, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence. 

Glenda devoted many years of her life to working as a waitress at both Buchanan Resort and Had-A-Call. Outside of her career, she enjoyed a variety of hobbies like putting together puzzles, and sewing. Glenda also had a passion for cooking, and enjoyed unwinding by...

Jan 12, 2025

With his family surrounding him, Vaughn Rains Stephens, age 100 of Springville, TN, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2024, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital in Paris, TN.

Vaughn served in World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge, he joined his father in running the South Fulton Lumber Company. He later built...

Jan 11, 2025

Joi Linda Stagner, age 79 of Big Sandy, TN, died Saturday January 11, 2025, at Patriot Health & Rehab in Paris, TN.

 She retired as a registered nurse after practicing for many years. Joi was also a church pianist for many years.

 Joi was born October 19, 1945, in Bethesda, Maryland, to the late Cleveland Tivy and the late Gloria Bonterre Tivy.

 She...

Jan 9, 2025

Charles J. “Buddy” Forsythe, age 80, longtime Buchanan resident, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Buddy graduated from Buchanan High School in 1961. He retired from Midland Brake after working over 50 years in quality control. He was a longtime member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ and was currently attending Vandyke Church of Christ. Buddy enjoyed his cattle and horses...

Jan 3, 2025

Cody Wayne North age 39 of Paris, TN, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Jackson- Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Cody enjoyed working on cars, landscaping, and restoring old things. He loved spending time with his family and dogs. Cody was always willing to help others.

He was born November 9, 1985, in McKenzie, TN. Cody was preceded in...

Jan 3, 2025

Linda Susan Smith, age 75 of Paris, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Milan, TN. 

She was born on October 23, 1949, in Albuquerque, NM to the late Wallace R. Rogers and late Elsie Strain Rogers. 

She later married Paul E. Smith who preceded her in death. 

Linda found her greatest happiness in her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and...

Jan 1, 2025

Larry “Dale” Brewer, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and a Vietnam War veteran. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and taking great pride in maintaining his yard.

Dale was born August 23, 1950, in Florence, AL, to the late Emmett Jason Brewer and the late Lucille Fowler Brewer.

Dale...

Dec 31, 2024

Shirley Ann Stockdale, born on December 22, 1935, in Whitlock, Tennessee, peacefully passed away at her home on December 31, 2024. She was the cherished daughter of Flossie Mae Davis.

A proud graduate of Puryear School in 1954, Shirley served as president of her senior class and was an active member of the girls’ basketball team and cheerleading squad, earning numerous...

Dec 30, 2024

Paul Delano Setlech Sr., age 88 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at West Tennessee Health Care Henry County Hospital in Paris.

Paul retired from Caterpillar as an engineer after over 30 years of dedicated service. He was also an active member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church. He was licensed to the ministry and devoted himself to teaching Sunday...