Paris, TN Obituaries

Jul 6, 2016

Jessie Perrin “J.P.”  Paschall, age 81, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Wednesday, July  6, 2016, at Morningside of Paris.

Born October 18, 1934, in Cottage Grove, TN, he was the son of the late Jessie Green Paschall and the late Dula Mae Hill  Paschall. J.P. was a lifelong farmer.

He is survived...

Jul 5, 2016

Doris Anstey of Paris, died July 5, 2016, following a short illness.  She was born in Medina, NY, January 6, 1928, the daughter of Herbert and Dorothy Schaal, who predecease her, along with brothers, Kenneth, Norman, Victor, and sister, Catherine.

Mrs. Anstey graduated salutatorian of the Medina High School class of 1945.  On August 25,...

Jul 2, 2016

Rickie Ford Rogers, age 58, of Paris, Tenn., died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Morningside of Paris.

He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ and was a Retired Master Jeweler who previously worked for Rogers Jewelers and Moon Jewelers. He also was a licensed realtor and enjoyed riding motorcycles in his younger years.

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Jun 28, 2016

Opal Geneva Gerhard, age 90, of Dover, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Diversicare of Dover in Dover, Tenn.

Mrs. Gerhard was a lifelong homemaker.  She was born December 31, 1925, in Bumpus Mills, TN to the late Walter Lee and the late Lila Williams Lee.

She was married to...

Jun 25, 2016

Baby Tate Jearld Weatherly, infant son of Adam Robert and Cassie Jo Moody Weatherly of Paris, Tenn., died Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Murray Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, Ky.

Along with his Parents, he is survived by his Brother, Drew Robert Weatherly of Paris, TN;  Grandmother, Pam Gallimore of Buchanan, TN;  Grandparents, Jim Bob and Terri...

Jun 24, 2016

Mark Alan Harrison, age 52, of Springville, Tenn., died Friday, June 24, 2016, at his residence in Springville, Tenn.

Mark worked as a painter and construction worker for several Years.   He was also a talented musician and enjoyed playing the Guitar.

He was born September 22, 1963 in Memphis, TN to...

Jun 24, 2016

Lon “L.W.” Greer, age 83, of Leesburg, Ga., formerly of Henry County, died Friday, June 24, 2016, at his  Residence in Leesburg, Ga.

L. W. was a member of Thompson Creek Baptist Church for 65 years and served as a Deacon.  He was also a U.S. Army Veteran.   He was the former Maintenance and Transportation...

Jun 24, 2016

Tommie L. Dicus, age 68, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, June 24, 2016, at Jackson Madison Co. Gen. Hosp. in Jackson, Tenn.

Tommie was a 1967 Cottage Grove High School Graduate.   He formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant and also served as a Pastor for several years.   He was a retired Funeral Director after working...

Jun 12, 2016

Alice Petronico, age 74, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, June 12, 2016, at her residence in Paris, Tenn.

Born May 14, 1942 in Hoboken, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles Kelsey and the late Catherine Tragonoas Kelsey. She was married to Patrick Petronico, Sr. who died January 8, 2003.

Jun 7, 2016

James Willis “Jime” McBride, age 75, of Springville, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.

Born July 17, 1940, in Paris, he was the son of the late Willis Trenton “Shorty” McBride and the late Louise VanCleave McBride. Mr. McBride was first married to Virginia Barnes McBride...

Jun 4, 2016

Tommy Edward Clayton, age 69, died Saturday June 4, 2016, at his residence in Paris. He was a retired maintenance worker from Emerson Electric.

Born March 15, 1947, in Paris,he was the son of the late Eulus Clayton and the late Evalee Hudson Clayton. He married Martha Wilson Clayton July 13, 1966, who preceded in death December 9, 2012....

May 31, 2016

Zera Thomas Brannon, age 96, of Puryear, Tenn., died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Benchmark Healthcare of Puryear in Puryear, Tenn. He was a member of Mill Creek Presbyterian Church.   He formerly worked as a mechanic at Paris Motor Co. in Paris and Wynns Garage in Puryear, TN.   He also formerly taught small engine repair at the Vocational Technical School...

May 30, 2016

Dickie Ray Spaulding, age 69, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, May 30, 2016, at Diversicare of Martin in Martin, Tenn.

Dickie was a retired route salesman for the Latus Distributor in Paris.  He served in the US Army and was a member of the VFW.

Dickie was born March 23, 1947...

May 29, 2016

Dolores Catherine Rice, age 97 of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Paris, TN, died Sunday May 29, 2016 at Namaste Alzheimer Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

Dolores was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church when living in Paris, TN.  She loved singing and watching sports on TV.  She was a homemaker and worked a...

May 28, 2016

Dan Murphey, age 73, of Paris, Tenn., died Saturday, May 28, 2016, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon and Youth Sunday School  teacher.  He was a Longtime Paris Optimist Club Member where he also helped with their Boy Scout Troop.  Dan...

May 21, 2016

Clara Elizabeth Paschall, age 79, of Jackson, Tenn, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, at NHC Somerville in Somerville, Tenn.

She was married in June of 1961 to Morris Paschall, who was formerly of Henry County, and he preceded in death on July 6, 1985.   She was a homemaker and enjoyed her Grandchildren very much.

May 20, 2016

Margaret Louise “Midge” Horton, age 91, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, May 20, 2016, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

She was a retired Trust Officer for American Bank in Racine,WI.    She was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church,  The American Legion,  The Pink Ladies at H.C.M.C., and the Welcome Wagon.   She...

May 20, 2016

James Murel Mead, age 77, of Springville, Tenn., died Friday, May 20, 2016, at his residence.

Born July 6, 1938, in Hamlin, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Edward Mead and the late Anna L. Lucas Mead. He married Martha Jane Sanders Mead December 23, 1974, who preceded in death July 25,...

May 19, 2016

James “Jim” Hamilton, age 74, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

Jim was an active member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ.   He was a retired mechanical engineer for Emerson Electric in Paris, TN and a member of the Springville Masonic Lodge.   Jim enjoyed hunting...

May 19, 2016

Jessie Bertalea Holden, age 75, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Thursday, May 19, 2016, at her residence in Buchanan, Tenn.

She was a retired housekeeper for Vale View Nursing Home in Valparaiso, Indiana.   She was Baptist in faith and she enjoyed collecting dolls.

Jessie was born April 10, 1941 in Chattanooga, TN...