Paris, TN Obituaries

Dec 18, 2015

Tommy “Tom” Neil Thompson, age 71, of Paris, Tennessee, died Friday, December 18, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee.  He married Marcea "Marcy" Weis Thompson December 29, 1973, who survives. He was a retired keyway manager from Tecumseh.

Tom was a US Navy veteran who served in Vietnam, who enjoyed radio controlled...

Dec 14, 2015

George Wallace Ingle, age 83, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, December 14, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

He was a Presbyterian and a building contractor.    He was the former owner and developer of Mansard Island Resort.    He also was the Owner and Operator of Lakeway Auto Sales for 37 years.   George was a...

Dec 14, 2015

Ronnie Cole, age 57, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, December 14, 2015, in Paris, Tenn.

He was a Baptist in faith and was presently working at Henry County Hardwoods.    He formerly worked at McCartney Produce Company and B & D Trucking.    Ronnie loved to fish, play guitar and enjoyed watching sports.    He also served as...

Dec 13, 2015

Archie Polk Coats Myers, age 76, of Puryear, Tenn., died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at her residence in Puryear, Tenn.

She Graduated from Puryear High School in 1958 and was a member of Farm Bureau and Woodmen of the World.   She also loved flowers and landscaping and enjoyed antiques and playing the Piano.

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Dec 13, 2015

Clovis Dean Ables, age 76, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at Jackson Madison Co. Gen. Hosp. in Jackson, Tenn.

Clovis was a member of Cottage Grove Baptist Church.    He was a School Bus Driver for 35 years for the Henry County School System.    He was also a Lifelong farmer and US...

Dec 13, 2015

Carey Lynn Lockard, age 40, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

Lynn was a truck driver for several years.    He served in the National Guard and was an avid motorcycle rider.    He formerly worked at Tosh Farms where he was a diesel mechanic.

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Dec 7, 2015

Carl Frederick Weber, age 65, of Henry, Tenn., died Monday, December 7, 2015, at Vanderbilt Univ. Med. Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Carl Retired as a Lieutenant Commander after 23 years in the US Navy.    He was an avid deer hunter and avid weight lifter.

He was born April 15, 1950 in...

Dec 6, 2015

Ron “Ponytail” Elliotte, age 69, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Vanderbilt Univ. Med. Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Ron owned and operated Elliotte's Knives & Crafts for many years. He was an avid knife collector and trader. He formerly owned Dell's Emporium Store in Paris with his mother.

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Dec 5, 2015

Dorothy Jean Priddy, age 81, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Saturday, December 5, 2015, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

She was a former waitress in the Chicago area who enjoyed visiting Tunica, MS.   She was Baptist in faith.

She was born August 11, 1934 in Puryear, TN to...

Dec 5, 2015

Glenda Sue Garner Smith, age 71, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, Tenn.

Mrs. Glenda was married to Walker Franklin Smith August 15, 1964, who survives.

She was a member of the Kentucky Lake Road Church of Christ. She was a retired secretary from the Cummins Engine Company...

Dec 4, 2015

Carolyn Hayes Baker, age 72, of Henry, Tenn., died Friday, December  4, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the American Assoc. of Business Women.   She was the owner and operator of Samcara Consultants for 19 years.

Carolyn was born...

Dec 1, 2015

Joseph Medwick Wilson, age 75, of Lakeland, Fla., died Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Fla.

Joseph was a  Methodist.    He retired from RCA in Memphis, TN and he loved flowers and making wood chimes.

He was born January 16, 1940 in Murray, KY to the...

Nov 30, 2015

Christopher Daniel Owen, age 20, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, November 30, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

He was a 2014 Henry County High School Graduate and currently a Sophomore at UT Martin.

He is survived by his Parents,   Jeremy and Jennifer Bruckman Owen of Paris, TN; ...

Nov 30, 2015

David Sherrill Benson, age 70, of Henry, Tenn., died Monday, November 30, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

David was a retired Matco Tool Distributor and an avid bass fisherman.   He also loved deer hunting, baseball, and Nascar.    His favorite teams were the Atlanta Braves, Miami Dolphins, and the Miami Hurricanes.    He...

Nov 30, 2015

Louis Michael Davis, age 63, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Monday, November 30, 2015.

He was a US Navy Vietnam veteran and he worked in the concrete business before becoming disabled.    He loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren.

He was born November 4, 1952 in Altamont, MO to the late...

Nov 27, 2015

Evelyn Odom Bowden, age 68, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Friday, November 27, 2015, at her residence in Cottage Grove, Tenn.

She worked at Henry County Medical Center for over 30 years.    She was a Church of Christ and she enjoyed her family and was a loving mother.

Evelyn was born...

Nov 26, 2015

Jaxon Eli McSwain, age 3 days of Springville, Tenn., died Thursday, November 26, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.    He was born November 23, 2015 in McKenzie, TN.

He is survived by his Parents,  Scotty and Teri McSwain of Springville, TN;  Sister,  Kensleigh McSwain of Springville, TN;  Grandmother,  Becky McClain of Springville,...

Nov 24, 2015

Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Nancy E. Kirkland, 75, of Cottage Grove, TN, died November 24, 2015.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, on January 23, 1940, she was the daughter of Albert J. and Marjorie A. Haas.

Her spirit is carried on by her husband of 35 years,...

Nov 22, 2015

Wilton “PeeWee” McKenzie, age 83, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.

He was a member of Springville Church of Christ and he retired from Emerson Electric Co. after more than 30 years.

He was born September 7, 1932 in Big...

Nov 21, 2015

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Elaine Timmons Harris, of Prince George, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord, on November 21, 2015.

She was born to James Otis and Lillie Josephine Timmons on February 22, 1926, in Henry County, Tennessee.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Lake Elroy...