Paris, TN Obituaries

Oct 24, 2015

Brooke Nicole Webb, age 32 of Henry, TN died Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center in Paris, TN, from complications of a life long illness.

Brooke was born September 6, 1983 in Jackson, TN.  She was a Baptist who enjoyed reading her Bible, listening to music and talking to people.  Brooke never met...

Oct 20, 2015

Chester Lee Robbins, age 88, of Paris, TN., died Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Eiffel Gardens Assisted Living in Paris, TN.  He was married on January 30, 1949 to Bobbie Sue Groom Robbins, who preceded him in death on December 31, 2011. He was a member of Southern Baptist Church in El Centro, CA. He retired from Central Union...

Oct 18, 2015

Jill Erin Hayes-Frye, age 44, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, October 18, 2015, in Henry, Tenn.  She was a former administrator of elections for Henry County, and a past member of the Quota Club.  A member of the 1989 Henry County High School graduating class, she attended the University of Tennessee at Martin, and was a former Governor for...

Oct 18, 2015

Joe Scott Green, age 60, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, October 18, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.  He married August 19, 1978, to Reva Buie Green, who survives. He was a retired mechanic for the Henry Co. Highway Department, a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and he enjoyed motorcycles, yard work, being outdoors & traveling.

Oct 16, 2015

James "Jim" Millard Riley, age 77, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, October 16, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

Jim married Nancy Jean Pickard-Riley June 16, 1986 and she preceded in death February 24, 2011.

He was a member of West Paris Baptist Church, retired from the Army National Guard, and formerly served in the...

Oct 13, 2015

Michael G. “Mike” Loveall, age 63, of Paris, Tenn., died Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He was married June 27, 1975 to Sharon Steele Loveall and she survives. Mike was a Long-time member of Springhill Baptist Church and was employed at Tosh Farms as a supervisor.    He formerly worked at Replogle Enterprises...

Oct 12, 2015

John Bennett “Jody” Caldwell, Jr., age 49, of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., died Monday, October 12, 2015, at his residence in Cumberland Gap, Tenn. Jody loved his family and friends and attended Pump Springs Baptist Church.    He had been employed since 2006 by Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, TN, first working in the Admissions Office then serving as...

Oct 11, 2015

A Memorial Service will be at Fairview Baptist Church on Saturday October 24, 2015 at 11:00 am.

Brother Johnathan Smith will officiate.

Oct 8, 2015

Jack Milton Homesley, age 93, of Mansfield, Tenn., died Thursday, October  8, 2015, at his son Scott’s residence in Paris, Tenn. He was married in 1942 to Eloise Koonce Homesley and she preceded in death Oct. 4, 2012.   He was a self-employed contractor for many years and served as a Staff Sgt. in Army Air Corp during  WW II. He was born...

Oct 5, 2015

Lucius Claude DeHaven, age 79, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, October  5, 2015, at Legacy Healthcare in Puryear, Tenn. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church.     He formerly worked at Dana in Paris, TN and the  Vo-Tech School and the The Dairy in Alexandria, LA.    He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol in Rapides Parrish, LA and he enjoyed...

Oct 4, 2015

R. Darrell Rowlett, 69 of Springville, a former county educator died October 4, 2015, at his home after a four year battle with prostate cancer. Born September 29, 1946, he was the son of the late John and Learlye Lax Rowlett of Buchanan. His funeral service will be held Friday October 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Buchanan United...

Oct 3, 2015

Curtis Bascom Maddox, age 94, of Olive Branch, Miss., went to be with the Lord Saturday, October  3, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, Tenn. He was born January 18, 1921 in Weakley Co, TN to the late Bascom Maddox and the late Mattie Hays Maddox. He was married March 10, 1955 to Earline Patterson Maddox and she survives....

Oct 2, 2015

Gordon Browning Taylor, age 78, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Friday, October  2, 2015, at Murray Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, Ky. He was married July 19, 1958 to Joyce Waller Taylor and she survives. Gordon served 32 years as Principal for the Henry Co. School System at Buchanan School.    He taught and coached at Buchanan before becoming principal.    He later served as the...

Oct 2, 2015

Frances Lee Riggs Starling, age 92, of Gleason, Tenn., died Friday, October  2, 2015, at Jackson Madison Co. Gen. Hosp. in Jackson, Tenn. Frances married Dorcie Cleveland Starling in 1936 and he preceded in death March 31, 1971. She was a member of Tumbling Creek Baptist Church near Gleason.  She worked at Dairy Queen in McKenzie for over 30 years.  She also owned...

Oct 1, 2015

Logan Warren Dodd, age 75, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Thursday, October  1, 2015, at  His residence in Buchanan, Tenn. He was married to Gayle Howard Dodd January 25, 1964 and she survives. Logan was a member of East Wood Church of Christ where he was a former deacon and teacher.  He retired as a Conductor from L & N and CSX Railroad Companies.  He...

Sep 20, 2015

John Henry “Rock” French, age 97, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.  He married June 24, 1941 to Robbie R. Weaks French, who survives. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, a retired 36 year Locomotive Engineer for L & N Railroad and CSX Railroad, a member of Brotherhood...

Sep 19, 2015

Billy Joe Harding, age 80, of Puryear, Tenn., died Saturday, September 19, 2015, in Murray, Ky.  He was married September 8, 1970, to Ethie Beatrice Harding who died May 17, 2008. He was a   member of Bell City Baptist Church in Farmington, KY, retired from Holley Carburetor Plant and a  U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was the son of the late Utley...

Sep 18, 2015

Fredrick “Mark” Crossno, age 72, of Mansfield, Tenn., died Friday, September 18, 2015, at his residence in Mansfield, Tenn. Mark married Sharon Renner Crossno December 13, 1975 and she survives. He was a member of Landmark Pentecostal Church in Big Sandy and was a retired Mechanic from Sanders Sawmill. He was born May 6, 1943 in Springville, TN to the...

Sep 16, 2015

James L. “Big Jim” Kinney, age 59, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at his  Residence in Cottage Grove, Tenn. He was married in July of 1992 to Susan Gail Hart Kinney and she survives. “Big Jim” was a former Truck driver for Navajo Express in Jackson, TN.    He loved to cook and enjoyed drag racing. He was born...

Sep 15, 2015

Sue Moody Gream, age 82, of Paris, Tenn., died Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Morningside in Paris, Tenn. She was married November 27, 1952 to Billy Donald Gream and he preceded in death April 18, 1996.   She was the former owner of  Greams Grocery and retired partner and realtor at Century 21-Twin Lakes Realty. She was born May 28, 1933 in...