Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Janet Webster March McClure

Janet Webster March McClure

Dec 8, 2023

Janet Webster March McClure, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 8, 2023, at her residence.

 

Janet was a woman of many talents. She was an excellent pianist and photographer, with a unique sensibility and a keen eye. In her younger years, she worked for the Memphis Public Library in the graphic arts department and later channeled her...

Shelley Jean Neil

Shelley Jean Neil

Dec 7, 2023

Shelley Jean Neil, age 74 of McKenzie, TN, died Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

 

She was a homemaker and a former teacher’s aid in Oregon.  Shelley was an avid quilter, a member of The Quilter’s Guild, and a member of the Paris First United Methodist Church Quilting Group.  She enjoyed playing card...

Charles N. "Chuck" Raymer, Sr

Charles N. "Chuck" Raymer, Sr

Dec 5, 2023

Charles N. “Chuck” Raymer, Sr., age 80 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his residence.

 

He formerly worked at Salant & Salant and Holly Carburetor in Paris, then eventually retired from Kellwood as a supervisor.  He loved music and played the guitar and piano and won several talent contests.  Chuck enjoyed playing marbles, fishing, golfing, and...

Tammy Marie Gooch

Tammy Marie Gooch

Dec 4, 2023

Tammy Marie Gooch, age 55 of Paris, TN, died Monday, December 4, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She worked for several years as a certified nursing assistant at Fern Terrace in Murray, KY.  She enjoyed cooking, camping, and her plants.  Tammy loved being with family, especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed collecting many different things such as...

Sally Ann Cadenhead Hires

Sally Ann Cadenhead Hires

Dec 3, 2023

Sally Ann Cadenhead Hires, age 95 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Charter Senior Living in Paris.

 

Sally was born February 6, 1928, in Greenville, MS, to the late Charles Cadenhead and the late Mary Amanda Shoffner Cadenhead.  They moved to Memphis, TN in 1930, and then to Chicago, IL in 1938.

 

She married Corie...

Charles H. "Togie" Rushing

Charles H. "Togie" Rushing

Dec 2, 2023

Charles H. “Togie” Rushing, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his residence.

He was a lifelong farmer.  He formerly worked at Emerson Electric, and then retired after several years from the Henry County School System bus garage and maintenance department.  Togie was a member and Elder of Oak Hill Union Church in Paris.  He enjoyed...

Ernest Harrell, Jr.

Ernest Harrell, Jr.

Dec 1, 2023

Ernest Harrell, Jr., age 93 of Alamo, TX, died December 1, 2023, at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, TX. 

Ernie was born August 29, 1930, during the Great Depression, to Ernest B. Harrell and Sarah Catherine Harrell.  He lost his mother Sarah at seven years of age when a flood swept through Paragould, AR in 1937.  He often took care...

Clyde Lavon Garrison

Clyde Lavon Garrison

Dec 1, 2023

Clyde Lavon Garrison, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at his residence.

 

He worked and retired from Saputo Dairy Foods in Murray, KY.

 

Clyde was born November 2, 1947, in Trenton, TN, to the late Clyde William Garrison and the late Beatrice Hill Garrison.

 

He was married, August 5, 1972, to Carolyn...

Donnie Williams

Donnie Williams

Nov 28, 2023

Donnie Williams, age 79 of Paris, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his residence.

 

Donnie worked at the TVA garage in Paris,TN while completing a 4 year apprenticeship program to become a gas and diesel mechanic. After 28 years of service with TVA, he retired at the age of 50 as a Machinist Foreman at the New...

Judith Carol "Judy" Geurin Belyew

Judith Carol "Judy" Geurin Belyew

Nov 28, 2023

Judith Carol “Judy” Geurin Belyew, age 75 of Big Sandy, TN, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her residence.  

She retired from Henry County Circuit Court Clerk’s office.  She enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, and housekeeping.  Judy was a very Godly woman who loved her family dearly.  She was a member of Ramble Creek Baptist Church.

Judy was born October...

Angela Dawn Hale

Angela Dawn Hale

Nov 26, 2023

Angela Dawn Hale, age 51 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at her residence.  

She loved her mother and her dogs; they were her life and the ones that mattered the most to her in the world.  She enjoyed playing games on her phone.  

Angela was born September 2, 1972, in Nashville, TN.

She is survived...

Mark Steven Lundquist

Mark Steven Lundquist

Nov 26, 2023

Mark Steven Lundquist, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.At seventeen, Mark entered the U.S. Army.  A decorated Vietnam veteran, he received multiple awards for gallantry as a helicopter crew chief.  It was evident he was very proud to be a veteran who loved his country.Mark was the owner...

Harvey C. Ross

Harvey C. Ross

Nov 26, 2023

 

Harvey C. Ross, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

 

He retired from Ellis Heating after 30 plus years as a sheet metal mechanic.  He served in the 101st Airbourne of the US Army and was a lifetime member of Paris Elks Lodge #816.  Harvey was a...

Darvin Joshua "Josh" Paschall

Darvin Joshua "Josh" Paschall

Nov 25, 2023

Darvin Joshua “Josh” Paschall, age 37 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

He was employed at Paris Building Supply in Paris, TN.  Josh loved his S-10 show truck and was a member of the Relaxed Atmosphere Mini Truck Club.  He was Baptist by belief.

Josh was born November 10,...

Marie Land Vaughn

Marie Land Vaughn

Nov 25, 2023

Marie Land Vaughn passed away peacefully at NHC Place at the Trace on Saturday morning, November 25, 2023, in Nashville.  

The daughter of George Washington Land and Mary Jane Whitlow Land of Dunlap, TN, she was born September 18, 1925, and spent her childhood in Dunlap. 

 

A long-time resident of Paris, TN, she was married to her soulmate,...

Darrell "Kritter" Wayne Thompson

Darrell "Kritter" Wayne Thompson

Nov 25, 2023

 

Darrell Wayne “Kritter” Thompson age 59 of Paris, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his residence.

 

Darrell retired after working for Replogle Enterprises, and the R.N. Ferguson Company, where he painted structural parts of bridges. He enjoyed watching westerns, fishing, listening to music, building model ships, and spending time with his family, especially his grandbabies. Darrell was a...

Willie M. Greer

Willie M. Greer

Nov 23, 2023

  Willie Montgomery Greer, age 96 of the Whitlock Community, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Willie was known by many as the Mayor of Whitlock.  He was a retired supervisor from Holley Carburetor Plant.  He served the Lord in many ways throughout his 85 years at Birds Creek Baptist Church.  Aside from being the...

Lynn Connelly

Lynn Connelly

Nov 20, 2023

 

Edward Lynn Connelly age 73 of Springville, TN, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at his residence.

 

Lynn spent the majority of his life buying and selling cars, but his passion was restoring classic cars. When he was not working on cars, he loved spending time with his family. His granddaughter, Alexis Irwin was simply his pride and joy....

Gene Schrader

Gene Schrader

Nov 20, 2023

Gene Schrader, age 91 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

He was the owner of Schrader Marble Plaster & Tile in Puryear, TN.  Gene graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School in Paducah, KY, and also attended Hazel High School in Hazel, KY.  During his lifetime, he worked on almost every...

Johnnie Ray Singleton

Johnnie Ray Singleton

Nov 19, 2023

Johnnie Ray Singleton, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his residence.

He worked in construction for Servall Restoration in Paris.  Prior to Servall, he was self-employed with Singleton’s Flooring for over 30 years, and never missed a day of work in his life.  Johnnie loved Bingo and also riding his Harley Davidsons whenever he got...

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