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Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Pamela J. Sparks

Pamela J. Sparks

May 26, 2024

Pamela J. Sparks, age 73 of Puryear, TN, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

 

Pam was born January 20, 1951, in Detroit, MI to the late Emma J. Snyder Nance and the late Lathan Dale “Red” Nance.

 

She enjoyed spending time with her cousins, traveling, listening to music, attending concerts, and gardening.  Pam was...

Kelly Rose

Kelly Rose

May 25, 2024

Kelly Gene Rose age 77 of Paris died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at AHC Paris.

Kelly formerly worked as a mill operator for Southern Clay in Paris. He enjoyed woodworking, piddling in the yard, and in his younger years, playing the guitar. The love of his life was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of and former deacon...

Scott Martin

Scott Martin

May 22, 2024

Bradley "Scott" Martin, age 53 of Paris, TN, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, in Jackson, TN at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. 

 

He was born on September 8, 1970, in Paris, TN to the late Joan “Joni” L. Ragland Martin, and Ed Martin who survives of Jackson, TN.

 

Scott, as he preferred to be called, was known for being fun,...

Jeff Malin

Jeff Malin

May 21, 2024

Jeffery Ferrel Malin age 64 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his residence.

Jeff was employed by Pleasant Place Condominiums as a groundskeeper. He enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his family.

He was born May 13, 1960, to the late Troy Glen Malin and Theresa Corbitt Malin who survives of Holladay, TN.

Jeff was married June 7, 1999,...

Delma Kathleen Pierce

Delma Kathleen Pierce

May 18, 2024

Delma Kathleen Pierce, age 86 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her residence.

 

She enjoyed fishing and was a member of Antioch Methodist Church.

 

Delma was born March 30, 1938, in Harlan, KY, to the late Arthur Huff and the late Georgia Day Huff.

 

She was married April 16, 1977, to Harry “Tom” Pierce, who...

Rita Jean Stacey

Rita Jean Stacey

May 17, 2024

Rita Jean Stacey, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at her residence.

 

She retired from Genseco in Nashville, TN as a computer programmer.  Rita enjoyed working in her garden, growing plants, and was an avid reader.

 

Rita was born August 21, 1958, in Memphis, TN, to the late Frank Pflueger and the late Joyce Clayton Ballentine.

 

She is survived...

Elwood Brogdon

Elwood Brogdon

May 14, 2024

Oscar Elwood Brogdon, age 89 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Obion County Nursing Home in Union City, TN.

 

Elwood owned and operated Brogdon’s Masonry in Nashville, TN, building homes until he retired.  He enjoyed raising cattle on his beautiful farm in Puryear, TN, and going coon hunting any chance he got.  He loved spending time with family...

Jill S. Plowman

Jill S. Plowman

May 13, 2024

Our beloved wife and mother, Jill Sue Plowman, age 78 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. 

Jill was born August 18, 1945, in Owasso, MI, to the late Maitland Schaar and the late Helen Bronson Schaar.

She devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and anyone who...

Judy Carol Wade

Judy Carol Wade

May 12, 2024

Judy Carol Wade age 68 of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Henry County, TN, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her residence.

Judy enjoyed cooking, gardening, and listening to country music. She also enjoyed dancing, of which, the Waltz was her favorite, but her passion in life was spending time with her grandchildren. Judy was Baptist in faith.

Born March 31, 1956, in...

Jona Carolyn Tyler

Jona Carolyn Tyler

May 8, 2024

Jona Carolyn Tyler, age 81 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Charter Senior Living in Paris, TN.

 

Jona was born December 11, 1942, in Henry County, TN to the late Theron Leon Williams and the late Gearldyne Moody Williams.

 

She was a member of Cottage Grove Baptist Church. Jona formerly worked at Salant & Salant and Holley Carburetor....

Tommie Diane Wallett

Tommie Diane Wallett

May 7, 2024

Tommie Diane Wallett, age 68 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN. 

 

She worked at the Huddle House restaurant in Paris, TN where she enjoyed all of her customers.  Tommie enjoyed being at home, reading the Bible, and spending time in God’s Word.  She loved her cat, Hunter, and enjoyed reading & watching her...

Gary S. Kenney, Sr.

Gary S. Kenney, Sr.

May 6, 2024

Gary Samuel Kenney, Sr., of Paris, left this walk of life to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2024, at the age of 76, at the TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TNGary loved his Lord and Savior, which was evident in his daily life and Bible Study.His Small group families will miss his attentiveness to not...

Jan B. Brown

Jan B. Brown

May 6, 2024

Jan B. Brown, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center.

 

She took care of many children for 40 years at her day care where she was referred to as “Memaw.”  Jan was an avid Alabama fan, loved camping and boating, but her favorite thing was watching her grandchildren play sports.  She was a...

Nancy Jo Reagor

Nancy Jo Reagor

May 5, 2024

Nancy Jo Reagor, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her residence.

 

She was the former co-owner, business manager, & interior designer of Ed Reagor Construction where, alongside her husband, they built & designed custom homes.  While growing up, Nancy worked alongside her parents at CG Market & Cottage Grove Café, where she & her mother were...

Bettye Lewis "BJ" Norwood

Bettye Lewis "BJ" Norwood

May 4, 2024

Bettye Lewis “BJ” Norwood, age 94 of Athens, AL, formerly of Paris, died Saturday May 4, 2024, at Renaissance Care Home in Durham, N.C.

 

Bettye was born September 13, 1929, in Roseville, MI to the late Percy Hoten Lewis and the late Mabel Markham Lewis.

 

Although born in Roseville, MI, Paris was the home where she was raised, excelled in, and received an...

Martha E. McCollum

Martha E. McCollum

May 1, 2024

Martha E. McCollum, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her residence.

 

She was a homemaker and longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Paris.  Martha played a big part in raising her nieces & nephews, who looked to her as more of a second mother than merely an aunt.  She enjoyed music, especially country music,...

Elgenia Parker Sliger

Elgenia Parker Sliger

Apr 27, 2024

 Elgenia Parker Sliger age 89 of Paris, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at AHC Paris.

Elgenia was a Christian by faith. She enjoyed traveling in their RV with her late husband, and spending time with her family and all the kids.

Elgenia married Billy Sliger October 20, 1951, and they were married almost 64 years before he preceded her in death June...

Mary Sue Laycook Boyd

Mary Sue Laycook Boyd

Apr 26, 2024

Mary Sue Laycook Boyd, age 85, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at her home in Gallatin, TN. 

 

Sue was born in Carroll County, TN, on March 10,1939, to the late William Jessie Laycook and the late Mary Christine Haddock Laycook.  

 

She spent most of her life in Paris, TN where she met and married Willie Gene Boyd and raised...

Debra Helen "Debbie" Schilling-Longest

Debra Helen "Debbie" Schilling-Longest

Apr 22, 2024

Debra Helen “Debbie” Schilling-Longest, age 65 of Springville, TN, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

 

She retired after many years as an aviation maintenance mechanic.  She was also the owner & operator of a ceramic shop from 1992-1999.  Debbie enjoyed arts & crafts, crocheting, reading crime novels, and watching horror movies.  She loved to...

Daniel Jordan "DJ" Russell

Daniel Jordan "DJ" Russell

Apr 20, 2024

Daniel Jordan “DJ” Russell, age 32 of Big Sandy, TN, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

 

He was employed at Best One Tire in Jackson, TN.  DJ loved riding around with his daughter, Braelynn, and singing songs together.  He enjoyed swimming and going to the river.  He was always helping and serving others.

 

DJ was...

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