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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
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
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...
John Robert Benefield
Nov 17, 2023
John Robert Benefield, age 91 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, November 17, 2023, at his residence.
John was born March 16, 1932, in Mokane, MO, to the late Charles Benefield and the late Margaret Keely Benefield. He grew up in St. Charles, MO. He graduated high school in 1950. He was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. He served in the...
Larry D. "Papaw" Zuckschwerdt
Nov 12, 2023
Larry Dean “Papaw” Zuckschwerdt, age 57 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, surrounded by his family. Larry formerly worked for Bill Holland’s Construction Company. He enjoyed working with model cars, working wooden puzzles, watching wrestling, being Papaw to his grandbabies, and cheering on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide –Roll Tide Roll. Born...
Donald Ray Green
Nov 10, 2023
Donald Ray Green, age 75 of Springville, TN, died Friday, November 10, 2023, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. Donald was a retired supervisor from Southwest Porcelain in Sand Springs, OK. He loved to work in his yard, smash cans that his neighbors brought to him, and host pool tournaments with the Next Generation Gang in order to teach...
Joe R. Qualls
Nov 10, 2023
Joe R. Qualls age 81 of Henry, died Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence.
Joe owned and operated Joe’s Grocery in Henry for over 40 years prior to its closing in 2016. Before running his store, he sold life insurance for Life and Casualty Insurance Company. But his favorite job in life was being a dad and...
Robert E. McClure
Nov 9, 2023
Robert E. McClure, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He loved working in construction with heavy equipment and formerly worked at Holly Carburetor Plant in Paris. Afterward, he worked as a self-employed electrician for over 40 years. Robert was an avid Civil War buff and collector who enjoyed reading...
Teddy Hill
Nov 6, 2023
Teddy Hill age 82 of Paris, died Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
Teddy was a member of Jesus Saves Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Pastor for 18 years before retiring. He enjoyed mowing, listening to music, singing, and witnessing to others. In his younger years, he enjoyed gardening and...
Ethel M. Johnson
Nov 5, 2023
Ethel M. Johnson, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.
She worked as a waitress for many years and later retired from Emerson Electric. Ethel enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and a lifelong cat lover. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
Ethel...
Daniel Lee "Boone" Witherspoon
Nov 5, 2023
Daniel Lee “Boone” Witherspoon, age 51 of Big Sandy, TN, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Henry, TN.
He worked for several years in the HVAC industry. Boone loved hunting, fishing, and riding his side by side. He enjoyed woodworking, working in his shop, cookouts, and being with his family. He was Baptist by belief.
Boone was born February 17,...
Larry D. Fielder
Nov 3, 2023
Larry D. Fielder, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 3, 2023, at his residence.
The body is to be cremated with no services planned at this time.
A complete obituary will be posted here later.
Judy Diana Wilson
Nov 2, 2023
Judy Diana Wilson, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at AHC of Paris.
She retired from Walmart as a department manager after 30 plus years. Judy was an avid reader, loved to sew and bake, and enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends. She was Southern Baptist by belief.
Judy was born November 21, 1947, in Paris,...
Rita Carolyn Walton
Oct 29, 2023
Rita Carolyn Walton, age 74 of Henry, TN, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
She was a homemaker and a member of Henry Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, playing games on the computer, and going to church.
Carolyn was born December 6, 1948, in Andalusia, AL, to the late Lawson Agnew Josey and...
Anthony "T.J." Willoughby, Jr.
Oct 29, 2023
Anthony Brack “T.J.” Willoughby, Jr., age 40 of Chapel Hill, TN, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Chapel Hill, TN.
He was the owner & operator of 316 Excavating in College Grove, TN. T.J. enjoyed his work, loved volunteering to help others, and enjoyed working out. He was a Christian by faith and attended LifePoint Church in Smyrna, TN.
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Bobbie J. Atkins
Oct 24, 2023
Bobbie J. Atkins, age 83 of Paris, Tennessee went to meet his Lord and Savior, Monday, October 24, 2023, at his home.
Bob served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963 in Minot, North Dakota. After serving in the military, he moved his family to Memphis, Tennessee. He retired from Central States and Southwest in 1995 after 30 years...
Jerald Lamar "Jerry" Henderson
Oct 22, 2023
Jerald Lamar “Jerry” Henderson, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his residence.
He retired after several years from General Motors. Jerry loved music and was a former member of a gospel band, where he enjoyed playing the bass. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing. He attended the Paris Community of Christ.
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Geneva Frances Conger
Oct 22, 2023
Geneva Frances Conger, age 96 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Jackson -Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
She retired from Holly Carburetor in Paris. She formerly worked at Salant & Salant, Clippard, and Mitchum in Paris. Geneva enjoyed quilting, embroidering, gardening, and mowing her yard. She was an active member of Springhill Baptist Church.
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Leah Camille Taylor
Oct 21, 2023
Leah Camille Taylor, age 63 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her residence.
She was a farmer who loved farm life and her animals – cattle, dog, cats, and horses. She enjoyed creating pottery, gardening, and painting.
Leah was born February 23, 1960, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late William Barton Taylor and the...
Anita Beth Specht
Oct 21, 2023
Anita Beth Specht, formerly of Mahomet, IL, passed away on October 21, 2023, in Paris, TN, at Charter Senior Living. She passed with her daughters by her side serenaded by Elvis singing Take My Hand, Precious Lord.
Anita retired from the University of Illinois Department of Communications Research where she worked as an administrative assistant. She was a member...
Jimmie Lee Hendrix
Oct 20, 2023
Jimmie Lee Hendrix, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
He retired after a long career from CSX Transportation where he worked as a conductor. He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN. Jimmie was an avid hunter and fisherman....
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