Paris, TN Obituaries

Mar 11, 2023

Ralph Edward Specht, age 82 of Mahomet, IL, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Dresden, TN. He passed peacefully listening to his favorite gospel hymns and with Anita holding his hand.

He retired after 35 years from the University of Illinois where he worked as the foreman of the mill shop.  Ralph was a member of Mahomet United Methodist Church...

Mar 10, 2023

 

Robert Franklin Shankle, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at his residence. 

He retired after many years from Premier Nissan in Paris as parts manager.  Robert enjoyed building model cabins from wood and reading.  He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter.

Robert was born February 16, 1950, in Paris, TN, to the late James Franklin...

Mar 10, 2023

Jesse Daniel Henson, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at Continuing Care Hospital-Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

He retired from Henry County Medical Center after 38 and a half years of service in plant operations.  Jesse served four years in the Army National Guard.  He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church in Paris.

Jesse was...

Mar 9, 2023

Maverick Reed Bomar was born March 8, 2023 and passed away March 9, 2023.  His parents are Taiyllor Grace Milam Bomar and Bradly Bomar.

 

A private graveside service is to be held.

 

 

Mar 9, 2023

Daniel Bernard “Dan” Garstecki, age 61 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, March 9, 2023.

He was employed at AHC of Paris.  Dan enjoyed woodworking, woodcarving, and fishing.  He loved music, enjoyed playing the guitar along with other musical instruments.  He was Catholic in faith.

Dan was born April 4, 1961, in Chicago, IL, to the late Kazimierz Garstecki and the...

Mar 6, 2023

Sue Allen Hayes, age 77 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, in Paris.

Sue retired from AmSouth Bank after working for 40 years as a teller.  She then worked part time for 13 years at Security Bank and Trust Co.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  Sue enjoyed cooking,...

Feb 28, 2023

Phyllis Ann Craig, age 71 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a robot operator for Dana Corporation in Paris, TN.  Phyllis enjoyed cooking and gardening.  She was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church in Bumpus Mills, TN.

Phyllis was born...

Feb 22, 2023

Loy Kevin Gates, age 55 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

He was a heavy equipment operator for 18 years for Henry County Highway Department.  Loy enjoyed dirt work and digging ponds for others.  He loved the outdoors and enjoyed westerns.

Loy was born September 15, 1967, in Paris,...

Feb 19, 2023

Betty Lois Baldwin Feamster, age 88 of Paris, TN, died peacefully at The Farms of Puryear in Puryear, TN from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.

Betty grew up in Frankfort, KY.   She was the daughter of Clyde M. and Clellan Parris Baldwin.  She was a graduate of Nazareth School of Nursing where she received her Registered...

Feb 19, 2023

Diane Hall Paschall age 74 of Mansfield died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at her residence.

After working many years in the banking industry, Diane retired from Holley Credit Union. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, making crafts, cooking, and gardening, but her passion in life, especially the last few years was spending time with her grandkids. Diane was a...

Feb 18, 2023

Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. On February 18, 2023, Kathrine “Kathy” Louise Sadler went home to be with Jesus and sing in that heavenly choir. She was just 62 years old.

Kathy was the head teller for Commercial...

Feb 18, 2023

Larry N. Wilson age 73 of Paris died Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Larry was currently working for PMB Rentals, where he recently won the Salesman of Year award for 2022. He formerly worked as a deputy for the Henry County Sheriff’s Department. Larry was an avid supporter of youth...

Feb 18, 2023

Judy Ann Douglass Drummond age 64 of Paris died February 18, 2023, at AHC of Paris.

Judy was a born again Christian and a member of Cottage Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed cake decorating and cross stitch. Judy was an avid supporter of Lifeline Blood Services, donating as often as she could until her health...

Feb 17, 2023

Clara Evelyn Routon Hart, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 17, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center.

She retired after many years as the co-owner & operator of Hart’s Fish Market alongside her husband.  Clara enjoyed gardening, crocheting, scrapbooking, and loved to read.  She was Baptist by belief, attending Springhill Baptist Church and...

Feb 17, 2023

Michael Ray Myatt age 65 of Paris died Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Michael was a retired machinist, but his passion in life was music. He could play anything with strings. He enjoyed making music, listening to music, and recording music. He had formerly attended the Harris School of Art....

Feb 16, 2023

Bobby Dean Keatts, age 43 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.

Bobby was born April 28, 1979 in Clarksville, TN. He is survived by his father, Marshall Dean (Patti) Keatts of Clarksville, TN, and mother, Vivian Pace (Jimmy) Lipford of Buchanan, TN

Feb 14, 2023

David Dale Merrell, age 61 of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Henry County, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his residence.

He was a 1979 graduate of Henry County High School.  He attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Murray State University where he graduated with a master’s degree in English and philosophy.  David was...

Feb 14, 2023

Gene Phifer, age 87 of Glen Allen, VA, formerly of Henry County, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his residence.

He retired after 29 ½ years as an EMT for the Henry County Ambulance Service.  He also worked 34 years with Ridgeway Funeral Home where he served as a funeral assistant.  Gene was a U.S. Air Force...

Feb 13, 2023

Jonny Nash, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 13, 2023, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a truck driver.  He was a U.S. Marine Vietnam veteran and a longtime member of the American Legion.  Jonny was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for many years...

Feb 11, 2023

Sharon Mosley Harrington, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at AHC of Paris.

She received her bachelors and master’s degrees from Memphis State University.  Sharon taught in the Memphis City Schools in Memphis, TN, from 1971-1985.  After moving to Paris, she taught in Benton County & Henry County school systems from...