Paris, TN Obituaries

Nov 11, 2022

Lois Smith Mecord age 76 of Paris, died Friday, November 11, 2022, at her residence.

Lois was a retired paralegal, having worked for the Hawley and Marshall, and Greer and Greer law firms. She enjoyed making things for others through her talents in painting, sewing, quilting and cooking. Spending time with and loving her grandchildren...

Nov 8, 2022

Billie C. Williams, age 78 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

She retired from Emerson Electric in Paris where she worked until its closing.  Billie was the co-owner of Frame Makers in Paris.  She enjoyed playing Solitaire and Hayday on her tablet.  She loved her cats...

Nov 7, 2022

William James “Bill” Mitchell, age 70 of Springville, TN, died Monday November 7, 2022, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after several years in the steel industry with Inland Steel.

Bill was born July 22, 1952, in Gary, IN, to the late Ray R. Mitchell and the...

Nov 6, 2022

James Edward “Jim Ed” Lee, age 84, beloved husband of Linda Lee, died peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

Jim Ed was born January 31, 1938, in Paris, TN.  He was reared by his paternal grandparents, the late Robert & Bonnie Nichols Lee.

He was a U.S....

Nov 5, 2022

Henry Bruce Kelly, age 72 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a truck driver.  Henry was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a member of the Henry County Gun Club.  He enjoyed mussel diving, collecting arrowheads, and looking at old cars.

Nov 5, 2022

Carl Thomas “Tom” Bullock, Jr., age 76 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, November 6, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center.

He retired after many years from Dana Corporation as a supervisor.  Tom was a U.S. Army veteran.  He enjoyed watching TV and playing golf.

Tom was born in 1946 in Fulton,...

Oct 31, 2022

Bobby G. Thompson, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after several years as a production supervisor for Campbell-Rhea.  He enjoyed toy trains, bicycles, and gardening when his health allowed him.  Bobby belonged to the Paris Masonic Lodge where he was a Past Master 50-year member.  He...

Oct 31, 2022

John Bryan Gump, age 60 of Springville, TN, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

He enjoyed fishing, arts & crafts, and watching movies.  He loved family gatherings and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Bryan was born July 25, 1962, in Kokomo, IN, to the late John...

Oct 28, 2022

Ruth Ann Willoughby age 63 of Paris died Friday, October 28, 2022, in Paris.

Ruth had formerly worked as an aide at the RoseStone Retirement Community until her health declined. She loved working in her yard, spending time with her family, and painting things. She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church.

Oct 25, 2022

Beulah Violet “Billie” Hicks, age 99, of Puryear, TN, entered Heaven’s Gates into the arms of her beloved husband, James Dudley Hicks on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Farms of Puryear.

Born September 1, 1923, in Bellwood, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward William Wegner and the late Mary...

Oct 25, 2022

James M. “Jim” Parrish, age 97 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his residence.

He was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Paris, TN.  He served as a deacon in several local Baptist churches. Over the years he served as Sunday School Superintendent at Temple Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Church. Jim...

Oct 24, 2022

James “Bimbo” Henderson, age 68 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at his residence.

He was a former member of Chapel Hill Methodist Church. He was employed with Charlie Wade Construction in Paris, TN. James loved fishing and enjoyed going to the Hot August Blues Festival held annually at Kenlake State...

Oct 21, 2022

William Dorris “Billy” Bucy, age 92 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran, serving in both the Vietnam and Korean Wars.  He formerly worked at Holley Carburetor and PTL in Paris, JB Hunt Trucking as a truck driver, and...

Oct 20, 2022

Nola Webb Barrett, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, October 20,2022, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of Maplewood Baptist Church, where she was very active and taught Sunday school.  Nola was a member of the FCE Homemaker’s Club and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and other crafts.  She volunteered her time...

Oct 18, 2022

Robert Lowell Collingwood, Sr., age 93 of Puryear, TN, formerly of Spring Hill, FL and Branford, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022, after a brief illness.  He was the beloved husband of 60 years to the late Barbara McRoberts Collingwood.

Born April 9, 1929, in Greenfield, MA, Bob was...

Oct 17, 2022

Kenneth Wayne “Turtle” Seward, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 17, 2022, at his residence.

He formerly worked as a mechanic and in small construction.  Kenneth was a member of the Pleasant Green Masonic Lodge 291 in Trezevant, TN, where he served as treasurer.  He loved fishing, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and...

Oct 15, 2022

Sandra Kay Myers, age 75 of Puryear died Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her home.

Sandra was a long-time member of Puryear Christian Life Church, formerly Puryear United Methodist Church in Puryear, TN, where she was a devoted servant to the Lord, teaching Sunday School and serving as its treasurer for over 37 years.  She...

Oct 14, 2022

Catherine J. “Cathy” Morris age 86 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family Friday, October 14, 2022.

Catherine Jeanette Crutcher was born March 22, 1936, in Model, TN, to the late G.W. Crutcher and the late Jewel Hicks Crutcher. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband...

Oct 13, 2022

Michelle Johnson, age 67 of Jackson, TN, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her residence.

She loved the sunshine and lived to be on the water and in the outdoors.  Before her health declined, Michelle formerly attended Tennessee Valley Community Church and was baptized there.  She formerly worked at Dana Corporation as a forklift operator. ...

Oct 13, 2022

Virginia Ann Redden, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She retired as the co-owner of Redden Dental Lab in Paris.  She also formerly worked for Atkins-Porter School in the Paris Special School District where she served as a teacher’s assistant.  Virginia loved her...