Paris, TN Obituaries

Sep 6, 2022

Jerry Dale Freeland, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

He retired after many years as a truck driver, and was the former owner of Jerry’s Pool Room in Mayfield, KY.  Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the NRA.  He loved riding his...

Sep 6, 2022

Mary Sue Barnhill, age 89 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at her residence.

She worked at Markel Lighting in the late 1970’s, but most of her time was spent on the farm taking care of her family.  Mary would always have homemade biscuits & gravy on the stove early in the morning...

Sep 4, 2022

Al Billings, age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years in the construction business where he worked as a lead carpenter.  He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union in Chicago, IL.  Al was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War conflict. ...

Sep 1, 2022

Sue Frances Medlock, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and member of Bethany Baptist Church in Paris.  Sue enjoyed her time as a military wife while Bob was in the U.S. Air Force.  She enjoyed her church and visiting with people.

Aug 31, 2022

Robert Hiram Madden, age 80 of Big Sandy, TN, died Wednesday, August 31, at his residence.

He retired after 36 years with Emerson Electric in Paris and was a U.S. Army veteran.

Robert was born December 22, 1941, in Cunningham, KY, to the late James Madden and the late Mary Ernestine...

Aug 30, 2022

Evelyn Kaye Riley Smith, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her daughter’s residence.

She was a homemaker and member of Bridge of Hope Church in Paris.  Evelyn worked side-by-side with her husband in ministry for over 20 years, serving as church secretary, teacher, and ladies group leader.  She most enjoyed...

Aug 28, 2022

Donna Marie La May Swor, age 90 of Paris, TN, passed peacefully from this life at her home in Paris on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Donna was born in The Dalles, OR, to the late John Thomas La May and the late Edna Edgett La May on May 23, 1932.

In...

Aug 27, 2022

Gary W. Grooms, age 73 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after 29 years as a heavy equipment operator for K.T. Clay in Gleason, TN and was also a longtime farmer.  He loved mallard ducks and being on the farm around his cows.  He also enjoyed being surrounded...

Aug 24, 2022

Bobbie Jean Walker, age 80 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her residence.

She retired from Salant & Salant in Paris after 30 years.  Bobbie enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and taking care of everyone.

Bobbie was born December 2, 1941, in Jackson, MS, to the late R.L. Wade and...

Aug 23, 2022

Raymond Denton, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center.

He retired from Pella Windows in Murray, KY.  Raymond was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.  He enjoyed piddling in his shop and the outdoors.

Raymond was born May 20, 1948, in Woodlawn, TN, to...

Aug 23, 2022

J.F. “Frank” Barnhill, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

He was the founder & operator of B & B Septic Service and B & B Equipment.  He was a member of the Paris Community of Christ Church where he was very active and an...

Aug 19, 2022

Christopher Daniel Derr, age 57 of Paris, TN, passed peacefully Friday, August 19, 2022, at his residence.

Born September 13, 1964, in Akron OH, he was the son of Jack and Janis Derr who preceeded him in death. Chris was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH, where he met his lifelong friend Rick...

Aug 16, 2022

James C. “Jim” Pennington, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after 36 years with the US Postal Service where he served as a letter carrier.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  Jim enjoyed his cattle, fishing, hunting, traveling, and loved his dogs.  He was a...

Aug 13, 2022

Clara Jean Tucker, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris.

She retired after many years of work as a medical secretary for the hospital in Union City, TN.

Jean was born July 8, 1938, in Puryear, TN, to the late Thomas Wrather...

Aug 12, 2022

Al Morton, age 81 of Puryear, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022, at Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, KY, surrounded by family.

He retired from Midland-Ross in Paris, TN in 2004.  He was a member of Puryear Baptist Church for many years and a member of the Buchanan, TN Masonic Lodge. ...

Aug 12, 2022

Ed Reagor, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at his residence.

He was a custom home builder in Paris for many years.  Before building homes full time, he was a farmer for many years in Henry County.  Ed was a longtime member of the Henry County Fair Association and National Farmers...

Aug 12, 2022

William J. “Bud” Dowdy, age 56 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, August 12, 2022.

He was a package driver for United Parcel Service where he had worked for 15 plus years.  Bud was a “family man” and his children and grandchildren were his world.  He helped start a van ministry at New Life Baptist...

Aug 11, 2022

Wendell Jack “Matt” Matthews, age 76 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He formerly worked for New Generations in McKenzie, TN, for several years, then went to work at Henry County Recycling Center in Paris.  He later finished working at Paris Landing State Park until...

Aug 11, 2022

Daniel James Crossno, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his residence.

He formerly worked as a self-employed construction worker.  Daniel loved fishing and hunting, enjoyed working in his yard, and loved being with his family.  He was a member of Landmark Pentecostal Church in Big Sandy, TN.

Aug 6, 2022

Robert H. “Bob” Tyler, Jr., age 74 of Buchanan, died Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Bob was a retired US Air Force Vietnam veteran. After retiring from the military, he spent 22 years as an educator in various roles in the Henry County School System. He enjoyed reading, camping, playing the banjo,...