Paris, TN Obituaries

Aug 5, 2022

William J. “Bud” Winsett age 77 of Paris died Friday, August 5, 2022, at his residence.

Bud retired from Haldex after working in the maintenance department. He enjoyed working with horses, making leather goods, and attending the local country dances with Glenda. He could fix just about anything, and always had a project to work on. His...

Aug 5, 2022

Randy Blake Moore, age 69 of Gleason, TN, died Friday, August 5, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Randy was born August 26, 1952, in McKenzie, TN, to the late Aaron Blake Moore and the late...

Jul 31, 2022

Donald William “Donnie” Washam, Jr., age 57 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at TriStar Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He formerly worked for Ingram Barge Company and attended Russwood Baptist Church in Springville, TN.  Donnie loved hunting, fishing, and enjoyed boating.  He was a lover of animals who all adored him.

Jul 31, 2022

Winnie Elva Moore, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and had been active in some garden clubs before moving to Paris.  Winnie was a very sweet and kind Christian lady to all people and she also had a good sense of humor. ...

Jul 30, 2022

Joe R. Houston, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his residence.

He was a longtime pharmacist and former owner of East Wood Pharmacy in Paris, where he continued working after his retirement.  He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy with a Doctorate.  Joe was very active in...

Jul 29, 2022

William Aulden “Bill” Jones, age 92 of Springville, TN, died Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence.

He served in the U.S. Armed Forces as a paratrooper for the 82nd airborne division.  He enjoyed all things farming, mechanics, fishing, hunting, and anything he could do with his hands.  Bill spent most of his adult life...

Jul 28, 2022

James Dwayne Hunter, age 80 of Gallatin formerly of Paris, died July 28, 2022.

Dwayne was a longtime Gideon and a proud member of Sumner County, TN East/Macon Camp which he helped start.  He was a longtime member of Nazarene Churches in both Gallatin, TN and Hendersonville, TN.  Dwayne worked in the automotive parts industry...

Jul 26, 2022

Brenda Manzanares, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her residence.

Brenda was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She retired from the assembly department of Mohon International.

She was married to Manuel “Manny” Manzanares on May 29, 1964, and he preceded her in death on...

Jul 26, 2022

Shirley Fay Blaski, age 84 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her residence.

She retired from Dana Corporation after many years as an auditor.  Shirley was a U.S. Army veteran where she served as a nurse.  She loved her cats and sitting on the porch watching her hummingbirds.  She was a member...

Jul 16, 2022

Martha Jane Hunt Simpson passed away peacefully at Henry County Medical Center surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was born to the late Jack Winfield and Ruth Dixon Hunt on February 22, 1932, in Brazil, Tennessee.

As the middle child of five, Martha Jane’s earliest days formed her to love family...

Jul 16, 2022

Longtime Paris attorney, Fred McLean, age 72, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Paris.

He was a partner with his brother, Chip, in McLean & McLean law firm in Paris.  He was a 1967 graduate of Grove High School and a 1971 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University.  Fred went on to graduate in 1974...

Jul 14, 2022

Karen Ann Hodges, age 61 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at her residence.

She was a former teacher who graduated from Bethel University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education.  She loved reading, loved crafting, and was Catholic by faith.

Karen was born November 21, 1960, in Chicago,...

Jul 13, 2022

Cleta “Jean” Wells, age 83, of Mansfield, TX, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Jean loved shopping for purses, shoes, and jewelry.  She enjoyed playing cards and shuffleboard with her friends at The Summit and spending time with her “Forever Friends.”  She enjoyed eating out and traveling.  She...

Jul 12, 2022

David Matthew Penick, age 32 of Wildersville, TN, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He graduated from Gateway Christian School in Paris, TN, in 2008 and went on to graduate from Jackson State Community College with an associate’s degree in computer technology.  David loved playing video games and...

Jul 12, 2022

Our amazing "Bill Bailey" went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.  He died peacefully at home with his loving family surrounding him.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynne Bailey and his children, Michael Gerald Bailey (Judy), Melissa Joy Bailey-Mulka (Paul) and was preceded in death by daughter, Michelle Jacqueline...

Jul 8, 2022

Emma Sue Smith age 72 of Henry died Friday, July 8, 2022, at her residence.

She was a member of the Church Outside the Walls in Ft. Smith, AR. Emma Sue enjoyed fishing, sitting on the porch watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and singing silly songs to everyone. In her younger years, she ran...

Jul 6, 2022

Richard Edward DePaul, Jr. (Rick), age 76 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his wife and children.

He retired from Miller Brewing as Special Projects Team Leader in 2001.  He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment – Blackhorse and a lifetime member...

Jul 3, 2022

At the family's request, this obituary has been reposted for local friends and family.  Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens will be handling the services.

Brody Cruz Townsend, 9, Lakeland, Tennessee passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 3rd , 2022.

Brody was an avid...

Jul 1, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” Rosentreter, 55, passed away in his sleep on the morning of July 1, 2022, at his home in Chattanooga, TN.

Jeff was a loving husband, father, and grandaddy.  He retired from TVA after 25 years of service and was currently working as a dedicated and valued Safety Manager at Thermo Systems.

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Jul 1, 2022

Retired soil conservationist, Larry Dwayne Goff, age 78 of Buchanan, TN, left the loving arms of his wife Friday morning, July 1, 2022, in their home to achieve his ultimate destination with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ after an aggressive battle with rare cancer.

Larry loved God, whom he met as a junior in...