Paris, TN Obituaries

Mar 30, 2022

Gladys Rovene Wassef, age 92 of Houston, TX, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Silverado Hermann Park Memory Care Community in Houston.

Gladys started her career as a high school English teacher in Saint Louis.  Subsequently, she received her Master’s in English from Washington University and taught at Wayne State University...

Mar 29, 2022

William M. “Bill” Reed, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Paris.

He worked for Ellis Heating Company for 45 years as a plumber, pipefitter, and construction foreman.  He was an active Jaycee for many years and served as treasurer of the World’s Biggest Fish Fry and General Manager.  Bill was...

Mar 29, 2022

Juanita Vone Smith, age 79 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church.  Juanita enjoyed cooking and taking care of her yard.  She loved her flowers and her hummingbirds.

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Mar 28, 2022

Linda Compton Mitzel age 73 of Paris, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital.

Linda was born July 1, 1948, in Paris, TN, to the late Irl Compton, Jr., and the late Lois Bernice Gamrath Compton.

Linda was married March 9, 1967, to James “Jim” Mitzel, who...

Mar 28, 2022

Lyman M. Black, age 89 of Paris, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at his residence.

He retired as Vice President of Regions Bank after working many years as a loan officer for Liberty Federal and Union Planters Bank. Lyman was a forty-year faithful member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, and...

Mar 28, 2022

Thomas Ray “Tom” Cleaver, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Monday March 28, 2022, at his residence.

He was a retired Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Army, serving 2 years in Vietnam and 1 year in Korea, in the Helicopter Unit. Tom was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Paris. He loved fishing with...

Mar 27, 2022

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Glass, age 78 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare – Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.

She worked for many years for Unilever Brothers Company.  She enjoyed crocheting, yardwork, and gardening.

Jackie was born May 24, 1943, in KY to the late Jack Crabtree...

Mar 26, 2022

Tina Fay Mesavage, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She loved cooking and baking.  Tina cooked in many restaurants in Paris and Henry County over the years and was always feeding those in need of a meal.  She loved her children and grandchildren and...

Mar 24, 2022

Sandra Scott Johnson, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired after many years as an insurance agent in Florida.  After her retirement, she became a caregiver for her family members.  Sandra loved watching her nephew play football for the Henry County Patriots,...

Mar 22, 2022

Mildred Jeanette Wilson, age 92 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her residence.

She was a homemaker, she enjoyed reading cooking, and sewing. Mildred loved her flowers, and keeping her great grandchildren. She was a member of Paris Community of Christ in Paris.

Mildred was born June...

Mar 22, 2022

Mary Jane Williams, age 58 of Springville, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Jupiter, FL.

Mary Jane was very outgoing, competed in baton twirling competitions, was a cheerleader, and was Miss Spruce Creek High School 1982.  She loved the beach and all that it brought and went on to become a Hawaiian tropic...

Mar 22, 2022

Ricky Cox, age 71 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was employed by Coca-Cola for 35 years where he worked as a technician.  He also worked as the circulation manager at the Peddler in Paris.  Ricky was an avid golfer and a member of...

Mar 20, 2022

Shawn Freeland, age 30 of Paris, died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his residence.

Shawn had formerly worked for 5 Star Lawn Care. He enjoyed tinkering with his tools, working on cars, and doing things with his hands. He loved his children. Shawn attended Lakeside Christian Fellowship.

Shawn was born August...

Mar 17, 2022

Eric S. Ainscough, age 60 of  Paris, TN, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Puryear, TN.

He was an avid wrestler for 28 years, starting at Charlotte High School, went on to wrestle in the 1980 Olympics, and many places around the world. Eric loved working older muscle cars, cooking, listening to music, and being on the...

Mar 17, 2022

Robert Donald “Bobby” Williams age 59 of Paris died Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Paris.

Bobby was an arborist with Champ’s Tree Service and took great pride in his work. He enjoyed being outside, mowing the yard, fishing, being with his family, especially his daughter and grandchildren.

Born March 16, 1963, in Newport, New Hampshire,...

Mar 15, 2022

Patricia Ann Johnson, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, visiting casinos, and, before her health declined, traveling with her sister.  She loved her cats and...

Mar 13, 2022

Bill Robinson, age 75 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

He retired from Tecumseh after many years where he worked in maintenance.  He was a member of Puryear Church of Christ, where he served as an Elder for many years.  Bill was a longtime Alderman for...

Mar 12, 2022

Ronnie Scott, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at his residence with his family and dog, Snooks, by his side.

Ronnie was born September 3, 1947, in Paris, TN, to the late Wayne Thomas Scott and the late Addie Mae Jackson Scott.

He was married to Paula...

Mar 12, 2022

Dwayne “Big D” Miller, age 54 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN.

He was an over the road truck driver for more than 30 years, spending the last 10 team driving with his wife. Dwayne was an avid NASCAR, and Tennessee Titans fan. Therapy for Big D was playing his...

Mar 11, 2022

Carl Blake Davis, age 81 of Mansfield, TN, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden, TN.

He formerly worked as a security guard in St. Louis for many years, then retired from Hollingsworth Sawmill in Mansfield, TN.  Carl attended Mansfield Academy growing up as a child.  He enjoyed trapping, hunting,...