Paris, TN Obituaries

Mar 11, 2022

Harriet S. VanHassel, age 98, of Paris, TN, formerly of Melbourne Beach, FL, went Home on March 11, 2022.

Harriet was a devoted wife and favorite aunt. She was born and raised in Eureka, NY and graduated from Ellenville High School and George School. She continued her education at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where she achieved...

Mar 10, 2022

Margaret Smith Dolan, age 100, of Paris, TN, formerly of Grahamsville NY, went Home March 10, 2022.

Margaret led a full life with enthusiasm. She had a genuine love for people and showed it by how active she was in her church and community. Margaret attended Ellenville High School, NY.; George School, PA; Guilford College,...

Mar 7, 2022

Shirley Barnes, age 84 of Springville, TN, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She retired from Bellsouth Telephone after working many years, and also worked at Salant & Salant for several years.  She sold Mary Kay from her home, was a seamstress, and stayed busy all the time. ...

Mar 7, 2022

Bernie Dale Reid, age 68 of Paris, TN, died Monday, March 7, 2022.

He was a truck driver for C & C Logging.  Dale enjoyed playing computer games, fishing, and watching baseball.  He also enjoyed playing baseball during his younger years.  His greatest joy was spending time and playing games with his family, then teaching...

Mar 6, 2022

Journey of Life

Christine W. Townsend, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Kingston Springs, TN.

She retired after 20 years from Plumley Rubber Company in Paris and also worked for 30 years at Holley Carburetor Plant.  Christine was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.

Mar 6, 2022

Reba Lanell Stewart, age 71 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her home.

She formerly worked several years at H.I.S. in Troy, TN, and then later retired from the Paris Landing State Park Inn where she worked in the restaurant and the convention center. Lanell enjoyed playing games and loved being...

Mar 6, 2022

Jean Johnson, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence.

She retired from Paris Elementary School as a teacher’s assistant, and she also worked at Rhea Elementary School.  She was the former owner of Lakeland Daycare Center in Paris.  Jean adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a member...

Mar 6, 2022

Marjorie Lee Johnson, age 93 of Paris, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence.

Marjorie was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church, where she taught the Pre-K Sunday School Class for over 45 years. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, and playing bridge. Marjorie was a loving mother, an excellent cook,...

Mar 4, 2022

Ella Sue McFadden age 84 of Paris, died Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Sue enjoyed working in her yard, walking outside, spending time with her family, and watching her favorite team, The Tennessee Titans. She retired from Knott’s Bakery, where she made doughnuts. She was a member of the Paris...

Mar 3, 2022

Russell Larry Craig, age 74 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

He retired after many years as a minister and from Setco in Paris.  He was also a talented woodworker and carpenter.  Russell enjoyed fishing, hunting, preaching, and singing.  He attended Trinity Fellowship Church in Bumpus Mills, TN.

Mar 2, 2022

Norma Jean Spaulding, age 84 of Collierville, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Collierville, TN.

Jean graduated from Grove High School with the class of 1956. She worked as a bookkeeper for Holiday Inn for 25 years before their move to Atlanta, GA. She then co-owned a Drapery Service until semi-retirement in 2013....

Feb 28, 2022

William Wesley Walters age 90 of the Vale Community, died Monday, February 28, 2022, at his residence.

He worked at HIS clothing for over 40 years, spending most of those as a press operator before retiring as a supervisor. Wesley enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed playing baseball...

Feb 28, 2022

Jearline Joy West, age 92 of Hillsboro, MO, formerly of Dresden, TN, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022.

Jearline was born in Dresden, TN on March 18, 1929, to the late Linnie Lee Matheny McRee and the late Curtis Jackson McRee.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.C....

Feb 26, 2022

William Warner “Bill” Sabinske, age 72 of Camden TN, died Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, TN.

He retired from PML in Paris, TN.  Bill was a member of the Camden Seventh Day Adventist Church. He enjoyed fishing and loved cooking.

Bill was born June 16, 1949,...

Feb 26, 2022

Ann Brown, 91, of St. Albans, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at her residence.

Ann was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans. She enjoyed listening to basketball games, working with her flowers and around their home.

Ann was born in...

Feb 24, 2022

Larry Daril Ozment, age 88 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

He retired after 35 years from the Colonial Rubber Plant in Dyersburg, TN, where he worked in maintenance.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Van Dyke Church of Christ in Paris.  Larry enjoyed rebuilding...

Feb 23, 2022

Ralph Carlton Anderson, Sr., age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home.

He was a member and deacon of Birds Creek Baptist Church. He was employed by the HC Spinks Clay Company for 48 years and served many years in the Tennessee National Guard. He was a long-standing member...

Feb 23, 2022

Verble Scarbrough Adams, age 96 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Charter Senior Living of Paris.

She was a member of Buchanan Community Church and an avid gardener. She was known for her springtime lawn display of azaleas, rhododendron, and wildflowers at her home in Buchanan.

Verble...

Feb 20, 2022

Mary Jo Manning, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence.

She was employed with Huck’s in Murray, KY.  Mary Jo enjoyed riding motorcycles and hunting with her husband and loved her pig “Diesel.”  She loved spending time with her little best friend, Raven.

Mary Jo...

Feb 19, 2022

Wilma F. Burdett, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at her residence.

She worked outside her home as a CNA for many years before retiring. Wilma enjoyed sewing, travelling, and reading her bible. She loved her family and grandchildren.

Wilma was born October 18, 1931, in Scott...