Paris, TN Obituaries

Oct 16, 2021

Ruby Reynolds Morrison age 80 of Paris, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Milan, Tennessee, surrounded by loving family.

Ruby found happiness in her daily activities throughout her life. She loved to work in her yard and grow beautiful flowers. For many years, a long walk, was an important part of her day. She...

Oct 16, 2021

Randall Levi Caskey, age 78 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his residence in Buchanan.

He retired after working 40 years as a Supervisor for Plumley Rubber Plant. Randall enjoyed fishing, gardening, and the outdoors. He loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Randall was born November...

Oct 15, 2021

Lisa Evans Rowlett, age 53 of Paris, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at her residence.

Lisa formerly worked for the City of Paris for 15 years. She enjoyed everything about the farm, especially the animals. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, working in many different ministries and activities of the church....

Oct 14, 2021

Hannah Nance Williams, age 37 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

She graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, TN, and attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY.  She worked as a waitress in the restaurant business and enjoyed fishing.  Hannah loved being with her family...

Oct 9, 2021

Merriann Swor Starzec, age 64 of Jackson, TN, formerly of Paris, died Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church.  Merriann was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, watching Netflix, and her cat Molly.  She loved her family and grandchildren.

Oct 9, 2021

Sharon Lee White, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, October 9, 2021, at her residence.

She retired as a registered nurse from West Tennessee Healthcare in Trenton, TN.  Sharon graduated from Union University in Jackson, TN, with a degree in nursing.  She enjoyed reading and was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church in...

Oct 8, 2021

Marie “Shorty” Jones, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She retired from Murray-Calloway County Hospital where she worked in housekeeping.  Shorty loved her family, gospel singing, and enjoyed helping others.  She also loved her dog, “Babi” and her cat, “Angel”.  She was Christian by...

Oct 7, 2021

Mary McCollum Campbell, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She formerly worked as a unit secretary at Henry County Medical Center for several years.  She loved cats, riding her motorcycle, singing karaoke, and enjoyed making chocolate candies for different occasions.  She loved spending time...

Oct 7, 2021

Virginia Sue Collins, age 96 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Charter Senior Living of Paris.

She retired after a 30 plus year career at Production Credit in Paris where she worked as an administrative assistant.  She was a longtime member of East Wood Church of Christ in Paris.  Virginia enjoyed playing...

Oct 5, 2021

Mary Simmons, age 90 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Paris, TN.

She was the co-owner of George Simmons Motor Service in Henry County.  Mary enjoyed working in her yard and loved her family very much.  She was a member of Buchanan Community Church.

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Oct 4, 2021

James Warren “Jim” Bennett, age 62 of Puryear, TN, passed away peacefully Monday, October 4, 2021, after a hard battle with kidney disease.

He retired after several years as a florist & cake decorator.  He was also a licensed Santa Claus, working many years both in West Tennessee and the Atlanta, GA area.  Jim loved...

Oct 3, 2021

Mark Allan Lane, Jr., age 31 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his residence.

He worked with his father in the plumbing business.  Mark enjoyed collecting knives and helping people.

Mark was born July 29, 1990, in Paris, TN, to the late Mark Allan Lane, Sr., and the...

Oct 3, 2021

Sharon Kay Powell, age 72 of Masfield, TN, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242.  A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Mansfield Baptist Church Cemetery in Mansfield, TN, with Brian Wimberley...

Oct 1, 2021

Franklin R. Bell age 86 of Paris, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at his residence.

Franklin worked as a farmer before doing public work. He worked for Dreshu, Southern Clay, Emerson Electric, and the Highway Department before retiring in 1998 from Midland Brake. He enjoyed working outside, especially mowing and gardening. Talking to others about the...

Sep 29, 2021

Baby Andrew Lee Christian passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Andrew was born March 14, 2021, in Paris, TN.

Andrew is survived by his mother, Bianca Christian of Paris; his father, Dylan Adams of Paris; two brothers, Christopher Christian, and James Christian both of...

Sep 27, 2021

James W. Glisson, age 92 of Paris, TN, died Monday, September 27, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a brick mason.  James enjoyed the outdoors, mowing his lawn, and sitting on his front porch waving.  He was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church in Mansfield, TN.

James...

Sep 26, 2021

Johnny Ray Pierce, age 57 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He worked for many years in maintenance for Knott’s Foods in Paris.  Johnny enjoyed working on cars and going to the lake.  He loved western movies.

Johnny was born April...

Sep 25, 2021

Carolyn Morgan Mobley, age 92 of Paris, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her residence.

She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church is Paris, where she was extremely fond of her “JOY” Sunday school class and LLL group.  She served as a Sunday school teacher for many years.  Carolyn was a homemaker and...

Sep 25, 2021

Debbie Sweeney, age 62 of Springville, TN, died Saturday September 25, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare – Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.

She worked as an operator for Dana Corporation in Paris for 21 years.  She formerly worked at Tecumseh in Paris from 1989-2000.  Debbie loved her dogs Buster, Baily Ann, and Missy.  She also...

Sep 24, 2021

Jeremy Kenneth Potts, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence.

He was a 1995 graduate of Henry County High School then went on to attend the Tennessee School of Applied Technology.  Jeremy was a machinist by trade, formerly working for Paris Industrial Services and    J & J Cupples in...