Paris, TN Obituaries

Aug 8, 2021

James Michael “Mike” Atchison, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at his residence.

He retired as a quality control manager for Amory Garment in Amory, MS. Mike received his master's degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, who was a member of First United...

Aug 6, 2021

Granville C. Cooley age 86 of Paris, died Friday, August 6, 2021, at his home following a short battle with cancer.

Granville loved dancing & singing and the many friends he made doing so, especially his dear friends at the Friday Night Blues.

Born August 31,1934, in Tulare, CA, he was...

Aug 5, 2021

Peggy Shavchuk, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She worked for several years at Mohon International.  She loved roses, taking care of her rose bushes, and reading Louis L’amore books.  Peggy enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune with her grandchildren.  She was Christian by...

Aug 5, 2021

Terrelene “Terre” France, age 63 of Cosby, TN, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Newport Health & Rehabilitation Center in Newport, TN.

She was a graduate of Graceland College in Lamoni, IA.  Terre retired in 2020 after many years as teacher at Cocke County High School in Newport, TN.  She formerly worked for the Tennessee...

Aug 5, 2021

Beth Ann Kyle age 55 of Mansfield, TN, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at her residence.

Beth formerly worked at Tri-Turf Sod Farm where she was the secretary. She enjoyed cooking and watching movies. Beth was a member of Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren very much.

Born July...

Aug 3, 2021

Geraldine Elizabeth Smith, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

She was a homemaker who worked at Salant & Salant in Paris.  She enjoyed gardening and cooking for her large family.  Geraldine loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.  She was a member at Grace Baptist Church...

Jul 30, 2021

Jeri Green McCoy, age 50 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, at her home.

She was the co-owner of Pix & Stix in McKenzie, TN, for 15 years.  She formerly worked for the Peddler ADvantage in Paris where she worked in delivery.  Jeri enjoyed body piercing, riding four-wheelers, and always had a positive...

Jul 29, 2021

Steve Miller, age 65 of Mansfield, TN, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a truck driver, last working for Swor Logging in Springville, TN.  Steve loved riding his Harley Davidson, and he enjoyed watching University of Tennessee Football and St. Louis Cardinal baseball.  He also enjoyed spending...

Jul 25, 2021

Lester Crain Riggins age 65 of Paris, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his residence.

Lester retired after working 20 years as Sergeant from the Henry County Sheriffs Department. He finished his working career at the Henry County Recycling Center. He had formerly worked for TWRA as a wildlife officer. His hobbies included fishing, spending...

Jul 22, 2021

Larry Richard Garis, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after many years in the trucking industry as the owner & operator of Haul-Rite.  Larry’s passion in life was flying, he always told people his occupation was being a “bush pilot”. His hobbies...

Jul 22, 2021

Donald G. Brown, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center.

He retired as a superintendent from General Tire in Mayfield, KY, after 34 years, then worked for E.W. Electric for in Paris for 15 years.  Donald served in the Tennessee National Guard and was a former Henry...

Jul 18, 2021

Jason Scott Brown age 41 of Paris, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Jason was born September 13, 1979, in Paris.

He was married October 25, 2014, to Angelique Burris Brown, who survives of Paris.

Jason was currently working with the Robert...

Jul 17, 2021

Dan Lawrence Brooks, age 87 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

He retired from Consolidated Aluminum in IL where he worked in maintenance. He was a U.S. Army Veteran where he served in the Korean War.  Dan and his wife enjoyed helping others in need through yard sales they...

Jul 12, 2021

JoAnn Denise Cleek, age 77 of Springville, TN, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She retired from Penguin Group USA in Newbern, TN, where she worked in book distribution.  She loved being a homemaker, enjoyed cleaning, and cooking.  JoAnn loved crafts, especially crocheting blankets, and in her younger years...

Jul 11, 2021

Bob Garner was born to Bob and Flora (Hart) Garner on August 10, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Bob passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on July 11, 2021, in Canyon Lake, Texas at the age of 65. He is now in the loving arms of Jesus.

Bob...

Jul 6, 2021

Donald Randolph Foster died Tuesday July 6, 2021, at AHC Paris. He was 87 years old.

Don was born March 24,1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to Clyde and Mildred Foster.  He was the second youngest of many siblings. In 1949, he joined the U.S. Army where he served in Korea and remained active until 1954.  He...

Jul 5, 2021

Donald Norbert Kapellen, age 80 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, July 5, 2021, at West TN Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.

Donald formerly worked as a carpenter, then for Xerox in Oak Brook, IL for 30 years, before retiring from Villa Park School District 45 in Villa Park, IL. He was a member of...

Jul 5, 2021

Dorothy Baldwin Sullivan, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Monday, July 5, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

She formerly worked at Salant & Salant for over 20 years, before retiring as an administrative assistant in Chancery Court to Reed Brewer. Dorothy was a member of Oak Hill Union Church Cumberland Presbyterian, Democratic Women, Eastern Star,...

Jul 5, 2021

Carolyn Jean Clayton age 54 of Henry, died Monday, July 5, 2021, in Paris.

Born April 14, 1967, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late Ben Roberts and the late Ruby Jean Raymer.

She was married for over 20 years to Jerry Clayton, who survives of Henry.

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Jul 5, 2021

J Alfred Steele, age 74 of Springville, TN, died Monday July 5, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired from the John Deere Corporation as a territory sales manager.  He also formerly worked for Proctor & Gamble, Homelite, Textron, and Briggs & Stratton.  J Alfred was a 1964 graduate of Dixie Heights...