Paris, TN Obituaries

Dec 11, 2021

Mary Virginia Greeson Beard, 86, formerly of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Virginia was born August 21, 1935, in Henagar, AL – “down on the mountain” (Sand Mountain) – to her late parents, James A. Greeson and Lola Parmer Greeson.

She grew...

Dec 11, 2021

Rebecca Lee “Becky Sue” Merrell, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 11, 2021, at her residence.

She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.  She formerly worked at Four Seasons in Paris and was currently a Secretary at JDM Facilities at Paris Landing.  Becky Sue enjoyed fishing, making arts and crafts, visiting...

Dec 11, 2021

Ronnie Dale Green, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his residence.

He was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher.  He formerly worked for Martin Mechanical Inc. in Buchanan and was the retired owner and operator of Green’s Plumbing...

Dec 9, 2021

James Monroe Wilson, age 63 of Paris, TN, formerly of Mansfield, TN, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN.

He was a dairy farmer for many years who also formerly worked at Perkins Drugs and Pizza Hut in Paris.  James graduated from Henry County High School and was a member...

Dec 8, 2021

John Thomas “Tommy” Wright, age 92 of Scottsboro, AL, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro.

He retired after 35 years with Tennessee Valley Authority where he worked as a warehouse manager.  He was a member of Puryear United Methodist Church in Puryear, TN.  Tommy was a...

Dec 5, 2021

Rickey Allen Burton, age 68 of Elgin, IL, died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL.

Rickey moved to Chicago, IL, when he was five years old and was a polio survivor.  He graduated from high school and went on to take business classes.  He worked for Continental Bank in downtown Chicago...

Dec 4, 2021

Opal Mae Bridges, age 89 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at her residence.

Opal was a wife, a mother, a farmer, and a devout Christian. She spent many years working alongside her husband Jerry on their farm. Before her health declined, she enjoyed raising a garden and sharing her produce with her...

Dec 4, 2021

Arthur Swarthout, Jr., age 67 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He worked for several years at Pella Corporation in Murray, KY.  Arthur was a member of the NRA, loved shooting, and enjoyed trading things, especially guns.  He loved old clocks and watches and enjoyed fishing...

Dec 4, 2021

Jenny Atchison Hastings, age 49 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at her residence.

She was the office manager for Westan Insurance in McKenzie, TN, since 2006.  She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Paris.  Jenny was an animal lover, especially cats and bees.  She enjoyed swimming at KOA Campground and...

Dec 2, 2021

David Franklin Chadwick, age 61 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at his residence.

He was a master mold maker for Dana Corporation in Paris for 42 years.  He enjoyed working and spending time on the farm.  David loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren, but, most of all, he loved Jesus...

Dec 2, 2021

James Wilson, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at his residence.

James was born July 13, 1958, to the late William A. Wilson and Fern Wilson, who survives, of Paris.

Along with his mother, he is also survived by his two sons, Josh Wilson of Paris, and...

Dec 2, 2021

Jackie Ray Owen, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, in Paris.

He was a self-employed carpenter for many years.  He was Baptist by belief.  Jackie enjoyed hunting and riding his motorcycles.  He was a member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association.

Jackie was born February 6, 1957, in...

Nov 30, 2021

Jack Caruthers, age 78 of Stewart, TN, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at his residence.

He was a longtime self-employed contractor in Steele, MO.  Jack was a U.S. Marine veteran, serving in the Vietnam era.  He also was a former member of the Caruthersville, MO, National Guard, a member of the VFW Post in Big...

Nov 28, 2021

Sarah Ruth Phillips, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her residence.

She worked as an account manager for BCD Travel, an international travel agency.  Sarah enjoyed cooking, camping by the lake, and was a cat lover.  She also loved visiting the desert area out West.  She was Methodist by belief....

Nov 28, 2021

Horace E. Milam, age 80 of Buchanan died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his residence.

Horace retired from Henry County High School after many years as a building trades teacher. He was known outside of teaching for many more things. He was a lifetime quarter horse breeder and trader. He played an instrumental part in...

Nov 27, 2021

Hugh Stanley Tyler, age 75 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Murray Calloway County Hospital.

He retired after working many years as a technician for TDOT. Hugh was a member of the Cottage Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and was a collector of many things.

Nov 27, 2021

Dorvan Glenn Hall, age 93 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at The Farms in Puryear.

He retired after many years as a cross-country truck driver.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1946-1949, and was a member of the VFW.  Glenn enjoyed going to gun shows with his friend Dale Paschall. ...

Nov 26, 2021

Jason Wayne Beasley, age 45 of Camden, formerly of Henry County, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at Camden General Hospital.

He graduated from Henry County High School. Jason loved the outdoors, animals, eating especially biscuits and gravy, and enjoyed collecting books. He was a member of West Wood Pentecostal Church of God in Paris.

Nov 26, 2021

David Lowell Richardson, retired banker, and CO-OP credit manager, passed away at home on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Mr. Dave, loving husband, father, and “Pop” was born in Lebanon, Indiana, on May 12, 1930, at the home of his grandparents. Dave was the youngest child of the late David “Brownie” Richardson and Fern Tolley Richardson....

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Lee Hill, age 88 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Regional One Health Center in Memphis, TN.

Mary spent her days making several trips to the Puryear Post Office to keep up with her makeshift library that the post office master set up for her.  She was an avid reader that...