Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Joann Denise Cleek

Joann Denise Cleek

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...

Bobby "Bob" Garner

Bobby "Bob" Garner

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...

Donald Foster

Donald Foster

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...

Donald Kapellen

Donald Kapellen

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...

Dorothy Sullivan

Dorothy Sullivan

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,...

Carolyn Clayton

Carolyn Clayton

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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J Alfred Steele

J Alfred Steele

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...

Janette Marie Weng

Janette Marie Weng

Jun 30, 2021

Janette Marie Weng, age 64 of Paris, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at home.

She grew up and attended school in Richmond, California. She worked as a secretary for Chevron in Richmond and Walnut Creek, CA, up until her retirement. After moving to Paris with her husband, she worked for Brian Tusa at Edward Jones...

Guy Wilson

Guy Wilson

Jun 29, 2021

Guy Nories Wilson died Tuesday, June 29th, after 100 years on this Earth.

Guy was born September 19th, 1920, in Henry County, and grew up plowing the fields and harvesting crops on his family’s farm in Paris, TN. In 1942, Guy was drafted into the United States Army Air Corps, where he served in the Pacific until...

Cheryl Lynn Johnson

Cheryl Lynn Johnson

Jun 27, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Johnson, age 71 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired from Henry County Nursing Home after 29 years as an LPN.  She graduated from Lake Orion High School in Lake Orion, MI, then went on to graduate from Oakland University in Rochester,...

Peggy Joyce Snow

Peggy Joyce Snow

Jun 27, 2021

Peggy Joyce Snow, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at her residence.

She retired from Ford Motor Company after 20 years where she worked in assembly.  She first worked in the sewing department and then began working on door panels.  Peggy loved to sew and enjoyed crafts, especially stained glass.  She...

Minnie Bess Williams

Minnie Bess Williams

Jun 27, 2021

Minnie Bess Williams, age 106 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Morningside of Paris.

She grew up in the Sulphur Well area of Henry County and attended Antioch and Buchanan schools.  She lived through the days of the Great Depression and was a member of what has been called “America’s greatest generation.” ...

Albert D. Bidwell, Jr

Albert D. Bidwell, Jr

Jun 26, 2021

Albert D. Bidwell Jr., age 77 of Springville, TN, died June 26, 2021, at AHC of McKenzie, TN.

He retired after 24 years as a 1st Sergeant in the US Army, who served as a combat engineer. Albert was a member Shriner of the Scottish Rights Knights Templar, the American Legion Post 089 in Paris,...

Norma Brown Steele

Norma Brown Steele

Jun 25, 2021

Norma Brown Steele, 83, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at AHC Clarksville.  She is survived by her three children, Sharon Loveall of Paris, John (Kathy) Steele, Jr. of Paris, and David Steele (Sharon Silva) of Clarksville, TN.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242. ...

Robert O'Neal "Bob" Patrick

Robert O'Neal "Bob" Patrick

Jun 21, 2021

Robert O’Neal Patrick, age 83 of Tifton, GA, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA.

He was a member of Ridge Avenue Church of Christ and owner of Patrick Tractor Company.  He had lived in Tifton since 1986.  Bob was a man of faith and very active in his...

James Michael Causey

James Michael Causey

Jun 20, 2021

James Michael Causey, age 46 of Maryville, TN, formerly of Paris, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.

James worked for 25 years as a truck driver. He was a family man who loved his kids, traveling, and trucking. He served 17 years in the National Guard, serving two...

Rio Rita York

Rio Rita York

Jun 15, 2021

Rio Rita York, age 89 of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Paris, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Hospice of the Valley Thunderbird Home in Glendale, AZ.

She worked hard in and outside the home. On a farm, in the factory, wherever she was needed. She retired from Digital Equipment Corp. in Arizona. Her greatest joys...

Ralph Dean Miller

Ralph Dean Miller

Jun 14, 2021

Ralph Dean Miller, age 84 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, June 14, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after many years from McClouth Steel in Gibraltar, MI.  Ralph moved from Flat Rock, MI, to Puryear, TN in 1992.  He loved fishing and hunting and was a member of Buchanan Baptist Church.

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Elizabeth Brooks Hamlin

Elizabeth Brooks Hamlin

Jun 14, 2021

Elizabeth Brooks Hamlin, age 88 of Henry, TN, died Monday, June 14, 2021.

She attended Springville, Atkins-Porter, and Grove schools in Henry County, graduating from Grove in 1949.  Elizabeth began working at Commercial Bank before marriage, and later as a civilian, she worked for the USAF for 25 years.  She retired in 1988 from the...

Rosemary Parkhill King

Rosemary Parkhill King

Jun 12, 2021

Rosemary Parkhill King, age 87 of Paris, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Paris.

First and foremost, Rosemary loved her Lord, and was dedicated to treating all people with kindness and respect. She enjoyed working at the Mitchum Company and Holley Carburetor before retiring from Eastwood Clinic. She was a member of First Baptist Church,...