Paris, TN Obituaries

Doug Steele

Jun 10, 2021

John Douglas Steele age 65 of Paris, died Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.

Doug was a truck driver for the Henry County Highway Department, where he was employed for over 20 years. He enjoyed collecting knives, watching Westerns, and just being at home.

Born...

Ray E. Whitlow

Jun 9, 2021

Ray E. Whitlow, age 74 of Germantown, TN, formerly of Paris, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN.

He pastored McDavid Grove Baptist Church in Springville, TN, for 18 years, where he loved his church members.  He retired from the State of Tennessee’s Economic & Community Development Office in Jackson, TN,...

Jimmy Sanders Alton

Jun 8, 2021

Jimmy Sanders Alton, age 83 of Paris, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Jimmy was a retired maintenance technician for Hal-Dex in Paris where he worked for over 40 years and he also formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant.  He was a founding member of Buchanan Baptist Church, a member...

Charles Robert "Robby" Bazzell

Jun 6, 2021

Charles Robert “Robby” Bazzell, age 45 of Henry, TN, died Sunday, June 6, 2021, at his residence.

He enjoyed working on cars, riding 4-wheelers, and fishing.  In his youth years, Robby formerly attended Henry Church of Christ.

Robby was born March 1, 1976, in McKenzie, TN, to Charles Bazzell, who survives,...

Angelia Dianne "Angie" Ward

Jun 4, 2021

Angelia Dianne “Angie” Ward, age 57 of Paris, TN, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at her residence.

She had a 28-plus year career in the grocery business, working for IGA, E.W. James, and Cash Savers as an assistant manager.  She enjoyed her grandchildren.

Angie was born July 22, 1963, in Ridgely,...

John Robert Jensen

Jun 3, 2021

John Robert Jensen, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his residence.

He worked for 35 years for Com-Ed in Illinois, starting as a lineman, and then moved up to supervisor and crew leader.  He retired in 2019 and moved to Henry County.  John was an avid hunter who enjoyed the...

Bobby F. Gafford

Jun 2, 2021

Bobby F. Gafford, age 73 of Mansfield, TN, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at AHC of Paris, TN.

He retired after many years as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.  He formerly worked at Holly Carburetor in Paris until its closing.  Bobby was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Big Red 1...

Gregg Barnhart

May 31, 2021

Gregg Barnhart, age 45 of Paris, TN, died Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence.

He was the owner and operator of GT Enterprises in Paris and was currently employed at LHR of Paris.  He loved riding his Harley Davidson and driving his 1969 Buick Skylark.

Gregg was born December 15,...

Eugene Nance

May 28, 2021

Eugene Dallas Nance, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at his residence.

Eugene was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Paris. He formerly worked for Mitchum Company for over 20 years then he retired as a farmer.  He loved giving to his church and working on his farm.

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Carolyn Mcnutt

May 28, 2021

Rachel Carolyn McNutt age 71 of Paris, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Carolyn formerly co-owned and operated A Visible Change, where she spent many years as a hairdresser. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with friends and loving her Lord and family. She was a member of Eastwood Church...

Robert Earl "Squirrel" Watts

May 27, 2021

Robert Earl “Squirrel” Watts, age 63 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at his residence.

He worked for several years at Hollingsworth Sawmill.  Squirrel served in the Tennessee National Guard for eight years and enjoyed motorcycle riding.

Squirrel was born September 16, 1957, in Paris, TN, to the late...

Linda Bratton

May 27, 2021

Linda Joyce Bratton, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her residence.

She retired from Emerson Electric after 32 years.  Linda enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.

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Rosa Lee Hatcher

May 26, 2021

Rosa Lee Hatcher, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at her residence.

She worked for several years at Sears in Paris.  She loved playing cards, reading, and spending time with her family.  Rosa enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center for lunch with her friends and playing Bingo.  She was a...

Pamela D. "Pam" Hamilton

May 24, 2021

Pamela Diggs “Pam” Hamilton, age 77 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at her residence.

Pam was an artist who loved hand painting Christmas balls. She was an active member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ where she was also a member of the Sewing Ladies, and Prime timers.  She adored her grandchildren,...

Beverly Mary Lou "Bev" Wellman

May 23, 2021

Beverly Mary Lou “Bev” Wellman, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a realtor.  She was a member of the moose lodge in Florida and the fraternal order of eagles.  Bev enjoyed playing cards and Bingo.  She was Baptist by belief.

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Everett Harold Hudgins

May 22, 2021

1SG Everett Harold Hudgins, ret. US Army, age 78 of Paris, died Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his residence.

He was a member of the Church of Christ. Harold taught school in the Memphis City schools. He enjoyed sitting on his porch, gardening, spending time with his grandchildren and his dogs. He also liked to...

Donald Lee Motter, Jr.

May 22, 2021

Donald Lee Motter, Jr., age 61 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his residence.

He was a retired US Army veteran serving 24 ½ years.  He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and reading the Bible.

Donald was born March 11, 1960 in Warren, OH to the late Donald Lee...

Dancel Taylor

May 20, 2021

Dancel Taylor, age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, KY.

He was a lifelong farmer, who formerly worked for M. Livingston and Time DC.  Dancel was a simple man, he enjoyed farming, being outdoors, and spending time with family.  He loved reading and studying his Bible...

Willodean "Tincy" Overby

May 20, 2021

Willodean “Tincy” Overby, age 76 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Obion County Nursing Home in Union City, TN.

She was a homemaker who attended Russwood Baptist Church in Springville, TN.  Tincy formerly worked at Markel Lighting and Plumley Rubber Company in Paris.  She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and always had a...

Martha Jane Craig

May 19, 2021

Martha Jane Craig, age 66 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock, TN.

She retired after a 20-plus year career as an LPN, last working for Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock.  She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Benton County, TN. ...