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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Jerry Clark
Dec 26, 2024
Jerry Dale Clark, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home.
Jerry, originally from Henry County, TN, spent 20 years in California, where he met his wife, Kathy Furey Clark. He returned to Paris, TN, 27 years ago and dedicated over 40 years to his career as a mechanic, working for various companies. He was a...
Joanne Marie Hurst
Dec 25, 2024
Joanne Marie VanCleve Hurst, age 78 of Cottage Grove, Tennessee, passed away December 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Joanne was born September 21, 1946, in Aurora, Illinois to the late Harley Van Cleve and the late Janice McCoy VanCleve.
Joanne married the love of her life, Robert Hurst, on July 1, 1967. They resided in Yorkville, IL,...
Nancy Euline Madden
Dec 25, 2024
Nancy Euline Madden, age 69 of McKenzie, TN, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at LifeCare of Bruceton.
Nancy was born October 18, 1955, in Ripley, TN, to the late James L. Mathis and late Dathel Ownby Mathis. She married Rickie Lawrence Madden on May 24, 1974, who survives of McKenzie, TN.
Nancy was a devoted member of Maplewood Baptist Church in Paris,...
Raymond G. Hatley
Dec 25, 2024
Raymond Gale Hatley, age 69 of Puryear, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital.
Raymond was born July 19, 1955, in Berwyn, IL, to Dolores May Bouchard Duncan and the late Hoover Hatley. He cherished his time driving a school bus for the Bolingbrook, IL school system. He also found great joy in spending time outdoors,...
James Caldwell "Jimmy" Lipford
Dec 25, 2024
James Caldwell “Jimmy” Lipford, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Murray, Ky.
He was born, March 22, 1961, to the late James Garvin (Junior) Lipford, Jr and the late Betty Jo Caldwell Lipford.
Jimmy was married April 15,1989 to Diane Pace Lipford of Buchanan.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter Crystal (Tommy) Hutson and his daughter-in-law...
Shawnee Dinkins Reddick
Dec 25, 2024
Shawnee Dinkins Reddick, age 68, of Paris, TN, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, surrounded by family.
Shawnee was a devout woman of faith who loved to share Jesus with everyone she met. She had a special gift and calling to love and encourage people and to make everyone feel...
Frank Howell, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Frank Howell, Jr., age 81 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 in Paris, TN.
Frank retired after 35 years as a track inspector for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, eating out, and going to fish fries with the Fletcher family.
He was born February 25, 1943 in...
Raymond Richard Riggle
Dec 22, 2024
Raymond Richard Riggle, age 88 of Paris, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his residence.
Raymond was born and raised in Chicago, IL, before relocating to Paris, TN, in 1970. He worked at Holley Carburetor before continuing his career with Ellis Heating Company and Barrett Construction. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Raymond was also a dedicated member of...
Frances "Jimmie" Veazey
Dec 22, 2024
Frances “Jimmie” Veazey, age 103 of Paris, died December 22, 2024, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee.
Jimmie Veazey was born Frances Louise Jameson on February 6, 1921 in the Lebanon Community of Anderson County, South Carolina to the late Claude Victor Jameson Sr. and Nancy Laura Breazeale Jameson.
She graduated in 1940 from Anderson County Hospital Nurses Training School...
McCoy Jackson Elkins
Dec 21, 2024
McCoy Jackson Elkins died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN.
McCoy was born June 25, 2024, at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville.
He was the infant son of Lauren Elkins of Buchanan.
McCoy loved watching sports on TV, wrestling with his blue dinosaur toy, and spending time with his family.
Along with his mother, additional survivors include...
Jeffrey A. Tucker
Dec 21, 2024
Jeffrey A. Tucker, age 58 of Buchanan, TN died Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Jeff was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ and a U.S. Army veteran. His passion for serving his community and helping others was evident throughout his life. After graduating from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in 1988, he dedicated 20 years to funeral service before transitioning...
Robert M. Waddell
Dec 20, 2024
Robert M. Waddell age 72 of Paris died Friday, December 20, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN
His funeral service will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11 :00 am at the Rose Lawn Memory Garden Chapel with Caren Teichmann officiating.
Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Memory Garden.
Mary Ellen Hartle
Dec 20, 2024
Mary Ellen Hartle age 94 of Paris died Friday, December 20, 2024, at her residence.
Mary Ellen was a retired travel agent who worked for the Chicago Board of Travel in Chicago, IL. She was an avid reader who enjoyed traveling and volunteering her time to help others. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
She was born October 9,...
Ronald Coy "Ron" Horner
Dec 17, 2024
Ronald Coy “Ron” Horner, age 87 of Springville, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his residence.
He retired as a major in the US Army, and also served in the US Navy, the Naval reserves, the Army National Guard, and proudly served in Vietnam. Ron was a member of the American Legion Post 89, VFW Post 1889, and Woodmen...
Yvonne Smith
Dec 17, 2024
Yvonne Smith, age 78, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away December 17, 2024.
Yvonne was born and raised in the Oceana and Hanover West Virginia areas.
She was the beloved wife of Norton E. Smith, and he survives of Plymouth. Yvonne was the loving mother of David Smith, and proud grandmother of Jessica, Mariah, Brandon, Tasy, David Jr., and Michelle.
Along with her parents,...
Judy Stalbaum
Dec 15, 2024
Judy Stalbaum, age 75 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Henry County Healthcare.
Judy was a devoted member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris, TN. A dedicated homemaker, she found joy in shopping, baking, and reading. Above all, she adored her beloved dog, Molly.
Judy was born March 16, 1949, in Michigan City, IN, to the late Richard...
Darlene Gayle Smothers
Dec 15, 2024
Darlene Gayle Smothers, age 75 of Springville, TN died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her residence.
Darlene was a longtime member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, where she attended faithfully for many years. She dedicated 17 years of her career to working at the Holley Carburetor Plant before retiring after 25 years of service at Walmart. In her free time, Darlene...
Terry Michael Martin
Dec 14, 2024
Terry Michael Martin, age 71 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home.
Terry retired from American Airlines as a pilot and was a U.S. Army veteran, he was also an avid amateur HAM radio operator who had a love for fishing and hunting.
Terry was born October 15, 1953, in New York, NY, to the late Francis Joseph...
Paul Copeland
Dec 12, 2024
Paul David Copeland age 94 of Paris died Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his residence.
Paul moved to Paris in 1954 and opened Copeland’s Refrigeration. After many successful years in the refrigeration business, he opened Copeland Metals. A business which upon his retirement was purchased by his youngest son, David. He enjoyed collecting antiques and model T and A Fords. Paul...
Hunter Cole Rowlett
Dec 11, 2024
Hunter Cole Rowlett, age 22 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, peacefully at his home.
Hunter graduated from Henry County High School in 2020 and had been a dedicated Walmart employee since then. He was deeply passionate about politics and global events, always eager to stay informed. A devoted sports enthusiast, he faithfully followed the Boston Celtics and Green...
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