Paris, TN Obituaries

Aug 28, 2020

Francis (Sonny) R. Prowant, 82, of Springville, TN died at St. Thomas Hospital West on Friday, August 28, 2020.  He was born February 11, 1938 in Hammond, IN, the son of Charles Daniel Prowant and Elsie Mae VanWye Prowant Hendrich.

Immediately following his high school graduation, he served 7 years with the U.S. Navy.  Upon...

Aug 28, 2020

Doris Owens, age 84 of Buchanan, TN, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist by belief.  Doris loved knitting, cross-stitching, and fishing.  She enjoyed working in the yard, especially raking leaves.

Doris was born May 23, 1936, in Lake County, TN, to the...

Aug 27, 2020

Jimmy Floyd “Jim” Kirtley, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He worked at Briggs & Stratton in Murray, KY, for several years.  Jim was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church in Paris where he volunteered and served with the security team.  He...

Aug 26, 2020

Jon Payne Gaines, age 66 of Ottawa, IL, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020, in Paris, TN.

Jon was an avid hunter and fisherman until (due to health issues) he was no longer able.  He was a jokester and very well liked.  Jon was a foodie who loved to cook and eat, especially his family’s homemade...

Aug 25, 2020

Kelly Cherry, age 52 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at her residence.

She worked for 28 years at PML in Paris.  Kelly was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and former member of the Paris Lakeway Kiwanis Club.  She enjoyed traveling, spoiling her grandchildren, and spending time with family and friends.

Aug 24, 2020

Edward Lee Levitt, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.

He was a retired truck driver, who served in the US Army where he learned his trade. Edward attended Tumbling Creek Baptist Church in Gleason, TN. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, wood working, and...

Aug 24, 2020

James E. “Jim” Morrison, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 24, 2020, in Milan, TN.

He retired after a 38-year career from Midland Brake in Paris.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Jim loved hunting, fishing trips with his buddies and golf, especially the day he got a hole in one.  He was...

Aug 23, 2020

Joseph Carson “Joe” Drawdy, age 66 of Buchanan, died Sunday, August 23, 2020, at his residence.

Born February 7, 1954, in Oxnard, California, he was the son of the late Joseph Clark Drawdy and the late Marion Manning Strong.

Joe retired from management in retail sales.

He...

Aug 17, 2020

Thomas Rondall “Ron” Myers, age 75 of Puryear, TN died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired as Henry County Circuit Court Clerk after 36 years.  He formerly worked for the State of Tennessee in the division of property assessment for nine years.  Ron was a member of Puryear...

Aug 17, 2020

Ronald Henry “Ron” Moody, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He had a long career as an engineer in the automotive industry.  Ron was raised in Puryear, TN, by his foster parents, Ralph & Pearl Snody.  He was a member of the Henry...

Aug 17, 2020

Terry G. Moody, age 49 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He worked as the Peer Support Specialist for The Commitment House in Elizabethton, KY.  He formerly worked for Long John Silvers, Pope Concrete, and the Huddle House in Paris.  Terry loved fishing, football, playing...

Aug 17, 2020

Richard Dale “Dickie” Milton , age 62 of Paris , TN died Monday,  August 17, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN

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He was a member of First Baptist Church of Paris.  Dickie worked for Dollar General in Paris for several years.  He was a sports enthusiast, mainly for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball...

Aug 16, 2020

Timothy Lee “Tim” Kingery, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He was employed at Centrifugal Technologies Inc. in Hickory, KY, as a sales and service manager.  Tim was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving for 11 and a half years.  He loved cook and was...

Aug 15, 2020

Mary Lou Roberts, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after 20 years from Henry County Medical Center as a registered nurse.  She then went on to teach practical nursing at the Henry County Vo-Tech School for 21 years.  Mary Lou was a member of the Order...

Aug 14, 2020

Betty Elizabeth Lee, age 76 of Springville, TN, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She was the owner of Mrs. Betty’s Happy House Daycare in Henry County.  She was also a caregiver for the elderly for many years.  Betty loved sewing and cooking and riding on the pontoon...

Aug 12, 2020

Nancy Irene Cooper, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

She formerly worked at Holley Carburetor and later retired from Walmart after 30 years of service in the fabric department.  Nancy was in the last graduating class from Grove High School in Paris.  She enjoyed sewing and gardening and was a member...

Aug 12, 2020

Jerry Donald Bridges, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a lifelong farmer and a member of Union Friendship Baptist Church.  Jerry enjoyed teaching Bible class at church and reading anything concerning health.  He loved mowing with his tractor and enjoyed learning...

Aug 12, 2020

Daniel Paul Manning, age 30 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at his residence.

He was a self-employed construction worker.  Daniel graduated from Henry County High School in Paris.  He loved cars, collecting guns, and putting together model cars.

Daniel was born August 18, 1989, in Murray, KY, to...

Aug 10, 2020

Joan A. Yeargin, age 90 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, August 10, 2020, at The Farms at Puryear.

She worked as a travel agent for many years and also farmed.  Joan loved her pets and her animals.  She was Catholic in faith.

Joan was born August 18, 1929, in Almeda, CA,...

Aug 8, 2020

Helen Louise Shinault, age 97 of Paris, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

Helen formerly worked at Furnace Electric in Batavia, IL. She was a member of the Assembly of God church in Lepanto, AR, and attended TVCC in Paris. She enjoyed traveling, planting flowers, and just “going”. Helen was a member...