Paris, TN Obituaries

Becky Mcclain

Dec 5, 2020

Becky McClain, age 61 of Springville, TN,  died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at her residence.

She retired from HIS in Bruceton, TN, where she worked as a seamstress.  Becky was all about horses and cowboys and loved her children and grandchildren.  She was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Camden, TN.

Becky...

Carol Ellison

Dec 3, 2020

Carol Ellison, age 65 of Paris, TN, died, Thursday December 3, 2020, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She formerly worked at Miss Betty’s Kinder Garden for many years.  Carol was a member of Como Church of Christ.  She enjoyed music and cross-stitching and loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Carol was born...

Ann Martin

Dec 3, 2020

Ann Martin, age 74 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She was a homemaker and a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church.  Ann loved knitting, crocheting, puzzles, and reading love stories.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Ann was...

Chester Hayes

Dec 2, 2020

Chester B. Hayes Sr., age 75 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday December 2, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after 40 years as a truck driver.  CB was a member of Olive Branch Methodist Church in Cottage Grove.  He was a charter member of the Paris Moose Lodge as well as a member of the...

Judy Orr

Dec 2, 2020

Julia Faye “Judy” Orr, age 66 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk, working in both Puryear, TN, and Murray, KY.  Judy was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris.  She was a former teacher’s...

Dwight Corbin

Nov 30, 2020

Dwight Corbin, age 83 of Puryear, TN, died Monday November 30, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a bander operator for Mohon International in Paris.  He formerly worked as a millwright for Chrysler Corporation and also for Emerson Electric.  Along with his wife, Dwight was the former owner of Corbin’s Corner...

Ruth Ellis

Nov 29, 2020

Ruth Ellis, age 82 of Paris, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the Bells Nursing & Rehab Center in Bells, TN.

She retired after working many years in the clothing manufacturing industry. She previously worked for the Salant and Salant and H.I.S. companies. After retiring, she enjoyed her work as a sitter and caregiver. Ruth...

Berniece Wiseman

Nov 28, 2020

Berniece Wiseman, age 99 of Sanford, FL, formerly of Stewart County and Henry County, died Saturday, November 28, 2020, in Florida.

She retired from Woolworth’s in Duncan, OK, in 1982, and moved to Dover, TN.  She went on to move to the Land Between the Lakes area, then to Paris, then to Florida.  Berniece enjoyed...

Lottie Smith

Nov 28, 2020

Lottie Smith, age 99, of Paris died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home.

Born April 12, 1921, in Henry County, she was the daughter of the late Shell Freeland and the late Pearl Davis Freeland.

She was married February 22, 1941, to Milton “Bill” Smith, who preceded her in death...

John Sherman

Nov 28, 2020

John Robert Sherman, age 77, died in Flatwoods, KY, from complications of liver cancer, on November 28, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Sherman, of 47 years.

John leaves two sons, Mark John Sherman, wife Heather and three grandchildren, Ryan Mark, Samantha Lynn, and Joshua Xavier Sherman of Bartlett, IL.  Phillip John...

Jimmy Wynn

Nov 27, 2020

Jimmy Ray Wynn, age 73 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after 35 plus years as a self-employed carpenter in Henry County.  He was a longtime member and deacon of East Wood Church of Christ in Paris.  Jimmy was very involved in Henry County Little League Baseball,...

Odelle Finch

Nov 27, 2020

Maudie Odelle (Whitehead) Finch, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 27, 2020. She was joyously reunited with her high school sweetheart and husband, William Wright (Billy) Finch, who preceded her on July 30, 1996.

Odelle was born on September 25, 1924 to Lena Mae (Presson) and Horace...

James Ridgeway

Nov 27, 2020

James Christopher Ridgeway age 29 of La Vergne, TN, formerly of Paris, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at his residence.

Born March 10, 1991, in Paris he was the son of Sheryl Wood Paradis of La Vergne and Chris Ridgeway of Trenton.

James was a welder/fabricator and had previously...

Lee Dickson

Nov 26, 2020

Lee Dickson, the patriarch of the Dickson clan, passed on to a better place on November 26, 2020.  He was born in Benton Harbor, MI, on October 6, 1940, in his home which was a street car, to Orville and Elnora Dickson.  He was a 1958 graduate of Berrien Spring High School.  This is where he met and was...

Robby Spencer

Nov 24, 2020

Robby Spencer, age 41 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at his residence.

He was a truck driver for McCartney Produce in Paris.  He also formerly worked at Lowe’s.  Robby loved to ice skate and enjoyed camping.

Robby was born August 20, 1979, to the late Robert Spencer and...

Jean York

Nov 23, 2020

Jean York, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Monday, November 23, 2020, at Life Care of Bruceton in Bruceton, TN.

She retired from Wilker Brothers in McKenzie after 27 years.  Jean was a Christian by faith.  She loved gardening and her family.

Jean was born October 17, 1940, in Waverly, TN....

Tiffany Spring Collier

Nov 21, 2020

Tiffany Spring Collier, age 30 of Cadiz, KY, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her residence.

She was employed at Walgreen’s in Clarksville, TN, as a pharmacy technician.  Tiffany enjoyed traveling, riding 4-wheelers, and going to the movies.  She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Tiffany was born September...

Doyle French

Nov 19, 2020

Doyle French, age 67 of Springville, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at his residence.

He was a lift operator for many years at Sanders Sawmill. Doyle was an avid wood worker, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a good PA, who loved his family and especially his grandchildren.

Doyle was...

James "Pete" Bucy

Nov 18, 2020

James “Pete” Bucy, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at his residence in Paris.

He retired as a trucker driver for Time DC Trucking, and as an independent painter for many years. Pete was a Korean War Veteran, who served in the US Marine Corps. He was a member of Maplewood...

Gene Reniker

Nov 18, 2020

1 June 1930 – 18 November 2020

A retired Army Colonel, Gene B. Reniker began his last patrol 18 November 2020 after a short illness.

He was 90 years old. He was born in Joplin, Missouri to Louis B. Reniker and Maude Mae Sartain Reniker and spent his youth in Southwest MIssouri.

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