Paris, TN Obituaries

Apr 29, 2020

Charles Edward Parker, age 67 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his residence.

He was a former law enforcement officer for the Paris Police Department for six years and then served as a as a security guard for the Alaska Pipeline for 10 years.  After his time in law enforcement and security,...

Apr 29, 2020

Ronnie Cox, age 78 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Nashville, TN.

Ronnie was born June 24, 1941, in Paris, TN, to the late Raymond Baxter Cox and the late Paytre Lillian Nichols Cox.

He was married December 22, 1994, to Virginia Ann “Ginny” Trumbull Cox, who survives,...

Apr 27, 2020

Rose Marie Mullins, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She was a homemaker who formerly worked at Salant & Salant in Paris.  Marie attended Olive Branch United Methodist Church in Cottage Grove.  She loved working in her yard, babysitting, cooking, and going to church....

Apr 27, 2020

Judy K. Collins, age 75 of Paris, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at Grace Healthcare of Franklin, in Franklin, TN.

She served as an office manager for various businesses throughout her working career. Judy was a fun and lighthearted woman, who was loved dearly by her family and friends. She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, playing...

Apr 26, 2020

Marjorie M. Baggett, age 91 of Como, TN, died Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Paris, TN.

She was the former co-owner and operator of the Wagon Wheel restaurant in Como, TN.  Marjorie enjoyed fishing and her flowers.  She loved her family very much.

Marjorie was born January 27, 1929, in Mansfield,...

Apr 25, 2020

Dannie D. Allen, age 59 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Dannie was a licensed Baptist minister and loved talking to people about the Lord. He was an active member of Henry Baptist Church and earned his master's degree from Bethel University. He enjoyed painting,...

Apr 23, 2020

Kenneth W. LaRue, age 49 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Kenneth graduated from the Avon Lennox School located in Memphis in 1992. Kenneth was a joy to be around and greatly missed.

Kenneth was born June 2, 1970 in Memphis,...

Apr 23, 2020

Jo Ann Pace, age 83 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a County Coordinator over the elderly nutrition program for the Northwest TN Economic Council. She was a Christian by faith, who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her...

Apr 22, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Corley Robertson, age 75 of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after 30 years as a school teacher, last working for the Paris Special School District at Rhea Elementary School.  She was an active member at Blooming Grove United Methodist Church in McKenzie. ...

Apr 18, 2020

Faye Perry, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She formerly worked as a CNA for Henry County Nursing Home for 20 years.  Faye was a member of West Wood Pentecostal Church of God in Paris.  She enjoyed sewing, ironing clothes, drawing and loved growing...

Apr 15, 2020

Wallace A. “Wally” LaRue, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

He retired after a long career as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Memphis, TN at the Frayser branch.  Wally was an avid golfer and a member of Maplewood Baptist Church in Paris....

Apr 13, 2020

John Phillip Snow, age 76 of Paris, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at his residence.

Phillip was a retired brick mason, who bricked several homes and buildings in Tennessee, Ohio, and other surrounding areas. He enjoyed being outside doing yard work, gardening, piddling in his workshop, and shooting pool. He was a US Army Vietnam...

Apr 12, 2020

Glenda Ann Lipps, age 79 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

She graduated from Bethel College then obtained a master’s degree in education. Glenda taught in several school systems in Tennessee. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Clarksville, TN. Glenda loved teaching and being active in...

Apr 10, 2020

Cheryl Lynn Allen, age 55 of Henry, TN, died Friday, April 10, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center.

She received a master’s degree from Bethel University.  Cheryl was a member of Henry Baptist Church, in Henry, TN.  She was the manager of Rail Crew Express in Bruceton, TN.  Cheryl was also a member of the...

Apr 6, 2020

On Monday, April 6, the angels rejoiced when Mattie Lou stepped into heaven & was welcomed by her husband. Elroy has been waiting for 13 years to see his bride again.

Mattie Lou Griffin, age 91 of Paris, died at her residence surrounded by her children.

Mattie Lou was a member...

Apr 6, 2020

Norma Kay Hart, age 66 of McKenzie, died Monday, April 06, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center.

She formerly managed the Mineral Wells Package Store. Norma enjoyed watching TV, taking trips to Target, and spending time with her grandkids.  She formerly attended Bethlehem Baptist Church

Norma was born July 21,...

Apr 4, 2020

Jean S. Massamore, age 94, formerly of Dawson Springs, KY, died Saturday, April 4, 2020, at her granddaughter’s residence in Paris, TN.

She graduated from the Memphis College of Art and was employed at Outwood State School in Dawson Springs, KY.  She was also the owner & partner in Massamore Tax Services.  Jean served on the Board...

Apr 3, 2020

Carolyn D. Chandler, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Friday, April 3, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

Memorial visitation will be Sunday, October 18, 2020, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Cottage Grove Baptist Church, 6860 Church Street, Cottage Grove, TN 38224, with the memorial service to begin at 3:00 pm at Cottage Grove...

Apr 2, 2020

Cathy Ann Drawdy, age 59 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after several years from Paris Landing State Park where she worked as an account clerk.  Cathy loved fishing with a passion and enjoyed camping and crafting.  She was Christian by faith.

Cathy was born...

Mar 30, 2020

Justice Lindberg “Linn” Smothers, age 88 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after 23 years as a machinist at Cleveland Graphite Bronze in Cleveland, OH, and then worked at Lingle and Plumley Companies in Paris. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and boating. Linn...