Paris, TN Obituaries

Oct 13, 2020

Faye Cate Jones, age 98 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a bookkeeper, last working for William R. Moore in Memphis, TN.  She was a member of VanDyke Church of Christ in Paris.  Faye was very independent and remained active throughout her whole life,...

Oct 12, 2020

George Michael “Mike” Shankle, age 63 of Springville, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Mike began working as an emergency medical technician in 1986. He received his paramedic certification in 1990 from Jackson State Community College and became Henry County EMS director later that year and served that post from...

Oct 12, 2020

Crystal Dawn Watkins, age 47 of Puryear, TN, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday October 12, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Crystal was a Puryear Hornet and was a 1991 graduate of Henry County High School.  She was a member of Hazel Baptist Church in Hazel, KY.  She...

Oct 12, 2020

Elizabeth Strickland Meade, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

She formerly worked as a bookkeeper at Emerson Electric in Paris, before becoming a caregiver. Elizabeth was a member of Madison Church of Christ in Madison, TN. She enjoyed arts and crafts and reading. Elizabeth loved being with...

Oct 11, 2020

Todd Hampton Latta, age 47 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his residence. Todd was a longtime educator and STEM teacher at Inman Middle School in Paris, where he coached softball for several years along with basketball.  He was a FASA State Director for girls’ softball.  He also formerly coached Little League baseball, Upwards football, and Paris-Henry...

Oct 11, 2020

Darvin “Whiskers” Paschall, age 83 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after many years as a truck driver and formerly worked at Henry County Farmer’s Co-op.  He was a member of North Fork Baptist Church in Puryear.  Whiskers was an avid horse rider and...

Oct 9, 2020

Retired Brigadier General Roland L. Parkhill, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 9, 2020, at his residence.

He was born in Paris on June 11, 1932, to his parents, the late R.L. “Sonny” Parkhill and the late Lucy Rose Bomar Parkhill.  On July 2, 1955, he married Ailene Davis Parkhill, known to him...

Oct 5, 2020

Kelley Redden, age 66 of Springville, TN, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at his residence.

He was a retired Field Machinist for Wach Technical Service in Chicago, IL.  He loved hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.

Kelley was born September 1, 1954 in Paris, TN the late Lewis Redden and the late...

Oct 5, 2020

Jackie C. “Jack” Valentine, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 5, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He was a member of East Wood Church of Christ.  Jack formerly owned and operated Oakland Small Engines.  He was a US Army veteran serving as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division.  He...

Oct 3, 2020

Mary Buie Douglass, age 86 of Paris, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, at her residence.

She retired from Wal-Mart after working 17 years. Before working at Wal-Mart, she worked at Big K for several years. Mary was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed taking care of  her grandkids.

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Oct 2, 2020

Mike “Bruno” Edwards, age 49 of Henry, TN, died Friday October 2, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson.

He was a self-employed wheeler and dealer, enjoyed riding motorcycles, loved playing his guitar, and was a Christian.

Mike was born on November 7, 1970, in Paris, TN, to the...

Oct 2, 2020

Betty J. Hoyt, age 83 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at her residence.

She was co-founder of the Paw Patch in Paris with her daughter, and a long-time vet tech.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paris.  Betty loved horses, dogs, and her family.  She enjoyed genealogy, collecting...

Oct 1, 2020

Charles H. “Chuck” Tapping, III, age 65 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after several years as a fork-lift operator for Goodyear Tire.  Chuck was also a computer programmer who enjoyed anything to do with computers.  He also enjoyed strategy war games.  Chuck was...

Sep 27, 2020

Johnny Oliver, age 77 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after many years as the owner and operator of Oliver Machine & Welding.  He formerly worked at Paris Landing State Park Golf Course pro shop.  Johnny was an avid golfer and a former Gideon. ...

Sep 27, 2020

Joe R. Allen, age 83 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after 35 years as the owner & operator of Allen’s Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Paris.  He formerly worked for State Termite in Paris and also as a self-employed carpet layer.  Joe coached...

Sep 26, 2020

Lorene Miles, age 101 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She was member of First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed volunteering with the Henry County Medical Center Auxiliary.  Lorene worked at a plane factory in Michigan during WWII.   She also formerly worked at the Shirt Factory in...

Sep 26, 2020

Vikki Tobias, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her residence.

She was a homemaker who loved her grandchildren.  Vikki attended Rhema Bible Training College where she ministered with her husband for 10 years.  She enjoyed cross-stitching, crocheting, and sewing.

Vikki was born August 20, 1962, in...

Sep 25, 2020

Charles E. Paschall, age 98 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, September 25, 2020, at Anna Mae Owens Hospice House in Murray, KY.

He was a lifelong farmer and a U.S. Army WWII veteran.  Charles was the oldest member of North Fork Baptist Church in Puryear, TN, where he had been since 1936 serving as a...

Sep 24, 2020

Linda Ann Penniston, age 75 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, September 21, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after man years as a bus driver for the Desoto County, School System in Horn Lake, MS.  She was a Christian by faith and loved the Lord.  Linda enjoyed water aerobics at the Paris Civic Center, cooking,...

Sep 23, 2020

Barbara Jean Tyler, age 72 of Mountain Home, AR, formerly of Paris, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after many years in healthcare, last serving as the executive director of Beverly Enterprise/Union City Healthcare in Union City, TN.  Barbara formerly worked as a registered nurse for Henry County General Hospital in...