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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Clara Rachel Jones Johnson
Jul 9, 2024
Clara Rachel Jones Johnson, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her residence.
She was a homemaker most of her life and member of Ray of Hope Christian Fellowship in Paris. Rachel loved running around & spending time with her friends.
Rachel was born September 5, 1929, in Albany, KY, to the late Hobson Brown and the late...
Alice Ball McCutcheon
Jul 5, 2024
Alice Ball McCutcheon, age 81, of Paris, TN, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at her residence.
She retired after 32 years from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Paris, where she was a practical nursing instructor and later Allied Health Coordinator. A graduate of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis, she was a registered nurse at Methodist Hospital in...
Jackie Dale Wade
Jul 5, 2024
Jackie Dale Wade, age 67 of Paris, TN, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at his residence.
He retired from Paris BPU Water Department where he worked for more than 30 years. Jackie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.
Jackie was born May 29, 1957, in Paris, TN, to the late Clifford Franklin Wade and the late Ruby Evelyn Wade.
He is survived by...
John Arthur Flam
Jul 4, 2024
John Arthur Flam, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
He retired after 43 years as a physicist from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories in Nevada. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. John was an original cowboy in the modern era. He enjoyed fishing and could fix anything. John was kind, modest, and loved...
Billy Bowen
Jul 3, 2024
Billy Joe Bowen, age 47 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
He formerly worked at Jones Plastics in Camden, TN, and Turner’s Landscaping, and Dana Corporation, both in Paris. Billy loved hunting, fishing, and all animals. He enjoyed dirt track racing and drag racing.
Billy was born March 5, 1977, in Murray, KY, to the late Billie Eugene Bowen and...
Olbert Lee "Bert" Payton
Jul 3, 2024
Olbert Lee “Bert” Payton, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his residence.
He was the owner & operator of Bert’s Auto Salvage in Paris. He formerly worked at Plumley MFG and Murray Outdoor Products. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a former member of the VFW. Bert loved classic cars, could always put a smile...
Janet L. Wheatley
Jul 3, 2024
Janet L. Wheatley, age 83 of Paris, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family.
She was a homemaker and a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Paris. Janet enjoyed crocheting, RVing, traveling, and had visited all 50 states. She loved visiting and staying at Lost Valley Lake in Owensville, MO.
Janet was born November 29,...
Eddie Hall
Jul 2, 2024
Eddie Hall, age 73 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his residence.
He retired after many years from H.I.S. in Bruceton, TN. Eddie loved fishing, going to flea markets, and trading & bartering. He was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church.
Eddie was born July 21, 1950, in Paris, TN, to the late Paul Victor Hall and the...
Gary Lynn Tharpe
Jun 26, 2024
Gary Lynn Tharpe age 73 of Paris died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his residence.
Gary retired from the Paris Special School System where he worked as a custodian. He had previously worked at the Paris Landing Inn where he was a server. Gary loved to dance and work outside. He had previously attended Sparks Street Church of Christ.
Born June 20,...
Waymon Robert Elliott
Jun 23, 2024
Waymon Robert Elliott, age 88 of Buchanan, TN died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at The Farms of Puryear.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Paris. He retired from the State of Tennessee after working many years as an x-ray technician. He also served in and retired from the Army National Guard. Waymon enjoyed golfing, playing his guitar, and...
Leah Kathleen "Kathy" Smith
Jun 23, 2024
Leah Kathleen “Kathy” Smith age 78 of Big Sandy, TN, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her residence.
Kathy worked many years for the Paris PI delivering newspapers and working in the office. She loved spending time with her family and collecting coins. Kathy was Baptist in faith.
Born January 14, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the...
Jo Ellen Swarthout
Jun 19, 2024
Jo Ellen Swarthout, age 63 of Murray, KY, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her residence.
She worked at McDonald’s in Paris for 14 years. Jo Ellen loved going to yard sales and consignment shopping. She was very family focused.
Jo Ellen was born October 16, 1960, in Marshalltown, IA, to the late Howard Pendardis and the late Elaine Ennen Pendardis.
She was...
Gary Martin Grobeck
Jun 16, 2024
Gary Martin Grobeck, age 76 of Paris, died Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Gary was born July 7, 1947, in Omaha NE, the son of the late Henry Grobeck and Ellen Ostergren Grobeck. He served in the US Coast Guard in Boston, MA, as the first crew of the USCGC Hamilton and was deployed...
Dr. D.M. "Mickey" Norman
Jun 14, 2024
Longtime Paris Physician, Dr. D.M. “Mickey” Norman, age 84 of Springville, TN, died Friday, June 14, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He was a physician & the fourth partner at Eastwood Clinic in Paris where he practiced medicine for 36 years. During his time in Paris, Dr. Norman delivered approximately 3,000 babies, most of whom he has pictures...
Muriel Lois Norwood
Jun 13, 2024
Murial Lois Norwood, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 13, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
She worked for many years as a manager in the retail business and later worked as a sitter with the elderly in Paris. Muriel enjoyed life and loved people. She was a member of Ray of Hope Christian Fellowship.
Muriel was born May 11, 1933,...
Bonnie Bulah Troutt
Jun 11, 2024
Bonnie Bulah Troutt, age 73 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.
She was a homemaker and Baptist by belief. Bonnie loved to do many things. Making beautiful quilts for her family was one of them. She enjoyed the simple things in life, like reading, sitting on the porch watching nature with...
Johnny Dennis Farmer
Jun 11, 2024
Long-time local pastor and lover of Jesus, Johnny Dennis Farmer, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024.
Johnny was born on January 25, 1950, in Dresden, TN, into the loving care of parents, Paul and Helen Farmer. He lived in Cottage Grove until he was eight years old and then resided in Springville until...
Ricky Allen Spain
Jun 7, 2024
Ricky Allen Spain, age 65 of Memphis, TN, formerly of Paris, TN, died Friday June 7, 2024, at his residence in Memphis.
Ricky was born March 15, 1959, in Paris, TN.
He is survived by special friends, Jack (Ann) Nichols of Paris, TN, and Rob (Melanie) Nichols of Paris, TN; and special caregiver, Odessa Williamson of Memphis, TN.
He was preceded in death...
John Thomas Kemp
Jun 7, 2024
John Thomas Kemp age 82 of the Henry County portion of McKenzie, TN, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at his residence.
John was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from BPU after working as a lineman for many years.
He married Barbara Ann Cravens January 23, 1987, and she preceded him in death November 29, 2009.
Born October...
Thomas Richard Craig
Jun 7, 2024
Thomas Richard Craig, age 76 of Buchanan, TN, died Friday, June 7, 2024, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
He retired after many years as a commercial shell diver. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Richard enjoyed playing music and loved to share his musical talent for several community benefits. In his younger years,...
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