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Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Sandra Ruth Sandelius

Sandra Ruth Sandelius

Mar 5, 2020

Sandra Ruth “Sandy” Sandelius, age 72 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at LifePath Hospice at Sun City Center in Ruskin, FL.

She moved from Wisconsin to Key West, FL, in 1986, and then moved to Nashville, TN, in 1990.  She retired in 2004 and moved to Buchanan, TN.  Sandra was very active in both...

David Saxton

David Saxton

Mar 3, 2020

David Ray Saxton age 68 of Springville died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center.

David enjoyed old cars, especially Ford Mustangs, watching wrestling on TV, working crossword puzzles, and fishing. Prior to his health declining he enjoyed cooking and experimenting with new recipes.  David was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He...

Leonard Verush

Leonard Verush

Feb 26, 2020

Leonard Gregory Verush, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Plumley Rehabilitation Center.

He was a devout, lifelong Catholic and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.  Leonard loved his pets, his plants and enjoyed working in the yard.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.

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Bettie Starkey

Bettie Starkey

Feb 23, 2020

Bettie Starkey, age 75 of Cottage Grove, died Sunday, February 23, 2020, at her home.

She was a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church. She was active in the Reelfoot Ministries, and Mountain Missions, and loved being active in her church. She referred to Olive Branch as “a little church with a big heart”....

Margaret James

Margaret James

Feb 22, 2020

Margaret James, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, February 22, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed watching TV, crossword puzzles, playing bingo, and spending time with her family and friends.  In her earlier years, she also enjoyed dancing.

Margaret was born March 2,...

Carol Suter

Carol Suter

Feb 21, 2020

Carol Suter, age 74 of Paris, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at her residence.

She worked several years in the finishing department at Markel Lighting Company.  She also was a former truck driver with her husband.  Carol was a Christian by faith and was a former Sunday school teacher at Paris Community Bible Church.

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Virginia White

Virginia White

Feb 21, 2020

Virginia White, age 94 of Puryear, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at her residence.

Virginia was a member of the Puryear Church of Christ, where she enjoyed quilting with the women of the church. She enjoyed her flowers and making homemade pies for which she is known for throughout the community. Virginia...

Donna Brown Wyatt

Donna Brown Wyatt

Feb 19, 2020

Donna Brown Wyatt, age 61 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church in Springville.  Donna loved her grandchildren and her three dogs.  She enjoyed helping others in need.

Donna was born May 18, 1958, to...

Joyce Taylor

Joyce Taylor

Feb 19, 2020

Joyce Taylor, age 80 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her residence.

She was the owner of Taylor Tax Service in Buchanan for over 50 years.  Joyce attended Bethel College in McKenzie where she was a cheerleader and member of the homecoming court.  While at Bethel, she met her future husband, Gordon. ...

Steven A. Sacco

Steven A. Sacco

Feb 17, 2020

Steven A. Sacco, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 17, 2020, at his residence.

He worked as a manufacturing engineer for Toyota Boshoku in Jackson. Steve was a US Air Force Veteran, who enjoyed music, playing his guitar, carpentry, kayaking, fishing, his friends, and loved his dogs. Steve also enjoyed daily bible study....

Faye Brown

Faye Brown

Feb 16, 2020

Faye Brown, age 94 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Sunday, February 16, 2020, at The Farms at Puryear, TN.

She attended Peabody College of Teachers and graduated from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN.  In her lifetime, she earned multiple bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and an Ed. S. degree.  Faye went on to teach home...

Jim Maggart

Jim Maggart

Feb 15, 2020

Jim Maggart, age 62 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his residence.

He was a regional production supervisor for Tosh Farms in Henry.  Jim enjoyed the challenge of swine production to create the best product for the consumer.  Jim loved hunting, fishing, and mentoring employees and others.  He also loved sports cars,...

Betty Lou Brannon Gallimore

Betty Lou Brannon Gallimore

Feb 13, 2020

Betty Lou Brannon Gallimore, age 90 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Morningside of Paris surrounded by her family.

She was the oldest and longest member of Puryear Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher, choir member, and WMU director.  She also served as the WMU Director for the Western...

Winfield Joshua "W.J." Smith

Winfield Joshua "W.J." Smith

Feb 12, 2020

Winfield Joshua “W.J.” Smith, age 86 of Paris, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at his home with his loving wife, Martha Armstrong Smith, of 67 years by his side.  He was born in Humphreys County, TN, on September 16, 1933, to the late Norton Smith and the late Alice Wheeler Smith Wiggam.

He...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Thompson

Jeffrey "Jeff" Thompson

Feb 11, 2020

Jeffrey “Jeff” Thompson, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, in Paris.

He was employed at Suburban Propane in Paris for over 20 years.  Jeff was a member of the Paris Moose Lodge and the VFW.  He loved fishing, bowling, and going to car and go-cart races.  He enjoyed working on cars,...

Charles Lovic "Charlie" Robertson

Charles Lovic "Charlie" Robertson

Feb 11, 2020

Charles Lovic “Charlie” Robertson, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his residence.

He began his law enforcement career in 1973 with the Henry County Sheriff’s Department, where he served as Chief Deputy under Sheriff Dickie Bomar.  Charlie then moved to Alaska to work security for the Alaska Pipeline before transitioning...

Charles Capps

Charles Capps

Feb 11, 2020

Charles Edward Capps, age 70 of Murray, KY, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a school bus driver for the Calloway County School System in Murray, KY.  Charles loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed cowboy action shooting.  He was a non-denominational Christian who was very strong...

William Charles Farrow

William Charles Farrow

Feb 11, 2020

William Charles Farrow, age 83 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a plant supervisor from Hunter Packing in East St. Louis, IL.  William also worked at the Board of Public Utilities Water Department in Paris for eight years.  He enjoyed woodworking and the quietness...

Lillie Mae Odom

Lillie Mae Odom

Feb 10, 2020

Lillie Mae Odom, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She retired from Henry County Medical Center, and formerly worked at  Salant & Salant in Paris. Lillie Mae was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ. She was baptized into Christ on August of 1952, by the...

John Jackson

John Jackson

Feb 8, 2020

John Paul Jackson age 55 of Paris died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at his residence.

He was a self- employed plumber and Pentecostal in faith.

John married Shirley Brown Jackson July 1, 1996, and she survives of Paris.

Born October 3, 1964, in Chicago, IL, he was...

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