Paris, TN Obituaries

Melissa "Lisa Jo" Hassell

Jun 11, 2020

Melissa “Lisa Jo” Hassell, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and her church family at Henry Church of Christ.  Lisa Jo loved her cat, “Grey Baby” and her dog, “Paws.”  She also enjoyed reading and doing...

Gary Milam

Jun 7, 2020

Gary Milam, age 77 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He retired after many years with Mohon International in Paris where he worked in shipping.  He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Paris and a Mason.  Gary enjoyed camping, fishing, and going...

Ray Todd

Jun 6, 2020

Fred Ray Todd, age 78 of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Paris, TN, died Saturday, June 6, 2020, at AHC of McKenzie.

He was a lifelong farmer and a member of Enon Baptist Church in McKenzie.  Ray was a former member of Jolley Springs Baptist Church in Gleason and formerly attended Birds Creek Baptist Church in...

Don Carlton

Jun 4, 2020

Don Stephen Carlton, age 68 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He was a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 2.  During his time in the military, Don served two tours in Korea, one tour in Germany, and in Desert Storm. ...

James R. "Jim" Forsythe

Jun 4, 2020

James R. “Jim” Forsythe, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after a 35 plus year career as a professional engineer with Ford Motor Company, where he worked all over the world.  He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran.  Jim received his undergraduate degree from the University...

Margaret Juanita Freeland

Jun 4, 2020

Margaret Juanita Freeland, 88, of Paris died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at her residence. A celebration of life will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday on the side lawn of the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center, 614 N. Poplar Street., Paris, with her grandsons Daniel and Matthew Williams officiating. A 58-year member of East Wood Church of Christ in Paris, she served...

Michael John "Mike" Karasek

Jun 2, 2020

Michael John “Mike” Karasek, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at his residence.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne 3rd defense artillery.  Mike was an independent contractor, electrician, craftsman, and plumber, always tinkering with things.  He was also a truck driver, set up propane tanks,...

Barbara Petty

Jun 1, 2020

Barbara Katherine Petty, age 80, of Paris, TN, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

She retired after working many years at Henry County Medical Center as a switch board operator. Barbara enjoyed her flowers and grandchildren. She was very proud of both of her sons’ public service work, Scott, retiring as a...

Michael Dean

May 27, 2020

Michael Steven Dean, age 28 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

He was a student at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie.  He formerly worked for Indoor Comfort in Springville.  Michael loved spending time with his family, especially his children.  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers.

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Linda Shatlain

May 24, 2020

Linda Marie Dunning Shatlain, age 71 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after many years serving as a registered nurse, last working as a trauma nurse for Regional Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Linda enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, and crafting.

Linda was...

Sheila Ann Jorrey

May 22, 2020

Sheila Ann Jorrey, age 59 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at her residence.

She was a homemaker who loved house plants and music.  Sheila was a member of Bethany Church of Christ in Cottage Grove.

Sheila was born September 2, 1960, in Pontiac, MI, to the late...

Janice Wolfe

May 22, 2020

Janice Faye Woodard Wolfe, age 77 of Milan, TN, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at her residence.

She retired in 2012 after working 42 years at the Milan Arsenal.  Janice graduated from Dresden High School in 1960 and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Milan.

Janice was born August 19,...

Charles Edward "Eddie" Evans

May 20, 2020

Charles Edward “Eddie” Evans, age 57 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Puryear, TN.

He retired after 34 years as a heavy equipment operator with the Henry County Highway Department.  Eddie judged local bull riding and enjoyed training horses.  He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was a...

Barbara Ann Fry

May 18, 2020

Barbara Ann Fry, age 59 of Paris, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 18, 2020, from pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family.

Barbara was born May 12, 1961, to Don & Vivian Case in Beloit, WI.  She worked for many years as a realtor in Rockford, IL, and was also a published...

Marjorie Dyer Curd

May 18, 2020

Marjorie Dyer Curd, age 87, passed away peacefully May 18, 2020, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN.

She was born January 31, 1933, in Paris, TN, to the late Charlie Lemuel Pierce and the late Hessie Turner Pierce and lived there among friends and family until her death.

She is...

James Kirby

May 16, 2020

James Kirby, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, May 16, 2020, at his residence.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam Conflict. James was a retired minister in the Pentecostal Church of God and a retired school bus driver for the Henry County School System in Paris.  He loved to...

Ricky Clary

May 14, 2020

Ricky Lynn Clary, age 59 of Paris, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his residence.

Ricky formerly worked in maintenance at Dana after serving 18 years in the National Guard. He enjoyed working on electronics, taking things apart, and then putting them back together. He was a jack of all trades.

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Glenda Morrison Pewitt

May 10, 2020

Glenda Morrison Pewitt, age 71 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital in Memphis, TN.

She retired after many years in education as a librarian, teaching at both Henry & Puryear Elementary schools in Henry County.  Glenda loved reading, music, conversation and collected many books over...

Steven Ernest "Steve" Rowlett

May 9, 2020

Steven Ernest “Steve” Rowlett, age 70 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a heavy equipment operator for TVA.  Steve graduated from Springville High School and was a member of Springville Baptist Church in Springville.  He loved fishing and gardening.  Steve was an excellent cook...

Cwo3 H. Ray Standridge

May 9, 2020

CW03 H. Ray Standridge, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence.

He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after a 21-year career.  Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and adored his dogs.  He was Baptist by belief.

Ray was born January 19, 1946, in Clarksville, GA....