Paris, TN Obituaries

Dec 20, 2019

Thomas Vethro “V” Ables, age 93 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, December 20, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He was a lifelong farmer and a school bus driver for the Henry County School System for over 20 years.  Thomas was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Marines in China...

Dec 19, 2019

Sandra S. Klossing, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 19, 2019, at her residence.

She retired after several years of work for both Sears and Tecumseh Products in Paris.  Sandra was a member of Temple Baptist Church, where she enjoyed many years of teaching Sunday school.  She enjoyed gardening, reading her Bible, and...

Dec 16, 2019

Penny Darlene Armstrong age 57 of Henry, died Monday 16, 2019, at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.

Penny enjoyed being a home maker and keeping house.

She was born September 29, 1962 in Butler, Georgia.

Survivors include her parents, Betty Grimsley Lee and Jimmy W....

Dec 15, 2019

Peggy Jean Lamb age 64 of Paris died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Jeanne was a retired legal secretary who had worked for over 30 years alongside Brown Hawley in his law practice. She enjoyed watching sports, working outside, mowing her yard and fishing. She was a member of...

Dec 14, 2019

Ridgeway Funeral Home is announcing this for Nave Funeral Home in Erin, TN.    Call  931-289-4277 if you need additional  information.

Timothy Clemon Alsobrooks, age 39, formerly of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his residence in Paris, TN.

Family will receive friends at Nave Funeral Home in Erin, TN...

Dec 13, 2019

Theresa Rose Cleaver, age 53 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, December 13, 2019, in Buchanan, TN.

She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching TV, and sewing.

Theresa was born June 13, 1966, in Chicago, IL, to the late Edward Charles and Wanda...

Dec 13, 2019

John Davis “Jack” Gillespie age 91 of Paris, died Friday, December 13, 2019, at the AHC Healthcare Center in Paris.

Jack formerly co-owned and operated Gillespie Motor Company with his brother David Gillespie. He worked for over 50 years with his wife and then later their son Joe Gillespie. He was an avid St. Louis...

Dec 10, 2019

Nancy Diane Ainscough, age 77 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at her residence.

She formerly worked in quality control at Briggs and Stratton in Murray, KY.  Alongside her husband, Nancy enjoyed building hot rod cars, and going to car clubs and shows.  She enjoyed time with family and friends and giving to...

Dec 9, 2019

Linda Mae Bennett, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Monday, December 9, 2019, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL.

Along with her husband Charles, she was owner and operator of Royal Cleaners in Paris for 46 years, retiring in January of 2019.  She enjoyed traveling to Florida, camping, reading, sudoku books, and spending time...

Dec 8, 2019

Joel Allen “Joey” Thompson, age 57 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, December 8, 2019, at his residence.

He formerly worked at Tri Turf Sod and was a truck driver for Revel Logging. He loved his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was Baptist in faith.

Joey was born November 4,...

Dec 7, 2019

Ellen Elizabeth Burnette, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at her residence.

She retired after many years from Holley Carburetor in Paris, then went on to work as a sitter for many families in the Henry County area.  Elizabeth was a member of East Wood Church of Christ in Paris.  She...

Dec 7, 2019

Ollie Miller, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He formerly worked at Tank Lining in Paris, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Ollie was born April 12, 1937 in Obion County, TN to the late Louise Jordan Miller and the...

Dec 7, 2019

Sharon Brezina, age 67 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a computer programmer for IBM.  Sharon was a lifelong learner and acquired degrees in teaching, business, and computer programming.  She also obtained an associate’s degree in nursing.  Sharon was an avid reader and enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2019

James Fredrick Wickham, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 6, 2019, at his residence.

He retired after a long career working in assembly for factories in Michigan, Tennessee, and Kentucky, last working for Pella, Inc.  He attended Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Big Sandy, TN.  James loved his family very much, especially his...

Dec 6, 2019

Dr. P J Scott, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

P J graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Education.  He received a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary...

Dec 5, 2019

Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant James Robert Rich age 88 of Buchanan, died Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era.  James received certificates of achievement in communications in the 1 st Armored Division Intelligence School, and in signal school.  He received two...

Nov 30, 2019

Nona Faye Vinson, 86, of Rossville passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30th, 2019. She was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi on June 29th, 1933. She has been a resident of the North Georgia area for about 22 years. Faye was a member of Rossville Church of Christ and of the Senior Center of Rossville. She was preceded in death by...

Nov 24, 2019

Rodger Dale Greer, Age 62 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 24, 2019, at AHC Paris.

He was a long-time employee for the City of Paris, where he worked in maintenance for over 23 years.  He formerly worked for Crestview Nursing Home in Paris.  Rodger dearly loved the care providers at AHC Paris, whom he...

Nov 22, 2019

Kay VanCleave Harris, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at her residence.

She was a member of Foundry Hill Community of Christ.  She graduated from Cottage Grove High School and formerly worked at Jim Adams IGA and the Avalon Restaurants.  She loved growing flowers,  gardening, cooking and going to flea markets...

Nov 21, 2019

Monika Maria Tyler, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired after a 40-year career as a master teller in the banking industry, working for Mount Prospect Bank in Illinois and several others.  Monika was born in East Germany and defected to West...