Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Robert "Bob" Wagoner, Sr.
Mar 12, 2020
Robert “Bob” Wagoner, Sr., age 79 of Mansfield, TN, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his residence.
He retired after 35 years from the American Paper & Twine Company where he worked in sales. He was a longtime, active member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ where he served for many years. Bob was also...
Virginia Argo
Mar 12, 2020
Virginia Ella Argo, age 93 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at AHC of Paris, TN.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Virginia was a charter member of Russwood Baptist Church in Springville, TN, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and kitchen volunteer.
Virginia was...
Quentell Osbron
Mar 10, 2020
Quentell Osbron, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN.
He retired as a vocational and technical instructor at the Carroll County Vo-Tech Center in Huntingdon, TN, where he taught appliance repair, refrigeration, and wiring. Quentell was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris and had...
Virginia Johnson
Mar 10, 2020
Virginia Mae Johnson, age 96 of Buchanan, TN, formerly of Gordon, NE, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at AHC of Paris.
She formerly worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for many years before she became a Registered Nurse working in Casper, WY, and Cheyenne, WY. She loved children, sewing, and reading her Bible.
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Richard Allan Sharp, Sr.
Mar 10, 2020
Richard Allan Sharp, Sr., age 79 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at his residence.
He retired after many years as a truck driver for Yellow Freight. Richard enjoyed gardening, hunting, raising pheasants, and loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Blood River Church of Christ in Buchanan.
...Charles Ray Peach
Mar 10, 2020
Charles Ray Peach, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
He retired after many years at Dana Corporation in Paris. Charles was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Camden, TN. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and loved his 2018 Chevy Camaro. He enjoyed spending time...
Brenda Holland
Mar 6, 2020
Brenda Dee Holland, age 92 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Life Care Center of Bruceton, TN.
She formerly worked at the Clippard Plant in Paris until it closed. Brenda then went to work for Mar-Kel Lighting Company until its closing. She formerly attended Maplewood Baptist Church in Paris.
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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...