Paris, TN Obituaries

Aug 11, 2019

Alfris Lester “Al” Williams, age 73 of Madison Heights, VA, formerly of Henry, TN, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at his niece’s home in Virginia.

Al was a United States Army veteran. He was a retired carpenter. Al enjoyed going to auctions, old cars, and loved to travel. In years past, he enjoyed taking his...

Aug 11, 2019

Melanie Ann Erwin, age 32 of Mount Juliet, TN, formerly of Murray, KY, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was a manager for M.L. Rose, a restaurant in Nashville, TN.  Melanie loved spending time with her daughter and family.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, going to the lake,...

Aug 11, 2019

Mary Lee “Frances” Robinson, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Camden Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Camden, TN.

She retired as a CNA for the healthcare industry in Camden. She enjoyed quilting, other crafts, playing cards games with her friends and cooking. She also like reading her bible, watching the...

Aug 8, 2019

Frankie Barnett Lewis, age 86 of Paris, died Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.

Frankie formerly worked at the Holley Carburetor Plant then she worked at Murray McKenzie Jewelers for 22 years. After retiring, she worked beside her husband at Lewis and Williams Market. She loved painting and collecting American...

Aug 7, 2019

Steven Erik Anderson, age 71 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at AHC Paris after a long battle with cancer due to exposure to Agent Orange while proudly serving in Vietnam.

Steve joined the Navy after graduating from high school.  He volunteered to go to Vietnam as a Seabee whose motto is "We...

Aug 4, 2019

Tonia V. Russell, age 60 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, August 4, 2019, at her residence in Springville, TN.

She was the longtime housekeeper for Buchanan Resort in Buchanan, TN.  Tonia was a member of the Antioch community near Kentucky Lake.  She loved her family and her dog Lucy.  She was a free-spirited person who...

Aug 2, 2019

Linda Mae Bradford, age 74 of Springville, TN, died Friday, August 2, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired from Lakewood School in Buchanan in 2008 as the cafeteria manager.  Linda was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Paris, where she sang in the choir and was very active...

Aug 2, 2019

Judith Kay “Judy” Bankey, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 2, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She retired from the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville as a receptionist.  Judy was a member of Kentucky Lake Church of Christ in Buchanan and a former member of Madison Church...

Jul 30, 2019

Harold K. Sykes, age 73 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He retired in 2015 as the longtime co-owner and operator of The Cabinet Corner in Paris.  He formerly worked at Emerson Electric in Paris as the personnel manager.  Harold was a U.S. Army veteran and a...

Jul 30, 2019

Mary Francis Rowlett, age 83 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at her residence in Springville, TN.

She retired after many years as an LPN with Henry County Medical Center Home Health & Hospice in Paris.  Mary loved the outdoors and her flowers.  Her grandchildren were her life and she was always concerned for...

Jul 29, 2019

Byron Austin Johnson, age 20 of Como, TN, died Monday, July 29, 2019, in Paris, TN.

He worked for SNS Construction in Trezevant, TN.  Byron was a member of West Wood Pentecostal Church of God in Paris.  He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, 4-wheelers, on back roads, and collecting Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.

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Jul 28, 2019

Velma Burns (Vel) passed away July 28, 2019, in Knoxville, TN, at age 94.

Born in 1924, after childhood in rural South Carolina and matriculation from Liberty (SC) High School, Vel graduated as a (registered) nurse from Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. In 1956, as an Air Force nurse in South Dakota, she...

Jul 27, 2019

Sylvia Hardy, age 80 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church in Buchanan, and a former member of Seminole First Baptist Church in Lake Seminole, FL. She was a retired school bus driver for the Naperville School District...

Jul 26, 2019

Martha Jane Bolding, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Friday, July 26, 2019, at her residence.

Jane was a retired military wife for many years. She was a member of the Garden Club, a Master Gardener, and was a former president of the Republican Woman’s Club. She was instrumental establishing the neighborhood association on Poplar...

Jul 24, 2019

Tommy Shankle, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at his residence, after a long illness.

He was the former longtime owner & operator of Shankle Sheet Metal in Paris.  Tommy was a U.S. Army veteran and a Christian in faith.  He was a master furniture maker, making many pieces for his...

Jul 24, 2019

Denton Evans, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He retired after many years as a supervisor for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association.  He also was a longtime farmer.  Denton attended Birds Creek Baptist Church in Paris.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and loved his...

Jul 24, 2019

Carolyn Ann McDavid, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at her residence.

She was a homemaker, who formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant and kept babies at Miss Betty’s.  She was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Paris, where she taught Sunday school and kept the nursery.

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Jul 23, 2019

Juanita Jackson McWherter Brooks, age 86 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at her residence.

Juanita was a member of Puryear Baptist Church. She formerly had worked at Salant and Salant. Her love in life was helping others in need through her yard sales. She enjoyed hosting and coordinating family reunions and get...

Jul 21, 2019

Christopher Carden “Chris” Spencer, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He was the owner & operator of Chris’ Floor Service in Paris for over 20 years.

Chris was born September 2, 1960, in Nashville, TN, to the late John...

Jul 20, 2019

Jimmie Lynn Harris, age 61 of McKenzie, TN, died Saturday, July 20, 2019, at his residence.

He formerly worked as the manager of Motor Parts & Bearing in Jackson, TN.  Lynn was a talented musician and music was his life, with classic rock being his music of choice.  He enjoyed jam sessions and playing in...