Paris, TN Obituaries

May 5, 2019

James A. "Jim" Gates, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Sunday May 5, 2019, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.

He retired as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. Jim loved tinkering with old cars, watching western movies, and spending time with his grandkids.

Jim was born November...

May 2, 2019

Ted E. Jorgensen, Sr., age 62 of Henry, TN, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at his residence in Henry, TN.

He retired as a laborer and builder from Champion Homes in Dresden, TN.  He was a US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era.  Ted loved taking care of and playing video games with his...

Apr 29, 2019

Robbie Weaks French, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at RoseStone Retirement Community in Paris, TN.

She was a housewife who loved her flowers and being outdoors.  She formerly worked at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN, and Henry County Medical Center in Paris.  Robbie was a “doer” who enjoyed canoeing, rafting,...

Apr 27, 2019

Frances Caroline Smith, age 78 of Paris, TN, died, Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired after many years from Emerson Electric in Paris.  Frances was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Paris.  She loved her dog “Mandy”, her family, and her church family.  She enjoyed...

Apr 27, 2019

Martha Lou Cloar, age 61 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, at her residence.

She loved listening to country music by Dolly Parton, watching tv, and especially her college basketball. Martha enjoyed reading and quilting.

Martha was born October 5, 1957, in Cottage Grove, TN, to the late Reece...

Apr 26, 2019

Inge Mealer, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Friday, April 26, 2019, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

She retired as a department manager of JC Penney in Chicago, IL.  Inge enjoyed traveling, knitting, crocheting, and gardening.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Paris.

Inge...

Apr 24, 2019

Richard John Helgeson, Jr., age 58 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Springville, TN.

He worked for several years as a welder and fabricator.  He attended Lincoln Electric Welding School in Cleveland, OH, after graduating from Howell High School in Howell, MI.  Richard loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and his motorcycle.  He...

Apr 23, 2019

Bobby Gene Chandler, age 83 of Mansfield, TN, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He retired as the owner and operator of BM&S Grocery, formerly Chandler’s Grocery in Mansfield, TN.  Bobby was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church.  He enjoyed playing the guitar, building things, gardening, and being...

Apr 18, 2019

Wanda Sue Brewer age 69 of Paris died Thursday, April 18, 2019, at her residence.

Wanda formerly was a truck driver and waitress. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Her hobbies included working on cars, watching Nascar, spending time with her family, and when her health allowed, cooking for her family. She...

Apr 15, 2019

Betty Sue Brannon Jackson, age 67 of Puryear, TN, died Monday April 15, 2019, at her residence in Puryear, TN.

She was a homemaker and caregiver.  She was a member of Puryear Baptist Church.

Betty Sue was born October 24, 1951, in Ft. Bragg, NC, to the late James Thomas Brannon...

Apr 14, 2019

Edna Orease Inman Wilkinson, age 83 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her residence.

Edna was a member of Faxon Baptist Church in Faxon, TN.   She was a former restaurant owner in Henry, Benton, and Gibson Counties.  She loved to cook and her pies were famous.  She dearly loved her grandchildren and her great grandchildren.  She...

Apr 13, 2019

Wanda Allbritten Barnhill, age 90 of Murray, KY and longtime resident of Puryear, died Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY.

She was a Christian and a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.  She formerly worked at Farmers Bank & Trust in Puryear and later became...

Apr 7, 2019

Dorothy Odom, age 86 of Paris, TN, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She was a Christian. She worked as a nursing assistant at Henry County Nursing Home and was a foster parent for many years. Her loves were family, gardening, and animals.

Apr 7, 2019

Marjorie A. Minson, age 84 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at her residence in Puryear, TN.

She retired after working many years as a cosmetologist.  Marjorie was a Jehovah’s Witness by belief.  She was a wonderful quilter, enjoyed sewing and reading.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Apr 7, 2019

Laura Cox Cunningham, age 91 of Dresden, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Weakley County Nursing Home.

She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a homemaker, who loved crossword puzzles, reading books, and cross stitching.

Laura was born August 31, 1927,...

Apr 7, 2019

Jimmy Lee “J.L.” Valentine, age 81 of Puryear, TN, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Jimmy Lee attended Shady Grove Baptist Church. He formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant and was a truckdriver for many years hauling Ford trucks for Dealer’s Transport. He truly enjoyed farming and ranching all of...

Apr 7, 2019

James G. Hendley age 76 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired as the supervisor of maintenance for United Airlines in Los Angeles, CA, after a 37-year career.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the VFW.  After time spent serving in the...

Apr 5, 2019

James Robert “Jimmy” Crouch, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He was a retired contractor who loved his construction work building things. Jimmy also enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, and mowing his yard.

Jimmy was born October...

Apr 4, 2019

Brenda Collins, 74 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She worked for New Harmony Baptist Church in Springville and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Paris.  Brenda loved going to church, enjoyed gardening, flowers, and shopping.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

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Apr 3, 2019

Dana Paul Corey, age 84 of New Concord, KY, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at his residence in New Concord, KY.

He moved to Paris in 1966 from Saint Louis, MO, with Emerson Electric.  He retired after a long career with Emerson that spanned for over 40 years.  Dana was a longtime, faithful member of...