Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Janet Holley Middleton

Janet Holley Middleton

Oct 2, 2019

Janet Holley Middleton, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after 30 years as a teacher from the Henry County School System in Paris, where she taught business and marketing at Grove, Henry County High School, and the Tennessee Vocational-Technical School.  Jan was a...

Loretta Olvera

Loretta Olvera

Sep 29, 2019

Loretta Ann Olvera, age 73 of Springville, died Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She was catholic in faith who loved working out in her flower bed, wood working, fishing with her husband, and other crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Judy L. Watkins

Judy L. Watkins

Sep 28, 2019

Judy L. Watkins, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 28, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She formerly worked for Knott’s Foods in Paris.

Judy was born May 11, 1975, in Palos Park, IL, to Jerry F. Watkins, who survives, of Paris, TN, and Joyce McCurdy Hudson, who...

Darlene Mcfadden

Darlene Mcfadden

Sep 24, 2019

Martha Darlene McFadden, age 58 of Springville, TN, formerly of Hardin, KY, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She formerly worked at Hank’s and the Best Western in Paris.  Darlene presently worked at the Sportsman’s Resort in Aurora, KY.  She loved gardening, growing flowers, and flea-marketing.

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Steve Hubbard

Steve Hubbard

Sep 24, 2019

Steve Allen Hubbard, age 65 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He formerly worked at Dana Corporation in Paris as a machinist and was a former mussel diver.  Steve enjoyed camping, fishing, and was a huge University of Tennessee Volunteers fan.

Steve was born...

Johnny Williams

Johnny Williams

Sep 21, 2019

John William “Johnny” Williams age 83 of Springville died Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

Johnny was the retired owner and operator of Buchanan Resort.  He was a member of Russwood Baptist Church and the Buchanan Masonic Lodge # 773. Johnny had previously served in the National Guard.

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Quentin Martin

Quentin Martin

Sep 20, 2019

With great sadness the family of Quentin Lee Martin age 90 of Paris announces his death on Friday, September 20, 2019, one day before his 91 st birthday at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He retired from the Goodyear Service Store in Paris where he served as Service Manager. Quentin formerly...

Nancy L. Hall

Nancy L. Hall

Sep 18, 2019

Nancy L. Hall, age 69 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She retired from H.I.S. in Bruceton, TN, after several years where she worked in quality control.  Nancy enjoyed fishing, family outings, and her grandchildren.  She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church in...

George Kelly Freeman

George Kelly Freeman

Sep 18, 2019

George Kelly Freeman, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a graduate of Henry County High School and a lifelong resident of Paris. He attended Murray State University. He formerly worked in his family business, Humphreys Lumber Yard and also for the...

Jerry Kenneth Wimberley

Jerry Kenneth Wimberley

Sep 7, 2019

Jerry Kenneth Wimberley, age 68 of Jackson, TN, formerly of Paris, died Saturday, September 7, 2019, at his residence in Jackson, TN.

He spent his lifetime in sales, working the last 22 years as the sales manager for Green Acres Mobile Homes, Inc., in Union City, TN.  Jerry enjoyed fishing, was an avid golfer, and...

Jane Richardson Warren

Jane Richardson Warren

Sep 7, 2019

Jane Richardson Warren, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center.

She worked for many years as a bookkeeper, last working for Jim Adams corporate office in Henry County.  Jane enjoyed sewing, cross stitch, and working in the yard.  She was an excellent cook and loved watching college...

Debra Lynn "Debbie" Chambliss

Debra Lynn "Debbie" Chambliss

Sep 5, 2019

Debra Lynn “Debbie” Chambliss age 60 of Paris, died Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Debbie formerly worked at the Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center in Ft. Walton Beach Florida as a Pharmacy Technician. She loved her grandchildren and watching the Tennessee Vols and Tennessee Titans Football. Debbie enjoyed...

Bobbie Jean Hedges Parker

Bobbie Jean Hedges Parker

Sep 2, 2019

Bobbie Jean Hedges Parker, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Monday, September 2, 2019, at the Pigeon Forge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, from the effects of a stroke.

She was a longtime insurance agent, starting her career with Allstate Insurance Company in 1965 and continued until her retirement there after 40...

Richard John "Dick" Helgeson, Sr.

Richard John "Dick" Helgeson, Sr.

Aug 31, 2019

Richard John "Dick" Helgeson, Sr., age 90 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN after a long illness.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country in Korea.   He was also an avid Trap shooter and worked hard in his earlier years at the Henry County Gun Club.  He...

Harriet Ellen Wyrick

Harriet Ellen Wyrick

Aug 28, 2019

Harriet Ellen Wyrick, age 79 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away August 28, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN, while surrounded by her family.

Harriet Ellen Wyrick was a former employee of Paris, TN, Walmart where she was employed for 26 years.  Harriet loved to love on people.  She was known for her conversations,...

Angela Kern

Angela Kern

Aug 27, 2019

Angela Jayne Kern, age 51 of Paris, TN, went to rest Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at her home in Paris, TN.

She loved her Lord and Savior, studying the truth of God’s Word, her Bible, her study friends in Paris, and being part of Sabbath Fellowship Assembly in Cedar Grove, TN. Angie graduated from Calvary...

Barbara Jean Morris Blankenship

Barbara Jean Morris Blankenship

Aug 27, 2019

Barbara Jean Morris Blankenship, age 73 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at her residence in Puryear, TN.

She retired after several years as a teacher for the Orange County Public School System in Florida.  Jean was a member of Puryear Baptist Church where she was very active in Women on Missions, the...

Linda Mccarty

Linda Mccarty

Aug 27, 2019

Linda Lou McCarty, age 79 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of East Wood Church of Christ in Paris.  Linda loved her cats, enjoyed buying jewelry and beautiful clothes, and always dressed to the nines.  She was a...

William T. "Bill" Dumas

William T. "Bill" Dumas

Aug 26, 2019

William T. “Bill” Dumas, age 88 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Monday, August 26, 2019, at RoseStone Retirement Community in Paris, TN.

Bill was a retired maintenance engineer from the gas plant in Cottage Grove.  He was a member of Cottage Grove United Methodist Church, the Cottage Grove Masonic Lodge #109, the Buchanan Lodge #...

Peggy Ann Phillips

Peggy Ann Phillips

Aug 25, 2019

Peggy Ann Phillips, age 79 of Gary, IN, formerly of Puryear, TN, died Sunday August 25, 2019, in Gary, IN.

She was a homemaker who loved her children and family very much.  Peggy grew up and spent her early years in the Jones Mill community of Puryear.  She was Baptist in belief.

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