Paris, TN Obituaries

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...

Jul 16, 2019

Ted Lynn Todd, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years as an industrial supervisor.  He worked for both Celotex and Mark I Plastics for several years.  Ted was a member and deacon at Birds Creek Baptist Church in Paris....

Jul 16, 2019

Lesa Jo Waggoner, age 54 of Mansfield, TN, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired as an accounting assistant for Loretta Lynn’s Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN.  She was a former district manager over distribution for the Tennessean newspaper.  Lesa was a member of Ebenezer United...

Jul 12, 2019

Mary Ann Shankle age 71 of Henry died Friday, July 12, 2019, at the AHC Healthcare Center in Paris.

She was a retired LPN from the Paris Healthcare Center (now AHC).  Mary Ann enjoyed watching TV and thoroughly loved her work. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church.

Born May...

Jul 11, 2019

Tonya Green, age 43 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at her residence.

She loved collecting animals, going fishing, and doing other outdoor activities. Tonya loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was Baptist in faith.

Tonya was born July 2, 1976 in Paris, TN, to Jimmy and Linda...

Jul 11, 2019

Gloria Baker Kirkland, age 68 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, June 11, 2019, in Paris, TN.

She retired from Clifty Farms where she worked in packaging. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, being in her garden, and making crafts.

Gloria loved anything Elvis, collecting cigarette lighters, and her family. She was Baptist in...

Jul 10, 2019

Michael McClellan, age 31 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He enjoyed fixing things, watching movies, and loved spending time with his family.

Michael was born June 25, 1988, in Houston, TX, to Edwin Lawrence Wagster, who survives, of Paris, TN, and Dianne...

Jul 6, 2019

Jack David Michael, age 65, of Buchanan, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by love, stories, songs, laughter and family.

"Poppa Dave" fought cancer like he lived his life, boldly and always with a smile and a song.  He was brave beyond measure and wise beyond his...

Jul 3, 2019

Lloyd Douglas “Doug” Brewer, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was self-employed and also sold fireworks for 24 years.  Doug’s favorite hangout was Southside Café in Paris.  He enjoyed having yard sales and being around people.

Doug was...

Jul 3, 2019

Grady Nolen Neal, age 87 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He retired after a more than 35-year career from Northwestern Printing Company in Chicago, IL, where he worked as a printer.  He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.  Grady loved to dance,...

Jul 2, 2019

Richard Wayne “Rick” Mayfield, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years from Ford Motor Company in Michigan where he worked in assembly.  Rick enjoyed woodworking and taking care of his chickens.  He was a member of Bethany Missionary Baptist...

Jul 2, 2019

Shirley Jean McCain, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN.

She retired after many years as a hairdresser where she owned and operated her own salon.  Shirley enjoyed taking care of her daughter and grandchildren.  She loved to grow flowers and work in the...

Jun 30, 2019

William Charles “Chuck” Cissell, age 53 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He formerly worked as a mechanic at Parker Marine in Paris. He was a Christian whose life was centered around family, hunting, and fishing.

Chuck was born March 30, 1966,...

Jun 29, 2019

Nell VanCleave, age 94 of Paris, died Saturday, June 29, 2019, at AHC Healthcare Center in Paris.

Nell was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She formerly had worked for the Mitchum Company and the Holley Carburetor Plant.  She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Nell very much enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends.