Paris, TN Obituaries

Larry R. Ainscough

May 13, 2019

Larry R. Ainscough, age 78 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at Paris Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years as a self-employed mechanic and contractor.  Larry was a former drag racer who loved cars and enjoyed working on cars.  He was Protestant by belief.

Larry...

Ernest B. "Ernie" French

May 13, 2019

Ernest B. “Ernie” French, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired as a service engineer after almost 40 years, last working for Baker-Perkins.  Ernie’s work allowed him to travel and see the world.  While Ernie enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and NASCAR, especially the Daytona...

Lowell Thomas Brisendine

May 12, 2019

Lowell Thomas Brisendine, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired after 35 years as the owner and operator of Roger’s Jewelers in Paris.  He was a graduate of Puryear High School Class of 1952 and was very proud of his Puryear classmates.  He attended...

Dennis Hatman

May 10, 2019

Dennis Hatman, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 10, 2019, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

He co-owned and operated First Folio Books, a rare book company, alongside his partner.  Dennis was a great carpenter, interior decorator, and quilter, and he enjoyed gardening.  He was a loving husband for 47 years.

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Bernice Rainey

May 10, 2019

Bernice Rainey, age 102 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, May 10, 2019, at Towne Square Care of Puryear, TN.

She retired after 66 years as the owner and operator of Rainey’s Grocery in Jones Mill, TN.  Bernice was a longtime and the oldest living member of Puryear Church of Christ.  She loved taking care of...

Carla Marie Orr Miller

May 8, 2019

Carla Marie Orr Miller, age 48 of Jackson, TN, formerly of Paris, TN died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Jackson, TN.

She attended Tates Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Huntingdon, TN.  She formerly worked as a Certified Nurses Technician.   Carla loved her children very much, she also loved to cook, and bake and decorate cakes, and...

Linda Henson

May 8, 2019

Linda Kaye Henson, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 08, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after a long career as a nurse working at both Henry County Medical Center and Henry County Healthcare for over 35 years.  She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church in Paris.  Linda enjoyed...

James A. "Jim" Gates

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...

Ted E. Jorgensen, Sr.

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...

Robbie French

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,...

Frances Caroline Smith

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...

Martha Lou Cloar

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...

Inge Mealer

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...

Richard John Helgeson, Jr.

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...

Bobby Chandler

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...

Wanda S. Brewer

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...

Betty Sue Brannon Jackson

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...

Edna Orease Inman Wilkinson

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...

Wanda Allbritten Barnhill

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...

Dorothy Odom

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.

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