Paris, TN Obituaries

Jan 10, 2019

Robert Earl “Bob” Oliver, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired from CSX Railroad after a 28-year career as a brakeman.  He formerly worked at Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Paris for several years.  Robert was born in the Nelson Community on Shady Grove Road,...

Jan 8, 2019

Thomas “Tom” Cave, age 69 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He had a 30-year career in military service to this country.  He was a highly decorated veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era in the U.S. Marine Corps and in Operation Desert Storm and the Gulf War...

Jan 8, 2019

Ruth Franklin Jones Alexander, age 95 of Camden formerly of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Camden Healthcare.

Ruth was a homemaker and farmer in the Puryear Community. She attended the Primitive Baptist Church in Puryear, TN. She loved reading and gardening.

Ruth was born on April 17, 1923...

Jan 3, 2019

Mary Alene Sensing, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after many years in the manufacturing industry, last working for Holley Carburetor until its closing in 1987.  She was a hard worker and was valued at every job she had because of her work...

Jan 1, 2019

Fay Glass, age 76 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of New Providence Baptist Church in New Providence, KY.  She formerly worked at Plumley Manufacturing Company in Paris.  She loved her flowers, gardening, and enjoyed crafting.

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Dec 31, 2018

Flossie Wynn York age 84, of Paris, TN, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Flossie was a retired sitter. She thoroughly enjoyed her sitting and caretaking responsibilities. She was a member of Birds Creek Baptist Church and loved flowers.

Born February 28, 1934, in Paris, TN,...

Dec 30, 2018

Roy Kinsey Sr., age 73 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, December 30, 2018, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Roy retired as a self-employed storm damage recovery specialist. He spent 17 years fencing horse farms in the Ocala, Florida area. Roy was a member of TVCC. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, wood working, his...

Dec 28, 2018

James “JJ” Jackson age 63, of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Henry County Medical Center.

He was a Senior Master Technician at Joe Mahan Ford where he had worked for 35 years. He was a US Army Veteran who loved fishing, gardening, cooking and playing with his grandkids. He enjoyed watching Tennessee...

Dec 28, 2018

Sandra “Sandy” Jayne Paschall age 62 of Hazel, KY, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at her residence in Hazel.

Sandy was a loving caretaker and sitter. She formerly worked as the school nurse at Puryear School. She enjoyed her pets, gardening and her flowers. She had many friends and was very much a people person....

Dec 22, 2018

Nadine Brewer, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at her residence in Paris.

Nadine was a homemaker, formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant, and retired from the deli department in Odom’s Food Town after working for 11 years.  She loved her grandchildren, cooking and her flowers.

She was...

Dec 21, 2018

Marion Elroy “Shorty” Roney, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 21, 2018, at Morningside of Paris.

He retired as a foreman after several years with Imperial Irrigation District in Imperial, CA.  After retirement, he moved back to Paris to be closer to family.  Shorty loved his grandchildren, being around his family, and enjoyed...

Dec 19, 2018

Jason Quint Davis, age 41 of Paducah, KY, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.

He was a self-employed farmer and construction worker.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.  Jason loved working outside on his tractor, and loved his dog, Lexie, very much.  He was...

Dec 18, 2018

Gary K. Hastings, age 77 of Mansfield, TN, passed away on December 18, 2018, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN, surrounded by close family and loved ones.

Gary worked as a fireman for the City of Paris Fire Department for 29 years where he retired as assistant chief in 1996. He was known...

Dec 15, 2018

Murrell Houston Greenway, age 87 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, December 15, 2018, at his residence.

He was a Korean War Veteran, who served in the US Army. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 100 in Gary, IN, Amvets Post 45, and VFW Post 1889. Murrell retired from US Steel Corporation in...

Dec 10, 2018

Mary Lee Caldwell Webb, age 88 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Diversicare of Martin in Martin, TN.

She was a member of the Palmersville Baptist Church in Palmersville, TN.  She graduated from Piggott High School in Piggott, AR, in 1948.  Mary formerly worked in the sewing department making seats for General Motors...

Dec 9, 2018

Joan Canady Hudgins, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, December 9, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after many years as both a waitress and cook for the Tower Sports Center & Restaurant in Paris.  Joan was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ in Springville.  She enjoyed coloring, dancing,...

Dec 7, 2018

Ella Mae Fellores, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 7, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Paris.  Ella Mae loved gardening, flowers, and feeding birds.  She enjoyed crocheting and working puzzles.

Ella Mae was born June 11,...

Dec 6, 2018

Gary “Bear” Paulus, age 66 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He retired from Dana Corporation in Paris as a machine operator.  He loved playing Bingo and DJing.  He was referred to by many as “Bear.”

Gary was born September 26,...

Dec 6, 2018

Christine Reynolds Umbach, age 101 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Rosestone Retirement Community in Paris, TN.

She retired after many years in education as a school teacher, last teaching at Grove Junior High School in Paris.  Christine was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Paris and a charter...

Dec 6, 2018

Gail Lee Maddox, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 6, 2018, in Paris, TN.

She was a retired hairstylist and the owner & operator of New Directions in Paris.  She formerly owned and operated The Hanger in Paris.  Gail was a two-time cancer survivor who loved her family, her grandchildren, her Schnauzer Marley,...