Paris, TN Obituaries

Aug 28, 2018

L C Harper, age 92 of Henry, TN, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at his residence in Henry, TN.

He retired after many years in the manufacturing industry.  L C was a U.S. Navy veteran and a licensed pastor in the Pentecostal Church.  He loved reading the Bible, listening to Christian music, and wrestling.  He...

Aug 27, 2018

Charles Edward Lamb, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 27, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Charles served in the Tennessee Army National Guard. He also owned and operated several grocery stores in Weakley and Henry Counties and worked as a cabinet maker for several years.  Charles was an ordained Baptist...

Aug 25, 2018

Marie Pebeahsy Watson, age 80, of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday 25, 2018 at her residence.

She was homemaker and member of the Post Oak Nazarene Church in Cache, OK. Marie was a member of the Native American Comanche Tribe out of Oklahoma. She enjoyed watching movies, cross-stitching and cooking.  Along with her husband, she was...

Aug 24, 2018

James Steven “Steve” Nanney, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era.  He was a former member of the Elks Lodge in Paris.  Steve was an avid University of Tennessee and Tennessee Titans football...

Aug 23, 2018

Pam Green, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 23, 2018, at her daughter’s residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after 20 years as a beautician who owned her own hair shop.  Pam was an avid Coca-Cola collector and enjoyed reading.  She was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ in Buchanan.

Aug 21, 2018

Lorraine Santiago, age 68 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Lorraine’s only focus was on her kids, grandkids, and knitting.

She was born January 23, 1950, to the late Oresti DiGioia and the late Helen Caldwell DiGioia.

She...

Aug 19, 2018

Orville Nanney, age 94 of Henry, TN, died Sunday, August 19, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Henry for almost 70 years.  Orville was a member of Henry Bunn’s Family Community Education Club for 50 plus years.  She loved...

Aug 18, 2018

Ruby Christine Smothers Elkins, age 85 of Paris, TN, died, Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

She worked at Emerson Electric in Paris for 10 years, then became disabled during her work there.  Ruby was a volunteer at Henry County Nursing Home and a caregiver for various family members. ...

Aug 15, 2018

Jessie Evelyn “Ebba” Morgan Scarbrough, age 94 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

Mrs. Jessie was born February 14, 1924, in Buchanan, TN, to the late Jesse Morgan and the late Vinnie Vaughn Morgan.

She was married September 18, 1943, to Joseph Hall...

Aug 10, 2018

Lloyd Hamilton Cagle, age 47 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 10, 2018, at his residence in Paris.

Lloyd enjoyed RC Cars, riding four wheelers, and hunting. He also enjoyed being a shade tree mechanic.

Lloyd was born August 2, 1971, to the late Lloyd Cagle and the late Carolyn Guinn Cagle....

Aug 5, 2018

Ruby Evelyn Wade, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired from Emerson Electric in Paris after 27 years as a shipping clerk.  She attended Paris Church of God of Prophecy.  She was a loving mother and loved to cook.

Evelyn...

Aug 5, 2018

Lea Rae Taylor, age 46 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was a teacher at Lakewood Elementary School in Paris, where she taught for 22 years.  Ms. Rae loved her students and teaching was her life.  She was a member of Birds Creek Baptist...

Aug 3, 2018

Kelley W. Farris, age 97 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 3, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Kelley retired as the longtime owner & operator of Farris Amoco in Paris where he worked for 32 years.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, where he earned four bronze stars, a...

Aug 2, 2018

Raymond Gordon “Ray” Lash, age 87 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at his residence in Springville, TN.

He was the owner & operator of KOA Campground at Kentucky Lake for 33 years alongside his wife.  He also worked in construction for several years and formerly worked at Walmart.  He was a U.S....

Aug 2, 2018

James Troy Williamson, age 81 of Greenfield, TN, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at his residence in Greenfield, TN.

He spent many years as a truck driver where he drove for several companies, retiring from Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking in Gleason, TN.  He attended St. John’s Christian Fellowship in Paris.  James loved hunting, fishing, and motorcycles.  He...

Aug 1, 2018

Jimmy Lee Sanford, age 70 of Paris, TN and longtime resident of Greenbrier, TN, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Jimmy retired after many years in the construction business.  He enjoyed woodworking, building things, and was an avid fisherman.  He was a member of Light’s Chapel Baptist Church in Greenbrier, TN.  Jimmy was a loving husband,...

Jul 31, 2018

Teddy Franklin Jenkins, age 84, passed quietly after a long illness on July 31, 2018 at Morningside Assisted Living in Paris, Tennessee.

“Ted” was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 10, 1934 to the late Roy Franklin and Vivian Gladys Jenkins.

He graduated from E. W. Grove High School in 1952...

Jul 31, 2018

Marie Englin, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after many years of work in the manufacturing industry.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Marie spent several years in Spokane, WA, before moving to Tennessee.  She enjoyed knitting,...

Jul 31, 2018

John Patrick Doherty, age 60 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his residence in Puryear, TN.

He worked in the hotel industry for several years where he served as a manager.  John was a sincere, caring man with a big heart who always thought of others before himself.

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Jul 30, 2018

John Wayne Webb, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Monday, July 30, 2018, at Huntingdon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Huntingdon, TN.

He retired as a slot machine repairman in Las Vegas, NV.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.

John was born August 19, 1941, in Valparasio, IN, to the late...