Paris, TN Obituaries

Sep 23, 2017

Billy Wayne Smith, age 84 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday September 23, 2017 at Weakley County Rehab & Nursing Center in Dresden, TN.

Billy worked as a security guard for both Chrysler Motor Company and Sears in Michigan.  He retired as a truck driver from Gaines Manufacturing Company in McKenzie, TN.  He was a member...

Sep 19, 2017

Carol Ann Ashlock, age 70, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She was married January 2, 1981 to Larry Ashlock who survives and lives in Paris.

Carol retired as a receptionist in 1982 from Pryor Oldsmobile in Memphis, TN. She enjoyed watching television.

Sep 19, 2017

Elsie Lou Bell, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Towne Square of Puryear, TN.

She was a member of East Wood Church of Christ.  She graduated from Cottage Grove High School then attended West Tennessee Business College in Jackson, TN.  She first was employed at Union Insurance Company Inc., for...

Sep 19, 2017

Phillip Christian Frazee, age 18 of Buchanan, TN. died Tuesday September 19, 2017 in a Motor Vehicle Accident in Puryear, TN.

Phillip was a 2017 Graduate of Henry County High School. He was employed for Local 386 Union in Madison, TN, as a laborer. He was formerly active in the FFA at Henry County High School, Phillip...

Sep 17, 2017

Blane Louis Warfle, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 17, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He was a self-employed antique dealer for over 25 years in Paris and Henry County.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He loved fishing, watching TV and movies.

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Sep 16, 2017

Rachel “Meme” Fite, age 76 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, September 16, 2017, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

Rachel’s first loves were her faith and family.  She was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN.  She loved gardening, quilting, and watching old family videos.  She was also known to be an...

Sep 10, 2017

Cathy R. Winsett age 65, died Sunday September 10, 2017, at the Paris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Born September 3, 1952, in Springville, TN, she was the daughter of Sarah Frances Poe Winsett of Springville, TN, and the late Robert Ivoe Winsett.  Cathy retired from Dana Corporation where she was active in the Union and...

Sep 10, 2017

Edwin Wilson "Ed" Wheatley, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He formerly worked for the state of Tennessee as manager of Employment Security in Huntingdon, TN.  He retired as a Conductor for CSX railroad, where he worked for over 25 years.  He was a...

Sep 5, 2017

Jo Ann French, age 78 of Camden, TN, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at her daughter’s residence in Mansfield, TN.

She retired from H.I.S. in Camden, TN.  She enjoyed painting ceramics, working in her flowers, and fishing.  She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Camden, TN.

Jo...

Aug 31, 2017

Ronnie Earl Nash, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was the owner and operator of Lighthouse Trucking in Paris, TN.  He volunteered his time hauling the Henry County High School Marching Patriots Band equipment to competitions.  He enjoyed trucking and spending time...

Aug 26, 2017

Pauline Carter Spaulding, age 98, of Paris, died Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Paris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Born December 6, 1918, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late William Charlie Carter and the late Ruth Foust Carter.

Pauline was a member of Fairview Baptist Church for 65...

Aug 25, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” Moore, age 80, died Friday, August 25, 2017, at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Born April 20, 1937, in Pueblo, Colorado, he was the son of the late Lewqinlus “Quin” Moore and the late Wilhelmina “Winnie” Sindermann Moore. Larry married Sandra Crockett Moore March 29, 1970, who survives and lives...

Aug 25, 2017

Dolly "DA" Kinsland, age 83, died Friday, August 25, 2017, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Born April 21, 1934, in Parma, MO, she was the daughter of the late Bryon Grimsley and the late Clara Elizabeth Ramsey Grimsley.

Dolly enjoyed giving gifts and riding four wheelers. She loved to eat...

Aug 24, 2017

Janice Dale Britton, age 74 of Gleason, TN, died Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Weakley County Rehab & Nursing Centerin Dresden, TN.

She was a member of Jolley Springs Baptist Church.  She worked as a waitress for several years in Paris, TN, and also formerly worked at H.I.S. in Gleason, TN.  She enjoyed flowers, reading...

Aug 23, 2017

Elsie Francis Exner, age 90 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

She owned and operated Lee’s Dance studio for many years in Downers Grove, IL.  She also lived in Grove City, FL for 40 years.  She enjoyed playing cards, and watching sports, especially soccer and football.  She...

Aug 23, 2017

Bettie Compton Godfrey, age 87 of Vestavia Hills, AL and longtime resident of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

Bettie was a member of Vestavia Hills Baptist Church.  She was a former Music teacher in the Paris Special School District.   She taught private piano lessons for many years to countless young people.  She played...

Aug 22, 2017

Johnnie Ruth Bickerstaff, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

She was a retired paralegal for the former Law Office of Victoria DeBonaventura in Paris, TN.  She loved fishing, working in the yard, and family get-togethers.

Johnnie was born January 9, 1943,...

Aug 20, 2017

Dale Everett Crosno, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 20, 2017, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Dale enjoyed fishing and taking care of his grandchildren.  Before becoming disabled, he had previously worked at Midland Brake.   He was Baptist in faith.

Born May 8, 1957, in...

Aug 20, 2017

Nellie Rose Castaldo, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 20, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

She was a homemaker and was Catholic by faith.

Nellie was born April 30, 1928, in Bronx, NY, to the late Giovanni Manna and the late Teresina Longobardi Manna....

Aug 19, 2017

Christina Brown, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 19, 2017, in Paris, TN.

She enjoyed working with and taking care of flowers and her grandchildren.  She was Catholic by faith.

Christina was born in Raciborz, Poland, to Gerhard Franitza and the late Renate Bialas.

She...