Paris, TN Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Beale

Mar 9, 2018

Robert Beale, age 78, of Paris, died Friday, March 9, 2018, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Bob married Glorene Flagg Beale in 2001 and she survives of Paris.

Born September 24, 1939, in Inglewood, California, he was the son of the late John Beale and the late Frances Clement...

James "Big Jim" French, Sr.

Mar 5, 2018

James “Big Jim” French, Sr., age 76 of Springville, TN, died Monday, March 5, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years as a mechanic.  He enjoyed running heavy machinery and helped take care of the Country Junction Resort.

He was Baptist in belief.

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James "Jim" Wheatley

Mar 2, 2018

James “Jim” Wheatley, age 84 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, March 2, 2018, at his residence.

He retired as a plant foreman from El Paso Gas Pipeline Company in Cottage Grove, TN, after 32 years of service.  He was a member and deacon of Cottage Grove Baptist Church for many years.  He was also...

Christine Hurst

Feb 28, 2018

Christine Hurst, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired after many years as an electrical engineer from Industrial Engineering & Equipment Company in St. Louis, MO.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris, where she was an active member...

Oakley Laine Ashby

Feb 26, 2018

Stillborn infant Oakley Laine Ashby died Monday, February 26, 2018, at the McKenzie Regional Hospital in McKenzie, TN. She was the daughter of Chris Ashby and Julie Medlock of Mansfield, TN.

Along with her parents, she is survived by a sister: Sayge Ashby; a brother: Saylor Ashby; grandparents: Randall and Debbie Medlock of Springville, TN;...

Mark D. Wood

Feb 23, 2018

Mark D. Wood, age 53, of Springville, TN, died Friday, February 23, 2018, in Henderson County, TN, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He married Melinda Williams Wood November 7, 1992, who survives of Springville, TN.

Mark was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ. He...

Nelle Lankford Turbeville

Feb 19, 2018

Nelle Lankford Turbeville, age 91 of Paris, died Monday, February 19, 2018.

Nelle was a longtime member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church and was an excellent seamstress.  She formerly worked at Salant & Salant, Moody Wholesale Co, McKee Supply Co and Owens Supply Co.  She last worked as bookeeper at Paris Building Supply for many...

Harold Benjamin "Ben" Dawley

Feb 18, 2018

Harold Benjamin "Ben" Dawley, age 72, of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 18, 2018, at his home.

Ben earned his Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York in Oswego, NY while working there as a stationary engineer.  He retired in 2003 to the Paris area, where he enjoyed boating.   He was a member...

Earl Floyd

Feb 18, 2018

Earl Floyd, age 86 of Chattanooga, TN, formerly of Paris, died Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Lifecare of Redbank in Chattanooga, TN.

Earl was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church in Paris.  He retired after many years as a quality control inspector with Midland Brake and was an avid woodworker.

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Ricky W. Rowlett

Feb 15, 2018

Ricky W. Rowlett, age 68 of Paris, TN, died February 15, 2018, at his residence.

He was a lifelong cattleman, who also worked for the Paris Board of Public Utilities sewer and water treatment plant for several years.  He last worked for Pepper’s Automotive in sales.  He was a former 24-year member of the Paris...

Joseph Raymond "J.R." Clark

Feb 15, 2018

Joseph Raymond "J.R." Clark, age 60 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, February 15, 2018, at his residence in Puryear, TN.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

A complete obituary will be here as soon as possible.

Howard Mcclure

Feb 14, 2018

Howard Edward “Cootie” McClure, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He worked in construction all his life.  He was the former partner of McClure & Stone Concrete Construction, where he poured and finished concrete in Paris and the surrounding area. loved his family...

Thelma Morgan

Feb 10, 2018

Thelma Jane Morgan age 98, of Paris, TN, died Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Paris Healthcare Center.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading the Bible and other books and as well as watching birds and other elements of nature from her window. Thelma raised her family in Warren, MI, and retired to the Paris...

Zayden Flood

Feb 10, 2018

Stillborn infant Zayden Ray Flood died Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Henry County Medical Center. He was the son of Jonathan Flood and Rebecca Powell Flood both of Springville, TN.

The family attends Friendship Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN.

Along with his parents, survivors include: grandparents: Ronnie (Cheryl) Flood of...

Florine Vandyke

Feb 9, 2018

Florine “Flo” VanDyke, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 9, 2018, at Towne Square Care of Puryear in Puryear, TN.

She retired from the Dana Corporation. Before working at Dana, she worked for the Holley Carburetor Plant. Cooking, canning, mowing and working in her yard were hobbies of hers. She enjoyed flowers but...

Helen Watson Baines

Feb 9, 2018

Helen Watson Baines, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 9, 2018, at her home.

She retired from Walmart after a 30-year career.  She enjoyed sewing, traveling and feeding her friends.  Helen attended the Lutheran Church.

Helen was born January 30, 1940, in Athens, TN, to the late Charlie Garrison...

Cleo Hosford

Feb 8, 2018

Cleo Summers Hosford, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Paris Healthcare Center.

Cleo was a member of Trinity United Methodist.  He retired from the Paris Fire Department after more than 20 years of service and he was a US Army veteran of WWII.  He also formerly owned and operated Hosford...

Ethel Bruce Hall

Feb 8, 2018

Ethel Bruce Hall, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 8, 2018, at her son’s residence in Paris.

Ethel was lifelong member of Springhill Baptist Church.  She had formerly worked at Salant & Salant for 18 years.  She loved singing special music at church, and country dancing for fun and exercise.

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Robert Smith

Feb 4, 2018

Robert Franklin Smith, age 85 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He was a self-employed cabinet maker.  He also formerly owned and operated several restaurants.  He was a US Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War.  He was a member of Bethany Baptist...

Elizabeth Guinn Norwood

Feb 2, 2018

Elizabeth Guinn Norwood, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 2, 2018, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

She retired from Mar-Kel Lighting as a supervisor of the shade department in 1993.  She graduated from Springville High School where she was valedictorian of her class.  She loved quilting, sewing, and enjoyed working...