Paris, TN Obituaries

Jul 21, 2017

Tom “Cowboy” Merrell, age 83 of Paris, TN, died Friday, July 21, 2017 in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years as a construction worker for Dye & Stephens Construction Company in Paris, TN.  He also enjoyed helping at Houston Trucking Company.  He loved fishing, hunting, and riding four wheelers.

Tom...

Jul 21, 2017

Helen Doris Sykes, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Friday, July 21, 2017, at Towne Square Care in Puryear, TN.

She was a long-time member of Maplewood Baptist Church.  She enjoyed cooking, reading, music, and spending time with family and friends.  She also enjoyed fishing and being outdoors in her younger years.

Jul 20, 2017

Jonathan Robert “Jon” Barron, age 31 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, in Paris, TN.

He worked as a farm manager at Chuck Hayes’s Farm in Paris, TN.  He was a United States Navy Veteran with several accommodations.  He was an Assistant Fire Chief of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, and a member...

Jul 14, 2017

E. Ray Stockdale of Henry County died July 14, 2017 at his residence.  Visitation will be at 1:00 on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 at Ridgeway Funeral Home with Gary Collier officiating.

He was born October 19, 1934 in Benton County to the late James E. and Nona Robbins Stockdale. ...

Jul 13, 2017

Corporal Edgar “Ed” Singleton, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Thursday July 13, 2017, at the VA Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was a Korean War Veteran, having served with the 3rd Infantry Division of the United States Army.

Born November 14, 1934, he was the eighth of thirteen children of...

Jul 11, 2017

Barbara Jean Collums, age 74 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired from Dana Corporation after several years of work.  She attended Russwood Baptist Church and Point Pleasant Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, quilting, and puzzles.

Barbara Jean was born...

Jul 11, 2017

Pearlie Fay McKenzie Litten, age 57 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN.

Pearlie was a factory worker for many years before becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed playing video games, especially Super Mario Brothers, the game of pool, and cooking.

Pearlie was born November 12,...

Jul 9, 2017

Jo Nell Priddy, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ.  She retired from Mar-Kel Lighting in Paris, TN.  After retirement, she enjoyed taking care of her two twin granddaughters.  She also loved her flowers and...

Jul 7, 2017

Peggy Weaks McDaniel, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Friday, July 7, 2017.

Peggy lived in the Paris area her entire life. She worked for many years as a beautician in Puryear, TN, but she found her true passion in being an LPN at McKenzie Medical Center working with Dr. Winkler. She was very active...

Jul 6, 2017

Edward James “Ed” Caldwell, Jr., age 57 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran and enjoyed watching wildlife.  He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church

Ed was born October 11, 1959, in Independence, MO, to the...

Jun 30, 2017

Tanner Evan Roberson, age 12 of Paris, TN, died Friday, June 30, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Tanner had attended First Baptist Church with his family for several years. He had completed 6 th grade at Inman Middle School.  Tanner enjoyed attending soccer games, football games, and band contests. He loved being...

Jun 30, 2017

Charles Lee “Charlie” Allen, age 68 of Paris, TN, died Friday, June 30, 2017, at his Residence.

Charlie graduated from E.W. Grove High School in 1968. He then attended Bethel College for 2 ½ years. After Bethel he went to UT Martin for a year. He had previously worked as a stocker at Kroger for ten years...

Jun 29, 2017

Roberta Jo Ann “Bobbie Jo” “NaNa” Wade, age 46 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at her residence.

She was formerly employed at Four Seasons in Paris.  She enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She was born February 16, 1971 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Mary Lou...

Jun 29, 2017

Joshua Alan “Josh” Hubbard, age 36, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, in Paris from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Born April 8, 1981, in Nashville, TN, he was the son of Steve Hubbard of Buchanan and the late Karen Thompson Hubbard.

Josh was currently working at the Loft Wine and...

Jun 28, 2017

Claudene Hudson, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

She was a homemaker and an excellent caregiver to children.  She was also a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.

Claudene was born December 14, 1922, in Paris, TN, to the...

Jun 23, 2017

James Edward Clement, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Friday, June 23, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years as a security guard at Paris Landing State Park.  He also formerly worked at Celotex and was a member of Jesus Saves Baptist Church.  He enjoyed camping and playing music.

Jun 22, 2017

Ruby Hottle Triplett, age 63 of Surfside Beach, SC, formerly of Henry County, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Compass Post Acute Rehabilitation in Conway, SC.

She formerly worked at both Tecumseh and the Hampton Inn in Paris, TN, for several years.  She enjoyed reading, dancing, and going to the movies.  She was Church of...

Jun 14, 2017

Thomas Wesley “Lurch” Jackson, age 59 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Lurch was a truck driver for many years.  He loved the outdoors and especially boating on his boat, McBride’s Ride II.

He was born November 7, 1957 in Nashville, TN to the late Thomas Edward Jackson and...

Jun 13, 2017

JoEtta Kathleen Paschall, age 78 of Puryear, died Monday June 12, 2017 at Towne Square Care of Puryear.

She was a member of North Fork Baptist Church and was active in Young at Heart at Puryear Baptist Church and North Fork Baptist Church.  She also regularly attended Sanders Senior Center in Paris and Murray Senior...

Jun 12, 2017

Jackie Don Jackson, age 72, of Paris, TN, died Monday, June 12, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

Jackie formerly worked at Midland Brake Company in Paris, TN, and was a U.S Navy Vietnam Era Veteran.  He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, who enjoyed preaching some and witnessing to people.

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