Paris, TN Obituaries

Jun 10, 2017

Bailey Smith Wimberley, age 82, of Paris, TN, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

Bailey served for over 30 years in law enforcement in Paris & Henry County, serving as Chief Deputy under four sheriffs.  He also served as Land Between the Lakes Patrolman for several years,...

Jun 10, 2017

John Donald “Don” Greene, age 79, of Paris, TN, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

Don retired from Emerson Electric in Paris, TN, and formerly worked at Clippard and Celotex.  He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, and enjoyed gardening and hunting.

He was born...

Jun 8, 2017

Mary Josephine Sabinske, age 66, of Big Sandy, TN, died Friday, June 8, 2017, at her residence in Big Sandy, TN.

Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Camden Seventh-day Adventist Church.

She was born January 19, 1951, in Valparaiso, IN, to the late Joe Stefanich and the late...

Jun 8, 2017

Henry Terry Hastings, age 88, of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Terry retired in 1987 after 34 years of service at Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris, TN.  He was also a farmer, and served in the Tennessee National Guard.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and...

Jun 6, 2017

Norma Kay Hopkins Forsythe, age 80, of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at her residence in Paris, TN.

Kay was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church and the Martha Chapter 155 Order of the Eastern Star.  She also enjoyed traveling.

She was born November 6, 1936, in Springville, TN,...

Jun 4, 2017

Thomas Leon Turner, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at  the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Leon was a member of East Union Baptist Church in Beech Bluff, TN. He was a retired lineman from AT &  T. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid  John Wayne fan. Leon was a Vietnam Veteran...

Jun 4, 2017

Joyce Wade Beecham, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Sunday June 4, 2017 at her residence in Paris, TN.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking pies, collecting oil lamps and taking care of her family.

Born October 2, 1946, in Paris, TN ,to the late Aaron F. Wade and the late Hallie J. Shaffer Wade....

Jun 2, 2017

Marilyn Jean Lundquist, age 86 of Paris, TN, died June 2, 2017 at her residence in Paris, TN.

Marilyn was a retired supervisor from the comptroller’s office at the Internal Revenue Service. She loved to cook and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, working crossword puzzles, playing cards and was a wizard at the Words with Friends game.

Born November...

May 31, 2017

Bob D. Marshall, age 79, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

Bob was a self-employed carpenter for many years, and served in the Tennessee National Guard.  He enjoyed fishing, Nascar, and Atlanta Braves baseball.

Bob was born October 14, 1937, in Church Hill,...

May 30, 2017

Mark Allan Flanagan age 54, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

Mark was formerly employed by Emerson Electric Co. He was an avid NASCAR and University of Tennessee Volunteers fan.

Born March 21, 1963, in Paris,TN, he was the son of Betty Wilson (Jack) Lovelady of Paris and the late Harold...

May 28, 2017

Leone Ruth Leonard, age 93, of Paris, TN, died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Leone was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them.

Leone was born August 16, 1923, in Scopus, MO,...

May 27, 2017

Gloria Dawn Underwood, age 60, of Paris, TN, died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at her residence in Paris, TN.

Dawn formerly worked at Lowe’s in Paris, TN and Heilig-Myers.  She loved her dogs and taking care of other people.

Dawn was born October 3, 1956, in Evansville, IN to the late...

May 25, 2017

Coby Charles Cope, age 81, of Mansfield, TN, died Thursday, May 25, 2017, at his residence in Mansfield, TN.

Coby was an operating engineer for Fort Myer Construction in Washington, D.C.  He was a member of the International Operators Union and a U.S. Army veteran, during the Korean Conflict.

Coby was...

May 23, 2017

Former Henry Countian, June Catherine Butler, age 92, of Clarksville, TN, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

June was a homemaker.  She formerly attended a United Methodist Church in Paris, TN.  She enjoyed sewing and gardening, especially her flowers, and loved fishing.  She was very proud that four...

May 23, 2017

Richard H. “Chief” Dunlap, age 82, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the Paris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Born September 14, 1934 in Springville, TN, he was the son of the late Herbert Dunlap and the late Hazel Dortch Dunlap.

Richard began working for the City of Paris Police department in...

May 18, 2017

Alberta Wheatley Dennis, age 92 of Paris, died Thursday May 18, 2017 at Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Alberta attended Puryear Baptist Church for many years.  She retired from Pontiac State Bank in Pontiac, MI after 21 years.  She enjoyed eating and fellowshipping at family get-togethers, camping, traveling, and flower gardening.

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May 18, 2017

Rose Mary Hearnsberger, age 65 passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017.

She was born December 19, 1951, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wade of Whitlock, TN

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Ruth Barham and Brothers Joe and Buddy Wade.

She is...

May 15, 2017

Earl Leonard Caho, age 49, of Paris, TN, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Earl was employed at McDonald’s in Paris, TN, and formerly worked for Gary Elkins Construction.  He loved and enjoyed cooking, playing cards, bowling, and listening to music.

Earl was born...

May 13, 2017

Joe Lee Crouch, age 84, of Paris, TN, died Saturday, May 13, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

Joe worked at McCartney Produce Company for over 40 years.  He retired as a truck driver for Terry Crouch Trucking in Paris, TN.  He had served in the Tennessee National Guard, and was a member of...

May 11, 2017

Billy Joe Nance, age 80, of Paris, TN, died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his residence.

Billy was a member of Paris Community of Christ.  He retired after many years as a toolmaker. He formerly worked at Spinks Clay Company, and Southside Machine and Tool, and then retired from Turner Machine and Design. He loved...