Paris, TN Obituaries

Nov 18, 2017

Barbara Smith Muzzall, age 82 of Paris, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at her residence.

She retired as the business manager of the Paris Henry County Clinic.  She previously had worked as a medical office assistant to Dr. W.G. Rhea Sr.   Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church where she attended the Lydia Dorcas...

Nov 17, 2017

Lester “Les” Jorrey, age 83, of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Born July 29, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late George Leonard Jorrey. Les married Sue Ann Bratton Jorrey August 10, 1955, who survives and resides in Cottage Grove. ...

Nov 17, 2017

Leon C. Walker, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

He was the former owner & operator of Walker’s Pre-Owned Vehicles in Paris, TN.  He was a retired Army veteran and enjoyed listening to music.  He was a member of First Baptist Church...

Nov 14, 2017

Longtime Henry County Circuit Court Judge, Julian Phelps Guinn, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Julian graduated from Henry High School and began work for the railroad.  He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1954.  He graduated in 1958 with a bachelor’s...

Nov 14, 2017

James Ray Owen, age 47 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Henry County Healthcare Center.

Ray was a former journeyman who spent his time working on oil rigs and construction. He was a member of Apostolic Chapel Church in Paris, TN. He was in the Henry County High School Graduating Class of...

Nov 14, 2017

Mary Vaughn Etheridge, age 85 of Paris, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her residence.

Mary was a member of Como Church of Christ.  She retired after 25 years at the Paris Henry County Public Utility District.   She enjoyed playing bridge, loved crossword puzzles, was an avid Tennessee fan and loved to watch all kinds...

Nov 12, 2017

Clara Pauline Moon, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Towne Square Care in Puryear, TN.

She was Valedictorian of the Puryear School graduating Class of 1947.  She retired from Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris after 36 years of employment.  She formerly worked at Salant & Salant, and in the cafeteria...

Nov 9, 2017

Herman Edward Brumit, II, age 77 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He formerly owned and operated Old Charlotte Market in Pegram, TN, and also worked in insurance sales for several years.  He was a former Sheriff’s Deputy in Davidson County and served in the...

Nov 8, 2017

Brian Gavin Wimberly, age 53 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He enjoyed watching TV, listening to music, reading book, and playing cards.

Brian was born May 30, 1964, in Chicago, IL, to the late J. Will Wimberly and the late...

Nov 7, 2017

Roland D. Cole, age 85 of Mansfield, TN, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was a former construction worker and a lifelong farmer.  He was member of Mansfield Baptist Church.

Roland was born October 24, 1932 in Mansfield, TN to the late Jamie...

Nov 7, 2017

Johnny Theron Brown, age 66 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, November 6, 2017, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

Johnny formerly worked at Paris Landing State Park in maintenance.  He retired as the Fire Chief from Paris Landing Volunteer Fire Department where he was active for over 25 years.  He was an avid...

Nov 3, 2017

David Simpson Feageans, age 93, died Friday, November 3, 2017, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Born May 13, 1924, in Gretna, VA, he was the son to the late Norman David Feageans and the late Ida Simpson Feageans.

David was a former owner of Normandy Beauty School...

Nov 2, 2017

Tommye Franklin Clayton, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Henry County Healthcare Center.

He was the owner and operator with his wife Betty of Paris Florist & Gifts since 1979.  He designed on panels in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri.  He was the former owner of A-C Variety Store and Radio Shack. He...

Oct 31, 2017

Lucille Cannon, age 81 of Mansfield, TN, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired from the Paris Special School District as a lunchroom lady for Inman School in Paris, TN.  She was a member of Manley’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Mansfield, TN.  She was also a...

Oct 30, 2017

Carla Jo Upchurch, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, October 30, 2017, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

She was the former owner and operator of Sugar & Spice Bakery in Paris, TN.  Cooking was her passion and she personally wrote a cookbook titled, Follow Me to Carla’s Kitchen .  She was an advisor...

Oct 30, 2017

Lois Hudspeth, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 30, 2017, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was a former teacher for the Henry County School System and retired as Supervisor of Instruction with the Henry County Board of Education.  She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Paris,...

Oct 27, 2017

William “Billy” Saxton, age 72 of Paris, TN, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, October 27, 2017.

He was a retired truck driver who enjoyed fishing.  He was Christian in faith.

Billy was born February 26, 1945, in Yazoo City, MS, to the late Buford Tony Saxton...

Oct 25, 2017

Bonnie D. McPherson, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

She was a former receptionist for her husband’s optometry practice in Paris, TN, and continued to work for Jim Taylor’s practice as it later became Paris Vision Clinic.  She enjoyed playing the piano,...

Oct 25, 2017

Ridgeway Funeral Home is announcing this death for Anglin Funeral Home in Dover, TN

Jennifer Renea Owens Collins, age 54 of Dover, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her residence.

She was born July 28, 1963 in Paris, TN to the late James Rudy Owens and Robbye...

Oct 23, 2017

Thelma Thompson Shankle, age 96 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, October 23, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church, and loved to babysit many who called her “Grandma.”

Thelma was born March 8, 1921, to the late Felix Thomspon and...