Paris, TN Obituaries

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...

Aug 17, 2017

Jimmy Ray Harpole, age 57 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 17, 2017, in Paris, TN.

He was self-employed, working in construction for many years.  He enjoyed the game of pool, golfing, fishing, and spending time with his close friends.  He was Baptist in faith.

Jimmy was born September 18, 1959,...

Aug 17, 2017

Kenneth Nelson Gray, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He worked as a Quality Control Supervisor at Holley Carburetor Plant for 32 years.  He then was employed at Henry County Medical Center where he worked in maintenance until he retired.  He was formerly...

Aug 16, 2017

Judy Ann Hibner, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017, in Paris, TN.

She was a former caregiver to her mother until her death in September 2016.  She was a great cook, loved her grandchildren, and animals, especially her special dog, Annie.

Judy was born October 6, 1957,...

Aug 16, 2017

Joan M. Cain, age 80 of Brentwood, TN, formerly of Paris, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2017, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

She was born in Paris, TN, on March 15, 1937 to the late Fred L. Brisendine and the late Florence Marie Miller Brisendine.  She moved to Memphis, TN where she met...

Aug 15, 2017

Laverne Mildred H. Freeland, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.

She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Paris, TN.  She retired as the manager of Pic N Pay Shoes in both Paris and Clarksville, TN.

Laverne...

Aug 14, 2017

Jo Ann Ables Venable, age 81 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Monday, August 14, 2017, at her daughter’s home in Paris, TN.

She was a longtime member of Cottage Grove Church of Christ, and was currently a member of East Wood Church of Christ in Paris, TN.  She formerly worked at Emerson Electric and Salant...

Aug 11, 2017

Carol Butler Campbell, 72, died Friday, August 11, 2017, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Born June 19, 1945, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late R. K. Butler and the late Jeweldean Haskins Butler.

Carol was Baptist in faith, but attended Vandyke Church of Christ with her...

Aug 10, 2017

Charlene Carter, age 76 of Mansfield, TN, died Thursday August 10, 2017, at her residence in Mansfield, TN.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paris, TN.  She was the former owner of C & S Wallpaper, and also formerly worked at Paris Florist.  In her earlier years, she was a great...

Aug 8, 2017

Mary Carlene Atwood Norton entered eternity on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at her home in Stone Mountain, GA.  Born October 25, 1940 in Paris, TN, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice Byrd Atwood. Carlene was a jack of all trades. She was a beautician, worked as a medical assistant, and kept birds, cats and loved all animals....

Aug 8, 2017

Emma Jean Turner, age 83 of Palmersville, TN, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Regional Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Dukedom, TN.  She formerly worked at Walgreens and enjoyed reading.

Emma Jean was born May 8, 1934, in Traskwood, AR, to...

Aug 8, 2017

Patsy Warren Peach, age 63 of Paris, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her home in Paris.

Patsy was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Camden, TN.  She was a homemaker and formerly worked at Knott’s Landing Resturant in Paris.  She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great...

Aug 7, 2017

Kenneth Owen Wright, age 90 of Paris, died Monday, August 7, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center.

He was a retired foreman from Holley Carburetor Plant, farmed for many years and was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church.  Kenneth was a veteran of the US Army, former Captain of the Henry County Rescue Squad...

Aug 4, 2017

Ida Mae Price, age 78 of Springville, TN, died Friday, August 4, 2017, at Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center in Huntingdon, TN.

She retired from General Electric in Morrison, IL after 28 years of employment.  She enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing, and sitting on her front porch watching traffic.  She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren....