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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Carolyn Elizabeth Smith Todd
Sep 14, 2025
Carolyn Elizabeth Smith Todd age 79 formerly of Henry County, TN, died Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Collierville, TN
Ridgeway Funeral Home 201 Dunlap St./ P.O. Box 788, Paris, TN 38242, will be handling the arrangements. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Ridgeway Funeral Home from 4:00 until 7:00 pm, and continue Friday, September 19, 2025, at Birds...
Joan Scott Shankle
Sep 10, 2025
Joan Scott Shankle, age 92 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She had been residing in Columbia, Tennessee, at The Gardens at Poplar Estates.
Joan was born to Clarence Lee and Lily Rachel Scott on September 20, 1932, in Paris, Tennessee. After graduating from Grove High School, she married George Wyatt “Sonny” Shankle. Except for a...
William Thomas Wells
Sep 8, 2025
William Thomas Wells, age 66 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at his residence.
William was born on June 5, 1959, in Frankfurt, Germany, to the late Myron Eugene Wells, and the late Grace Lorraine Prewitt Wells.
He was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church. He was known for his ability to paint, fish, waterski, and play...
George Daniel Shankle
Sep 6, 2025
George Daniel Shankle, age 74 of Springville, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his residence in Springville.
George was born in Paris, TN, on February 26, 1951, to the late James Franklin Shankle and the late Ruby Key Shankle.
He married June Williams Shankle on March 10, 1977, and she survives of Springville, TN.
George retired from the Board of...
Robert Earl Madison
Sep 5, 2025
*** Ridgeway Funeral Home is sharing this obituary for Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Greenwood, IN and the Madison Family. All services are in Indiana. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Paris. ***
Robert Earl Madison, age 79 of Paris, TN, passed away on September 5, 2025, at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.
Born...
Ruie Edward Winchester, Jr.
Sep 4, 2025
Ruie Edward Winchester, Jr. age 78 of Springville, TN, passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025, at his residence in Springville, TN.
Ruie was born in Dyersburg, TN, on July 24, 1947, to the late Ruie Edward Winchester, Sr. and the late Iris Christine Winchester.
He was a retired truck driver and a Mason. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and...
Patricia Ann Arnold Priddy
Sep 3, 2025
Patricia Ann Arnold Priddy, age 72 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her residence.
Pat was born in Chicago, IL, on May 5, 1953, to the late Sue Atkins Ellis, and the late Billy Joe Arnold.
She spent many years working at Southside Café in Paris. She was known for being very strong-willed but also having a...
Candis Lenay Wiggins
Sep 2, 2025
Candis Lenay “Candy” Wiggins, age 62 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her residence.
Candy was born in Clarksville, TN, on July 9, 1963, to the late William Darrell Coats, and Clara Belinda Taylor Coats, who survives of Paris, TN.
On March 3, 1997, she married Mike Wiggins, who survives of Paris, TN.
Candy dedicated 31 years to...
Steven Harry Fells
Sep 1, 2025
Steven Harry “Steve” Fells, age 71 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Henry County Hospital.
Steve was born on April 7, 1954, in Manteca, CA, to the late Harry Fells, and the late Lucille Stokes Fells.
On May 25, 1996, he married Patricia Lopes Fells, who survives of Paris, TN.
Steve retired in 2010 as...
Betty Smith
Aug 28, 2025
Betty Joe Smith age 88 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Henry County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paris.
Betty was a home maker who prided herself on being a minister’s wife. She enjoyed ministering to others alongside her late husband, Bill H. Smith, who was the director of Missions of the Western District Baptist Association from...
Danny Hart
Aug 27, 2025
Danny E. Hart, age 69, of Puryear, TN, passed away August 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by a host of loved ones.
Danny was a 1975 Graduate of Henry County High School. During his high school tenure, he served a year as the State President of the VICA Club. He retired from Midway Materials. Danny was a firm believer in...
Ethel Marie Pace
Aug 25, 2025
Ethel Marie Pace, age 66 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Paris, TN, on March 23, 1959, to the late Eddie Shelton and the late Ivory Thompson Shelton.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby J. Pace of Buchanan, TN.
Ethel was a loving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her husband, she...
Samantha Jean Barrett
Aug 22, 2025
Samantha Jean Barrett, age 43, of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Paris, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare of Henry County.
Samantha attended Springhill Baptist Church where she enjoyed the music. She loved watching Beauty and the Beast and Toy Story. Woody was her favorite character. Samantha loved aggravating and picking on her nurse and caregivers.
She was born on...
Earline Sheehan
Aug 15, 2025
Earline Kennon Sheehan, age 98 of Paris, Tennessee. Passed away on Friday August 15, 2025, at Traditions of Smyrna, in Smyrna, Tennessee. She was surrounded by family.
She was born September 23, 1926, in Paris, Tennessee, to the late James Ollie Kennon, and the late Lena Mae Hudson Kennon. Earline married Robert Patrick Sheehan on August 15, 1952, who preceded her...
Brenda Joyce Oliver
Aug 13, 2025
Brenda Joyce Oliver, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Springville, TN.
Brenda was born April 7, 1943, in Fulton, KY, to the late Robert Choate and the late Dorothy Nell Brown Choate.
She was a resident of Springville, TN and a faithful member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church of Buchanan, TN. She married John Robert Oliver of...
Charles Wesley "Chuck" Bullock
Aug 13, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Wesley Bullock age 94 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN.
Chuck was born December 9, 1930, in Martin, Tennessee, to the late Grover Cleveland Bullock and Sarah Pearl Buchanan Bullock. A former longtime resident of Paris, Tennessee, he was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Paris, and a graduate of the University of...
Gilda Arguelles Craig
Aug 12, 2025
Gilda Arguelles Craig age 81, of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 12, 2025, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
Born September 13, 1943, in Leyte, Philippines, she was one of thirteen children born to the late Zenon Arguelles, and the late Sexta Montilla Arguelles.
She married James D. Craig in September of 1965. He survives of Paris.
After marrying James,...
Sybil Marie Rahilly
Aug 11, 2025
Sybil Marie Rahilly, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday August 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and dedication. She was born on October 18, 1946, to Walter and Marie Jaeger, who preceded her in death.
On April 4, 1970, Sybil married the love of her life, Donald Rahilly. Together, they built a beautiful...
George Michael "Mike" Browne
Aug 11, 2025
George Michael “Mike” Browne, age 75 of Dover, TN, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Henry County Healthcare Center under Hospice care surrounded by his wife, Mary, his son, Michael, and his wife Leslie, his brother, Rick, and his nephew, Ricky, who all loved and cared deeply for him.
Mike was born October 1, 1949, in Winter Haven, FL to...
Jon Frederic Huizinga
Aug 9, 2025
Jon Frederic Huizinga, age 66, of Buchanan, TN, passed away on August 9, 2025, at his residence.
Jon was born on April 17, 1959, in Chicago IL to the late Elwood “Jack” Huizinga and Marilyn Haak Huizinga, who survives of Bloomington IL.
He grew up on the Fox River in Fox River Grove, IL and instantly became a “river rat.” His love...
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