All Obituaries

Johnny Oliver, age 77 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.   He retired after many years as the owner and operator of Oliver Machine & Welding.  He formerly worked at Paris Landing State Park Golf Course pro shop.  Johnny was an avid golfer and a former Gideon.  He was a member and deacon at Point Pleasant Baptist Church in Buchanan.   Johnny was born October 19, 1942, in Sikeston, MO, to the late...

Joe R. Allen, age 83 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.   He retired after 35 years as the owner & operator of Allen’s Carpet & Tile Cleaning in Paris.  He formerly worked for State Termite in Paris and also as a self-employed carpet layer.  Joe coached Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s in Paris.  He also played with the Tennessee Valley Independent...

Vikki Tobias, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her residence.   She was a homemaker who loved her grandchildren.  Vikki attended Rhema Bible Training College where she ministered with her husband for 10 years.  She enjoyed cross-stitching, crocheting, and sewing.   Vikki was born August 20, 1962, in Muncie, IN, to William Earl Brown, who survives, of Salem, IN, and the late Irene King Brown.   She was married February 14, 1983, to David...

Lorene Miles, age 101 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.   She was member of First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed volunteering with the Henry County Medical Center Auxiliary.  Lorene worked at a plane factory in Michigan during WWII.   She also formerly worked at the Shirt Factory in Paris, worked in the cafeteria at Cottage Grove School, and worked part-time at Veazey’s Store.    Lorene was...

Charles E. Paschall, age 98 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, September 25, 2020, at Anna Mae Owens Hospice House in Murray, KY.   He was a lifelong farmer and a U.S. Army WWII veteran.  Charles was the oldest member of North Fork Baptist Church in Puryear, TN, where he had been since 1936 serving as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and treasurer for 17 years.  He was a member of the board of directors for Farmers Bank & Trust where he served as vice-president.  He was...

Linda Ann Penniston, age 75 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, September 21, 2020, at her residence.   She retired after man years as a bus driver for the Desoto County, School System in Horn Lake, MS.  She was a Christian by faith and loved the Lord.  Linda enjoyed water aerobics at the Paris Civic Center, cooking, and gardening.  She loved all people, especially her grandchildren.   Linda was born February 10, 1945, in Memphis, TN, to the late Roy Trim and the...

Barbara Jean Tyler, age 72 of Mountain Home, AR, formerly of Paris, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her residence.   She retired after many years in healthcare, last serving as the executive director of Beverly Enterprise/Union City Healthcare in Union City, TN.  Barbara formerly worked as a registered nurse for Henry County General Hospital in Paris, and the administrator for both Crestview Nursing Home and Henry County Healthcare.  She was a member of New Bethel...

Sue Page, age 88 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her residence.   She was a homemaker and a member of Henry United Methodist Church.  Sue formerly managed the Methodist Thrift Store in Paris.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and puzzles.  She loved spending time with family, especially spoiling her grandchildren.   Sue was born January 29, 1932, in Lexington, TN, to the late Charles Beecham and the late Patra Bailey Beecham.   She was...

Betty Jane Jackson, age 83 of Puryear, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.   She had a long career as an LPN in Paris, working at Henry County Medical Center for 15 years and East Wood Clinic for 25 years.  Betty graduated from Grove High School and was a Christian by faith.  She was a strong, dedicated, and loving mother.  She was a fantastic cook, enjoyed preparing...

Antonia Calderon age 80 of Henry, died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.   Antonia was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting blankets, loved dancing, flowers, and gardening. She was Catholic in faith.   She married Ismael Hernandez Carreon December 24, 1956, and he survives of Henry, TN.   Born January 17, 1940, in Morcillo, Durango, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Calderon and the late Isabel Gonsalez...