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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Debi Selby
Apr 14, 2026
Longtime Paris Pediatrician, Dr. Debra Sue “Debi” Selby, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Charter Senior Living in Paris.
Dr. Debi earned her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University and her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1987. In 1992, she, husband John, and their family moved to Paris and opened Paris...
Brenda Gail Hosford
Apr 23, 2026
Brenda Gail Hunter Hosford, age 78 of Paris, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Charter Senior Living of Paris.
She was born in Paris, TN, on June 10, 1947, to the late Rozell Hunter and the late Dorotha Call Hunter.
Brenda graduated from E.W. Grove School in 1965. She spent over 15 years at Commercial Bank and Trust, where...
Shirley Ann McDaniel
Apr 23, 2026
Shirley Ann McDaniel, age 77 of Paris, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Buena Vista, TN, on December 30, 1948, to the late Herman Baker and the late Lila Mai Nordan Butler.
Shirley married Paul Henry McDaniel on April 17, 1992. Paul Henry survives of Paris, TN.
She was a longtime member of North...
Sandra Knight
Apr 26, 2026
Sandra Lynne Knight, age 66 of Paris, Tennessee, passed away at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio on April 26th, 2027.
She was born in Paris, Tennessee on May 3, 1959, to the late Virginia and Russell Shafer.
Sandra graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1977. She worked multiple roles within the work force that included providing transportation for train...
Michael Aaron Hunter
Apr 19, 2026
Michael Aaron “Radar” Hunter of Springville, Tennessee, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born on February 24, 1949, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to the late John Hoyt Hunter and the late Fronnie Autrey Morgan Hunter.
On September 26, 1973, he married the love of his life, Kathy Compton Hunter. She preceded him in death on December 16, 2017.
Michael...
LaVerne French
Apr 25, 2026
LaVerne French, age 89 of Springville, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on January 13, 1937, in Mulberry, AR, to the late William Sweet, and the late Birdie Gabbert Sweet.
She married Robert Russell French, Sr., who preceded her in death.
LaVerne devoted much of her career to the retail world, working tirelessly as a...
Annie Louise Wall
Apr 22, 2026
Annie Louise Crawford Wall, age 91 of Springville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Henry County, TN, on December 31, 1934, to the late Elbert Capps and the late Annie Ray Capps.
Annie married Thomas Hugh Crawford on June 24, 2016. Annie and Thomas were high school sweethearts who reunited after 62 years....
Kathy Jean Walker
Jan 25, 2026
Kathy Jean Walker age 73 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence.
Kathy had formerly worked at Betty’s Café in Bicknell, IN, before moving to the Kentucky Lake area in the 1990’s. She worked for several years in the kitchen at Murray Calloway County Hospital. The last 17 years she has been employed by the Henry County...
Paul Robert York
Apr 25, 2026
Paul Robert York, age 81 of Puryear, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Paul was born on August 24, 1944, in Bicknell, IN, to the late Carl York and the late Hester York.
He married Frances Earline Picheloupe York on November 21, 1992. Frances preceded him in death.
Paul was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Paris. He served in...
Suzanne Lawson Wilson
Apr 21, 2026
Suzanne Lawson Wilson, age 73 of Henry, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Camp Pickett, Virginia, on July 5, 1952, to the late Dr. John D. Lawson, Jr., and the late Sarah Gooch Lawson.
Suzanne spent more than 30 years as a registered nurse. She loved her family and her dogs. She was...
Tommy Alexander Madden, Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Tommy Alexander Madden, Sr., age 83 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Paris, TN, on March 2, 1943, to the late Anderson Alexander Madden, and the late Rosie Cecil Throgmorton Madden.
On June 24, 1967, he married Sue Burnette Madden. Sue survives of Paris, TN.
Tommy graduated from Springville High School in...
Gary S. Beecham
Apr 20, 2026
Gary S. Beecham, age 90 of Henry, TN, died on April 20, 2026, at The Waters of McKenzie.
He was born December 4, 1935, in Jacks Creek, TN, to the late Charlie Beecham and the late Patra Bailey Beecham.
Gary married Norma Christine Morris Beecham. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2012.
He was the owner/operator of Henry Auction and was...
Russell Blaine Johnson
Apr 18, 2026
Russell Blaine Johnson, age 63 of Huron, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his residence.
Russell was born July 14, 1962, in Paris, TN, to the late John Perry Johnson, Sr., and the late Dixie Ann Adams Robinson.
He married Janet “Jill” Brazelton McDonald in 2007. Jill survives of Huron, TN.
Russell was a lifelong Methodist and was raised at...
Rebecca Howell
Apr 17, 2026
Rebecca R. Howell of Cottage Grove, TN died on April 17, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on June 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Elisha Lloyd Neeley and the late Elinor Lametta Tuck Wheat.
Rebecca dedicated her life to serving others, first as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Henry County Medical Center and Henry...
Dorothy Lafever Mock
Apr 14, 2026
Dorothy Lafever Mock, age 99 of Buchanan, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home.
She was born on September 10, 1926, in Puryear, TN, to the late Samuel Lafever and the late Vera McSwain Lafever.
Dorothy married Thomas Mock on May 29, 1945. Thomas preceded her in death in 2007.
She worked in bakeries in Melrose Park, IL, and...
David E. Holt
Apr 13, 2026
David E. Holt, age 84 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Tennessee State Veterans’ Home – Humboldt.
David was born in Fergus Falls, MN, on December 20, 1941, to the late Edward Holt and the late Mabel Kjono Holt.
He married Bernice Faye Holt on December 31, 1962. Bernice preceded him in death on May 2,...
Larry Benton
2026
Larry Benton, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and devotion to family.
Raised in Sardinia, NY in 1938, Larry lived a life grounded in his deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ. He was a faithful and devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jean, and a loving father to his three...
Yolanda Bragg
Apr 6, 2026
Yolanda Olga “Penny” Fuentes Bragg, age 87 of Puryear, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on January, 7, 1939 to the late Joseph Fuentes and late Yolanda Theresa Zimmerle Fuentes.
Penny married the love of her life Robert Wayne “Bob” Bragg on July 5, 1962. He preceded her...
Janis Vaughn McNeely
Apr 5, 2026
Janis Vaughn McNeely, 77, of Nashville, died Easter Sunday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from complications of multiple myeloma.
She was predeceased by her parents, W.T. (Tommy) Vaughn and Marie Land Vaughn, and her brother, William Thomas Vaughn Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Mark McNeely; sons Patrick Richardson (Beverly), Brentwood, Eric (Rebecca), Nolensville, Jason (Elise), Nashville and...
Sidney J. Wallett, Jr.
Apr 4, 2026
Sidney James Wallett, Jr. age 80 of Paris, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Sidney was born in Chicago, IL, on May 21, 1945, to the late Sidney James Wallett, Sr., and the late Elma Simonella Wallett.
He married Wilma Jean Fugate Wallett on June 18, 1967. Wilma survives of Paris, TN.
Sidney dedicated 26 years...
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