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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Raymond Vincent Bremer, Jr.
Oct 2, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond Vincent Bremer on October 2, 2026, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, on February 19, 1939, Ray was the beloved son of Raymond Vincent Bremer Sr. and Mary Machuga Bremer.
Raymond lived a life full of purpose, marked by his dedication to family, community,...
Charles Ray Carson
Oct 1, 2026
Charles Ray Carson, age 91 of Paris, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at his residence.
Charles was born in Pocahontas, AR, on December 31, 1934, to the late Grover Clinton Carson, and the late Myrtle T. Jones Carson.
He married Barbara Jean Coleman on November 25, 1953. Mrs. Barbara preceded him in death on September 1, 2020.
Charles was the...
Gerald W. Sparks
Sep 11, 2026
Gerald W. Sparks passed away on September 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was 76.
He was born on April 24, 1950, in Sparta, Tennessee to the late George Sparks, Jr. and Loretta Luna Sparks. Gerald lived a life marked by faith, devotion, and a genuine love for people. He was a member of First Baptist Church and liked to...
Elaine Wiggins
Sep 15, 2026
Elaine Robbins Wiggins, age 74 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
She was born in Paris, TN, on August 9, 1952, to the late Lelon Robbins, and the late Kathleen Bray Robbins.
She married Mac Wiggins in 1976. Mac preceded her in death on October 14, 2023.
Elaine was an artist at heart. She...
Cathryn "Cak" Gordon
Oct 3, 2026
Cathryn “Cak” Gordon, age 79 of Jackson, TN, formerly of Paris, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her residence.
Cak was born in Covington, TN, on December 28, 1946, to the late Samuel Delaney Shelton, and the late Cathryn Louise Smith Shelton.
She was married to Malcolm Gordon. Malcolm preceded her in death on October 22, 2008.
Cak was a...
Larry Cecil Tenley
Sep 29, 2026
Larry Cecil Tenley, age 75 of Mansfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Larry was born in Medina, OH, on July 10, 1951, to the late Earl Cecil Tenley, and the late Dorothy Virginia Smith Tenley.
He married Betty Kee Tenley on May 28, 1982. Betty survives of Mansfield, TN.
Larry joined the U.S. Army in...
Gloria Grissom Barnhill
Sep 29, 2026
Gloria Grissom Barnhill, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at her residence.
Gloria formerly worked at the Holley Carburetor Plant, Salant and Salant Shirt Factory, and Wal-Mart. She was a longtime member of the Baptist Church in Whitlock. She enjoyed reading, and working on jigsaw puzzles. Gloria was formerly an active member of the VFW and the...
Samuel Gene Ruhl
Sep 25, 2026
Samuel Gene Ruhl, age 82 of Puryear, TN, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at his residence.
Sam was born in Oakland, CA, on January 11, 1944.
He married Dorene Diana Ruhl on March 24, 1967. Dorene preceded him in death on January 11, 2019.
Sam spent many years working for U.S. Cold Storage as a production and delivery manager. He enjoyed...
Jean Cole Brewster
Sep 25, 2026
Jean Cole Brewster age 87 of Henry, TN, died Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Heritage Place Memory Care Assisted Living Center in Lexington, TN.
Jean retired after working many years as a broker in the Real Estate Business. She enjoyed gardening, reading, thrifting, sewing, and going to yard sales. Traveling gave her great joy and she was proud that she...
Diana Marie Sawyers
Sep 24, 2026
Diana Marie Sawyers, age 72 of McKenzie, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Eiffel Gardens Assisted Living of Paris, after an extended battle with cancer.
Diana was born in Jeffersonville, IN, on May 3, 1954, to the late Charles Ernest Prinz, and the late Mabel Lauretta Alexander Prinz.
She married Bobby Kenneth Sawyers on May 3, 1980. Bobby preceded...
Jerry Smothers
Sep 22, 2026
Jerry Leon Smothers of Gadsden, TN passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at the age of 84 surrounded by family.
Born to the late Buford Smothers and the late Christine Joyner Craven on April 20, 1942, in Vale, TN. He is survived by his wife, Joan McElroy Smothers of Gadsden, whom he married October 21st, 1963; they spent...
Dwight Turner
Sep 22, 2026
Dwight Turner, age 76 of Mansfield, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his residence.
Dwight was born in Springville, TN, on October 17, 1949, to the late Troy B. Turner, and the late Mamie Iola French Turner.
He married Anita Louise Wynn Turner on December 9, 1966. Anita survives of Mansfield, TN.
Dwight served as the pastor of Pentecostal Apostolic...
Anita Carroll
Sep 21, 2026
Anita Carroll, age 81 of Puryear, TN, formerly of Mayfield, KY, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at The Farms of Puryear.
Anita was born in Buchanan, TN, on November 14, 1944, to the late Ewell Overcast, and the late Virginia Jackson White.
She married Harold “Buddy” Carroll on November 15, 1980. Buddy preceded her in death on September 7, 1997.
Anita...
Kathie Virginia Barnes
Sep 19, 2026
Kathie Virginia Barnes, age 69 of Dresden, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Kathie was born in Paris, TN, on March 23, 1957, to the late William Elza Rockett and Virginia Rockett Barner, who survives of Dresden, TN.
She married Ray Barnes on June 9, 1979. Ray survives of Gleason, TN.
Kathie was a member of...
Linda Crutcher
Sep 15, 2026
Linda Sue Flanagan Crutcher age 86 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her home.
Linda graduated from Grove High School in 1957 and soon after began working as legal assistant at the Fisher Neal Law Firm. She continued to serve in this role for several firms before retiring in 2006. She enjoyed bridge tournaments and playing canasta. She...
Margaret Loudy
Sep 13, 2026
Margaret (Banks) Loudy, 100, of Eldorado, formerly of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 in the Villa’s of Hollybrook in Harrisburg, IL.
Margaret was born on April 7, 1926 in Erwin, TN to the late Dewey and Edna (Fender)Banks, their only child. She was the eldest grandchild of Wesley and Lillie (Thomas) Banks of Erwin, TN and one...
Wayne L Speight
Sep 9, 2026
Wayne L. Speight age 89 of Paris, died on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Wayne was born on May 16, 1937, to the late William Wayne Speight and to the late Gladys Marrs Speight.
He married Carol Ellen Buchen Speight in 2011.
Wayne retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1977 after serving twenty-two years and...
Kay Lamb
Sep 9, 2026
Robbie Kay Snow Lamb age 73 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Kay retired after working many years for the Dana Corporation. She enjoyed lake life, and all the aspects of it, fishing, swimming, and just being outside. Along with her husband, she enjoyed gardening and canning. She enjoyed...
Vadean Hendrix
Sep 6, 2026
Lucy Vadean Hendrix, age 87 of Paris, TN, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family and beloved pets.
She dedicated her life to caring for others. She began her career as a nurse where her compassion, strength and dedication touched the lives of countless patients. She later continued her calling as a nurse...
Mandy Nicole Mayberry
Sep 5, 2026
Mandy Nicole Mayberry, age 45 of Springville, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Mandy was born in Cairo, IL, on December 30, 1980. She was the daughter of Sharmin and Dusty O’Connor.
On March 15, 2019, she married Waylon Mayberry. Waylon survives of Springville, TN.
Mandy enjoyed traveling and spending time on the...
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