Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Kathie Virginia Barnes

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...

Anita Carroll

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...

Gerald W. Sparks

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

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...

Linda Crutcher

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Diana Bevill

Diana Bevill

Sep 5, 2026

Diana Bevill, age 70 of Buchanan, TN died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on February 9, 1956, in Memphis, TN, to the late Dr. Joe D. Mobley, Sr. and to the late Carolyn Morgan Mobley.

Diana married James Richard Bevill on September 28, 1974, and he survives of Buchanan.

She dedicated over 40 years of her life to...

Debra Spann

Debra Spann

Sep 2, 2026

Debra Spann age 73 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paris.

Debra was a retired CNA. She enjoyed watching TV. Prior to health declining, she enjoyed doing things with her husband.

She was married in 1993 to James Hale “Jimmy” Spann, who preceded her in death on July 6, 2026.

She is survived...

Mandy Malin

Mandy Malin

Sep 2, 2026

Mandy “Gaga” Malin, age 50 of Springville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her residence.

Mandy was born in Martin, TN, on March 25, 1976, to the late Garry Wayne Wiley, and the late Debra Wiley Darnell.

She married Jeff Malin on June 7, 1999. Jeff preceded her in death on May 21, 2024.

Mandy always cared for her family,...

Hawk Miller

Hawk Miller

Sep 1, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Spencer “Hawk” Miller, who passed away on September 1, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

Robert, known by everyone as “Hawk,” was the son of the late Billy G. Miller and Evelyn Spencer Miller. Born on December 17, 1949, Hawk spent his career in sales, working in international sales...

Al Misker

Al Misker

Sep 1, 2026

Alvin Francis “Al” Misker, Jr., age 81 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his residence.

Al was born in West Frankfort, IL, on October 6, 1944, to the late Alvin Francis Misker, Sr., and the late Marjorie Koons Misker.

He married Christine Brandhorst Misker on September 30, 1981. Christine survives of Buchanan, TN.

Al was a 1962 graduate...

Fred Hopper

Fred Hopper

Aug 31, 2026

Frederick “Fred” Hopper, age 83 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Fred was born in Newburgh, NY, on January 17, 1943, to the late John Milspaugh Hopper, and the late Louise Miller Hopper.

He married Cecelia McGowan Hopper on October 4, 1985. Cecelia survives of Paris, TN.

Fred was a 1961...

Gini Lynn Greer

Gini Lynn Greer

Aug 30, 2026

Gini Lynn Greer, age 67, of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by family, following a brief battle with cancer.

Gini was born January 22, 1959, in Paris, TN, to the late Kenneth and Margaret Rick. She earned her Master of Social Work and dedicated her career to helping others, working as a substance abuse counselor...

Evelyn Ann Orr

Evelyn Ann Orr

Aug 28, 2026

Evelyn Ann Orr, age 79 of Jones Mill, TN, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was born in Union City, TN, on July 26, 1947, to the late AJ Cryer, and the late Martha Berry Cryer.

Evelyn married Freddie Joe Orr on February 22, 1974. Freddie preceded her in death on October...

Joe Chambers

Joe Chambers

Aug 18, 2026

Joseph Lee “Joe” Chambers, age 75 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his residence.

Joe was born in Memphis, TN, on November 21, 1951, to the late Roy and Mary Chambers.

He married Becky Sue Chambers on July 12, 1984, in Lucy, TN. Becky survives of Buchanan, TN.

Joe was a longtime member of Buchanan Baptist Church.

He graduated...

Paul George Lind

Paul George Lind

Aug 16, 2026

Paul George Lind, age 83 of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Henry County Hospital.

Paul was born in Boston, MA, on May 5, 1943, to the late Norman Lind, and the late Frances M. Dryetis Lind.

He married Barbara Glontz Lindon March 19, 1988. Barbara preceded him in death on December 19, 2020.

Paul proudly...