Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Carnell Hill Browning
May 29, 2026
Carnell Hill Browning, age 96 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Patriot Health and Rehab Center in Paris.
Carnell worked for many years in quality control at the Holley Carburetor Plant before its closing. She then worked as a CNA at the McKenzie Hospital. After retiring, she served 25 years as a “Pink Lady”, volunteering at the...
Rebecca Carolyn Adair
May 22, 2026
Rebecca Carolyn Adair age 86 of Henry County, TN, formerly of Lewisburg, TN, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at Patriot Healthcare in Paris, TN.
She worked many years in the insurance industry.
Born October 15, 1939, in Franklin, TN, she was the daughter of the late Luther Gillespie and the late Rebecca Martin Gillespie.
Survivors include her daughters Rebecca "Becky" Mason and Lisa...
Gerald Barnett
May 26, 2026
William “Gerald” Barnett age 78 of Buchanan, TN, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his residence.
Gerald was born in Paris, TN, on September 4, 1947, to the late William Lathal Barnett and the late Mary Rebecca “Becky” Routzahn Barnett.
On May 23, 1987, Gerald married Martha Beasley Barnett. Martha survives of Buchanan, TN.
He was raised in Whitlock and graduated from...
Jennifer Page Dunlap
May 24, 2026
Jennifer Page Dunlap, age 44 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
She is survived by her parents, Karen Sylvis of Buchanan, TN, and Kevin (Charlotte) Hunt of Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Memphis, TN, on October 15, 1981.
Jennifer was known for being a “Sweet Soul” and proud to be the mother of Haven Page Dunlap....
Alma Ruth Laird
May 23, 2026
Alma Ruth (Ferguson) Laird, 87, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Paris, Tennessee. She was born on April 13, 1939, in Obion County, Tennessee, to Joseph Russell Ferguson and Ida Viola (Pinion) Ferguson.
Mrs. Laird worked throughout her life as a beautician, seamstress, and real estate agent. At the time of her passing, she retired but remained...
Ernest Arthur Remus
May 23, 2026
Ernest Arthur Remus age 87 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, May 23, 2026, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
His arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Ridgeway Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Michael Ray Pinson
May 22, 2026
Michael Ray Pinson, age 60 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation.
Michael was born in Huntingdon, TN, on October 23, 1965, to the late Mark Thomas Pinson, and Treva Kee Tayloe. Treva survives of Paris, TN.
He was a 1982 graduate of Henry County High School. He then went on to play...
Debra A. Townsend
May 18, 2026
Debra Anne Townsend, age 73 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Paris, TN, on August 13, 1952, to the late Joseph Leonard Townsend, and the late Dorothy Ann Nesbitt Townsend.
She was a graduate of Henry County High School. She then attended nursing school before becoming a home health nurse for...
Elva Enoch Medlock
May 15, 2026
Elva Enoch Medlock, age 85 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
Elva was born in Detroit, MI, on March 23, 1941, to the late Carl Enoch, and the late Inez Hall Enoch.
She retired after 28 years of service as a bus driver for the Henry County School System. She enjoyed taking pictures, sewing,...
Joe Edward King
May 28, 2026
Joe Edward King, age 79 of Camden, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Henry County Hospital.
Joe was born in Golddust, TN, on March 26, 1947, to the late Ashley King, and the late Ruth Love King.
On November 29, 1968, he married Marilyn Shelton King. Marilyn survives of Camden, TN.
Joe joined the U.S. Army in...
Vivian Ruth Thetford Sutton
May 14, 2026
Vivian Ruth Thetford Sutton, age 93 of Paris, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation
Vivian was born in Idlewild, TN, on March 23, 1933, to the late Alf Thetford, and the late Era Arnold Thetford.
She married Paul D. Sutton on April 10, 1951. Paul preceded her in death on November 3, 1998.
Vivian was...
MaryAnn Grace
May 14, 2026
MaryAnn Grace, age 84 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Louisville, KY, on July 1, 1941, to the late Fred Isom, and the late Anna Mae Duncan Stacy.
In 1964, she married Bobby Grace, who preceded her in death on February 10, 1992. Following his passing, MaryAnn remained close to...
Elaine Davenport Walker
May 11, 2026
Elaine Davenport Walker, age 65 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.
Elaine was born on December 13, 1960, in Paris, TN, to the late R.G. and Frances Davenport.
She married Brian Walker on December 26, 1977. Brian survives of Paris, TN.
Elaine graduated from Henry County High School in 1979. She was a...
Helen Rushing Wilson
May 10, 2026
Helen Rushing Wilson passed away on Sunday morning, May 10, 2026, surrounded by her children.
Helen was born on August 31, 1938, to Tom and Ernestine Rushing. As the oldest of four, Helen learned at an early age to care for others. She adored her siblings, Tom Rushing Jr and his wife, Vicky; her late brother Charles “Togie” and his wife...
Tony Middleton
May 9, 2026
Tony Ray Middleton, age 72, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday May 9, 2026, at his residence.
Tony was part owner of the family business, Middleton Lumber Co. He was a member of the Henry County Class of 1972. Tony enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Club and a proud supporter of...
John Thomas Willoughby
May 9, 2026
John Thomas Willoughby, age 78 of Paris, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his residence.
John was born in Pontiac, MI, on August 9, 1947, to the late James Willoughby and the late Patricia Burnett Wainscott Willoughby.
In 1981, he married Shirley Tackett Willoughby. Shirley survives of Paris, TN.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children,...
Leslie Henry Holcomb, Jr.
May 6, 2026
Leslie Henry Holcomb, Jr., 48, of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Born on June 10, 1977, in Paris, TN, Leslie was the son of the late Leslie Henry Holcomb, Sr. and Martha Underwood Nanney, who survives him.
A 1995 graduate of Henry County High School, Leslie spent the last several years working with Schneider Trucking. He had a...
Billy Lynn Blankenship
May 6, 2026
Billy Lynn Blankenship, age 76 of Dresden, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden, TN.
He was born in Puryear, TN, on May 14, 1949, to the late Johnie Blankenship, and the late Jewell Catherine McCollum Blankenship.
Billy spent more than 35 years as a row crop farmer and worked as a truck driver...
Debra Mathis Barker
May 5, 2026
Debra Mathis Barker age 70 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Debbie worked for many years as a dispatcher in Paris and Henry County. She was member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed visiting and spending time in the mountains. Her passion in life was being an active...
Joseph Lee Lowe, Jr.
May 3, 2026
Mr. Joseph Lee Lowe Jr. of New Market, age 48, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026.Joseph was born on July 29, 1977.
He grew up in Schaumburg, Illinois and later moved to Paris, Tennessee as a teenager. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved his cats and dogs.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie Lowe; his children, Josh...
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