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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Hope Moroni
Feb 28, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the time we were given, we announce the passing of Hope Ann Moroni, age 59. Hope died on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Though her illness lasted only a few months, she faced it with the same strength,...
John Alan Childers
Feb 27, 2026
John Alan Childers, age 74, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on February 27, 2026.
Born in Highland Park, Michigan, December 29, 1951, John was the 4th child, and quite the surprise addition to the family. John was a man of deep and abiding faith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His life was a quiet but powerful witness to Christian...
Lucille Jackson
Mar 1, 2026
Lucille Jackson, age 96 of Paris, TN, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Paris, TN.
Lucille was born November 23, 1929, in Big Sandy, TN, to the late Charles Fletcher Wade and the late Lola Ann Westerman Wade.
On April 4, 1953, Lucille married Burnard Jackson, Jr. who preceded her in death on March 15, 2010.
She was a faithful member of...
Deborah Louise Hart
Feb 25, 2026
Deborah Louise “Debby” Hart, age 72 of Puryear, TN, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Debby was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Danny Hart, on August 27, 2025.
She was born in Chicago, IL on September 7, 1953, to the late Treva Wilburn Merrell and to the late Martha Crutcher Thorn.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church....
John R Spencer
Feb 27, 2026
John Rolland Spencer, age 76 of Paris, TN, died on Friday, February 27, 2026, at his residence.
He was born May 15, 1949, in Paris, IL, to the late Rolland John Spencer and the late Beulah Dittoe Spencer.
John married Paula Jackson Spencer on November 6, 1970. Paula survives of Paris, TN.
He worked as an engineer for 30 years, living in Michigan,...
Robert Gayle Griffith
Feb 28, 2026
Robert “Gayle” Griffith, age 84 of Paris, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation.
Gayle was born in Martin, TN, on May 24, 1941, to the late Basil Ivo Griffith, and the late Mildred Glover.
On May 26, 1990, he married Ginny Griffith, who preceded him in death on November 11, 2014.
Gayle was US Navy...
Mikayla McKinney Jackson
Feb 25, 2026
Mikayla McKinney Jackson, age 30 of Paris, TN, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
She was born in Sylmar, California on November 11, 1995, to the late Donald McKinney and to Gwendolyn Gilmore Fletcher who survives, of Paris.
Mikayla loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing volleyball and cheerleading.
Along with her mother, she is survived by three children,...
Sue Runyan
Mar 3, 2026
Billie Sue Runyan, age 81 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her residence.
She was born July 15, 1944, in Chickasha, OK, to the late Bill Tindall, and the late Jessie Romine Tindall.
She was married to Clyde Runyan, who preceded her in death.
Sue was Christian in faith and found joy in serving others. To her grandchildren,...
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...
Barbara O'Daniel
Mar 2, 2026
Barbara Joyce O’Daniel age 63, of Puryear, TN, died Monday, March 2, 2026, at her daughter’s residence in Paris, TN.
Barb was born May 15, 1962, in Chicago, IL, to the late Bobby Wade, Sr., and the late Edna Vickers Wade.
She married Robert O’Daniel September 22, 1979, and he preceded in her death on July 9, 2001.
Barb had recently retired from...
Betty Anne French Neal
Feb 23, 2026
Betty Anne French Neal, age 91 of Henry, TN, died on Monday, February 23, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on January 28, 1935, in Henry County Tennessee to the late Henry Nelson French and the late Mary Alice Frensley French.
Betty was a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Henry, TN. She worked for many years as a...
Lori Barker
Feb 23, 2026
Lori Ann Barker, age 64 of Puryear, TN, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.
She was born in Levittown, NY, on August 11, 1961, to Carl David Barker, and the late Janice LaBaw Doughty.
Along with her father, she is survived by three brothers, Patrick Barker, Paul Barker, and Scott Barker.
In addition to her mother, Lori was preceded in death by...
Allen Dale Morgan
Feb 22, 2026
Allen “Dale” Morgan, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his residence after a lengthy illness.
Dale was born in Oxly, MO, on November 12, 1949, to the late Virgie Ilene Tennison Myers.
He married Debra “Debbie” Hoagland Morgan on November 12, 2004, and she survives in Paris.
Dale was a member of the Paris Seventh-day Adventist Church and...
Reba Ann Foster
Feb 21, 2026
Reba Ann Foster, age 79 of Hollow Rock, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Camden, TN, on July 20, 1946, to the late J.C. Laverne Bain, and the late Lucille McClain Bain.
Reba married William “Bill” Foster on November 30, 1963 and he preceded her in death.
She was a...
Joe Jackson
Feb 20, 2026
Joe Lee Jackson, age 75 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Henry County Hospital.
He was born in Puryear, TN, on August 8, 1950, to the late Levis Lee Jackson, and the late Madge Smith Jackson.
Joe married Marilyn Butler Jackson, on May 24, 1986. Marilyn survives of Paris, TN.
Joe was a 1969 graduate...
Steve Mitchell
Feb 16, 2026
Steve Mitchell, age 69 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital of Augusta, GA.
He was born in Highland Park, MI, on October 27, 1956. Steve is the son of the late Ruel “Mitch” Mitchell Jr., and Lonnie Dodd Mitchell, who survives of Buchanan, TN.
He married Wendy Chandler Mitchell on September 27, 1981. Wendy survives...
Earl Davis
Feb 16, 2026
Emery “Earl” Davis, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence.
Earl was born October 27, 1936, to the late Carl Carter Davis and the late Grace Woodring Davis Hollars.
Earl is a U.S. Army veteran who enjoyed collecting things. He was an avid Nascar fan.
He is survived by his daughter, Carmi (Tansel) McCadams of Paris; one...
Shirley Ann Watson
Feb 15, 2026
Shirley Ann Watson age 88 of Paris, TN, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Shirley was a member of the Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camden, TN, where she enjoyed singing and formerly served as Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed working puzzles, coloring, painting, and playing with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She had...
Ethan Hart
Feb 15, 2026
Ethan Blake Hart, age 26 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Paris, TN, on June 14, 1999, to Mindy Hart Walker. Mindy survives of Cottage Grove.
Ethan enjoyed playing video games and watching Jurassic Park and SpongeBob. He was a believer in Jesus and cherished the time he got to...
Tom Richardson
Feb 15, 2026
Tommy Joe “Tom” Richardson, age 82 of Springville, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence.
He was born September 27, 1943, in Harlan, KY, to the late Lewis Earl Richardson, and the late Bertha Harmon Richardson.
Tom married Carol Taylor Richardson on March 12, 1994. Carol survives of Springville, TN.
Tom dedicated 38½ years of service to General Motors...
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