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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Robert Richard Cochran
Apr 4, 2026
Robert Richard “Dick” Cochran, age 87, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 4, 2026, surrounded by the comfort and the grace of God.
Dick was born in Paris on April 3, 1939, to the late Robert Terrell Cochran and Alma Renda Powers Cochran. A lifelong member of the community, he lived a life rooted in...
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...
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,...
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...
Van Smith
Apr 28, 2026
Roger “Van” Smith, age 68 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his residence.
Van was born in Fleming, KY, on August 2, 1957, to the late Daniel Van Smith and the late Doris Jean Isaacs Fields.
On June 1, 1984, he married Jennifer Suzanne Knowles Smith. Jennifer survives of Paris, TN.
Van was a member of Friendship Baptist...
Sammy Simmons
Apr 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Sammy Dale Simmons, age 71, who left this world on April 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love and warmth of his devoted family.
Sammy was born on July 27, 1954, in Huntingdon, Tennessee, to parents John Oscar...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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