Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Marjorie Pemberton Blackwood
Oct 22, 2025
Marjorie Pemberton Blackwood, age 98 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation.
Marjorie was born in Weakley County, TN, on February 27, 1927, to the late James Houston Pemberton, and the late Laura Peebles Pemberton.
In 1951, she married Prince C. Blackwood, who preceded her in death in 1988.
Marjorie was a secretary at...
Edwin Dale Wyrick
Oct 22, 2025
Edwin Dale Wyrick, age 87 of Cottage Grove, TN, was called to be home with the Lord and his wife, Harriet, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Ed was born in Kunkle, OH, on April 29, 1938, to the late Estel Wyrick, Sr. and the late Lura Mae Borton Wyrick.
On November 17, 1967, he married Harriet Ellen Wyrick, who preceded him in...
Donnie Edward Barnhill
Oct 19, 2025
Donnie Edward Barnhill, age 85 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital.
Donnie was born in Henry County, TN, on November 23, 1939, to the late William Edward Barnhill and the late Eunice Todd Barnhill.
He was an avid fisher and hunter, who spent many hours on Kentucky Lake. He spent over 25...
Steven Leon Martin
Aug 1, 2025
Steven Leon Martin. age 70, of Stevensville, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Rose Lawn Memory Garden in Paris, TN.
Steve was born on November 5, 1954, to the late Leon Martin and Katherine (Phelps) Martin in Paris, TN. He attended Grove...
Nelda Faye Turner
Oct 16, 2025
Nelda Faye Carter Turner, age 85, of Springville, TN, died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her residence.
Faye was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and grew up in the Pleasant Hill community of Henry County, TN. She was actively involved with Henry County Helping Hand for many years. Faye deeply loved her family and friends and enjoyed watching...
Mable Linton
Oct 23, 2025
Mable Linton, age 82 of Henry, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation.
Mable was born in McKenzie, TN, on October 18, 1943, to the late Dorris Neal, and the late Ila Joyner Neal.
She graduated from Henry County High School in 1961 and was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She retired in 1989...
James Edward Hamilton, Sr.
Oct 15, 2025
James Edward Hamilton, Sr., age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Memphis, TN, on November 26, 1937, to the late Francis Dwight Hamilton, Sr., and the late Annie Lou Keenan Hamilton.
James, the youngest of seven children, grew up outside of Humbolt, TN in a red brick house with a...
Michael Vincent King
Oct 14, 2025
Sergeant Major Michael Vincent King, age 47 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence.
Michael was born June 7, 1978, in Paris, TN, to the late Vincent P. King, and Mary Nell King, who survives of Paris, TN.
He dedicated 27 years of his life serving in the U.S. Army before retiring with the rank of...
Michael Thomas Trantham
Oct 14, 2025
Michael Thomas “Ziggy” Trantham, age 62 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence in Paris, TN.
He was born on June 22, 1963, in Memphis, TN.
Ziggy was a construction painter for many years. He was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church and was once a member of the Other Brothers Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed...
Jackie Swayne
Oct 8, 2025
Jackie Seymour Swayne, age 74 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Henry County, TN, on September 7, 1951, to the late W.O. Seymour, and the late Helen Muzzall Seymour.
Jackie married Gary Swayne on September 11, 2006, in Key West, FL. Gary preceded her in death on June 29, 2021.
She was...
Fay Taylor Buie
Oct 7, 2025
Fay Taylor Buie, age 88 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.
Fay was born on July 25, 1937, in Gleason, TN, to the late Orvle Taylor, and the late Opal Montgomery Taylor.
On January 31, 1952, she married William Thomas Buie, who preceded her in death on...
Joey Choate
Oct 6, 2025
Joey Choate, age 68 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his residence.
Joey was born November 22, 1956, in Cairo, IL, to the late Wendell Hoyt Choate, and the late Annie Lovell Larkins Choate.
He was married to Pam Dumas Choate, who survives of Cottage Grove.
He was known for being a kind, generous, strong, and quiet...
Thomas Patrick Dalton
Oct 3, 2025
Thomas Patrick “Tom” Dalton, age 83 of Paris, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tom was born July 29, 1942, at Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, to Joseph Arthur Dalton and Margaret Mary Brady Dalton, both deceased.
On February 19, 1994, Tom married Lorri Lamb Dalton, who survives in Paris, Tennessee.
Tom was a Christian and...
Kathy Ann Wilbanks
Sep 30, 2025
Kathy Ann Wilbanks, age 66 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Kathy was born in Paris, TN, on May 19, 1959, to the late Albert Lawson Olive, Jr., and Peggy Ledlow (Carl) Wilson, who survives of Paris, TN.
She married Robby Wilbanks, who preceded her in death.
Kathy has an infectious laugh and a...
Lisa Rena Lewis
Sep 29, 2025
Lisa Rena Lewis, age 63 of McKenzie, TN, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Lisa was born on September 21, 1962, in Union City, TN, to the late Clifford Taylor and the late Hazel Webb Taylor.
She spent 18 years working at MTD as an inspector. She loved cats and owls, as well as watching Tennessee...
Bart Sturdivant
Sep 26, 2025
Fred Bartley “Bart” Sturdivant, age 75, of Paris, TN, went to be with the Lord, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN on Friday September 26, 2025.
Bart was born in Paris, TN on April 16, 1950, to the late Fred L. Sturdivant and to the late Rachel Lampkins Sturdivant.
Bart was a graduate of E.W. Grove High School in Paris,...
Billy Gene Frampton
Sep 24, 2025
Billy Gene “Bill” Frampton, age 61, of Paris, died Wednesday September 24, 2025, at his residence.
He graduated from Henry County High School in 1982. Bill formerly worked at Delta Contracting Company then worked as a security guard at Allied Universal. He loved Nascar, watching movies, family game night, and playing billiards.
Bill was born on January 8, 1964, to the late...
Charles Martin Lowe
Sep 22, 2025
Charles Martin “Marty” Lowe, age 49 of Jackson, TN, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Jackson, TN.
Marty was born in Camden, TN, on April 12, 1976, to the late Charles Ray Lowe, and Judy Lovelady Lowe, who survives of Paris, TN.
On May 18, 2023, he married Valerie Hatch Lowe, who survives of Jackson, TN.
Marty was a die-hard Alabama...
James Henry Campbell III
Sep 19, 2025
James Henry “Jim” Campbell III, age 76 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at his residence.
Jim was born December 15, 1948, in Oak Hill, WV, to the late James Henry Campbell, and the late Francis Elizabeth Treadway Campbell.
On June 9, 1990, in Lake Wales, FL, Jim married Sandra Gail “Sandy” Campbell, who survives of Paris, TN.
Jim...
Carrie Villaflor
Sep 18, 2025
Carrie Ci' Della Villaflor, 93, of Parsons, TN, formerly of Paris, TN, passed away Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at Green Crest Assisted Living in Parsons.Carrie was a former employee of Holly Carburetor Plant, where she worked several years. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, and sitting on her porch visiting with friends. She was a member of the...

