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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
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...
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...
Debi Selby
Apr 14, 2026
Longtime Paris Pediatrician, Dr. Debra Sue “Debi” Selby, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Charter Senior Living in Paris.
Dr. Debi earned her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University and her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1987. In 1992, she, husband John, and their family moved to Paris and opened Paris...
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...
Michael Aaron Hunter
Apr 19, 2026
Michael Aaron “Radar” Hunter of Springville, Tennessee, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born on February 24, 1949, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to the late John Hoyt Hunter and the late Fronnie Autrey Morgan Hunter.
On September 26, 1973, he married the love of his life, Kathy Compton Hunter. She preceded him in death on December 16, 2017.
Michael...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Suzanne Lawson Wilson
Apr 21, 2026
Suzanne Lawson Wilson, age 73 of Henry, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Camp Pickett, Virginia, on July 5, 1952, to the late Dr. John D. Lawson, Jr., and the late Sarah Gooch Lawson.
Suzanne spent more than 30 years as a registered nurse. She loved her family and her dogs. She was...
Tommy Alexander Madden, Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Tommy Alexander Madden, Sr., age 83 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Paris, TN, on March 2, 1943, to the late Anderson Alexander Madden, and the late Rosie Cecil Throgmorton Madden.
On June 24, 1967, he married Sue Burnette Madden. Sue survives of Paris, TN.
Tommy graduated from Springville High School in...
Gary S. Beecham
Apr 20, 2026
Gary S. Beecham, age 90 of Henry, TN, died on April 20, 2026, at The Waters of McKenzie.
He was born December 4, 1935, in Jacks Creek, TN, to the late Charlie Beecham and the late Patra Bailey Beecham.
Gary married Norma Christine Morris Beecham. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2012.
He was the owner/operator of Henry Auction and was...
Russell Blaine Johnson
Apr 18, 2026
Russell Blaine Johnson, age 63 of Huron, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his residence.
Russell was born July 14, 1962, in Paris, TN, to the late John Perry Johnson, Sr., and the late Dixie Ann Adams Robinson.
He married Janet “Jill” Brazelton McDonald in 2007. Jill survives of Huron, TN.
Russell was a lifelong Methodist and was raised at...
Rebecca Howell
Apr 17, 2026
Rebecca R. Howell of Cottage Grove, TN died on April 17, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on June 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Elisha Lloyd Neeley and the late Elinor Lametta Tuck Wheat.
Rebecca dedicated her life to serving others, first as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Henry County Medical Center and Henry...
Dorothy Lafever Mock
Apr 14, 2026
Dorothy Lafever Mock, age 99 of Buchanan, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home.
She was born on September 10, 1926, in Puryear, TN, to the late Samuel Lafever and the late Vera McSwain Lafever.
Dorothy married Thomas Mock on May 29, 1945. Thomas preceded her in death in 2007.
She worked in bakeries in Melrose Park, IL, and...
David E. Holt
Apr 13, 2026
David E. Holt, age 84 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Tennessee State Veterans’ Home – Humboldt.
David was born in Fergus Falls, MN, on December 20, 1941, to the late Edward Holt and the late Mabel Kjono Holt.
He married Bernice Faye Holt on December 31, 1962. Bernice preceded him in death on May 2,...
Larry Benton
2026
Larry Benton, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and devotion to family.
Raised in Sardinia, NY in 1938, Larry lived a life grounded in his deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ. He was a faithful and devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jean, and a loving father to his three...
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