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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Dr. J B Johnsonius
Jun 27, 2025
Dr. J B Johnsonius, Jr., age 74, of Paris, TN, died at his residence on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Dr. Johnsonius was born on September 25, 1950, in McKenzie, TN, to the late J B Johnsonius Sr. and to the late Ruth Skellion Johnsonius.
On September 21,1974, J B married Jenny Ross Johnsonius, who survives, of Paris.
Dr. J B Johnsonius was a...
Glen Loy
Jun 21, 2025
Glen Robert Loy, age 84 of Paris, TN, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Paris.
Glen was a member of Henry Baptist Church and had served as a Deacon at several former churches. He enjoyed playing bass guitar, gospel quartets, fishing, old cars, and redoing old furniture. He formerly worked as parts manager for Joe Mahan Ford, Midway Nissan, and...
Logan James Burnett
Jun 24, 2025
Logan James Burnett age 3 of Paris, TN and Gleason, TN, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Gleason.
Logan was born May 4, 2022, in Paris to Kaitlyn Wright, who survives of Gleason, and Dust’n Burnett who survives of Paris.
He was 100 % boy, adventurous, impulsive, and full of life. He was a huge fan of Spiderman and enjoyed playing with...
Tommy Wayne Irby
Jun 23, 2025
Tommy Irby, 81, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. A Navy veteran, world traveler, and lifelong storyteller, Tommy lived a rich and colorful life marked by independence, laughter, and love for his family.
Born on August 9, 1943, to Archie and Oneida Irby, Tommy was raised in in Paris Tennessee. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he...
Steven Lester Horn
Jun 23, 2025
Steven Lester Horn, age 62 of Paris, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
Anna Lou Battles
Jun 23, 2025
Anna Lou Battles, age 81 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Anna was born in Attala, AL, on March 3, 1944, to the late Steve Basson, Sr., and the late Flora Esterlee Hollingsworth Basson.
On December 25, 1963, she married Richard Battles, who survives of Paris, TN.
She owned and operated...
Thomas Walter "Tom" Bennett
Jun 22, 2025
Thomas Walter “Tom” Bennett, Sr., age 58 of Puryear, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
He was born in Paris, TN, on February 5, 1967, to the late Warren Bennett, and the late Linda Neenan Bennett.
Tom spent a majority of his career working for Crown Lift Trucks, starting as...
Paulette Kuenzle
Jun 21, 2025
Martha Paulette Kuenzle, age 82 of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Gleason, TN, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at Cherrywood Post Acute in McKenzie, after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease.
Paulette was a quiet soul who found peace and joy in life's simple moments; especially long walks outdoors with her dog Dixie where she felt most at ease. She...
Ray Phifer
Jun 20, 2025
Ray Phifer, 83, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on June 20, 2025.
He was born in Benton County, Tennessee, to the late Finis and Georgia Webb Phifer.
Ray was a devoted husband to Norma Lowe Phifer for 40 years and a loving father to Melissa, Rick, Michael, and Ken. He was also a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren...
Christina Lynn Brewer
Jun 19, 2025
Christina Lynn Brewer, age 46, of Puryear, TN, died on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her residence.
Christina was a self-employed dog groomer for 25 plus years at Peppy-Le-Paws. She was a member of Springville Baptist Church. Christina loved all animals. She enjoyed riding and caring for her horse and all the animals living on their family farm. She loved her...
Faye Elaine Kesterson
Jun 17, 2025
Faye Elaine Kesterson, age 99, of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Charter Senior Living of Paris.
Faye was born in Cottage Grove, on August 20, 1925, to the late Thomas Hartford Davis, the late Era May Cobb Davis.
On October 24, 1942, Faye married the late Millard Melton Kesterson, Jr. who preceded her in death on October...
Mary Jane Taylor
Jun 16, 2025
Mary Jane Charles Taylor age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, June 16, 2025, in Canton, OH, while on a girls' trip with her daughter and daughter in law.
Mary Jane retired after working over thirty years as a tax preparer for H & R Block. Prior to that she worked at Holley Carburetor Plant until its closing. She enjoyed gardening,...
Harold Dotson
Jun 16, 2025
Harold Dotson, age 88 of Springville, TN, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
He was born March 20, 1937, in Louellen, KY, to the late William Dotson, and the late Rosalie King Dotson.
On April 18, 1964, Harold married Ethel “Red” Dotson, who preceded him in death on November 27, 2018.
Harold served time in...
Jerry Lee Parsons
Jun 14, 2025
Jerry Lee Parsons, age 82, of Buchanan, TN, died on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence.
Jerry was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Paris. He attended church for many years at Springville Baptist Church in Springville, TN. Jerry started Russwood Baptist Church as it’s first pastor. Then he later pastored Beacon Baptist Church and Bethany Baptist Church. He...
William Edward Linsman
Jun 9, 2025
William Edward “Ed” Linsman, age 70 of Memphis, TN, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Ed was born June 17, 1954, in Detroit, MI, to the late John Linsman, and the late Ida Mae Hart Linsman Jones.
He was married to his first wife, Juanita Haynes Linsman, who preceded him in death. He was...
Shirley Ann Cole
Jun 8, 2025
Shirley Ann Cole age 71 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her residence.
Shirley worked many years as a seamstress at Fort Bragg Military Base in North Carolina. In her later years, she was a sitter and caregiver. She loved growing flowers and potted plants. Spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, gave her immense joy. Shirley...
Charlotte Ann Senter
Jun 4, 2025
Charlotte Ann Senter, age 86 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her residence.
She was born March 9, 1939, in Memphis, TN, to the late Stacey Faulkner, and the late Lucille McCord Faulkner.
Charlotte was married to John Maxwell Senter, who preceded her in death.
Charlotte was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Paris, TN. She retired...
Fred James Moore
Jun 3, 2025
Fred James Moore age 84 of Murray, KY, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his residence.
Fred was born May 14, 1941, in Terre Haute, IN, to the late James Moore, and the late Ruth Willis Moore.
He graduated from Ben Davis High School and did a 2-year tour in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Following the Army, he returned to...
Rev. Carroll C. Owen
Jun 3, 2025
Rev. Carroll Cortland Owen, age 102 of Brentwood, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Canterfield Senior Living in Brentwood, TN.
He was born in Elvins, MO, on November 13, 1922, to the late Elbert Dee Owen, and the late Ethel Ledbetter Owen. He grew up in Missouri, received his B.A. from Southeast Missouri State University, and his M.Div....
Glenda Margaret Rainbolt
Jun 2, 2025
Glenda Margaret Rainbolt, age 66 of Puryear, TN, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at her residence.
She was born October 30, 1958, in Murray, KY, to the late Earlie Scarbrough, and the late Margaret Morris Scarbrough.
On December 3, 2005, Glenda married Charles D. “Chuck” Rainbolt, who survives of Puryear, TN, at Hazel Baptist Church in Hazel, KY.
In addition to...
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