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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Terry Michael Martin
Dec 14, 2024
Terry Michael Martin, age 71 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home.
Terry retired from American Airlines as a pilot and was a U.S. Army veteran, he was also an avid amateur HAM radio operator who had a love for fishing and hunting.
Terry was born October 15, 1953, in New York, NY, to the late Francis Joseph...
Paul Copeland
Dec 12, 2024
Paul David Copeland age 94 of Paris died Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his residence.
Paul moved to Paris in 1954 and opened Copeland’s Refrigeration. After many successful years in the refrigeration business, he opened Copeland Metals. A business which upon his retirement was purchased by his youngest son, David. He enjoyed collecting antiques and model T and A Fords. Paul...
Hunter Cole Rowlett
Dec 11, 2024
Hunter Cole Rowlett, age 22 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, peacefully at his home.
Hunter graduated from Henry County High School in 2020 and had been a dedicated Walmart employee since then. He was deeply passionate about politics and global events, always eager to stay informed. A devoted sports enthusiast, he faithfully followed the Boston Celtics and Green...
Steve Randal Wright
Dec 10, 2024
Steve Randal Wright, age 69 of Springville, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his residence.
Steve graduated from Big Sandy High School and the University of Tennessee at Martin. After college he began work as a park ranger at Paris Landing State Park and he was named park manager in 1988. He was a longtime member of the Paris...
George Franklin "Frankie" VanDyke
Dec 10, 2024
George Franklin “Frankie” VanDyke, age 84 of Paris, TN passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his residence.
Frankie was a 1958 graduate of Grove High School where he played basketball, baseball, was student council president, attended Boy’s State, and was active in many other clubs. He was a US Navy Veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting Duck...
Paul M. Schueler
Dec 9, 2024
Paul M. Schueler, age 90 of Cottage Grove, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at his residence.
Paul retired from Molin Auto Parts after 40 years of employment, where he was the store manager of the Springville, NY store.
Upon retirement, Paul enjoyed making wooden toys including fire trucks, bulldozers, tractors, and road graders. He also used his woodworking talents to make bird...
Bobbie Jean Nance
Dec 9, 2024
Bobbie Jean Nance, age 91 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 in Paris.
Bobbie Jean was a member of East Wood Church of Christ. She was the manager of Big Eagle Campground for 10 years. She formerly worked at Salant and Salant Shirt Factory, cooked at Cottage Grove School, and owned and operated Bob’s Café in Cottage Grove....
Doug Braden
Dec 8, 2024
Douglass Keith “Doug” Braden, age 78 of Henry, TN passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Doug was born June 1, 1946, in Louisville, KY to the late Cecil Braden and the late Lotus Douglass Braden.
He received his B.S. Degree from Union University where he majored in Education-Math and Psychology. He received his master’s degree from UT Martin. Doug was a bivocational...
Rev. Arthur Lodge
Dec 8, 2024
Reverend Arthur L. Lodge age 70 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, December 9, 2024, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
Arthur retired from the Presbyterian Church after serving as Pastor for 30 years. He previously served at churches in Paris, TN, Huntingdon, TN, and Trenton, TN. He currently attended Bridge of Hope in Paris. Arthur was a highly active...
Dianna Lynn Wilson
Dec 5, 2024
Dianna Lynn Thurmond Wilson, age 65 of Springville, died Thursday, December 5, 2024, at her residence.
Dianna enjoyed camping and cooking and was known by many as the “Pie Lady”. She loved spending time with her family, especially being Mawmaw to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was Baptist in faith.
She was born October 19, 1959, in Tiptonville, TN, to Larry...
Roger Dale Ivy
Dec 5, 2024
Roger Dale Ivy age 72 of Springville died Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
Roger was a retired Quality Assurance Manager from the Purina Company after working 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, working in the yard, and watching Fox.
He was born November 3, 1952, in Ridgely, TN, to the late Ezell...
Jerry Hamlin
Dec 4, 2024
Jerry Haynes Hamlin, age 82 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her daughters.
Jerry was a member of First Baptist Church of McKenzie, TN. She worked as the Executive Director of the McKenzie Housing Authority for 13 years and was the Executive Director of the Paris Housing Authority for 19 years. Jerry loved camping,...
Phyllis Jeanne Robbearts
Nov 30, 2024
Phyllis Jeanne “PJ” Robbearts age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at her residence.
PJ retired from Caterpillar after working several years as an administrative assistant. She enjoyed fishing, reading, painting landscapes, and making people laugh. She was known by others as the Lady of 1000 jokes. PJ was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church in Paris.
She...
Teresa Nash
Nov 27, 2024
Teresa Carol Nash, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
Teresa was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church. She retired from Tecumseh motors after working over 30 years. She enjoyed working in her yard and growing beautiful flowers. She loved the University of Kentucky basketball. She loved meeting and...
Shirley Brown
Nov 26, 2024
Shirley Lavon Brown, age 75 of Springville, TN passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.
She retired from Deloitte as an administrative assistant after 25 years. Shirley enjoyed camping, fishing, skiing and square dancing. She loved attending music and dance competitions with her daughter and grandchildren, and she loved going to her grandson’s soccer...
Mary Lynn Lacy
Nov 24, 2024
Mary Lynn Bratton Lacy age 56 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Mary Lynn had previously worked as a teacher’s assistant in special education and Kids’ Corner at Harrelson School in Puryear. She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church. Mary Lynn loved kids, babies, and animals. She was a...
Alfred Lee Seals, Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
Alfred Lee Seals, Sr. age 65 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his residence.
Alfred was a retired US Navy veteran. He enjoyed playing computer games, sitting around bonfires, watching YouTube, and the tv series Yellowstone. He was a Christian by faith. Alfred was a very honest and brave person who tried to help others live life the...
Linda Lancaster
Nov 23, 2024
Linda Jane Bailey Lancaster age 84 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, November 23, 2024, at The Farms in Puryear, TN.
She was employed at several jobs in Paris, TN during her lifetime including The Golden Peacock, Emerson Electric, Holley Carburetor, Henry County Propane and was a dental assistant to Dr. Hoover here in Paris. She retired and cherished spending time with...
Ned C. Harper
Nov 21, 2024
Ned C. Harper, age 74, of Henry, TN, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN.
Ned attended Christ Family Worship Center. He was a retired self-employed auto body and paint repairman. He loved restoring old cars and fishing.
He was born September 20, 1950, in Henry, TN, to the late L.C. Harper and the late Dorthy...
Gary Vern Lowery
Nov 18, 2024
Gary Vern Lowery age 68 of Paris, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 18, 2024, at 12:30 pm at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
Gary was born August 22, 1956, in Columbia, SC, to the late Norb Lowery and the late Bea Margorum Lowery. He was the oldest of four children and the...
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