Paris, TN Obituaries

Jan 11, 2017

Odell Lynn Lancaster, age 86 of Paris, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence in Paris.

Mr. Lancaster was a member of New Bethel Church of Christ and was a retired mechanic for TVA after working 25 years.  He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.  He worked for many years with...

Jan 10, 2017

John Webber Sykes Jr., age 93 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Plumley Rehab Center in Paris.

John was a longtime member of Maplewood Baptist Church and he was a US Army veteran of WWII.  He was a retired Dock Supervisor who worked for Time D.C. and Milan Express in Paris, TN.  ...

Jan 10, 2017

John Robert “Bob” Bowen, age 81, of Paris, TN, died Tuesday January 10, 2017, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Bob retired from the U.S. Air Force as a T/SGT, and was a member of the VFW Post 1889.  He was a member of the Dresden Elks Lodge and the American Legion.  He...

Jan 8, 2017

Jerry Stephen “Steve” Henderson, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Sunday January 8, 2017 at his residence.

Steve was a retired millwright for General Motors in Warren, MI and a former UAW member.   He enjoyed ice fishing with his son.

He was born September 23, 1956 in Paris, TN to parents,...

Jan 8, 2017

Carolyn Jane Donnelly, age 88 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday January 8, 2017 at her residence.

Jane formerly attended East Wood Church of Christ and currently attended VanDyke Church of Christ.  She formerly worked at Salant and Salant Shirt factory.  She retired from Commercial Bank in Paris after more than 20 years of service.

Jan 3, 2017

Larry Daniel “Danny” Williams, Jr., age 52 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday January 3, 2017 at Oak Manor Health Care Center in McKenzie, TN.

Danny was Church of Christ.  He formerly worked at 641 Plumbing in Paris.  He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and watching basketball.

Danny was born August 30, 1964...

Jan 3, 2017

Jeffrey Lee Schulmerich, age 54, of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at his residence in Springville, TN.

He formerly attended the Methodist Church in Alabama and was also an MP in US

Army.   He was a retired police officer in Dothan, Alabama.

Jeffery was born in Fort...

Jan 2, 2017

Kent Simpson age 76, died Monday January 2, 2017 at his residence in Paris.  Born January 21, 1940 in Paris, he was the son of the late Fred W. Simpson and the late Shellie A. Alexander Simpson.

He married Hinda Marie King Simpson December 26, 1992 who survives.

Kent retired from United Propane. He enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2017

Malcolm Dwayne Cook, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Monday January 2, 2017, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Malcolm was a Baptist and formerly attended the John R. Miller School in Henry County.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, working on puzzles, and watching wrestling.  He was...

Dec 26, 2016

James Keil Morris, age 81, of Paris, TN, died Monday December 26, 2016, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Born in Medina, TN, February 22, 1935, he was the son of the late Marcus Friend of Liberty Morris and the late Medie Caldona Sanford Morris. He was a member of the Church of Christ and...

Dec 26, 2016

Vernon Clyde Melton, age 80 of Henry, TN, died Monday December 26, 2016 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Vernon was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for several years.  He retired from Haldex where he had worked for 40 years.  Vernon was a member of Woodmen...

Dec 24, 2016

Marcia Ann Robinson, age 60 of Hazel, KY, died Saturday December 24, 2016 at Henry County Healthcare Center.

She was a member of Hazel Baptist Church and she loved reading.  She was a retired x-ray technician from St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL.

Marcia was born June 7, 1956 in Cleveland,...

Dec 21, 2016

Barbara L. Winters McDavid, age 80, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

Barbara is survived by her loving children, Valerie (J.P. Munson) McDavid, Lori (Tom) Tezak, Dana (Michelle) McDavid, Dianna (James) Martin; grandchildren, Mackenze and Zoe Tezak, Christopher Gerulis, Megan (Wes) Zufelt, Laura (Paul) Graham and Tyler, Andrew and Rachel Martin and Justin...

Dec 11, 2016

Warren H. Lamb, age 81, of Paris, TN, died Sunday, December 11, 2016, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He was a retired sprayer at Mar-Kel Lighting.  He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, and loved to hunt and fish.

Warren was born on October 19, 1935, in New...

Dec 11, 2016

Bobby Joe France, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Sunday December 11, 2016 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY.

Bobby was a member of the Paris Moose Lodge and the VFW.   He worked at Tank Lining in Paris for many years as a Foreman and then as Plant Manager.   He enjoyed cooking for bar-b-que...

Dec 8, 2016

Kathy Chapman Mitchell, age 45, of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 8, 2016, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was formerly employed at Henry County High School in the Cafeteria.  She enjoyed cooking, arts & crafts, and she loved helping people.

Kathy was born January 1, 1971 in...

Dec 7, 2016

William Brooks Simmons, age 78, of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday December 7, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, in Memphis, TN.

Brooks was a lifelong servant, member, and deacon at Buchanan Baptist Church.  He worked at Tappan in Murray, KY, farmed, and owned and operated Buchanan Woodyard for many years.  He belonged to the Buchanan Masonic...

Dec 5, 2016

Rachel Bowden, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Monday December 5, 2016 at Morningside of Paris.

Born July 29, 1923, in Christmasville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Fred Prince and Mary Lindell Wilson Prince.

She married Robert "Tip" Bowden May 10, 1941 and he preceded her in death...

Dec 5, 2016

Mary Jo Lavender, age 71 of Paris, TN, died Monday December 5, 2016 at her residence in Paris, TN.

Mary Jo was a member of Puryear Baptist Church where she enjoyed Sunday School and working in the Awana program. She retired from Maytag in Galesburg, IL.

She was born May 23,...

Dec 1, 2016

Clarence “Woody” Robertson, age 65 of Paris, TN died Thursday December 1, 2016 at Henry County Healthcare Center.

Woody was a Truck Driver for many years.  He enjoyed football, nascar racing, and spending time with his family.  He was well-known as a football and baseball coach in youth sports in Henry County for several years....