Paris, TN Obituaries

Feb 5, 2017

Debra Carol Lemonds Champlin, age 60 of Paris, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Paris.

She was a member of Community of Christ in Paris and attended TVCC in Paris.  She was owner and operator of Bella Salon of Paris.  Debra enjoyed kayaking, and reading about her cherokee heritage.  She loved Colorado and especially loved...

Feb 5, 2017

Anna Marie Waynick, age 60, of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Anna was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Amvets and the American Legion and she formerly worked at the American Legion.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking for her family and...

Jan 31, 2017

Judy Sanders Scammerhorn, age 68, of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Judy formerly worked as office manager at Henry County Home Health and she was a Past Exalted Ruler at the Paris Elks Lodge.  She loved spending time with friends, family and especially her grandchildren....

Jan 28, 2017

Diane Joan Rathof age 71, of Paris died Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Paris Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Frederick “Fritz” Rathof of Paris.

Diane formerly was a waitress at Eaker’s Café. She was of Native American descent with family ties to the Cherokee Tribe. Riding...

Jan 26, 2017

Donald Edward “Don” Hart, age 88, of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, January 26, 2017, in Puryear, TN.

Don was a member of Grace Baptist Church where he formerly served as Pastor.  His number one objective in life was to preach about the Lord.   He was a former commercial fisherman and he loved hunting, fishing, and...

Jan 26, 2017

Former Henry Countian, Brian D. Lyle, age 47, of Rives, TN, died Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Brian loved bowling in the Special Olympics.  He was an avid movie collector, and loved every holiday.

Brian was born February 21, 1969, in Murray, KY, to...

Jan 20, 2017

Jeffery Dale “Jeff” Underwood, age 62, of Henry, TN, died Friday, January 20, 2017, at his residence in Henry, TN.

Jeff was a truck driver for over 30 years for Kesterson Food Company.  He was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and had recently attended New Harmony Baptist Church.  He also loved spending time...

Jan 20, 2017

Jimmy D. Hainley, age 73, of Springville, TN, died Friday, January 20, 2017, at his residence in Springville, TN.

Jimmy retired as a telephone technician from Bellsouth with 30 years of service.  He was a former member of the Tennessee National Guard.  He attended Springville Church of Christ, and was an avid fisherman.

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Jan 17, 2017

Stanley Dale McBride, age 60 of Routon, TN, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Weakley County Rehab and Nursing Center after a battle with cancer.

Dale was saved at age 14 and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a farmer for many years.

Born March 8, 1956,...

Jan 14, 2017

Linda Scarbrough Cherry, age 66 of Henry, TN, died Saturday January 14, 2017, at her residence.

Born July 20, 1950, in Paris, she was the daughter of late Dave Scarbrough and Edith Robinson Bomar of Paris. Linda married Joseph Cherry June 14, 1968 and he survives.

Mrs. Linda, as she was...

Jan 12, 2017

Hubert H. "Butch" Holcomb, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center from a sudden illness.

Butch was a former truck driver for many years.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, art of any kind and creating graphics.

Butch was born January 24, 1957 in Union City, TN to...

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...