Paris, TN Obituaries

Nov 30, 2017

Nell Austin McBride, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at RoseStone Retirement Community in Paris, TN.

She was a homemaker who was an avid gardener and seamstress.  She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years.  She enjoyed reading, especially...

Nov 29, 2017

James Rolin Clark, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

He was a member of Whitlock Church of Christ.  He retired from DuPont in New Johnsonville, TN after 36 years as a heavy equipment operator where he received several awards including a certificate...

Nov 27, 2017

Russell Dudley, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Monday, November 27, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He was a retired truck driver and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Paris, TN.  He served in the U.S. Marines in Special Forces.

Russell was born December 14, 1940, in Paducah,...

Nov 26, 2017

Robert Bradley “Bob” Holland, age 64 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, November 26, 2017.  His earthly spirit quietly slipped from his grasp to our Heavenly Father while he was at home with family members.

He graduated from Fulton County KY High School and then from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear...

Nov 25, 2017

Arthur William Harrison, Jr., age 86 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He retired as a contractor after many years in construction.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran where he served as a pilot.  He enjoyed flying, reading, and music.

Arthur...

Nov 25, 2017

Longtime resident of Henry County, Martha Lorene Jackson, age 92 of Germantown, TN, died Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Apple Grove Assisted Living in Memphis, TN.

She was a longtime, active member of Paris Church of God of Prophecy.  She retired from Walmart in Paris as the manager of the fabric department.  She enjoyed gardening...

Nov 24, 2017

Keragan Rose Wood, age 4 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 24, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She loved her brothers and sisters and hearing them play, and enjoyed being outside.

Keragan was born November 19, 2013, in Lebanon, TN.

She is survived...

Nov 21, 2017

Scott Kinnick, age 54 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017, in Paris, TN.

He worked for many years in the autobody business.  He enjoyed building and rebuilding carburetors, drag racing, and anything to do with cars.  He was dedicated to rescuing stray and injured animals.  He was Methodist in belief.

Nov 21, 2017

Jimmy W. Little, age 73 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Henry County Health Care in Paris, TN.

He retired as a law enforcement officer, serving in many capacities of law enforcement for 31 years.  He was a Vietnam veteran and an active member of Russwood Baptist Church.  He loved fishing, hunting,...

Nov 18, 2017

Mary Jane Conway, age 76 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at her residence.

She and her husband attended Antioch United Methodist Church in Springville, TN. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Devry Institute, who loved spending all her time with her family.

She was born April 15,...

Nov 18, 2017

Barbara Smith Muzzall, age 82 of Paris, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, at her residence.

She retired as the business manager of the Paris Henry County Clinic.  She previously had worked as a medical office assistant to Dr. W.G. Rhea Sr.   Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church where she attended the Lydia Dorcas...

Nov 17, 2017

Lester “Les” Jorrey, age 83, of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Born July 29, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late George Leonard Jorrey. Les married Sue Ann Bratton Jorrey August 10, 1955, who survives and resides in Cottage Grove. ...

Nov 17, 2017

Leon C. Walker, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

He was the former owner & operator of Walker’s Pre-Owned Vehicles in Paris, TN.  He was a retired Army veteran and enjoyed listening to music.  He was a member of First Baptist Church...

Nov 14, 2017

Longtime Henry County Circuit Court Judge, Julian Phelps Guinn, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Julian graduated from Henry High School and began work for the railroad.  He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1954.  He graduated in 1958 with a bachelor’s...

Nov 14, 2017

James Ray Owen, age 47 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Henry County Healthcare Center.

Ray was a former journeyman who spent his time working on oil rigs and construction. He was a member of Apostolic Chapel Church in Paris, TN. He was in the Henry County High School Graduating Class of...

Nov 14, 2017

Mary Vaughn Etheridge, age 85 of Paris, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her residence.

Mary was a member of Como Church of Christ.  She retired after 25 years at the Paris Henry County Public Utility District.   She enjoyed playing bridge, loved crossword puzzles, was an avid Tennessee fan and loved to watch all kinds...

Nov 12, 2017

Clara Pauline Moon, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Towne Square Care in Puryear, TN.

She was Valedictorian of the Puryear School graduating Class of 1947.  She retired from Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris after 36 years of employment.  She formerly worked at Salant & Salant, and in the cafeteria...

Nov 9, 2017

Herman Edward Brumit, II, age 77 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He formerly owned and operated Old Charlotte Market in Pegram, TN, and also worked in insurance sales for several years.  He was a former Sheriff’s Deputy in Davidson County and served in the...

Nov 8, 2017

Brian Gavin Wimberly, age 53 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He enjoyed watching TV, listening to music, reading book, and playing cards.

Brian was born May 30, 1964, in Chicago, IL, to the late J. Will Wimberly and the late...

Nov 7, 2017

Roland D. Cole, age 85 of Mansfield, TN, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was a former construction worker and a lifelong farmer.  He was member of Mansfield Baptist Church.

Roland was born October 24, 1932 in Mansfield, TN to the late Jamie...