Paris, TN Obituaries

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....

Nov 30, 2016

Robert Gene Lemonds, age 79, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Paris Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He was a member of the Paris Community of Christ.  He was a former owner of Industrial Bearing in Paris, TN, and was a U.S. Army veteran.  He loved his grandchildren, playing cards with them,...

Nov 25, 2016

James L. “Jimmy” Valentine, Sr. age 71, of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 25, 2016, at his residence in Puryear, TN.

Jimmy was a member of Puryear Baptist Church where was active in Awana, and serving in the church kitchen.  He also enjoyed singing at the Puryear Nursing Home every Sunday.  A fireman for the...

Nov 23, 2016

Rachel Thomas Diggs, age 99, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

Rachel was born February 7, 1917, in Weakley County, near Dresden, TN, to the late Daniel Walter Thomas and the late Maggie Darnell Thomas.

She attended school in Dresden...

Nov 23, 2016

Donald Sanders, age 75 of Paris, died Wednesday November 23, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Donald was a member of West Paris Baptist Church.  He was retired from his independently owned construction company, and formerly worked at Champion Homes. He was a member of the Tennessee National Guard from 1962-1968. He also loved...

Nov 21, 2016

Jerry D. Mustain, age 74 of Paris, died Monday  November 21, 2016.

Jerry was a member of TVCC and retired as shop foreman for the Henry County Highway after 30 years.  He sold real estate for several years and was also a former auctioneer.  Jerry attended Austin Peay University on a basketball scholarship and was inducted...

Nov 15, 2016

Lucile Boyd, age 96 of Paris, died Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Eiffel Gardens  in Paris.

She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.  Lucile formerly worked at Salant & Salant, then at the Grove High School cafeteria and retired from the Henry County High School cafeteria.  She loved going to church and enjoyed gospel...

Nov 12, 2016

Patrick Kreg Jackson, age 50, of Newbern, TN was born on January 7, 1966 and died on Saturday, November 12, 2016.

Kreg was trained in CNC & robotics, and was employed at ERMCO in Dyersburg, TN.  He attended Trimble First Baptist Church and always enjoyed spending time with his family as well as cooking for...

Nov 11, 2016

Carolyn Joyce Ellison, age 67 of Buchanan, TN, died Friday November 11, 2016 at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

She retired from Buchanan and Lakewood Schools where she worked in the cafeteria and she was a member of the Buchanan Sewing Circle.

Carolyn was born on May 22, 1949 in Chicago,...

Nov 11, 2016

Douglas Wayne “Doug” Mosley, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Friday November 11, 2016 at his residence.

Doug was a member of Palestine Methodist Church and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era.    He retired as a teacher from Red Bank High School in Chattanooga, TN and was a former teacher at Henry...