Paris, TN Obituaries

Feb 1, 2016

Allene Gibbons Dillon, age 88, of Springville, Tenn., died Monday, February 1, 2016, at Montgomery County Nursing Home in Hillsboro, Ill.

She was a member of East Wood Church of Christ and formerly worked at the Salant and Salant Shirt Factory.   She enjoyed quilting, sewing and serving other people.

Allene was...

Jan 31, 2016

Margaret E. Moody, age 96, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, January 31, 2016, at her residence in Paris, Tenn.

She was a member of Paris First Church of the Nazarene where she had taught Sunday School and had been involved in many other Church activities.   She worked over 20 years in Civil Service at Tinker...

Jan 29, 2016

Jennifer Lynn Andres, age 33, died Friday January 29, 2016 at  Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born May 16, 1982, in Lake Forest, Illinois, to Carla Lytikainen Andres and Jeff Andres who live in Henry,TN.  Jennifer had formerly worked at Guinns in Paris. She had attended TVCC and enjoyed crafts...

Jan 27, 2016

Jo Ann Henry Stewart

By Susan & Angela Stewart

Jo Ann Henry Stewart was born on September 29, 1933 in Paducah, KY where her father Clinton Dewell Henry Sr worked at a bakery.  Her mother was Carrie Lee Doran Henry Jurney.

Her father was from Monterey, TN...

Jan 25, 2016

William Franklin “Willie” Berkley age 58 of Paris, TN died Monday January 25, 2016 at his residence in Paris, TN.

Willie was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church.   He was a carpenter and formerly worked for Wade Dortch Roofing.

He was born April 11, 1957 in Memphis, TN to the...

Jan 25, 2016

Jean B. Berryman, age 84, of Cottage Grove, TN died Monday, January 25, 2016 at Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center.

She was a member of Cottage Grove Baptist Church where she was very active.   She was a former Sunday School Teacher and former Church Clerk.    She was also the former owner and operator of  Jean’s...

Jan 24, 2016

Richard Earl “Dick” Vincent, Sr., age 84, of Puryear, Tenn., died Sunday, January 24, 2016, at his residence in Puryear, Tenn.

Dick was a member and Sr. Deacon of Mill Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.   He attended Puryear Methodist Church.    He was a former supervisor at Holley Carburetor plant and was a U.S. Army veteran of...

Jan 20, 2016

David Austin Turner, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday January 20, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

David was a member of East Wood Church of Christ.   He retired after 25 years with the Paris Fire Dept.   He was also the owner of Turner’s Lawn Service.  David enjoyed working hard, going...

Jan 18, 2016

Billie Marie King, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Monday January 18, 2016, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

She was a member of Birds Creek Baptist Church.   She retired after 25 years from Honeywell in Gardena, CA and moved to the Paris area in 2005.

Billie is survived...

Jan 15, 2016

Karen Crouch Caddell, age 62, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, January 15, 2016, at her residence in Paris, Tenn.

She was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church.    She was a private sitter with the elderly for several years and was a former waitress and veterinarian assistant.    She was also an avid supporter of the...

Jan 15, 2016

Bobby Joe Owens, age 82, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, January 15, 2016, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

He was born September 4, 1933 in Buchanan, TN to the late Maurice “Morris” Owens and the late Kate Chilcutt Owens.

He was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church and worked as...

Jan 14, 2016

William David Howell, age 56, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Thursday, January 14, 2016, at his residence in Cottage Grove, Tenn.

David was a member of Olive Branch Methodist Church.  He was a 1979 Graduate of Henry County High School.  He enjoyed Music and Drawing Pictures and drawing posters for his friends.

Jan 12, 2016

Joe Glenn Brogdon, age 85, of Paris, Tenn., died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

Joe was the former co-owner of Joe & Jerry Car Care in Paris, TN with his brother Jerry.   He was a lifelong cattle farmer. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a former...

Jan 11, 2016

Ricky Evans, age 59, of Henry, Tenn., died Monday, January 11, 2016, at his residence in Henry, Tenn.

He was a 1974 Graduate of  Henry County High School where he played baseball, basketball, and was voted "Best All Around."    He worked at Servall for 20 plus years as supervisor.   Ricky had Coached Little League Baseball,...

Jan 9, 2016

Paul William Spandikow, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at his vacation home in Springville, TN.  He was born on July 14, 1926 in Oak Park, IL to Elmer and Amanda (Giertz) Spandikow.

Paul grew up in Melrose Park, IL.  He graduated as valedictorian from East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, IL. ...

Jan 8, 2016

Pauline Thetford, age 75, of Springville, Tenn., died Friday, January 8, 2016, at her residence in Springville, Tenn. surrounded by family.

She was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ where she was co-leader of Primetimers and served on the Cooking Teams and Card Ministry.   Pauline was a lifelong servant to others.  She was...

Jan 8, 2016

Euna E. Adams, age 81, of Mansfield, Tenn., died Friday, January  8, 2016, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, Tenn.

She was born January 17, 1934, in Sikeston, Mo., to the late  Robert Hampton and the late Mary Burns Hampton.

She was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Camden,...

Jan 7, 2016

Charles Edward Cooper, age 79, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, January  7, 2016, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.

He was born January 16, 1936, in Huntingdon, Tenn., to the late Ira Cooper and the late Ada Estelle Cooper.

He was married September 3, 1980 to Gloria Haddock, his wife of 35 years,...

Jan 5, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Combs, age 56, of Paris, Tenn., died Tuesday January 5, 2016, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

She married October 1, 1993 to Corbin Lynn Combs, who survives. She was a member New Bethel Baptist Church, a self- employed secretary and she loved fishing.

Mary was the daughter of the late...

Jan 2, 2016

George Edward Bell, Jr., age 70, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.

He married January 6, 1966 to Betty Godwin Bell, who survives. He was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ. He served as a drill instructor for in the US Marine Core where he...