Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Mary Kay Kriesky

Mary Kay Kriesky

Oct 19, 2025

Mary Kay Kriesky, age 60 of Cedar Grove, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, TN.

She was born December 1, 1964, in Paris, TN, to the late Marion John “Bill” Kriesky, and the late Joy Pomeroy Kriesky.

Mary Kay is survived by two brothers, Rick (Dawn Poole) Kriesky of Murfreesboro, TN, and Bill...

Donnie Edward Barnhill

Donnie Edward Barnhill

Oct 19, 2025

Donnie Edward Barnhill, age 85 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital.

Donnie was born in Henry County, TN, on November 23, 1939, to the late William Edward Barnhill and the late Eunice Todd Barnhill.

He was an avid fisher and hunter, who spent many hours on Kentucky Lake. He spent over 25...

Nelda Faye Turner

Nelda Faye Turner

Oct 16, 2025

Nelda Faye Carter Turner, age 85, of Springville, TN, died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her residence.

Faye was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and grew up in the Pleasant Hill community of Henry County, TN. She was actively involved with Henry County Helping Hand for many years. Faye deeply loved her family and friends and enjoyed watching...

James Edward Hamilton, Sr.

James Edward Hamilton, Sr.

Oct 15, 2025

James Edward Hamilton, Sr., age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his residence.

He was born in Memphis, TN, on November 26, 1937, to the late Francis Dwight Hamilton, Sr., and the late Annie Lou Keenan Hamilton.

James, the youngest of seven children, grew up outside of Humbolt, TN in a red brick house with a...

Michael Vincent King

Michael Vincent King

Oct 14, 2025

Sergeant Major Michael Vincent King, age 47 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence.

Michael was born June 7, 1978, in Paris, TN, to the late Vincent P. King, and Mary Nell King, who survives of Paris, TN.

He dedicated 27 years of his life serving in the U.S. Army before retiring with the rank of...

Michael Thomas Trantham

Michael Thomas Trantham

Oct 14, 2025

Michael Thomas “Ziggy” Trantham, age 62 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He was born on June 22, 1963, in Memphis, TN.

Ziggy was a construction painter for many years. He was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church and was once a member of the Other Brothers Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed...

Jackie Swayne

Jackie Swayne

Oct 8, 2025

Jackie Seymour Swayne, age 74 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her residence.

She was born in Henry County, TN, on September 7, 1951, to the late W.O. Seymour, and the late Helen Muzzall Seymour.

Jackie married Gary Swayne on September 11, 2006, in Key West, FL. Gary preceded her in death on June 29, 2021.

She was...

Fay Taylor Buie

Fay Taylor Buie

Oct 7, 2025

Fay Taylor Buie, age 88 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.

Fay was born on July 25, 1937, in Gleason, TN, to the late Orvle Taylor, and the late Opal Montgomery Taylor.

On January 31, 1952, she married William Thomas Buie, who preceded her in death on...

Joey Choate

Joey Choate

Oct 6, 2025

Joey Choate, age 68 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his residence.

Joey was born November 22, 1956, in Cairo, IL, to the late Wendell Hoyt Choate, and the late Annie Lovell Larkins Choate.

He was married to Pam Dumas Choate, who survives of Cottage Grove.

He was known for being a kind, generous, strong, and quiet...

Thomas Patrick Dalton

Thomas Patrick Dalton

Oct 3, 2025

Thomas Patrick “Tom” Dalton, age 83 of Paris, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tom was born July 29, 1942, at Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, to Joseph Arthur Dalton and Margaret Mary Brady Dalton, both deceased.

On February 19, 1994, Tom married Lorri Lamb Dalton, who survives in Paris, Tennessee.

Tom was a Christian and...

Kathy Ann Wilbanks

Kathy Ann Wilbanks

Sep 30, 2025

Kathy Ann Wilbanks, age 66 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Kathy was born in Paris, TN, on May 19, 1959, to the late Albert Lawson Olive, Jr., and Peggy Ledlow (Carl) Wilson, who survives of Paris, TN.

She married Robby Wilbanks, who preceded her in death.

Kathy has an infectious laugh and a...

Lisa Rena Lewis

Lisa Rena Lewis

Sep 29, 2025

Lisa Rena Lewis, age 63 of McKenzie, TN, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Lisa was born on September 21, 1962, in Union City, TN, to the late Clifford Taylor and the late Hazel Webb Taylor.

She spent 18 years working at MTD as an inspector. She loved cats and owls, as well as watching Tennessee...

Bart Sturdivant

Bart Sturdivant

Sep 26, 2025

Fred Bartley “Bart” Sturdivant, age 75, of Paris, TN, went to be with the Lord, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN on Friday September 26, 2025.

Bart was born in Paris, TN on April 16, 1950, to the late Fred L. Sturdivant and to the late Rachel Lampkins Sturdivant.

Bart was a graduate of E.W. Grove High School in Paris,...

Billy Gene Frampton

Billy Gene Frampton

Sep 24, 2025

Billy Gene “Bill” Frampton, age 61, of Paris, died Wednesday September 24, 2025, at his residence.

He graduated from Henry County High School in 1982. Bill formerly worked at Delta Contracting Company then worked as a security guard at Allied Universal. He loved Nascar, watching movies, family game night, and playing billiards.

Bill was born on January 8, 1964, to the late...

Charles Martin Lowe

Charles Martin Lowe

Sep 22, 2025

Charles Martin “Marty” Lowe, age 49 of Jackson, TN, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Jackson, TN.

Marty was born in Camden, TN, on April 12, 1976, to the late Charles Ray Lowe, and Judy Lovelady Lowe, who survives of Paris, TN.

On May 18, 2023, he married Valerie Hatch Lowe, who survives of Jackson, TN.

Marty was a die-hard Alabama...

James Henry Campbell III

James Henry Campbell III

Sep 19, 2025

James Henry “Jim” Campbell III, age 76 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at his residence.

Jim was born December 15, 1948, in Oak Hill, WV, to the late James Henry Campbell, and the late Francis Elizabeth Treadway Campbell.

On June 9, 1990, in Lake Wales, FL, Jim married Sandra Gail “Sandy” Campbell, who survives of Paris, TN.

Jim...

Carrie Villaflor

Carrie Villaflor

Sep 18, 2025

Carrie Ci' Della Villaflor, 93, of Parsons, TN, formerly of Paris, TN, passed away Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at Green Crest Assisted Living in Parsons.Carrie was a former employee of Holly Carburetor Plant, where she worked several years. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, and sitting on her porch visiting with friends. She was a member of the...

John D. Hudson

John D. Hudson

Sep 17, 2025

John D. “Johnny” Hudson, age 80 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

Johnny was born in Paris, TN, on December 20, 1944, to the late Robert Lee Hudson, and the late Betty Jean Peeples Hudson.

On June 6, 1964, he married Ann Joyner Hudson, who survives of Paris, TN.

Johnny was a family-oriented...

Bill Sprague

Bill Sprague

Sep 17, 2025

Bill Sprague, age 94 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his residence.

Bill was born in Springville, TN, on July 31, 1931, to the late William Sprague, and the late Gladys Adams Sprague.

He married his first wife, Patty Perry Sprague, who preceded him in death on August 20, 1996, before marrying his second wife, Jane Halpin...

Lynn Beasley Whitfield

Lynn Beasley Whitfield

Sep 16, 2025

Lynn Beasley Whitfield, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in the Palestine Community of Paris, Tennessee, on September 16th, 2025. Born and raised in Blountville, Tennessee, Lynn lived a life committed to community service, generosity, and family.

Lynn attended East Tennessee State University, where she was a dedicated Alpha Omicron Pi, met her husband, George, at a sorority social,...