Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Glenda Crabtree
Jan 12, 2025
Glenda Inez Crabtree, age 73 of Springville, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence.
Glenda devoted many years of her life to working as a waitress at both Buchanan Resort and Had-A-Call. Outside of her career, she enjoyed a variety of hobbies like putting together puzzles, and sewing. Glenda also had a passion for cooking, and enjoyed unwinding by...
Vaughn Stephens
Jan 12, 2025
With his family surrounding him, Vaughn Rains Stephens, age 100 of Springville, TN, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital in Paris, TN.
Vaughn served in World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge, he joined his father in running the South Fulton Lumber Company. He later built...
Joi Linda Stagner
Jan 11, 2025
Joi Linda Stagner, age 79 of Big Sandy, TN, died Saturday January 11, 2025, at Patriot Health & Rehab in Paris, TN.
She retired as a registered nurse after practicing for many years. Joi was also a church pianist for many years.
Joi was born October 19, 1945, in Bethesda, Maryland, to the late Cleveland Tivy and the late Gloria Bonterre Tivy.
She...
Charles J. “Buddy” Forsythe
Jan 9, 2025
Charles J. “Buddy” Forsythe, age 80, longtime Buchanan resident, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Buddy graduated from Buchanan High School in 1961. He retired from Midland Brake after working over 50 years in quality control. He was a longtime member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ and was currently attending Vandyke Church of Christ. Buddy enjoyed his cattle and horses...
Robert Lane
Jan 5, 2025
Robert S. Lane, age 73, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his place of residence in Puryear, Tennessee. Bob was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on October 18, 1951, to Robert D. Lane and Nadene L. Foster Lane. He was raised in the small college town of Williamstown, MA, along with his three brothers, Dennis, Rick, and David. Bob...
Cody North
Jan 3, 2025
Cody Wayne North age 39 of Paris, TN, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Jackson- Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Cody enjoyed working on cars, landscaping, and restoring old things. He loved spending time with his family and dogs. Cody was always willing to help others.
He was born November 9, 1985, in McKenzie, TN. Cody was preceded in...
Linda Susan Smith
Jan 3, 2025
Linda Susan Smith, age 75 of Paris, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Milan, TN.
She was born on October 23, 1949, in Albuquerque, NM to the late Wallace R. Rogers and late Elsie Strain Rogers.
She later married Paul E. Smith who preceded her in death.
Linda found her greatest happiness in her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and...
Roger Dale Cook
Jan 1, 2025
NOTICE THIS SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO JANUARY 18, 2025
Roger Dale Cook, age 56 of Paris died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence.
Roger enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and watching television. He attended Paris Church of God of Prophecy.
He was born, November 30, 1968, to the late George Edward Cook and Mary Sue Priddy Cook.
He is survived by...
Larry Dale Brewer
Jan 1, 2025
Larry “Dale” Brewer, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his residence.
He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and a Vietnam War veteran. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and taking great pride in maintaining his yard.
Dale was born August 23, 1950, in Florence, AL, to the late Emmett Jason Brewer and the late Lucille Fowler Brewer.
Dale...
Shirley Stockdale
Dec 31, 2024
Shirley Ann Stockdale, born on December 22, 1935, in Whitlock, Tennessee, peacefully passed away at her home on December 31, 2024. She was the cherished daughter of Flossie Mae Davis.
A proud graduate of Puryear School in 1954, Shirley served as president of her senior class and was an active member of the girls’ basketball team and cheerleading squad, earning numerous...
Paul Delano Setlech Sr.
Dec 30, 2024
Paul Delano Setlech Sr., age 88 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at West Tennessee Health Care Henry County Hospital in Paris.
Paul retired from Caterpillar as an engineer after over 30 years of dedicated service. He was also an active member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church. He was licensed to the ministry and devoted himself to teaching Sunday...
Richard Allen Queen
Dec 29, 2024
Richard Allen Queen, of Springville, TN, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Richard retired from Houston Tank Services where he was a truck driver. He enjoyed dune buggy riding.
He was born, May 22, 1960, to Harrison Cremeans who survives, of South Point, OH and the late Arnetta Alma Bailey Cremeans.
Richard was married, October 8, 2011,...
Jamie Lynn "Jim" Fields
Dec 28, 2024
Jamie Lynn “Jim” Fields, a retired Paris attorney, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. He was 81.
Mr. Fields had practiced law for more than 20 years in Paris. Before he began his law career he had taught high school in Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio and worked for the Tennessee Departments of Labor...
JC Williams
Dec 26, 2024
JC Williams, age 95 of Paris, TN, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 in Paris.
He was a member of Henry United Methodist Church. He was a co-owner of Lewis and Williams Grocery in Paris from 1972-1995. He previously worked at Moore and Anderson Grocery Store. In his retirement he delivered for Perkins Drugs. JC enjoyed yardwork and fishing.
JC was born...
Jerry Clark
Dec 26, 2024
Jerry Dale Clark, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home.
Jerry, originally from Henry County, TN, spent 20 years in California, where he met his wife, Kathy Furey Clark. He returned to Paris, TN, 27 years ago and dedicated over 40 years to his career as a mechanic, working for various companies. He was a...
Joanne Marie Hurst
Dec 25, 2024
Joanne Marie VanCleve Hurst, age 78 of Cottage Grove, Tennessee, passed away December 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Joanne was born September 21, 1946, in Aurora, Illinois to the late Harley Van Cleve and the late Janice McCoy VanCleve.
Joanne married the love of her life, Robert Hurst, on July 1, 1967. They resided in Yorkville, IL,...
Nancy Euline Madden
Dec 25, 2024
Nancy Euline Madden, age 69 of McKenzie, TN, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at LifeCare of Bruceton.
Nancy was born October 18, 1955, in Ripley, TN, to the late James L. Mathis and late Dathel Ownby Mathis. She married Rickie Lawrence Madden on May 24, 1974, who survives of McKenzie, TN.
Nancy was a devoted member of Maplewood Baptist Church in Paris,...
Raymond G. Hatley
Dec 25, 2024
Raymond Gale Hatley, age 69 of Puryear, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital.
Raymond was born July 19, 1955, in Berwyn, IL, to Dolores May Bouchard Duncan and the late Hoover Hatley. He cherished his time driving a school bus for the Bolingbrook, IL school system. He also found great joy in spending time outdoors,...
James Caldwell "Jimmy" Lipford
Dec 25, 2024
James Caldwell “Jimmy” Lipford, of Buchanan, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Murray, Ky.
He was born, March 22, 1961, to the late James Garvin (Junior) Lipford, Jr and the late Betty Jo Caldwell Lipford.
Jimmy was married April 15,1989 to Diane Pace Lipford of Buchanan.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter Crystal (Tommy) Hutson and his daughter-in-law...
Shawnee Dinkins Reddick
Dec 25, 2024
Shawnee Dinkins Reddick, age 68, of Paris, TN, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, surrounded by family.
Shawnee was a devout woman of faith who loved to share Jesus with everyone she met. She had a special gift and calling to love and encourage people and to make everyone feel...

