Paris, TN Obituaries

Jaxon Eli Mcswain

Nov 26, 2015

Jaxon Eli McSwain, age 3 days of Springville, Tenn., died Thursday, November 26, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.    He was born November 23, 2015 in McKenzie, TN.

He is survived by his Parents,  Scotty and Teri McSwain of Springville, TN;  Sister,  Kensleigh McSwain of Springville, TN;  Grandmother,  Becky McClain of Springville,...

Nancy Kirkland

Nov 24, 2015

Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, Nancy E. Kirkland, 75, of Cottage Grove, TN, died November 24, 2015.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, on January 23, 1940, she was the daughter of Albert J. and Marjorie A. Haas.

Her spirit is carried on by her husband of 35 years,...

Wilton "Peewee" Mckenzie

Nov 22, 2015

Wilton “PeeWee” McKenzie, age 83, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.

He was a member of Springville Church of Christ and he retired from Emerson Electric Co. after more than 30 years.

He was born September 7, 1932 in Big...

Elaine Harris

Nov 21, 2015

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Elaine Timmons Harris, of Prince George, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord, on November 21, 2015.

She was born to James Otis and Lillie Josephine Timmons on February 22, 1926, in Henry County, Tennessee.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Lake Elroy...

Charles Taylor

Nov 20, 2015

Charles Edward Taylor, age 69, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, November 20, 2015, at the VA Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

He attended Barrs Chapel Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam.  He was wounded 3 times and received the Purple Heart.   Charles graduated from Central High School in 1964.  He was employed most...

Dorothea Riordan

Nov 19, 2015

Dorothea Susan Riordan, age 81, of Springville, Tenn., died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church where she was very active in various church groups and functions and she loved to read and do crossword puzzles.

Dorothea was...

Jean Smith Mitchell Riley

Nov 18, 2015

Jean Smith Mitchell Riley, age 88, of Bartlett, Tenn., formerly of Paris, Tenn., died Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Spring Gate Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Memphis, Tenn.

She was born on September 9, 1927, in Paris, Tenn., to the late Roy Gilbert Smith and the late Lorene Hilmus Smith.

On April...

Frederick Mnich

Nov 12, 2015

Frederick Mnich, age 59 of Paris, TN died November 12, 2015.

There will be a Graveside Service Friday Novmeber 20, 2015 at 1:30 pm at  Hillcrest Memorial Park.

He is survived by serveral Cousins and Friends.

Ron Madding

Nov 10, 2015

Ronald “Ronnie” Anderson Madding, age 63, of Paris, Tenn., died Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

He formerly worked at Diverco in Dyersburg, TN.   He was also a former truck driver and a carpenter and was a Baptist.

He was born June 7, 1952 in...

Burl Mahan

Nov 9, 2015

Burl Donald Mahan, age 85, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, November  9, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

Burl was a 1949 Graduate of Burdette High School in Burdette, AR and served as the Class President.  He served in the US Army from 1954-1956 during the Korean War.     He lived in Tunica, MS for...

Luzvisminda "Lucy" Bucy

Nov 8, 2015

Luzvisminda "Lucy" Ferrer Bucy, age 80, of Puryear, Tenn., died Sunday, November  8, 2015, at Murray Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, Ky.

She was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Murray, KY and was a house cleaner and seamstress for many years.   She also enjoyed cooking and crocheting.

She...

Linda Carroll

Nov 8, 2015

Linda Fay Carroll, age 69, of Dresden, Tenn., died Sunday, November  8, 2015, at Clinton Place in Clinton, Ky.

She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church and a former secretary at Northwest TN Resource Agency.    She enjoyed horseback riding, animals and seamstress work.

Linda was born December 16, 1945 in...

Thelma Lamb

Nov 7, 2015

Thelma Irene Lamb, age 84, of Paris, Tenn., died Saturday, November  7, 2015, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, Tenn.  She was a retired LPN from Chesmore Clinic. She was a member of Jesus Saves Baptist Church who enjoyed working outdoors and loved her family.

She was the daughter of the late Otis Chester Smith and...

Linda Walker

Nov 6, 2015

Linda S. Williams Walker, age 66, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, November 6, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

Linda was employed by West TN Human Resources as a housekeeper and aide to the eldery.   She was a member of the Paris Christian Center and she enjoyed playing cards, dominos,  and cooking...

Grace Underwood

Nov 5, 2015

Grace Nelle Underwood, age 94, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Morningside of Paris.

Grace was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church.    She was a retired teacher that taught in Henry County and Tipton County Schools.    Grace was also an avid artist, promoting arts in Henry County.  She loved bird watching, nature,...

Geneva "Neva" Owen

Nov 5, 2015

Geneva Gray “Neva” Owen, age 88, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, November  5, 2015, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, Tenn.

Neva was an interior decorator and she owned and operated Neva's Custom Decorating in Lansing, Michigan for 21 years.

She was born August 4, 1927 in Weakley County, TN...

Bobby Webb

Nov 1, 2015

Bobby Gene “Bob” Webb, age 84, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Sunday, November  1, 2015, at his Residence in Cottage Grove, Tenn.

Bob was born March 6, 1931 in Cottage Grove, TN to the late Jewell Thomas Webb and the late Joy Mae Cravens Webb.

He was a Member of Palmersville...

Dorothy Ann Brewster

Oct 31, 2015

Dorothy Ann Brewster, age 72, of Paris, Tenn., died Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Vanderbilt Univ. Med. Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Ann was a Graduate of Grove High School Class of 1961 and was a member of First United Methodist Church.    She worked at Holley Carburetor Plant for several years and then retired from Joe...

James David "J.D." Gooch

Oct 30, 2015

James David “J.D.” Gooch, age 98, of Puryear, Tenn., died Friday, October 30, 2015, at his residence in Puryear, Tenn.

J.D. was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Ambassador Sunday School Class.  He was the oldest member of Paris Masonic Lodge #108 having joined in 1945 and he was a Longtime member of the...

Doris Applegate

Oct 28, 2015

Doris Jean Applegate, age 79, of Paris, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, Tenn.

She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and enjoyed flea markets and antiquing.   She was a Volunteer worker at the Rescue Mission in Clinton, Iowa for several years.     She enjoyed music and  singing and...