Paris, TN Obituaries

Jun 24, 2016

Tommie L. Dicus, age 68, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, June 24, 2016, at Jackson Madison Co. Gen. Hosp. in Jackson, Tenn.

Tommie was a 1967 Cottage Grove High School Graduate.   He formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant and also served as a Pastor for several years.   He was a retired Funeral Director after working...

Jun 12, 2016

Alice Petronico, age 74, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, June 12, 2016, at her residence in Paris, Tenn.

Born May 14, 1942 in Hoboken, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles Kelsey and the late Catherine Tragonoas Kelsey. She was married to Patrick Petronico, Sr. who died January 8, 2003.

Jun 7, 2016

James Willis “Jime” McBride, age 75, of Springville, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.

Born July 17, 1940, in Paris, he was the son of the late Willis Trenton “Shorty” McBride and the late Louise VanCleave McBride. Mr. McBride was first married to Virginia Barnes McBride...

Jun 4, 2016

Tommy Edward Clayton, age 69, died Saturday June 4, 2016, at his residence in Paris. He was a retired maintenance worker from Emerson Electric.

Born March 15, 1947, in Paris,he was the son of the late Eulus Clayton and the late Evalee Hudson Clayton. He married Martha Wilson Clayton July 13, 1966, who preceded in death December 9, 2012....

May 31, 2016

Zera Thomas Brannon, age 96, of Puryear, Tenn., died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Benchmark Healthcare of Puryear in Puryear, Tenn. He was a member of Mill Creek Presbyterian Church.   He formerly worked as a mechanic at Paris Motor Co. in Paris and Wynns Garage in Puryear, TN.   He also formerly taught small engine repair at the Vocational Technical School...

May 30, 2016

Dickie Ray Spaulding, age 69, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, May 30, 2016, at Diversicare of Martin in Martin, Tenn.

Dickie was a retired route salesman for the Latus Distributor in Paris.  He served in the US Army and was a member of the VFW.

Dickie was born March 23, 1947...

May 29, 2016

Dolores Catherine Rice, age 97 of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Paris, TN, died Sunday May 29, 2016 at Namaste Alzheimer Center in Colorado Springs, CO.

Dolores was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church when living in Paris, TN.  She loved singing and watching sports on TV.  She was a homemaker and worked a...

May 28, 2016

Dan Murphey, age 73, of Paris, Tenn., died Saturday, May 28, 2016, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon and Youth Sunday School  teacher.  He was a Longtime Paris Optimist Club Member where he also helped with their Boy Scout Troop.  Dan...

May 21, 2016

Clara Elizabeth Paschall, age 79, of Jackson, Tenn, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, at NHC Somerville in Somerville, Tenn.

She was married in June of 1961 to Morris Paschall, who was formerly of Henry County, and he preceded in death on July 6, 1985.   She was a homemaker and enjoyed her Grandchildren very much.

May 20, 2016

Margaret Louise “Midge” Horton, age 91, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, May 20, 2016, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

She was a retired Trust Officer for American Bank in Racine,WI.    She was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church,  The American Legion,  The Pink Ladies at H.C.M.C., and the Welcome Wagon.   She...

May 20, 2016

James Murel Mead, age 77, of Springville, Tenn., died Friday, May 20, 2016, at his residence.

Born July 6, 1938, in Hamlin, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Edward Mead and the late Anna L. Lucas Mead. He married Martha Jane Sanders Mead December 23, 1974, who preceded in death July 25,...

May 19, 2016

James “Jim” Hamilton, age 74, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

Jim was an active member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ.   He was a retired mechanical engineer for Emerson Electric in Paris, TN and a member of the Springville Masonic Lodge.   Jim enjoyed hunting...

May 19, 2016

Jessie Bertalea Holden, age 75, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Thursday, May 19, 2016, at her residence in Buchanan, Tenn.

She was a retired housekeeper for Vale View Nursing Home in Valparaiso, Indiana.   She was Baptist in faith and she enjoyed collecting dolls.

Jessie was born April 10, 1941 in Chattanooga, TN...

May 18, 2016

Bonnie Kemp Wiles, age 79, of Paris, Tenn, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Murray Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, Ky.

She was a Baptist in faith and loved the outdoors and gardening.   She formerly worked at Celotex and retired from Wiles Welding in Paris.

Bonnie was born October 17, 1936...

May 15, 2016

William Vickery “Bill” Pullen, age 75, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Sunday, May 15, 2016, at his residence in Cottage Grove, Tenn.

Bill was a Founding Member of the Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department and served as the Fire Chief for many years.  He was very active with the Cottage Grove Freedom Festival on the...

May 12, 2016

Donald  Ray “Don” Thompson, age 74, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

He was a retired Safety Supervisor for Lehman Roberts Asphalt & Paving in Memphis, TN and was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church.

Don was born on July 9, 1941,...

May 11, 2016

Sadie Nell Ward Pflueger, age 82, passed away quietly at her home May 11, 2016.

Born August 17, 1933, in Buchanan, she was the daughter of the late John C. Ward and the late Lille Mae Patterson Ward.

She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church, and formerly worked at The...

May 9, 2016

Jeffrey Thomas “Jeff” Davis, age 51, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, May  9, 2016, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.   Jeff was a former truck driver and worked in the Trucking Brokerage Business for several years.   He was also a former farmer with his...

May 9, 2016

Gervis “Jack” Paschall, age 87, of Puryear, Tenn., died Monday, May  9, 2016, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.

He was a member of North Fork Baptist Church for over 50 years.   Gervis was a retired security guard for Murray Guard at Emerson Electric.   He formerly managed Humphrey's Loose Leaf Tobacco Floor...

May 8, 2016

Martha Joy Joyner, age 72, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, May  8, 2016, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.

She was a Retired Pipefitter with Standard Oil in Richmond, CA.   She enjoyed making porcelin dolls, reading, watching black and white movies and she also loved vacations.

She was...