Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

William "Bill" Wall

William "Bill" Wall

Jan 18, 2015

William Otis “Bill” Wall, age 78, of Springville, Tenn., died Sunday, January 18, 2015, at his residence in Springville, Tenn. He was married August 23, 1969 to Annie Louise Capps Wall, and she survives.   He retired from Ford Motor Co. after 30 years in Chesterfield, MI and he Loved boating, fishing, and hunting. Bill was born April 11, 1936 in...

Carolyn Hart

Carolyn Hart

Jan 17, 2015

Carolyn Faye Hart, age 71, of Henry, Tenn., died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Plumley Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn. She last worked as an Asst. Manager at the VFW in Mckenzie, TN and formerly worked at Mark 1 Plastics in Henry,TN.    She also enjoyed working in her yard and loved riding her lawn mower. She was born May 7, 1943...

Howard Dice

Howard Dice

Jan 17, 2015

Howard Cecil Dice, age 99, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Oak Manor Health Care Center in McKenzie, Tenn. He married Audrey M. Sharpe Dice May 28, 1965, and she preceded in death Jan. 3, 2013.    He retired from Armco Steel in Torrance, CA.   He was a member of The Christ Lutheran Church in Paris and was a...

Helen Holley

Helen Holley

Jan 15, 2015

Helen Ann Holley, age 65, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, January 15, 2015, at her residence in Paris, Tenn. She was married June 19, 1986 to James Edward "Eddy" Holley, and he survives.    She was a member of McCullough Chapel Baptist Church in Dyer Co. TN.     She formerly worked at Wal-Mart Vision Center in Paris, TN and she loved her Grandchildren....

Teresa Hicks

Teresa Hicks

Jan 13, 2015

Teresa Alice Hicks, age 61, of Dresden, Tenn., died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at her residence in Dresden, Tenn. Teresa married June 7, 2006 to Edward Hicks and he survives.    She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dresden where she enjoyed singing in the choir and volunteering in many church activities.  She also enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She was born...

Michael Beecham

Michael Beecham

Jan 13, 2015

Michael Beecham, age 35, of Dyersburg, Tenn, formerly of Paris, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015  in Memphis, TN. He was married Feb. 8, 2009 to April Nance Beecham, and she survives.    He enjoyed camping, being outdoors, and collecting odds & ends. Michael was born in Paris, TN January 31, 1979 to his father, Billy Beecham of Paris, TN and Mother, Anita Arnold...

Christopher Triplett

Christopher Triplett

Jan 12, 2015

Christopher Dean “Chris” Triplett, age 52, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, January 12, 2015, at Jackson Madison Co. Gen. Hosp. in Jackson, Tenn.    He was born September 10, 1962 in Paris, TN. Chris was married to Marti Johnson Triplett and she preceded in death September 5, 2010.   He was a member of West Paris Baptist Church.   He formerly worked in Anchorage,...

Norman Crutcher

Norman Crutcher

Jan 11, 2015

Norman “Butch” Crutcher, age 69, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn. He was a Former Supervisor for The St. Pete Times Newspaper in St. Petersburg, Florida and he formerly owned and operated Golden Sun Lawn Care in New Port Richey, Florida. He was born December 29, 1945 in Highland Park, MI to...

Bill Odom

Bill Odom

Jan 9, 2015

Bill Odom, age 73, of Mansfield, Tenn., died Friday, January  9, 2015, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. Bill married Carol Wilson Odom February 3, 1976 and she survives.     He was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church, a NRA member and a retired machinist. He was born April 24, 1941 in Cottage Grove, TN to the late Charlie Odom...

Don Sanderson

Don Sanderson

Jan 9, 2015

Donald James “Don” Sanderson, Sr., age 76, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Friday, January  9, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. Don married September 26, 1959 to Rebecca Alcock Sanderson and she survives.   He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness  and was a retired welder for Kodak in Rochester, NY.   He also enjoyed Fishing and Hunting. He...

Raymond Bradley

Raymond Bradley

Jan 9, 2015

Raymond Dale Bradley, age 52, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, January  9, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn. He was married October 29, 2003 to Sharon Jane "Janie" Greer Bradley and she survives. He attended Open Doors Church in Paris, TN and was a self employed painter.   He formerly painted with T.W. Berry,  worked for A & D Paving and formerly...

Charles Garner

Charles Garner

Jan 9, 2015

Charles Cee Garner, age 43, of Camden, Tenn., died Friday, January  9, 2015, at his residence in Camden, Tenn.    Charles enjoyed swimming. He was born September 3, 1971 in Paris, TN to the late Charles Alvin Garner and Harriett Daniels (David Sr.) Garner of Martin, TN. Besides his mother, He is also survived by his  Four Sisters,  Gina Garner of Paris, Tenn,  Angela Wilson of...

Ann Mathis

Ann Mathis

Jan 8, 2015

Ann Smith Mathis, age 87, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, January 8, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. Ann was married September 14, 2009 to James Mathis and he preceded in death September 23, 2010. She was a former member of St. Lukes Methodist Church in Memphis where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir.  ...

Ted Elliott

Ted Elliott

Jan 8, 2015

Ted M. Elliott, age 63, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Thursday, January 8, 2015, at his Residence in Buchanan, Tenn. Ted married July 1, 1978 to Debbie Babinski Elliott and she survives. He was the former Owner and Operator of Elliott Maintenance Services.   He obtained a Bachelor of Science from UT Knoxville in 1974.   Ted was a member of First United...

Juanita Dowdy

Juanita Dowdy

Jan 8, 2015

Juanita Chandler Dowdy, age 91, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, January  8, 2015, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn. Juanita married August 24, 1941 to Eugene Dowdy and he preceded in death November 16, 2000. She was a beautician and Co-Owner of Duchess Beauty Salon in Paris for many years and she loved animals. She was born August...

Jay Booth

Jay Booth

Jan 7, 2015

Jay Creed Booth, son of Jason Booth and Melisa  McGuire of Springville, Tenn, was stillborn Wednesday, January  7, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. He is also survived by his  One Sister,  Lauren Pruitt of Springville, Tenn.;  Grandfather, Ricky Booth;  Grandmother, Diana French;  Great Grandmother,  Faye Bennett;  Great Grandfather, William Daniel Sensing. He was preceded in Death by,  Grandmother, Terri McGuire;  Grandparents,  Charles M. and Tessie Grammer. Arrangements are...

Melissa Steadman

Melissa Steadman

Jan 6, 2015

Melissa Steadman, age 52, of Paris, Tenn., died Tuesday, January  6, 2015, at her Residence in Paris, Tenn. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.    She was a former Member of Eastern Star Chapter 102 in Panama City, FL.    She worked as a Driver's License Examiner in Bay County FL, before becoming sick and moving to TN.    Served one year in United States...

Warren Sykes

Warren Sykes

Jan 6, 2015

Warren Thompson Sykes, age 81, of Puryear, Tenn., died Tuesday, January  6, 2015, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. Warren married January 27, 1951 to Dorothy Love "Granny" Key Sykes and she preceded in death February 11, 2008. He was a  member of Mansfield Baptist Church.  He was Ordained as a minister in 1961 and served as Pastor for  Mt. Sinai Baptist...

Carol Lee

Carol Lee

Jan 3, 2015

Carol June (Bivens) Lee, age 76, of Springville, Tenn., died Saturday, January  3, 2015, at McKenzie Regional Hospital in McKenzie, Tenn. Carol was married to James Harold Lee and he preceded in death Feb. 8, 2003.   She was Catholic and enjoyed Crocheting. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Bivens and the late Zelma (Decker) Bivens. She is survived by...