Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Sally Earline Cope
Apr 16, 2023
Sally Earline Cope, age 78 of Mansfield, TN, died Sunday April 16, 2023, at her residence in Mansfield.
Sally was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, and caring for her daughter. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Sally was born October 13, 1944, in Takoma Park, MD, to the...
Robert Howard Holcomb
Apr 15, 2023
Robert Howard Holcomb, age 67 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
He retired after many years as a law enforcement officer. He enjoyed working on trucks, tractors, and researching things on the computer. He loved being a farmer and working on the farm. Robert was a big family man and...
Rito Rodriguez
Apr 14, 2023
Rito Rodriguez, age 90 of Springville, TN, died Friday, April 14, 2023, at his residence.
He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran with the 187th Airborne. He loved woodworking, fishing and enjoyed being around the lake. Rito retired from maintenance with Vulcan Materials in McCook, IL.
Rito was born May 22, 1932, in New Braunfels, TX,...
Garry Howard Hinson
Apr 12, 2023
Garry Howard Hinson, longtime Paris resident, age 78, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his residence in Dover, TN.
He was the former owner of Dawndale Trucking in Paris. TN. Garry began Eastside Enterprises in Paris in 1982 which later became Eastside Auto Repair until his retirement in 2010. He enjoyed fishing, driving his tractor and being outside. He loved...
Weldon Wade Gallimore
Apr 11, 2023
Weldon Wade Gallimore, age 83 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY.
He was a longtime row crop farmer in the Puryear Community and retired from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation as a civil engineer. Weldon was a lover of nature. He enjoyed bird watching, hunting,...
Paul M. Shipman
Apr 10, 2023
Paul M. Shipman, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY. He retired from Northern Illinois University where he worked in maintenance in their heating plant. Paul enjoyed nature, the outdoors, and loved fishing. Paul loved his dogs, and spending time in his family’s cabin in...
Dorothy Jane Emerson
Apr 10, 2023
Dorothy Jane Emerson, age 66 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY.
She retired as co-owner after many years as the office manager of the West TN Psychological Group in Paris.
Dorothy was born October 4, 1956, to the late L.T. Mayo and the late Sarah...
Garey Lovell "Rick" Barrick
Apr 10, 2023
Garey Lovell “Rick” Barrick, Sr., age 70, dedicated father, grandfather and friend, passed away at his home in Paris, TN, on Monday, April 10, 2023.
He was born May 18, 1952, in Reisterstown, MD, to the late Glenn E. Barrick and the late Hazel Barrick.
Rick was a long-time contractor, thriving business owner, and passionate drag racer. He spent the...
Robert Gene "Bob" Thompson
Apr 10, 2023
Robert Gene “Bob” Thompson, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center.
He was a US Army veteran serving in Vietman and was a member of the VFW. He formerly worked at Southern Clay, McCartney Produce, and Kroger. He loved watching all sports, especially baseball and was a Chicago White Sox...
Danny Gallimore
Apr 10, 2023
Danny Gallimore, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at his residence.
He was a member of Puryear Church of Christ. A longtime dairy and tobacco farmer in the Puryear community, Danny formerly worked at Holly Carburetor. He was a member of the Buchanan Masonic Lodge, the Board of Directors for Henry Farmers Co-op, Henry County Farm...
Barbara Hosford-Tanner
Apr 9, 2023
Barbara Hosford-Tanner, age 69 of Henry, TN, died Sunday, April 9, 2023, at her residence.
She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Henry, TN. Barbara enjoyed reading, attending yard sales, cleaning, and cooking. She loved spending time with her family.
Barbara was born April 14, 1953, in Paris, TN.
She was married to Bobby Tanner, who preceded...
David Eric "Dave" Launer
Apr 6, 2023
David Eric “Dave” Launer, a man of faith, age 70 of Henry, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his residence.
He worked for many years in telecommunications for the Southwestern Bell Systems Telephone Company and the McAllen, TX School District, and had been enjoying retirement for about 6 years in Tennessee.
He was born...
James Edward "Bubber" Booth
Apr 1, 2023
James Edward “Bubber” Booth age 50 of Paris died Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Paris.
Bubber was currently working at Allegro Fine Foods. He enjoyed watching sports, especially Nascar, the Oakland Raiders, and the Tennessee Volunteers. He also collected Superman memorabilia. Bubber attended Lighthouse Ministries.
Born April 5, 1972, in Paris, he was the son of Ruben...
Rick Evans
Mar 30, 2023
Ricky Wayne “Rick” Evans, age 61 of Hazel, KY, died Thursday, March 31, 2023, at his residence.
He worked for many years at Briggs & Stratton in Murray, KY. Rick served in the Army National Guard for 15 years and was a member of the Amvets. He enjoyed fishing, loved his grandchildren, and was Baptist by belief.
Rick was born...
Ted Parrish
Mar 27, 2023
Ted Parrish, age 85 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Monday, March 27, 2023 at his residence surrounded by family.
He was a lifelong farmer and had worked at the Co-Op for 20 years. Ted was a US Army veteran, and a member of Cottage Grove Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, piddling, and spending time with his family.
Ted...
Jean Baucum
Mar 27, 2023
Jean Baucum, age 77, of Paris, TN, died Monday, March 27, 2023 at AHC of McKenzie, TN.
Jean was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church in Paris. She enjoyed shopping, talking on the phone and traveling with her husband.
She was born November 23, 1945 in Flint, MI to the late Bennie Wendell Nanney and the late Virginia Terry Nanney.
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Charles David Mathews
Mar 27, 2023
Charles David Mathews, age 61 of Paris, TN, died, Monday, March 27, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
He retired after many years as a correctional officer in Polk City, FL. David loved the Lord and was a member of Bridge of Hope Church in Paris. He was an excellent husband to his wife of...
William "Bill" Finch
Mar 26, 2023
William “Bill” Finch, age 90 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
He retired as the owner and operator, alongside his wife, of Bill’s Upholstery, starting in Fulton, KY, then moving to Martin, TN. He also formerly owned an antique and flower arrangement business in Gleason, TN. Bill loved to fish,...
Barbara Ruth Dyson Hall
Mar 24, 2023
Barbara Ruth Dyson Hall, age 87 of Puryear, TN, passed away at 6:58 am on March 24, 2023, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
Barbara was born in Paducah, KY, on January 24, 1936, to the late Anderson Leslie Dyson and the late Etta Mae Stiers Dyson.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Betty Stewart of Paducah,...
June Redmon Paschall
Mar 21, 2023
June Redmon Paschall, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at The Farms of Puryear in Puryear, TN.
She retired after several years of work as a supervisor in the manufacturing industry. June enjoyed reading, watching movies, and enjoyed cooking in her previous years.
June was born June 11, 1934, in Paris, TN, to the late Claude...
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