Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Judy Sprague

Judy Sprague

Nov 13, 2024

Judy Sprague, age 67 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at her residence.

Judy was a member of Bridge of Hope Church in Paris. She was the former owner of JuJu’s Daycare for 39 years. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, and spending time with her grandchildren, and attending all their activities.

Born May 21, 1957, in Paris, TN, she...

David M. "Jack" Evans, Jr.

David M. "Jack" Evans, Jr.

Nov 12, 2024

David M. “Jack” Evans, Jr., age 98, of Paris, Tennessee, went to meet his savior on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

He was born on September 13, 1926, to David M. Evans Sr. and Reba Hunter Evans in Whitesville, West Virginia. 

Jack was a boatswain’s mate second class during World War II serving in the invasion of the Philippines, and was also a...

Billy Gene Bennett

Billy Gene Bennett

Nov 9, 2024

*THE LOCATION OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED. THE SERVICE WILL NOW BE HELD AT RIDGEWAY FUNERAL HOME. *

Billy Gene Bennett age 85 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at his residence.

Billy Gene was a retired sawmill truck driver. He enjoyed mowing his yard, riding his motorcycle, and watching NASCAR. He loved spending time with his grandchildren,...

Janice Doreen Marrelli

Janice Doreen Marrelli

Nov 7, 2024

Janice Doreen Marrelli, age 85, of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.

 

She was a longtime member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Kenosha, WI. She retired after many years of service for the state of Wisconsin. Janice served on the Kenosha, WI Board of Supervisors. She was also a member of...

Joanne Cox

Joanne Cox

Nov 7, 2024

Joanne Cox age 88 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Paris, died Thursday, November 7, 2024, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence in Franklin.

Joanne retired from Henry County Medical Center where she worked many years as an Administrative Secretary. She enjoyed visiting the beach, attending Tennessee Vols football games, and being active in her church, Springhill Baptist...

RaeBethel Jan Johnson

RaeBethel Jan Johnson

Nov 5, 2024

RaeBethel Jan Johnson age 72 of Jackson, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at her residence.

Beth enjoyed being outside and playing with her grandchildren. She had worked several years in Property Management in Jackson. Beth was Baptist in faith.

Born February 4, 1952, in Senath, MO, she was the daughter of the late Milford B. Johnson, and...

Thomas Jackson LeCroy

Thomas Jackson LeCroy

Nov 4, 2024

Thomas Jackson “Jack” LeCroy age 86 of Lexington TN, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

Jack loved music, especially old country, rockabilly, and southern gospel music. In his younger years, he enjoyed singing in a band and songwriting. Jack was always known for his quick wit and charismatic personality. He was Baptist in...

Sue Cooper Gebert

Sue Cooper Gebert

Nov 3, 2024

Sue Cooper Gebert, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her residence.

Sue formerly worked at Ceco Door, and as a dispatcher at Times DC Trucking. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church where she loved working with small children. Sue deeply loved her church and church family. She enjoyed coloring, art, gardening, and working in...

Keith "Hecktor" Hatcher

Keith "Hecktor" Hatcher

Nov 2, 2024

Keith “Hecktor” Hatcher, of Paris TN, died Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his residence.

Hecktor was the former owner of Hatcher/Gaylord Construction in Paris. He was a retired preaching minister after 35 years of preaching in West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Hecktor was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ. He loved adoring his wife, Sandra and all of...

Margaret E. Middleton

Margaret E. Middleton

Nov 2, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth (Craig) Middleton born November 17, 1930 to Mattie Ella and Alfred E. Craig passed away peacefully in her home November 2, 2024 surrounded by her children. Margaret was married to Elmer Middleton, who preceded her in death in 1996, and together they had six children Mike, Max, Tony, Timmy, Ricky, and Sherri Middleton. 

A natural redhead in her younger...

Sandra Jean Ealey

Sandra Jean Ealey

Oct 31, 2024

Sandra Jean “Sandy” Ealey, age 73 of Paris, TN, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by her family in McKenzie, TN. 

Sandy formerly worked at Midland Brake, Gary’s Wholesale, Freedman Jewelers, and Pyramid Pawn Shop. She loved to spend time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her later years. Sandy loved making jewelry and enjoyed...

Audrey Knutson

Audrey Knutson

Oct 29, 2024

Audrey Elaine Schroeder Knutson, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at her residence.

 Audrey retired from the real estate industry, where she managed properties. She was a private person who loved life and loved her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren always called her “Mimi.”

 She was married to Paul Knutson who preceded her in death.

 Audrey was born...

Harry R. Brown

Harry R. Brown

Oct 29, 2024

Harry R. Brown, age 80, of Paris, TN, passed away October 29, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN. 

 

Harry loved his country and served in the United States Army before settling down to start a family. Harry was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church and loved the Lord. He will always be remembered as a faithful Christian, wonderful husband,...

Juanita Barrow

Juanita Barrow

Oct 28, 2024

Juanita Barrow, age 90 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at her residence.

 

She was a member of Buchanan Baptist Church. Juanita enjoyed flowers and bird watching. She was also a member of the Quilt Lovers Club in Murray, KY.

 

Juanita was born March 28, 1934, in Kirksey, KY, to the late Edward Dowdy and the late Audie Bolen Dowdy.

 

She...

Houston Conger

Houston Conger

Oct 27, 2024

Houston Conger age 92 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his residence. 

Houston retired from Emerson Electric after working 30 years as a machine operator. He had previously worked at the Paris Dairy. Houston loved the outdoors and wildlife. He was a gifted painter, writer, and musician. He played the guitar with the gospel group the Heaven Aires...

Robert William Jackson

Robert William Jackson

Oct 25, 2024

Robert William Jackson, age 43 of Mansfield, TN, died Friday, October 25, 2024, at his residence.

 Robert attended Collinwood High School in Collinwood, TN. He liked spending time outside. Robert enjoyed music and books. He also appreciated his quiet time.

 Robert was born May 26, 1981, in Okinawa Japan, to Don B. Jackson and Alice C. Gillespie Jackson who survive of Mansfield,...

Martha Ann McFarland

Martha Ann McFarland

Oct 24, 2024

Martha McFarland went home to Heaven on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was 99 years old.

Martha was known as `MeMaw' by her Grandchildren and other family. Also, the numerous children she babysat over the years in her home knew her as `Mrs Martha'. She loved children and they loved and appreciated her. She was a stay-at-home mother most of her...

Glen William Nichols

Glen William Nichols

Oct 22, 2024

Glen W. Nichols, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Paris, TN.

 Glen retired after proudly serving more than 20 years in the United States Marine Corps. After retirement from the Marine Corps, he worked several years for Montgomery Ward in Ft Worth Texas, then he worked at Walmart in Paris in the paint department. He was...

Charles Langhorne Dade, IV

Charles Langhorne Dade, IV

Oct 21, 2024

Charles L. Dade IV, age 85 of Paris, TN died Monday, October 21, 2024, at Charter Assisted Living in Paris. 

Charlie retired after working as a truck driver for 40 years. Several of those years he spent team driving with his wife, Barbara. He was a decorated Green Beret Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Charlie enjoyed fishing, bird watching,...

Frankie Lamb

Frankie Lamb

Oct 20, 2024

James Franklin “Frankie” Lamb age 64 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his residence. 

Frankie retired from the City of Paris, where he was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, gardening, and having get togethers with his friends. Frankie spent several years as the caretaker of Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Born December 31, 1959,...