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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Martha Jean Barber
Aug 14, 2024
Martha Jean Barber, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She retired after many years from Kroger in Paris. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking for her family. Martha Jean loved her family and loved & centered her life around her church. She was a charter member of New Harmony...
Barbara Joyce Ivey
Aug 14, 2024
Barbara Joyce Ivey, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
She retired after several years from First National Bank in Panhandle, TX. She was also the former manager of Alsups Convenience Store. Barbara loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren and watching them do anything. She enjoyed gardening and...
Thomas Gray Dyer, Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
Thomas Gray Dyer, Jr., age 85 of Millington, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Baptist Memorial East Hospital in Memphis, TN.
He started working at a young age as a projectionist at the theater in Manila, AR. He was a former fireman with the Paris Fire Department and later retired from the Commercial Appeal newspaper in...
William Macon Marshall
Aug 14, 2024
William Macon Marshall, age 76 of Clarksville, TN, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his lake house in New Concord, KY.
He retired after working many years in the maintenance field in the auto industry. He was also the retired owner & operator of “Big City Dogs” hot dog stand. Macon was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He loved music, dancing,...
Crystal Leigh Gilstrap
Aug 9, 2024
Crystal Leigh Gilstrap, age 41 of Henry, TN, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and loved music. She loved her son very much and his life was her world.
Crystal was born July 1, 1983, in Memphis, TN.
She is survived by her husband, Lucas Gilstrap of Rustburg, VA;...
Donald Ray "Don" Woodard
Aug 8, 2024
Donald Ray “Don” Woodard, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his residence.
He worked as a loading supervisor for Institutional Casework Incorporated in Paris. He liked to fish and enjoyed working.
Don was born November 22, 1979, in Huntingdon, TN.
He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Peggy (Sam) Crowder of Paris, TN; his daughter, Emma Grace...
Roy Finley Glover
Aug 7, 2024
Roy Finley Glover, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his residence.
He retired after many years as a surveyor for L.I. Smith & Associates in Paris. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Roy was born November 24, 1960, to the late Clyde Glover, Sr., and the late Virginia Potter Glover.
He is survived by three children, Jasmine Brown...
Shannon Parker
Aug 7, 2024
Shannon Rena Parker, age 54 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN
She worked for many years as a private duty caregiver for the state of Tennessee. Shannon loved being a devoted wife, Mom, and especially a Nana to her grandchildren. She was a member of the “Blues Crew” at Blues Landing...
Terrence William "Terry" Kelly, Jr.
Aug 6, 2024
Terrence William “Terry” Kelly, Jr., age 81 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
He retired after a long career in education as a teacher, where he taught 6th grade & spent most of his teaching career in Juneau, AK. Terry loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He also was an avid reader.
Terry was born November...
Mel Mahan Flowers
Aug 5, 2024
Melinda Gail Long “Mel” Mahan Flowers, age 57 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at her residence.
Mel was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris and was Baptist by faith. She formerly worked as a machinist at MAHLE Engine Components in Morristown, TN. She was also a licensed insurance agent and licensed real estate agent....
Terry Collier
Aug 4, 2024
Terry Gene Collier age 72 of Erin, TN, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Houston County Community Hospital in Erin.
Terry was born December 28, 1951, in Fulton, KY, to the late Bobby Gene Collier and the late Mamie Smith Collier.
He was married September 28, 1982, to Dora Younger Collier, who survives of Erin.
Terry retired in 2012 from the Local...
Carolyn Bumpus
Aug 4, 2024
Carolyn Ann Jones Bumpus, age 85 of Paris, TN, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her residence.
She worked for several years at Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris. She also formerly worked at the Henry County Election Commission and Clifty Farms. Carolyn was a member of East Wood Church of Christ. Her grandchildren loved her yeast rolls.
Carolyn was born October...
Ann Webber
Aug 3, 2024
Deloris Ann Webber, age 84, of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her residence.
Ann formerly worked as a teller for McKenzie Banking Company. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Paris, where she served on the teller committee. She enjoyed cooking, her flowers and she liked to go fishing. She was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan,...
Jerry Rickman
Aug 1, 2024
Jerry Rickman, age 74 of Paris, TN, passed away Thursday. August 1, 2024, at AHC of Paris, after a 9-month battle with cancer.
He retired after a 34-year career as an electrician and was the owner & operator of Rickman’s Electric in Paris. He played basketball in his high school years for Farmington High School in Farmington, KY. Jerry was instrumental...
Patricia Slaughter
Jul 29, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Elaine Slaughter, 63, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at her home unexpectedly.
She was born March 21, 1961, in Three Rivers, the daughter of Lawrence and Marion (Snow) Slaughter and graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1979.
Patty enjoyed cooking and baking, skills she initially honed at Meek’s Mill Café perfecting their...
Diane Marie Byrns
Jul 29, 2024
Diane Marie Byrns, age 60 of Henry, TN, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at her residence.
Diane was a very kind and giving person always thinking of others before herself. She loved being outdoors in the sunshine, her dogs and diet mountain dew. She enjoyed going to the beach. Diane had a very strong faith, and her children and grandchildren were...
Debbie Bensinger
Jul 28, 2024
Debbie Bensinger, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at her residence.
Debbie loved thrift shopping and loved her cats.
She was born August 29, 1949, in Chicago, IL, to the late George Bensinger and the late Ethel Reimer Bensinger.
Debbie is survived by her daughter, Dorina (Joe) Boccia of Chicago, IL; two sisters, Diane (Danny) Gordon of Paris, TN,...
Ricky Lynn "Rick" Webb
Jul 28, 2024
Ricky Lynn “Rick” Webb, age 63 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
He worked for many years in steel manufacturing as a welder. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting coins. He loved all animals and being outside.
Rick was born March 26, 1961, in Paris, TN, to the late James M. Webb and the late Janice...
Irene Branum
Jul 27, 2024
Irene Branum, age 99 of IL, formerly of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Wauconda, IL. She was born September 13, 1924, in Hermondale, MO, the daughter of Thomas T. Crawford and Florence (Miller) Crawford.
Irene lived her early years near Blytheville, AR as a family farm girl where she met and married her husband, James Branum. They moved...
Beve Lou Goza
Jul 27, 2024
Beve Lou Goza, age 96 of Buchanan, TN, went to meet her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
She worked for many years in cosmetology as a hairdresser in Memphis, TN. Beve Lou enjoyed working in the yard and was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, TN.
Beve Lou was born January 22, 1928, in Ravenden...
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