Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Margaret Peterson

Margaret Peterson

Jun 10, 2014

Margaret Elizabeth Peterson, age 85, of Murray, Ky., died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Signature Healthcare of Erin in Erin, Tenn. She was a Christian and Baptist in faith. She was the widow Charles Wesley Peterson,  he died Feb. 19, 1983. Margaret was a former L.P.N. at Nobles Clinic, Chesemore Clinic & Henry County Hospital in Paris,TN. Born Aug. 28, 1928,...

Ray Burnette

Ray Burnette

Jun 9, 2014

Ray Dudley Burnette, age 62, of Big Sandy, Tenn., died Monday, June  9, 2014, at Camden General Hospital in Camden, Tenn.  He was a member of the New Beginning Church of God. He was a truck driver for Wilson Farms. He was the son of the late Bruce Burnette and Ellen Elizabeth Johnson Burnette of Paris. He is also survived by his...

Forest Swisher

Forest Swisher

Jun 6, 2014

Forest Irvin “ Red” Swisher, age 89, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, June  6, 2014, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. He was married to Dorothy "Dottie" Chandler Swisher June 27, 1953 and she survives. He was a retired welder,  having worked for companies in Illinois and Tennessee.   After retiring he worked for Kroger in Paris.  He was a member of...

William Harris

William Harris

Jun 5, 2014

William Joel Harris (Bill) of Centerville, Ohio formerly of Paris, Tn loving husband of Mae Harris (deceased) and wonderful, caring father to Larry and Daryl Harris,  died Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Centerville, Ohio. Bill was born December 2, 1928 in Buchanan, Tn to Lake and Grace Harris who have proceeded in death. Bill and Mae married May 10, 1948.  Bill was...

Olyne Cooper

Olyne Cooper

Jun 3, 2014

Olyne Marie Conrad Cooper, age 96, of Springville, Tenn., died Tuesday, June  3, 2014, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. She was married October 21, 1944 to James H. Cooper, he preceded in death June 16, 1995. Olyne was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Paris, TN and a homemaker. She was born June 12, 1917 in Athens,...

Shirley Kelley

Shirley Kelley

Jun 3, 2014

Shirley Ann Kelley, age 58, of Springville, Tenn., died Tuesday, June  3, 2014, at her Daughters home in Paris, Tenn. Shirley was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church.   She was a 1973 Graduate of Dresden High School and a 1975 Graduate of West TN Business College.   She formerly worked as an optician at Harrison Eye Clinic and worked at Buchanan...

Ethan Fourman-Raspberry

Ethan Fourman-Raspberry

Jun 1, 2014

Baby, Ethan Chase Fourman-Raspberry, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, June  1, 2014, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. He was the son of Jason Raspberry of Paris, TN and Angie (Don) Fourman of Paris, TN. He is also survived by his Two Sisters,  Brianna Raspberry of Paris, Tenn,  Edan Pritchard of Huntingdon, Tenn;  Four Brothers,  Matt Fourman of Paris, Tenn,  Brandon Fourman of Paris,...

John Taylor

John Taylor

Jun 1, 2014

John Thomas Taylor, age 64, of Springville, TN, died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at his residence in Springville, TN. His wife, Angie Gardner Taylor, survives. They were married on July 30, 1994. John was born Dec. 15, 1949, in Pikeville to Louise Lee Taylor Keaton of Crossville and the late Charles Gaut Taylor II. He retired after 40 years with...

Imogene M. Holmes

Imogene M. Holmes

May 24, 2014

Imogene M. Holmes, age 88, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at McKenzie Healthcare. She was born July 17, 1925, in Calico Rock, Ark., to the late John and Angie Lackey Moody. She was married on April 7, 1949, to James K. Holmes, who died Dec. 31, 2007. Imogene was a member of Henry United Methodist Church and she was a...

Doris Owens

Doris Owens

May 24, 2014

Doris M. Owens, age 83, of Paris, Tenn., died Saturday, May 24, 2014, at her residence. She married Bobby Joe Owens Sept. 10, 1955, who survives. She was a member of Temple Baptist where she had been very active in church work, including teaching Sunday School. She was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Marvin Poole and...

Loyd Reynolds

Loyd Reynolds

May 22, 2014

Loyd Reynolds, age 75, of  the Britton Ford Community in Springville, Tenn., died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.  He formerly owned and operated Reynolds Transmission. He was the former owner of the Crows Ness restaurant in Springville. Loyd formerly attended Mansfield Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman who loved the water. He loved horses, to...

Clara Rogers

Clara Rogers

May 22, 2014

Clara Nelle Rogers, age 87, of Palmersville, Tenn., died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Martin Healthcare Center in Martin, Tenn.  She was a member of Member Pleasant View Baptist Church in Dukedom, Tennessee. A homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Anderson Shannon and the late Nellie Riggs Shannon. She is survived by her son Billy Wayne (Emma J.) Turner...

Billy Tom Davis

Billy Tom Davis

May 20, 2014

Billy Tom Davis, age 77, of Paris, Tenn., died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, Tenn. He was married in 1956 to Bobbie Jo Ridgway Davis, and she survives. Billy Tom was a member of  Oak Hill Union Methodist Church.   He formerly worked for Kroger and was retired from the TN National Guard.   He also formerly...

Jeremy Raymer

Jeremy Raymer

May 20, 2014

Jeremy Drew Raymer, age 25, of Henry, Tenn., died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Vanderbilt Univ. Med. Center in Nashville, Tenn. He was married Sept. 9, 2008 to Angel Seeber Raymer, and  she survives.   He was a Baptist and loved fishing, spending time with his children, and being in the woods and enjoyed bonfires. He was born November 28, 1988 to...

Bill Thomason

Bill Thomason

May 19, 2014

William Rhea “Bill” Thomason, age 73, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Monday, May 19, 2014, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. He was married July 18, 1981 to JoAnn Miller Thomason, and she survives. Bill attended Point Pleasant Baptist Church.   He was a Retired US Navy 19 year veteran and was A  P.O.W. during Vietnam.   He then worked for the...

Jackie Wilson

Jackie Wilson

May 19, 2014

Jackie Wilson, age 68 of Henry, TN, died Monday May 19, 2014 at his residence. There will be a Graveside Memorial Service at 10 am Friday May 23, 2014 at Memorial Cemetery.

Sandra Hudgins

Sandra Hudgins

May 18, 2014

Sandra K. Dunn Hudgins, age 66, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at her residence in Paris, Tenn. She was married Feb. 14, 2007 to Larry Wayne Hudgins and he survives.  Sandra was a Baptist and a self –employed sitter and caregiver for many years.  She loved antiques, yardsales and auctions. She was the daughter of the late Horace Webb...

Jerry Chamness

Jerry Chamness

May 18, 2014

Jerry Douglas Chamness, age 76, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Regional Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. He was married to Willie Lucille Ball Chamness April 17, 1965 and she preceded in death March 20, 2010.    He was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church.   Jerry worked for Western Auto for several years then worked as a service tech for...

Donna Young

Donna Young

May 16, 2014

Donna Mae Young, age 63 of Big Sandy, died Friday May 16, 2014 at her residence. She is to be cremated.   No service is planned

Mary Lee Washam

Mary Lee Washam

May 10, 2014

Mary Lee Washam, age 70, of Springville, Tenn., died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Jackson Madison Co. Gen. Hosp. in Jackson, Tenn. She was a member of  Russwood Baptist Church.   She was a former secretary at Henry County Medical Center and retired as a secretary at Houston Logistics in Paris. She was born July 3, 1943 in Paris, TN to the...