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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Charles Nelson "Chuck" Hawkins
Mar 9, 2024
Charles Nelson “Chuck” Hawkins, age 79 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He enjoyed working out, spending time with his family, and taking care of his property. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Chuck was born October 25, 1944, in San Francisco, CA, to the late Charles Hawkins and the late Grace Lindsey...
Don Ridgeway
Mar 2, 2024
Don Ridgeway, 76 of Paris, TN, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Don was a proud graduate of the Grove High School class of 1966 where he was voted “Friendliest” in his class, a trait he carried throughout his entire life. He graduated in 1970 from The University of Tennessee at Martin with a bachelor’s degree in education with an emphasis...
Donna Stephens
Mar 1, 2024
Ridgeway Funeral Home is sharing this obituary in cooperation with McEvoy Funeral Home who is serving the Stephens Family.
Donna Stephens, age 68 of Springville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at her residence.
Her "Celebration of Life" service will be 4:00 P.M. Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Sulphur Well Church of Christ. Visitation with the family will begin...
Katherine Trocolla
Feb 26, 2024
Katharine Nora Trocolla, known affectionately as Kathy, passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 82 in Paris, TN.
Kathy was born on November 28, 1941, in Stamford, CT to her late parents Anna and John Stuart. Kathy was a dedicated teacher in the Danbury, CT school system after graduating from Danbury Teachers College.
Kathy was a kind and generous soul,...
William Fred Kendall
Feb 22, 2024
William Fred Kendall, age 75 of Collierville, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Buchanan, TN.
Fred retired as the owner of Jeans LTD in Collierville. He enjoyed building houses and spending time on the farm.
Fred was born November 28, 1948, in Paris, TN, to the late Tom Kendall and the late Elizabeth Simmons Kendall.
He...
Bradley James Smith
Feb 19, 2024
Bradley James Smith, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 19, 2024, at his residence.He formerly worked at Universal Coating in Henry, TN, and Institutional Casework, Inc. in Paris. Bradley was a good athlete, excelling in both baseball and football. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.Bradley was born August 7, 1965, in Owosso, MI,...
Jerry M. Lee
Feb 18, 2024
Jerry M. Lee age 74 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at his residence.Jerry M. Lee surrendered to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in March of 1970. Over the next fifty plus years, he pastored many churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Michigan. He was a member of Hazel Baptist Church. He graduated from Calloway County High School...
Sherry Diane Wilcox
Feb 15, 2024
Sherry Diane Wilcox, age 58 of Big Sandy, TN, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville, TN.Diane was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. She enjoyed mowing her yard, running, fishing, being outdoors, and watching movies. Diane loved being with and taking care of her grandchildren.Born January 23, 1966, in Paris, TN, she...
Agnes Mann Wilson
Feb 15, 2024
Agnes Mann Wilson, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center.She worked as the receptionist for the former Chesmore Clinic in Paris, along with several other local businesses. She was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Agnes volunteered as a “Pink Lady” with the Henry County Medical Center Auxiliary. She enjoyed...
Jessie Alice Alder
Feb 15, 2024
Jessie A. Alder, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at AHC of Paris.She retired as head of housekeeping for the hotel & inn at Paris Landing State Park. She was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church since 1974, where she was active in & loved the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU). Jessie was a big supporter...
Joshua Allen "Josh" Hunt
Feb 14, 2024
Joshua Allen “Josh” Hunt, age 39 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his residence.He was a self-employed mechanic. Josh enjoyed hunting and spending time with his friends.Josh was born July 8, 1984, in Paris, TN, to the late George Ray Hunt and the late Deborah Ann Lash Hunt.He is survived by his grandmother, Carolyn Lash of Springville,...
Melvin Gene Phillips, III
Feb 12, 2024
Melvin Gene Phillips, III, age 42 of Springville, TN, joined our Father God Monday, February 12, 2024.Melvin loved his kids and family more than anything. He was a father to all. He loved playing basketball with his children. He enjoyed kayaking and looked forward to floating the Current River every year, riding his motorcycle, and taking pictures. He loved nature...
Cindy J. Holland
Feb 11, 2024
Cindy J. Holland, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence. She was a member of Van Dyke Church of Christ in Paris. She formerly worked at Briggs & Stratton in Murray, KY. Cindy loved to read, the Chicago Bears, and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to watch the leaves change during her...
William "Randy" Gean
Feb 11, 2024
William “Randy” Gean, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
He was a longtime member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN, where he had served as a deacon since 2000. He was a member of the last high school graduating class of Cottage Grove School in 1969....
Dwain Wesley Cooper
Feb 10, 2024
Dwain Wesley Cooper, age 74 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his residence.
He retired from Emerson Electric in Paris. He graduated from Palmersville High School in Palmersville, TN, then went on to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin where he received a bachelor’s degree in math and chemistry. Dwain loved hunting, fishing, and working in...
Kenneth D. Linsman
Feb 7, 2024
Kenneth D. “Kenny” Linsman, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his residence.
Kenny was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing golf, hosting parties with his friends, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was the retired owner and operator of North American Caviar Company...
Thomas G. "Tom" Isbell
Feb 5, 2024
Thomas G. “Tom” Isbell, age 90, of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 5, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
He retired after many years from Chrysler in St. Louis, MO. He was a Baptist by belief. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling. He loved doing handyman work and could fix up any projects for his family.
Tom was...
Heather Tharpe
Feb 2, 2024
Heather Leigh Tharpe, age 37, of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 2, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Heather loved spending time with her children and her family. She enjoyed coloring and being creative, fishing and dolphins.
Heather was born November 1, 1986, in Paris, TN, to Donald Green of Puryear, TN and Betty Tharpe of Paris, TN.
Along with...
Charles T. Hopkins
Feb 2, 2024
Charles T. Hopkins, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 2, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
He attended the University of Tennessee at Martin where he was voted most outstanding student in business administration, and later graduated from Memphis State University. He served in the U.S. Army for two years in intelligence, stationed at Ft. Knox, KY. Charles...
Dolores "Dee" J Tatum
Feb 1, 2024
Dolores J. Tatum, “Dee”, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024 at Alden Estates in Naperville, IL. Dolores Tatum was married to Coy Tatum for 50 years before his death in January 2013, they were married Sept. 15, 1962. Born July 22, 1941, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Bulin, now both deceased. For...
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