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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Darlene Ellen Poggensee
Jan 7, 2024
Darlene Ellen Poggensee, age 75 of Mansfield, TN, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her residence in Mansfield.
Darlene was a retired LPN. She formerly worked at Hillhaven Nursing Home in Huntingdon, TN. She enjoyed genealogy, crocheting, riding horses and dancing. Darlene loved studying her bible and was an avid reader of her bible.
Darlene was born July...
James V. Wallace, Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
James Veltman “Jimmy” Wallace Jr., age 58 of Martin, TN, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his residence in Martin.
Jimmy was a shade tree mechanic and loved nature, camping, and fishing.
Jimmy was born July 17, 1965, in McKenzie, TN, to the late James V. Wallace and the late Mary Wilson Wallace.
He is survived by...
Mildred Geraldene Morgan
Jan 4, 2024
Geraldene Morgan, age 94 of Henry, TN, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was a homemaker and a member of Henry Church of Christ that she loved very much. She formerly worked at Piney Campground with her husband. Geraldene’s greatest love was taking care of her husband and grandsons, Eric and Ryan. She...
Marsha Elizabeth Hubbard
Jan 2, 2024
Marsha Elizabeth Hubbard, age 73 of Jackson, TN, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Marsha was the proud mother of three girls and grandmother of seven grandchildren.
Marsha graduated from E.W. Grove School in Paris in 1968. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Jeff Morris in Paris, TN, and Northside Dental Center in Jackson,...
Sylvia Jean Wilson Hickman
Dec 30, 2023
Sylvia Hickman of McKenzie, TN, shuffled off this mortal coil on Saturday, December 30th, 2023, at the age of 89. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, service, connection, and creativity. May we find comfort, knowing she is reunited with her beloved husband Gordon, finally able to resume their dance so unexpectedly interrupted in January of 2001.
Her vibrant spirit...
Jamie "Bones" Brown
Dec 29, 2023
Jamie “Bones” Brown, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at his son’s residence.
He was a former supervisor with Heilig-Myers Furniture and the owner & operator of T-Bones Tavern in Paris. Bones enjoyed riding his Harley and hanging out with his friends. He enjoyed watching old westerns and loved his dogs, Dolly and Buffy.
Jamie was...
Jessie Nell Alexander
Dec 29, 2023
Jessie Nell Alexander, age 91, longtime resident of Puryear, TN, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at her residence in Huntingdon, TN.
Jessie Nell attended Springhill Baptist Church in Huntingdon, TN. She was the oldest member of Puryear Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She retired from Avon in 2000 as Regional Manager of Sales having...
Elaine Lois Galindo
Dec 28, 2023
Elaine Lois Galindo, age 87 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her residence.
She retired from Durango Boots in Franklin, TN, and formerly worked at Genesco in Camden, TN. Elaine loved spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, fishing, playing cards, growing flowers, and her birthday parties.
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Charles Edwin Breeding
Dec 28, 2023
Charles Edwin Breeding, age 92 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He retired as a Partner at Thompson Breeding Dunn Creswell Sparks CPA firm in Paris, TN. He was a U.S. Air Force & Army veteran. Charles was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris and previously served as a...
Ernie Veglio
Dec 28, 2023
Ernest Joseph “Ernie” Veglio, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 28, 2023.
He was the former owner & operator of JB’s Express Mart in Paris. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mowing fast, riding his 4-wheeler, and being outside. Ernie enjoyed keeping his fowls, poultry, turkeys, and ducks. He loved hunting with his daughters and cooking for them in the...
Verlin Wade
Dec 27, 2023
Verlin Wade, age 90, longtime resident of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden.
He retired from the Paris Board of Public Utilities after many years as a water department foreman. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea. Verlin was a lifelong farmer in the Buchanan community. He enjoyed chewing...
Royce V. Austin
Dec 26, 2023
Royce V. Austin, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at AHC of Paris.
He retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army, where he served in special forces. He was a very proud member of the green beret family. Royce was very active in the local VFW, where he was a lifetime member. He...
Quentin "Sonny" Wilson, Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
Quentin “Sonny” Wilson, Jr., age 82 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Sonny loved his growing up years in Big Sandy, TN, especially the time in Wilson’s Grocery. He enjoyed talking about anything relative to Big Sandy, especially discussing the trains pulled by steam engines that came through the town. His...
Michael Kevin "Mike" Harrison
Dec 25, 2023
Michael Kevin “Mike” Harrison, age 55 of Palmersville, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, TN, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at his residence.
He worked in industrial maintenance for Jimmy Dean Foods in Dyersburg, TN. Mike was a very accomplished musician and enjoyed playing with his band “Fruit Loop & The Cereal Killers.” He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved...
Andrew Scott Paschall
Dec 22, 2023
Andrew S. Paschall, age 60, of Puryear, TN died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, December 22, 2023.
Andy was a longtime truck driver, working 33 years for American Freightways/Fed Ex Freight. He formerly worked for Danny & Margaret Gallimore, Bi-State Grain, Ridings Transport, and Liquid Transport. Andy graduated from Henry County High...
Linda Lou Hart Wilson
Dec 21, 2023
Linda Lou Hart Wilson, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Charter Senior Living in Paris.
She was a longtime secretary at Puryear School. Linda was a loving wife and mother and a loyal friend and neighbor. She was a member of Glendale Road Church of Christ in Murray, KY.
Linda was born February 18, 1938,...
Ann McCutcheon Broach
Dec 19, 2023
Ann McCutcheon Broach, age 67 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her residence.
She was a journalist for the Paris Post-Intelligencer for 39 years. Ann loved sewing, cooking, and her cats. She was a member of Van Dyke Church of Christ.
Ann was born July 17, 1956, in Paris, TN, to the late Daron E. McCutcheon and...
Samuel Herbert "Sam" Scott, Jr.
Dec 19, 2023
Samuel H. “Sam” Scott, Jr., age 85, of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at AHC of Paris.
He retired after 30 years from the State of Connecticut as a mechanic. Sam was a lifelong resident of Connecticut who retired to Tennessee two years ago. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and enjoyed Ford trucks.
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Phyllis Marie Koebel
Dec 19, 2023
Phyllis Marie Koebel, age 68 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her residence.
She retired from Henry County Propane in Paris where she was the office manager. She enjoyed playing cards and board games and was very competitive. Phyllis loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was Baptist by belief.
Phyllis was born March...
Modena Wheatley
Dec 19, 2023
Alma Modena Wheatley, age 93 of Columbia, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her residence.
She was a homemaker who loved her garden and had the greenest thumb anyone had ever seen. She brought many plants back to life and anything she rooted would grow and flourish. Modena was ornery and feisty, was quick to...
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