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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Robert Henry "Bob" Dufresne Sr.
Aug 8, 2025
Robert Henry “Bob” Dufresne, Sr., resident of Puryear, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his residence.
Born on June 2, 1945, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Bob was the son of Thomas W. Dufresne, Sr., and Lena Cadieux Dufresne. Both his parents preceded him in death. Growing up in Lake Worth, Florida, Bob shared his childhood with...
Betty Salyer Matheny
Aug 3, 2025
Betty Salyer Matheny, age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Betty was born in Como, TN, on April 1, 1938, to the late Floyd Salyer, and the late Clara Peck Salyer.
On July 19, 1954, in Corinth, MS, Betty married James Elmer Matheny, who preceded her in death on July 1, 2011.
She was a member of Henry...
Vanita Kay Paschall
Aug 3, 2025
Vanita Kay Paschall, age 85, of Puryear, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Vanita was born in Puryear, TN, on January 22, 1940, to the late Atkins Thompson and the late Myrle Vandyke Thompson.
On July 1, 1960, Vanita married Charles Hassel Paschall, who preceded her in death on December 30, 2005.
She graduated from Puryear High School in 1958. She...
Danny Ray McCaig
Aug 2, 2025
Danny Ray McCaig, better known as “Papa”, age 74, passed away on August 2, 2025, at his “compound” with his family.
Danny was born in Humboldt, TN, on October 3, 1950, to the late Charles Mac McCaig, Jr. and Dorothy Pauline Carter McCaig.
On November 16, 1968, in Paducah, KY, he married his childhood sweetheart (he called the “skinny girl from the...
Donna Witherspoon Barlowe
Jul 31, 2025
Donna Witherspoon Barlowe age 65 of the Britton Ford Community in Springville, TN, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her residence.
Donna loved people and enjoyed teaching line dancing to them while supporting her favorite local bands. She enjoyed doing things with her many friends, especially attending concerts with her great nephew, Colson. Donna very much appreciated the love and support...
George Barry Sandefer
Jul 30, 2025
George Barry Sandefer, age 82 of McKenzie, TN died Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN. He was born January 2, 1942 in Lansing, MI. George lived a full and hardworking life, marked by his devotion to family, love of the outdoors, and quiet but steadfast faith in Jesus Christ. He married Barbara Ellis, June 30, 1962...
Joyce Marie Lindsey
Jul 28, 2025
Joyce Marie Lindsey, age 72, of Hornbeak, TN, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at The Waters of Union City.
Joyce was born on November 5, 1952, in Paris, TN, to the late Martha “Polly” Lindsey.
She was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She attended Hornbeak Baptist Church and loved to sew.
Joyce...
Carol Askew
Jul 27, 2025
Carol Askew, age 82 of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Paris.
Carol was born on October 3, 1942, in Paris, TN, to the late Ernest McFadden, and the late Jewell Granger McFadden.
Carol was a member of the Paris First Church of the Nazarene. She spent many years as a babysitter, as well...
Randy Lynn Everett
Jul 24, 2025
Randy Lynn Everett, age 68 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
Randy retired from the IBEW Electrical Union after 25 years of service. His prior work included being a signalman for various railroad companies and working at Goodyear. He enjoyed fishing and following the Tennessee Volunteers Football team.
He was...
Cynthia Denise Evans
Jul 19, 2025
Cynthia Denise Evans age 62 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Patriot Health and Rehab Center in Paris.
Her body is to be cremated with no public services planned at this time.
Christopher Michael Pierce
Jul 17, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Christopher Michael Pierce, 52, of Paris, TN, who departed on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Memphis, TN.
Chris was born to the late Bobby Pierce and Brenda Burton Kirksey on October 15, 1972.
A proud Baptist, Chris delighted in outdoor pursuits, particularly hunting and fishing with his beloved Grandpa Burton. Chris had a large...
Nancy Cary Webb
Jul 16, 2025
Nancy Carolyn Cary Webb, age 77 of Puryear, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Nancy was born on October 12, 1947, in Waynesboro, TN, to the late Will Fielden “Bill” Cary, and the late Gerneil Hardin Cary.
On June 17, 1966, she married Jerry L. Webb, who survives of Puryear, TN.
Nancy was...
Jane Lynn Catron
Jul 15, 2025
Jane Lynn Catron, age 65 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Paris, TN.
Jane was born March 16, 1960, in Ottawa, IL, to Sally Curtin Wright, who survives of Ottawa, IL, and the late Merle Cox.
On June 8, 1985, she married Robert James “Jim” Catron, who survives of Paris, TN.
Jane was Catholic in faith. She found...
Patty Sue Phillips
Jul 14, 2025
Patty Sue Phillips, age 88 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her residence in Paris.
She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and enjoyed flowers and gardening.
Patty Sue was born on March 29, 1937, in Paris, TN, to the late Barney Edward Lewis, and the late Ruby Merrell May Lewis.
In 1982, Patty Sue married Richard...
Roberta Ann Manseill
Jul 9, 2025
Roberta Ann Manseill, age 91 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her residence.
Ann was born on March 26, 1934, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Robert E. Snyder, and the late Inez Wheeler Snyder.
On November 8, 1953, Ann married James Leamon “Jim” Manseill in Houghton Lake, Michigan, who preceded her in death on November 2,...
Jeweldean Hooper
Jul 7, 2025
Jeweldean White Hooper, age 80 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at her residence.
Jeweldean was born on March 6, 1945, in Oneida, KY, to the late Frankie White, and Drucilla Mayfield White.
On August 3, 1963, she married Joseph Frank Hooper, who preceded her in death on May 14, 2025.
She spent many years working for various manufacturing...
Gaynelle McClain Quesenberry
Jul 6, 2025
Gaynelle McClain Quesenberry age 88 of Memphis, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville, in Collierville, TN.
Gaynelle was a retired LPN having worked for Dr. Ross, and at Henry County Medical Center. A member of the Grove High School graduating Class of 1954, she enjoyed painting and needlework. She was a...
Ray Capps
Jul 6, 2025
Lowell Ray Capps, age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital.
Ray was born in Hickman County, TN, on May 27, 1938, to the late Elbert Capps, and the late Annie Ray Capps.
On October 12, 1961, Ray married Maggie Pearl Hart Capps, who preceded him in death on November 8, 2008.
Ray...
Carlene Ealey
Jul 4, 2025
Wilma Carlene Ealey, age 91 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehab Center in Paris, TN.
Carlene was born on August 23, 1933, in Henry County, TN, to the late Willard Carl Ealey, and the late Addie Mae Priddy Ealey.
Carlene was a member of the Church of Christ. She loved yardwork, animals, and...
Jackie Belew
Jul 4, 2025
Jacquelyn Pinson “Jackie” Belew, age 82 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital.
Jackie was born in Columbus, MS, on December 10, 1942, to the late James Pinson and the late Jocelyn Foster Pinson.
On August 8, 1964, Jackie married Larry Bryant Belew, who preceded in her death on June 22, 2012.
She loved...
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