Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Waymon Robert Elliott
Jun 23, 2024
Waymon Robert Elliott, age 88 of Buchanan, TN died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at The Farms of Puryear.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Paris. He retired from the State of Tennessee after working many years as an x-ray technician. He also served in and retired from the Army National Guard. Waymon enjoyed golfing, playing his guitar, and...
Leah Kathleen "Kathy" Smith
Jun 23, 2024
Leah Kathleen “Kathy” Smith age 78 of Big Sandy, TN, died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her residence.
Kathy worked many years for the Paris PI delivering newspapers and working in the office. She loved spending time with her family and collecting coins. Kathy was Baptist in faith.
Born January 14, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the...
Jo Ellen Swarthout
Jun 19, 2024
Jo Ellen Swarthout, age 63 of Murray, KY, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her residence.
She worked at McDonald’s in Paris for 14 years. Jo Ellen loved going to yard sales and consignment shopping. She was very family focused.
Jo Ellen was born October 16, 1960, in Marshalltown, IA, to the late Howard Pendardis and the late Elaine Ennen Pendardis.
She was...
Gary Martin Grobeck
Jun 16, 2024
Gary Martin Grobeck, age 76 of Paris, died Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Gary was born July 7, 1947, in Omaha NE, the son of the late Henry Grobeck and Ellen Ostergren Grobeck. He served in the US Coast Guard in Boston, MA, as the first crew of the USCGC Hamilton and was deployed...
Dr. D.M. "Mickey" Norman
Jun 14, 2024
Longtime Paris Physician, Dr. D.M. “Mickey” Norman, age 84 of Springville, TN, died Friday, June 14, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He was a physician & the fourth partner at Eastwood Clinic in Paris where he practiced medicine for 36 years. During his time in Paris, Dr. Norman delivered approximately 3,000 babies, most of whom he has pictures...
Muriel Lois Norwood
Jun 13, 2024
Murial Lois Norwood, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 13, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
She worked for many years as a manager in the retail business and later worked as a sitter with the elderly in Paris. Muriel enjoyed life and loved people. She was a member of Ray of Hope Christian Fellowship.
Muriel was born May 11, 1933,...
Bonnie Bulah Troutt
Jun 11, 2024
Bonnie Bulah Troutt, age 73 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.
She was a homemaker and Baptist by belief. Bonnie loved to do many things. Making beautiful quilts for her family was one of them. She enjoyed the simple things in life, like reading, sitting on the porch watching nature with...
Johnny Dennis Farmer
Jun 11, 2024
Long-time local pastor and lover of Jesus, Johnny Dennis Farmer, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024.
Johnny was born on January 25, 1950, in Dresden, TN, into the loving care of parents, Paul and Helen Farmer. He lived in Cottage Grove until he was eight years old and then resided in Springville until...
Ricky Allen Spain
Jun 7, 2024
Ricky Allen Spain, age 65 of Memphis, TN, formerly of Paris, TN, died Friday June 7, 2024, at his residence in Memphis.
Ricky was born March 15, 1959, in Paris, TN.
He is survived by special friends, Jack (Ann) Nichols of Paris, TN, and Rob (Melanie) Nichols of Paris, TN; and special caregiver, Odessa Williamson of Memphis, TN.
He was preceded in death...
John Thomas Kemp
Jun 7, 2024
John Thomas Kemp age 82 of the Henry County portion of McKenzie, TN, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at his residence.
John was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from BPU after working as a lineman for many years.
He married Barbara Ann Cravens January 23, 1987, and she preceded him in death November 29, 2009.
Born October...
Thomas Richard Craig
Jun 7, 2024
Thomas Richard Craig, age 76 of Buchanan, TN, died Friday, June 7, 2024, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
He retired after many years as a commercial shell diver. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Richard enjoyed playing music and loved to share his musical talent for several community benefits. In his younger years,...
Lloyd Clifton Loines
Jun 4, 2024
Lloyd Clifton “Cliff” Loines age 84, of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Cliff formerly worked at Southern Prosthodontics in Paris with his brother Neil for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and going to Tunica and the riverboat.
He was born May 25, 1940, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Raymond Loines...
Shiloh Noelle Durrance
Jun 2, 2024
Shiloh Noelle Durrance, age 1 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN.
Shiloh was born March 7, 2023, in Union City, TN.
She is survived by her Nana of Paris; her aunt, two uncles; and her great grandmother Gigi. Shiloh was a light in everyone’s lives, and will...
Tripp Wilson
May 29, 2024
Billy Darrell “Tripp” Wilson, III, age 42 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He formerly worked for Amazon in Nashville, TN, and Tecumseh in Paris. Tripp enjoyed spending time with his family and caring for his mother. He loved being outdoors, walking, and listening to music.
Tripp was born March 13, 1982, in...
Pamela J. Sparks
May 26, 2024
Pamela J. Sparks, age 73 of Puryear, TN, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Pam was born January 20, 1951, in Detroit, MI to the late Emma J. Snyder Nance and the late Lathan Dale “Red” Nance.
She enjoyed spending time with her cousins, traveling, listening to music, attending concerts, and gardening. Pam was...
Kelly Rose
May 25, 2024
Kelly Gene Rose age 77 of Paris died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at AHC Paris.
Kelly formerly worked as a mill operator for Southern Clay in Paris. He enjoyed woodworking, piddling in the yard, and in his younger years, playing the guitar. The love of his life was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of and former deacon...
Scott Martin
May 22, 2024
Bradley "Scott" Martin, age 53 of Paris, TN, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, in Jackson, TN at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born on September 8, 1970, in Paris, TN to the late Joan “Joni” L. Ragland Martin, and Ed Martin who survives of Jackson, TN.
Scott, as he preferred to be called, was known for being fun,...
Jeff Malin
May 21, 2024
Jeffery Ferrel Malin age 64 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his residence.
Jeff was employed by Pleasant Place Condominiums as a groundskeeper. He enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his family.
He was born May 13, 1960, to the late Troy Glen Malin and Theresa Corbitt Malin who survives of Holladay, TN.
Jeff was married June 7, 1999,...
Delma Kathleen Pierce
May 18, 2024
Delma Kathleen Pierce, age 86 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her residence.
She enjoyed fishing and was a member of Antioch Methodist Church.
Delma was born March 30, 1938, in Harlan, KY, to the late Arthur Huff and the late Georgia Day Huff.
She was married April 16, 1977, to Harry “Tom” Pierce, who...
Rita Jean Stacey
May 17, 2024
Rita Jean Stacey, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at her residence.
She retired from Genseco in Nashville, TN as a computer programmer. Rita enjoyed working in her garden, growing plants, and was an avid reader.
Rita was born August 21, 1958, in Memphis, TN, to the late Frank Pflueger and the late Joyce Clayton Ballentine.
She is survived...

