Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Barbara Carol Malone Priddy

Barbara Carol Malone Priddy

Apr 6, 2024

Barbara Carol Malone Priddy, age 62 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

 

She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.  Barbara formerly worked at Mar-Kel, Holley Carburetor, Union Planters, the Paris Post-Intelligencer, Drake Atwood, and several other places of business in Henry County.  She enjoyed cooking, crafting, and scrapbooking.  Most...

Vicky Kay Lewis

Vicky Kay Lewis

Apr 3, 2024

Vicky Kay Lewis, age 66 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Paris.

 

She was a former LPN who worked for many years at Paris Manor, Henry County Medical Center, and Henry County Medical Center Home Health.   Vicky loved animals, enjoyed scrapbooking, crafting, and loved to read. She was a member of Living Springs...

Cheryl Leah Kinder

Cheryl Leah Kinder

Mar 31, 2024

Cheryl Leah Kinder, age 80 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her residence.  

 

She retired after many years with Meijer where she worked in the distribution center.  Cheryl enjoyed fishing, painting, cruises, traveling, and going to the casinos.  She was Catholic by faith.

 

Cheryl was born June 19, 1943, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Clarence Van...

Austin Walters

Austin Walters

Mar 29, 2024

Loy Austin Walters, age 31 of Paris, TN, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

 

Austin worked at Laurel Hill Processing in Puryear, TN.  He enjoyed playing softball, disc golf, fishing, and video games.  He formerly worked for Handyman Construction and Yoder’s Meat Processing.   

 

He was born August 15, 1992, in Paris, TN.  He...

Kristie Barlow

Kristie Barlow

Mar 28, 2024

Kristie Barlow, age 52 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her residence.

 

She worked at Circle K Store and Cracker Barrel in Ohio.  Kristie enjoyed watching TV, movies, wrestling, and loved her cats.

 

Kristie was born August 27, 1971, in Joliet, IL to the late Charles Ray Barlow and Sherry Wood Barlow, who survives, of Paris.

 

Along with her mother,...

Donald Doyle "Donnie" Hatcher, Jr.

Donald Doyle "Donnie" Hatcher, Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

Donald Doyle “Donnie” Hatcher, Jr., age 65 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris, TN.

 

He retired after many years of work in several factories in Murray, KY.  Donnie enjoyed reading, building models, and was a very quiet and simple man.  He was a member of McKenzie Church of God, where he led singing...

Beverly Jean Waddell

Beverly Jean Waddell

Mar 26, 2024

Beverly Jean Waddell, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her residence.

 

She formerly worked as a nurse at Henry County Medical Center many years ago.  Beverly enjoyed reading, online shopping, and loved jewelry.  Her greatest love was spending time with her family.

 

Beverly was born July 12, 1942, in Marshalltown, IA, to the late Robert Zednichek and...

Arthur Ramirez

Arthur Ramirez

Mar 21, 2024

Arthur Ramirez, age 76 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his residence.

 

He was the former owner & operator of R&R Bait Shop.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his dog, Lady.

 

Arthur was born March 3, 1948, in Osceola, AR, to the late Joe Ramirez and the late Otila Ramirez.

 

He is survived by his former wife &...

Betty A. Williams

Betty A. Williams

Mar 20, 2024

Betty A. Williams, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

 

She retired after many years from the Henry County Circuit Court Clerk’s office.  Betty was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Paris, where she was very active as a member of the Ambassador Sunday School Class and served...

John Lee

John Lee

Mar 14, 2024

John Dayton Lee, age 77, of Paris TN, died Thursday, March 14, 2024. 

 

John retired from Westvaco after a career spent cruising thousands of acres of timber all over West Tennessee and Kentucky.  After playing basketball at UT Martin during his freshman year, he transferred and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and became a Vol...

Sharon Rae Bujak

Sharon Rae Bujak

Mar 14, 2024

Sharon Rae Bujak, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at AHC of Paris.

 

She formerly worked at E.W. Grove School in the cafeteria and later worked five years for Walmart as a fitting room attendant.  Sharon spent much of her time volunteering in the community by making meals, helping others, and being a foster parent to children....

Judith Elaine "Judy" McCrum

Judith Elaine "Judy" McCrum

Mar 10, 2024

Judith Elaine “Judy” McCrum, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at her residence.

 

She was a homemaker who loved to needlepoint.  Judy was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary 3547 in Ely, NV.  She was Catholic by faith.

 

Judy was born December 18, 1944, in Savanna, IL, to the late Guido...

Barbara Elkins Chilcutt

Barbara Elkins Chilcutt

Mar 10, 2024

Barbara Elkins Chilcutt, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at her residence.

 

She formerly worked at both Paris Healthcare and Henry County Nursing Home as an LPN.  Barbara loved her dog, Mollie, and her goat, Trooper.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and fishing in Kentucky Lake.  She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.

 

Barbara was...

Patricia Louise "Pat" Baier

Patricia Louise "Pat" Baier

Mar 9, 2024

Patricia Louise “Pat” Baier, age 94 of Big Sandy, TN, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Eiffel Gardens in Paris, TN.

 

She retired after many years as a surgery tech working in various hospitals.  She was a longtime member of Hope Lutheran Church in Wautoma, WI.  Pat was honored to have cared for and fostered over 90 children throughout her lifetime....

Charles Nelson "Chuck" Hawkins

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

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

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

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

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

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,...