Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Myrtle Mae Morris Allen
Feb 10, 2025
Myrtle Mae Morris Allen travelled onto Glory, February 10, 2025, at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Having been a resident of Crown Health Care, Fort Payne, Alabama after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in a share-croppers home, April 7, 1933, to Andrew “Andy” and Myrtle (Morris) Morris of McKenzie, Tennessee. She grew up tough through severe economic conditions as...
Rachel Williams
Feb 9, 2025
Rachel Williams, age 55 of Springville, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.
She was born on April 7, 1969, in Tillamook, OR, to the late Mary Chambers Patterson and Jack Patterson, who survives of Pennsylvania.
In April 2000, Rachel married Carmelo Oquendo.
She loved reading and gardening, and cherished spending time...
Richard W. Watson, Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
Richard Wayne Watson, Sr., age 72 of Mansfield, TN, died Sunday. February 9, 2025, at his residence.
Richard was a retired plumber. Before his health declined, he enjoyed hunting. In his later years, he enjoyed watching TV, especially westerns. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.
He was married July 1, 1970, to Mary Lou Brooks Watson, who survives of Mansfield, TN.
Richard...
Glendol "Glen" West
Feb 5, 2025
Glen J. West, age 79 of St. Louis, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Glen proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Afterward, he worked with the state of Missouri in career services, helping homeless veterans find employment. A dedicated St. Louis Cardinals fan, he attended countless games...
Yvonne Solvedt
Feb 4, 2025
Yvonne Solvedt, age 84 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on January 3, 1941, in Springville, TN, to the late Curtis Aaron Burnett and the late Vonell Darrington Whitehead.
On January 3, 2001, Yvonne married James Solvedt, who survives of Paris, TN.
Yvonne dedicated 20 years to the City of Paris Business Office,...
Garry Wayne Larson
Feb 3, 2025
Garry Wayne Larson, age 80 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Garry was born June 16, 1944, in Battle Creek, MI to the late Harold Larson and the late Wilma Vanwarmer Larson.
He married Martha Craig Larson on July 9, 2015.
Garry was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed history and working...
Bobby Joe "Shorty" Akers
Feb 3, 2025
Bobby “Shorty” Akers, age 84 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY, after a short bout with pneumonia.
Shorty was born April 14, 1940, in Cottage Grove, TN and was the son of the late Lillie Etta Davis Akers and the late Ray Akers. In addition to his parents, Shorty...
Donald Jeffrey Hatley
Feb 3, 2025
Donald Jeffrey Hatley, age 65 of Puryear, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his residence.
Donald was born on June 9, 1959, in Berwyn, IL, to Dolores May Bouchard Duncan and the late Hoover Hatley.
Along with his mother, he is survived by 5 sisters, Barbara Carter of Puryear, TN, Karen Rednour of Romeoville, IL, Christie Vance of Murray, KY,...
Ray Rushing
Feb 2, 2025
Ray Rushing, age 76 of Paris, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.
Ray was a lifelong logger, having earned the designation as a Master Logger. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with those he loved. Ray was a self-taught man who could fix anything and lived life to the fullest.
Born November 29, 1948,...
Lorraine "Lori" Pillar
Jan 30, 2025
Lorraine “Lori” Pillar, age 66 of Springville, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Patriot Healthcare.
Lori was born on January 3, 1959, in Joliet, IL, to the late Thomas Deane Morris and the late Carol Frey Morris.
She married Mark Pillar on September 13, 1980.
Lori worked as a nurse assistant for many years. She cherished time with her grandchildren...
Shirley Sue Starnes
Jan 30, 2025
Shirley Sue Starnes, age 67, of Paris, TN, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.
She was born on April 5, 1957, in Lake County, TN, to the late Preston Allen Dean and to the late Betty Lou Fisher Boyd.
Shirley was married on June 28, 1975, to the late Robert Franklin Starnes, Sr who...
Ronnie Wayne Atkins
Jan 27, 2025
Ronnie Wayne Atkins, age 64 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at his residence.
Ronnie was a longtime truck driver who drove for many trucking companies through the years. He loved golfing, music, playing the guitar and was a self-taught piano player. He also loved collecting sports cards and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Ronnie loved...
Steven Allen McMillin
Jan 27, 2025
Steven Allen “Steve” McMillin, age 70 of Paris, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at his residence.
He was born in Pensacola, FL on June 10, 1954 to Nancy Stapp McMillin and the late Harold Dean McMillin.
Steve loved spending time with his boys hunting. He was an avid pickleball player and loved sports.
Along with his mother, Nancy McMillin who survives of...
Doris Jean Ward
Jan 27, 2025
Doris Jean Ward, age 91 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at her residence.
Doris was a member of Faxon Baptist Church. She retired after 17 years as a machine operator at Emerson Electric in Paris. She enjoyed yardwork and spending time outdoors.
She was born November 8, 1933, in Big Sandy, TN to the late Dewey Perry Ward...
Harry Thomas Pierce
Jan 25, 2025
Harry Thomas “Tom” Pierce, age 82 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at his residence.
He was a member of Antioch Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing on the lake.
Tom was born September 1, 1942, in Dayton, OH, to the late Harry C. Pierce and the late Frieda Turner Willoughby.
He married the late Delma Kathleen Huff Pierce on April...
Larry Lawson Bolding
Jan 24, 2025
On January 24, 2025, Larry Lawson Bolding passed peacefully, surrounded by family, to join his wife of 62 years, Martha Jane Hailey Bolding; his parents, Vivian & Boss Bolding; and his grandson, Andrew Bolding Jr, in heaven.
In Larry’s 86 years, he served his country in the U.S. Navy for 22 years. He was in the first class sworn into the...
Roger Glenn Camper
Jan 23, 2025
Roger Glenn Camper, age 56, of Buchanan, TN, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his residence.
He was born November 22, 1968, in Paris, TN to the late Jimmy Camper and the late Wanda Brady Camper.
Roger was a loving dad and grandad who brought joy to everyone around him. He spent 30 years as a dedicated trucker for Southern Concrete,...
Leigh Ann Wieck
Jan 23, 2025
Leigh Ann Wieck, age 69 of Paris, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on January 6, 1956, in Nashville, TN, to the late Donald Jones and the late Celia Ann Jenkins.
She later married Dr. Dennis J. Wieck, M.D., on May 6, 1978, in Donelson, TN, who preceded her in death.
Leigh was...
Ronald Paul Price, Sr.
Jan 22, 2025
Ronald Paul “Ronnie” Price, Sr., age 87, of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris, TN.
Ronnie retired from McLaughlin's Manufacturing in Moline, IL, where he worked as a Body Finisher. He had a passion for crappie fishing, NASCAR, and collecting NASCAR memorabilia. A dedicated member of the UAW, Ronnie proudly served the union for...
Nellie Mae Canoy
Jan 22, 2025
Nellie Mae Canoy, age 97 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at The Farms at Puryear.
She was born on August 9, 1927, to the late Roy George and the late Gretchen Horne Diehl.
On May 17, 1958, Nellie married James Lesley Canoy in Nebraska, who preceded her in death.
She was a member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church and had...
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