Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Daniel Eric Asher
Jan 26, 2024
Daniel Eric Asher, age 40 of Buchanan, TN, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at his Dad’s residence.He graduated from Henry County High School and went on to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Daniel became disabled by his cancer that he endured for a long season of his life. He enjoyed going to the library and was an avid...
Steven Ernest Greene
Jan 23, 2024
Steven Ernest Greene, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at AHC of Paris.He retired after a long career in the manufacturing and retail industries where he worked in management as a technician. He was last employed by Lowe’s in Paris. Steven was a “tinkerer” who enjoyed woodworking, electronics, working on vehicles and anything mechanical, and building...
Joy Call
Jan 22, 2024
Joy Call, age 80 of Paris, TN, formerly of Cottage Grove, died Monday, January 22, 2024, at her residence in Paris.Joy was a 1961 graduate of Cottage Grove High School. She continued her education by earning her bachelor’s degree in education from UT Martin, and her master’s degree from Murray State University. Joy worked many years with the Paris Special...
Linda L. Thomas Valentine
Jan 18, 2024
Linda L. Thomas Valentine, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed keeping house, sewing, and crafts. Linda loved her Dachshund dogs over the years. She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church in Paris.
Linda was born August 6, 1939, in Paris, TN, to the late Gordon J....
Ray Cate
Jan 16, 2024
Ray Cate, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He retired after working for several years at Central Electric in Paris. Ray enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a Christian by faith.
Ray was born July 30, 1961, in Paris, TN, to the late James Cate and Peggy Sanders...
Roger Alvin Owens
Jan 13, 2024
Roger Alvin Owens, age 74 of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his residence in McKenzie.
He retired as a welder from Goodyear Tire. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Henry, TN. Roger enjoyed horses and was a member of the Henry Saddle Club.
Roger was born June...
Michael Ray Cole
Jan 11, 2024
Michael Ray Cole. Age 67 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his residence.
He was a longtime truck driver driving for Kesterson Food Company, MBL, and D&G Trucking. Michael was a hard worker who enjoyed working in his garden and working as a mechanic. He loved spending time with his family.
Michael was born January 1, 1957,...
Patsy Kirk Evans
Jan 11, 2024
Patsy Kirk Evans, age 67 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Ky.
Patsy was a Christian by faith. She retired as a teller at Commercial Bank & Trust Company in Paris. She formerly worked at Emerson Electric. Patsy loved her grandchildren and her grand dogs. She enjoyed traveling, being around...
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...