Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Linda L. Thomas Valentine

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Quentin "Sonny" Wilson, Jr.

Quentin "Sonny" Wilson, Jr.

Dec 26, 2023

Quentin “Sonny” Wilson, Jr., age 82 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.    

Sonny loved his growing up years in Big Sandy, TN, especially the time in Wilson’s Grocery.  He enjoyed talking about anything relative to Big Sandy, especially discussing the trains pulled by steam engines that came through the town.  His...

Michael Kevin "Mike" Harrison

Michael Kevin "Mike" Harrison

Dec 25, 2023

Michael Kevin “Mike” Harrison, age 55 of Palmersville, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, TN, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at his residence. 

 

He worked in industrial maintenance for Jimmy Dean Foods in Dyersburg, TN.  Mike was a very accomplished musician and enjoyed playing with his band “Fruit Loop & The Cereal Killers.”  He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved...

Andrew Scott Paschall

Andrew Scott Paschall

Dec 22, 2023

 

Andrew S. Paschall, age 60, of Puryear, TN died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Andy was a longtime truck driver, working 33 years for American Freightways/Fed Ex Freight.  He formerly worked for Danny & Margaret Gallimore, Bi-State Grain, Ridings Transport, and Liquid Transport.  Andy graduated from Henry County High...