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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Jackie "Jack" Lundquist, Jr.
Oct 8, 2023
Jackie Fredrick Waldemar “Jack” Lundquist, Jr., age 67 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Jack had two careers he loved - racing horses and driving trucks commercially. In his horse racing career, he started as a groom but transitioned to racing horses and finally became a trainer. His second...
Robert Gene Bratton
Oct 8, 2023
Robert Gene Bratton, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
He retired after a long career as a machinist for Emerson Electric in Paris. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 89 at Paris Landing. He was a member of the...
Henrietta Watkins
Oct 8, 2023
Henrietta Watkins, age 96 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at her residence.
She retired from Holly Carburetor in Paris. She formerly worked at the Clippard Plant and was a homemaker. Henrietta loved gardening, sewing, crossword puzzles, and jigsaw puzzles. She kept a journal every day, enjoyed doing things for others, and loved her grandchildren...
Rodney Allen "Rod" Carter
Oct 6, 2023
Rodney Allen “Rod” Carter, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 6, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He retired from Dana Corporation where he worked in engineering automation. Rod was a Ham Radio operator whose call letters were KR4WP. He loved working with his hands and built his house from the ground up. He enjoyed piloting...
Judy Kay Ward
Oct 5, 2023
Judy Kay Ward, age 85 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, October 5, 2023, at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She had a long career as a seamstress, working 25 years at the Middleburg Sewing Factory in Hanover, PA, then later became the co-owner of Paris Tailor Shop. Judy was a “Doll Doctor” who repaired porcelain...
Dixie Ann Robinson
Oct 4, 2023
Dixie Ann Roberston, age 88 of Lexington, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
She was the former owner & operator of Paris Landry.
Dixie was born August 20, 1935, in Paducah, KY, to the late Louis LaVern Adams and the late Mildred Anderson Adams.
She was married to...
Daryl Ruth Camp
Oct 1, 2023
Daryl Ruth Camp, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her residence in Paris, TN.
She formerly worked many years at Holley Carburetor in Paris, TN, she then retired from Henry County Nursing Home in Paris, Ruth faithfully read her bible, and enjoyed gardening and taking care of her family.
Ruth was born...
Juanita Vick Hubbard Riley
Oct 1, 2023
Juanita Vick Hubbard Riley age 96 of Paducah, formerly of Paris, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care in Paducah.
Juanita was a retired beautician, having owned and operated Juanita’s Beauty Shop in Paris, and worked at Lowe’s Beauty Shop and Paris Manor as a beautician. She was a longtime member of Fairview Baptist...
Virgil Bishop
Sep 29, 2023
Virgil Wade Bishop age 72 of Paris, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at his residence.
Virgil worked for many years as the Service Department Manager at Emerson Electric, before retiring from B & G Equipment. He was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School superintendent, and eventually...
Bettie Hays
Sep 29, 2023
Bettie Reed Hays age 87 of Paris, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at The Waters of McKenzie in McKenzie, TN.
Bettie worked many years as the office manager for Tennessee Asphalt Co. She co-owned and managed K & N Root Beer. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. With her quick wit and love for people, Bettie enjoyed...
Jimmy Dan "Jim" Hutson
Sep 26, 2023
Jimmy Dan “Jim” Hutson, age 73 of Gleason, TN, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He was a member of the Church of Christ. Jim was a former mold tech at Plumley Marugo where he was a plant manager in McKenzie, TN. He most recently worked as a self-employed pilot car/oversize load escort. He...
Susan Lorene Shankle Paschall
Sep 25, 2023
Susan Lorene Shankle Paschall, age 75 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, September 25, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She was a 1965 graduate of Buchanan High School. Susan worked at Salant & Salant in the shipping office until its closing in 1980. Afterward, she operated a daycare out of her home in Puryear, where she took...
Debra Sue Steele
Sep 24, 2023
Debra Sue Steele, age 66 of Springville, TN, died Sunday September 24, 2023, at her residence.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 12:30 until 1:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St. Paris, Tennessee 38242. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St....
Mary Jo Matheny
Sep 24, 2023
Mary Jo Matheny, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at AHC of Paris.
She was a homemaker. Mary Jo enjoyed taking care of her rose bushes and enjoyed cooking. She loved her cat, Daisy. Mary Jo and her husband Jerry loved pulling pranks on her dad. She was a member of Central Point Baptist...
James David Marrs
Sep 23, 2023
James David Marrs, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Paris.
He was a United States Army Veteran. James enjoyed camping, fishing, and jet-skiing. He loved spending time with his family and eating out, especially at buffets.
James was born April 1, 1960, in Paris, TN, to the late William David...
Geneva Ward Elkins
Sep 22, 2023
Geneva Ward Elkins, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at AHC of Paris.
She retired after many years of work in the garment industry. She also ran several restaurants in the Gibson County, TN area. Geneva enjoyed traveling, planting flowers, going dancing, music, and shopping. In her later years, she worked as a sitter with the...
Mitchell Anthony "Mitch" Claunch
Sep 22, 2023
Mitchell Anthony “Mitch” Claunch, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at his residence.
He was a retired U.S. Army veteran, serving in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. Mitch enjoyed RVing and traveling around the U.S. and the world. He loved college football, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He enjoyed...
Brad Hosford
Sep 21, 2023
Bradley Eugene Hosford age 68 of Paris, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN.
Brad in his own words was “a jack of all trades and master of none”. He worked many years as an engineer in broadcasting with Terry Hailey at the WTPR radio station, then with Paul Tinkle and the...
Crystal M. Pollock
Sep 20, 2023
Crystal Marie Pollock, age 69 of McKenzie, TN, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She was a homemaker and member of First United Pentecostal Church in Paris. She formerly worked in manufacturing in McKenzie, TN. Crystal enjoyed Sunday school, and anything church related, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading,...
Veda Lee Williford
Sep 19, 2023
Veda Lee Williford, age 87 of Clinton, KY, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Clinton-Hickman County ICF Nursing Facility.
She formerly worked as a CNA at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY, then owned & operated Mom’s Country Kitchen in Hazel, KY, and later worked at Murray Manor Nursing Home. Veda loved cooking and gardening and enjoyed sewing, crocheting,...
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