Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Betty Smith
Aug 28, 2025
Betty Joe Smith age 88 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Henry County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paris.
Betty was a home maker who prided herself on being a minister’s wife. She enjoyed ministering to others alongside her late husband, Bill H. Smith, who was the director of Missions of the Western District Baptist Association from...
Danny Hart
Aug 27, 2025
Danny E. Hart, age 69, of Puryear, TN, passed away August 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by a host of loved ones.
Danny was a 1975 Graduate of Henry County High School. During his high school tenure, he served a year as the State President of the VICA Club. He retired from Midway Materials. Danny was a firm believer in...
Ethel Marie Pace
Aug 25, 2025
Ethel Marie Pace, age 66 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Paris, TN, on March 23, 1959, to the late Eddie Shelton and the late Ivory Thompson Shelton.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby J. Pace of Buchanan, TN.
Ethel was a loving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her husband, she...
Samantha Jean Barrett
Aug 22, 2025
Samantha Jean Barrett, age 43, of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Paris, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare of Henry County.
Samantha attended Springhill Baptist Church where she enjoyed the music. She loved watching Beauty and the Beast and Toy Story. Woody was her favorite character. Samantha loved aggravating and picking on her nurse and caregivers.
She was born on...
Earline Sheehan
Aug 15, 2025
Earline Kennon Sheehan, age 98 of Paris, Tennessee. Passed away on Friday August 15, 2025, at Traditions of Smyrna, in Smyrna, Tennessee. She was surrounded by family.
She was born September 23, 1926, in Paris, Tennessee, to the late James Ollie Kennon, and the late Lena Mae Hudson Kennon. Earline married Robert Patrick Sheehan on August 15, 1952, who preceded her...
Brenda Joyce Oliver
Aug 13, 2025
Brenda Joyce Oliver, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Springville, TN.
Brenda was born April 7, 1943, in Fulton, KY, to the late Robert Choate and the late Dorothy Nell Brown Choate.
She was a resident of Springville, TN and a faithful member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church of Buchanan, TN. She married John Robert Oliver of...
Charles Wesley "Chuck" Bullock
Aug 13, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Wesley Bullock age 94 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN.
Chuck was born December 9, 1930, in Martin, Tennessee, to the late Grover Cleveland Bullock and Sarah Pearl Buchanan Bullock. A former longtime resident of Paris, Tennessee, he was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Paris, and a graduate of the University of...
Gilda Arguelles Craig
Aug 12, 2025
Gilda Arguelles Craig age 81, of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 12, 2025, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
Born September 13, 1943, in Leyte, Philippines, she was one of thirteen children born to the late Zenon Arguelles, and the late Sexta Montilla Arguelles.
She married James D. Craig in September of 1965. He survives of Paris.
After marrying James,...
Sybil Marie Rahilly
Aug 11, 2025
Sybil Marie Rahilly, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday August 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and dedication. She was born on October 18, 1946, to Walter and Marie Jaeger, who preceded her in death.
On April 4, 1970, Sybil married the love of her life, Donald Rahilly. Together, they built a beautiful...
George Michael "Mike" Browne
Aug 11, 2025
George Michael “Mike” Browne, age 75 of Dover, TN, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Henry County Healthcare Center under Hospice care surrounded by his wife, Mary, his son, Michael, and his wife Leslie, his brother, Rick, and his nephew, Ricky, who all loved and cared deeply for him.
Mike was born October 1, 1949, in Winter Haven, FL to...
Jon Frederic Huizinga
Aug 9, 2025
Jon Frederic Huizinga, age 66, of Buchanan, TN, passed away on August 9, 2025, at his residence.
Jon was born on April 17, 1959, in Chicago IL to the late Elwood “Jack” Huizinga and Marilyn Haak Huizinga, who survives of Bloomington IL.
He grew up on the Fox River in Fox River Grove, IL and instantly became a “river rat.” His love...
Robert Henry "Bob" Dufresne Sr.
Aug 8, 2025
Robert Henry “Bob” Dufresne, Sr., resident of Puryear, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his residence.
Born on June 2, 1945, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Bob was the son of Thomas W. Dufresne, Sr., and Lena Cadieux Dufresne. Both his parents preceded him in death. Growing up in Lake Worth, Florida, Bob shared his childhood with...
Betty Salyer Matheny
Aug 3, 2025
Betty Salyer Matheny, age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Betty was born in Como, TN, on April 1, 1938, to the late Floyd Salyer, and the late Clara Peck Salyer.
On July 19, 1954, in Corinth, MS, Betty married James Elmer Matheny, who preceded her in death on July 1, 2011.
She was a member of Henry...
Vanita Kay Paschall
Aug 3, 2025
Vanita Kay Paschall, age 85, of Puryear, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Vanita was born in Puryear, TN, on January 22, 1940, to the late Atkins Thompson and the late Myrle Vandyke Thompson.
On July 1, 1960, Vanita married Charles Hassel Paschall, who preceded her in death on December 30, 2005.
She graduated from Puryear High School in 1958. She...
Danny Ray McCaig
Aug 2, 2025
Danny Ray McCaig, better known as “Papa”, age 74, passed away on August 2, 2025, at his “compound” with his family.
Danny was born in Humboldt, TN, on October 3, 1950, to the late Charles Mac McCaig, Jr. and Dorothy Pauline Carter McCaig.
On November 16, 1968, in Paducah, KY, he married his childhood sweetheart (he called the “skinny girl from the...
Steven Leon Martin
Aug 1, 2025
Steven Leon Martin. age 70, of Stevensville, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Rose Lawn Memory Garden in Paris, TN.
Steve was born on November 5, 1954, to the late Leon Martin and Katherine (Phelps) Martin in Paris, TN. He attended Grove...
Donna Witherspoon Barlowe
Jul 31, 2025
Donna Witherspoon Barlowe age 65 of the Britton Ford Community in Springville, TN, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her residence.
Donna loved people and enjoyed teaching line dancing to them while supporting her favorite local bands. She enjoyed doing things with her many friends, especially attending concerts with her great nephew, Colson. Donna very much appreciated the love and support...
George Barry Sandefer
Jul 30, 2025
George Barry Sandefer, age 82 of McKenzie, TN died Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN. He was born January 2, 1942 in Lansing, MI. George lived a full and hardworking life, marked by his devotion to family, love of the outdoors, and quiet but steadfast faith in Jesus Christ. He married Barbara Ellis, June 30, 1962...
Joyce Marie Lindsey
Jul 28, 2025
Joyce Marie Lindsey, age 72, of Hornbeak, TN, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at The Waters of Union City.
Joyce was born on November 5, 1952, in Paris, TN, to the late Martha “Polly” Lindsey.
She was a loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She attended Hornbeak Baptist Church and loved to sew.
Joyce...
Carol Askew
Jul 27, 2025
Carol Askew, age 82 of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Paris.
Carol was born on October 3, 1942, in Paris, TN, to the late Ernest McFadden, and the late Jewell Granger McFadden.
Carol was a member of the Paris First Church of the Nazarene. She spent many years as a babysitter, as well...
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