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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
James Robert "Bo" Hobbs
Apr 29, 2023
James Robert “Bo” Hobbs, age 71 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Henry County Medical Center.
He was a self-made, successful businessman who sold industrial equipment with his son, and farmed for many years in Dyersburg, TN. He later moved to Paris, TN, where they continued selling equipment and then manufactured truck dump systems,...
Richard Joel Walters
Apr 28, 2023
Richard Joel Walters passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at his residence in Winter Park, FL. First son of Louise Frances Stephenson (1914-2010) and Thomas Joel Frederick Walters (1913-1990), Richard was born in 1938 in Whiting, IN. Around 1955, the family returned to Henry County, purchased a farm near Huntingdon, TN, and built a house on Kentucky Lake. In 1960,...
Barbara McCurdy Dunlap
Apr 28, 2023
Barbara McCurdy Dunlap age 73 of Paris, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.
Barbara was the daughter of the late C.H. McCurdy and the late Marjorie Martin McCurdy.
She was married May 25, 1973, to James Michael “Mike” Dunlap, who survives, of Paris.
Along with her husband, she is also survived by...
Richard Frederick "Dick" Hartfelder
Apr 28, 2023
Richard Frederick “Dick” Hartfelder, age 89 of Springville, TN, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, retiring as Lt. Commander. He served on the first nuclear powered USS Nautilus SSN-571. Dick was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, the...
Lori Odom Lewis
Apr 27, 2023
Lori Annette Odom Lewis, age 52 of Henry, TN, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Lori was born on June 12, 1970 at Henry County General Hospital in Paris, TN, to the late Lomon C. Odom and the late Lillie Mae Bowden Odom of the Whitlock community.
Lori...
Terri Johnson
Apr 27, 2023
Nelda Terrese “Terri” Johnson, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
She loved her grandchildren, was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and her cats. She was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ.
Terri was born September 23, 1953, in Paris, TN, to the late Billy D....
Norma Jean Jones Treadway
Apr 17, 2023
Norma Jean Jones Treadway, formerly of Puryear, TN, passed away on Monday April 17, 2023, in St. Louis, MO, at the age of 91.
Norma worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years, retiring from Henry County Medical Center in 1996. She loved her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, and working puzzles. She was an avid...
Calvin Gene Morris
Apr 17, 2023
Calvin Gene Morris, age 53 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
He enjoyed hunting and anything outdoors. He was Christian by faith.
Calvin was born August 30, 1969, in Paris, TN, to Roy Morris, who survives, of Paris, TN, and the late Jean Raymer.
He is survived by three children, Eric...
Sally Earline Cope
Apr 16, 2023
Sally Earline Cope, age 78 of Mansfield, TN, died Sunday April 16, 2023, at her residence in Mansfield.
Sally was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, and caring for her daughter. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
Sally was born October 13, 1944, in Takoma Park, MD, to the...
Robert Howard Holcomb
Apr 15, 2023
Robert Howard Holcomb, age 67 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
He retired after many years as a law enforcement officer. He enjoyed working on trucks, tractors, and researching things on the computer. He loved being a farmer and working on the farm. Robert was a big family man and...
Rito Rodriguez
Apr 14, 2023
Rito Rodriguez, age 90 of Springville, TN, died Friday, April 14, 2023, at his residence.
He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran with the 187th Airborne. He loved woodworking, fishing and enjoyed being around the lake. Rito retired from maintenance with Vulcan Materials in McCook, IL.
Rito was born May 22, 1932, in New Braunfels, TX,...
Garry Howard Hinson
Apr 12, 2023
Garry Howard Hinson, longtime Paris resident, age 78, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his residence in Dover, TN.
He was the former owner of Dawndale Trucking in Paris. TN. Garry began Eastside Enterprises in Paris in 1982 which later became Eastside Auto Repair until his retirement in 2010. He enjoyed fishing, driving his tractor and being outside. He loved...
Weldon Wade Gallimore
Apr 11, 2023
Weldon Wade Gallimore, age 83 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY.
He was a longtime row crop farmer in the Puryear Community and retired from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation as a civil engineer. Weldon was a lover of nature. He enjoyed bird watching, hunting,...
Paul M. Shipman
Apr 10, 2023
Paul M. Shipman, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY. He retired from Northern Illinois University where he worked in maintenance in their heating plant. Paul enjoyed nature, the outdoors, and loved fishing. Paul loved his dogs, and spending time in his family’s cabin in...
Dorothy Jane Emerson
Apr 10, 2023
Dorothy Jane Emerson, age 66 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY.
She retired as co-owner after many years as the office manager of the West TN Psychological Group in Paris.
Dorothy was born October 4, 1956, to the late L.T. Mayo and the late Sarah...
Garey Lovell "Rick" Barrick
Apr 10, 2023
Garey Lovell “Rick” Barrick, Sr., age 70, dedicated father, grandfather and friend, passed away at his home in Paris, TN, on Monday, April 10, 2023.
He was born May 18, 1952, in Reisterstown, MD, to the late Glenn E. Barrick and the late Hazel Barrick.
Rick was a long-time contractor, thriving business owner, and passionate drag racer. He spent the...
Robert Gene "Bob" Thompson
Apr 10, 2023
Robert Gene “Bob” Thompson, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center.
He was a US Army veteran serving in Vietman and was a member of the VFW. He formerly worked at Southern Clay, McCartney Produce, and Kroger. He loved watching all sports, especially baseball and was a Chicago White Sox...
Danny Gallimore
Apr 10, 2023
Danny Gallimore, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at his residence.
He was a member of Puryear Church of Christ. A longtime dairy and tobacco farmer in the Puryear community, Danny formerly worked at Holly Carburetor. He was a member of the Buchanan Masonic Lodge, the Board of Directors for Henry Farmers Co-op, Henry County Farm...
Barbara Hosford-Tanner
Apr 9, 2023
Barbara Hosford-Tanner, age 69 of Henry, TN, died Sunday, April 9, 2023, at her residence.
She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Henry, TN. Barbara enjoyed reading, attending yard sales, cleaning, and cooking. She loved spending time with her family.
Barbara was born April 14, 1953, in Paris, TN.
She was married to Bobby Tanner, who preceded...
David Eric "Dave" Launer
Apr 6, 2023
David Eric “Dave” Launer, a man of faith, age 70 of Henry, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his residence.
He worked for many years in telecommunications for the Southwestern Bell Systems Telephone Company and the McAllen, TX School District, and had been enjoying retirement for about 6 years in Tennessee.
He was born...
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