Paris, TN Obituaries

Dorothy Graves

Nov 26, 2022

Dorothy Sue Graves, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, in Paris, TN.

She was a Homemaker and a Christian.

Dorothy was born March 30, 1943, in Paris, TN, to the late Henry "Bill" Henderson and the late Repsie Bea Lamb Henderson.

She is...

Gary Lee Snow

Nov 18, 2022

Gary Lee Snow, age 71 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 18, 2022, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was a self-employed bricklayer.  Gary enjoyed playing cards with his friends and loved Tennessee Titans football.  He was Baptist by belief.

Gary was born April 28, 1951, in Paris,...

Ruby Berry

Nov 17, 2022

Ruby Berry, age 78 of Dover, TN, formerly of Paris, died Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Diversicare of Dover.

She retired after a long career as a cosmetologist and owner of Total Look Beauty Salon in Paris.  She also worked as a real estate agent.  Ruby enjoyed crocheting, baking, and cooking.  She formerly attended New...

Garvin Dale Flood

Nov 15, 2022

Garvin Dale Flood, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at The Farms at Puryear in Puryear, TN.

He retired after many years as a heavy equipment operator.  Dale loved fishing, being outdoors, and riding around looking at God’s creation.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and was Baptist by belief.

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Joy Dowty

Nov 13, 2022

Joy Carlene Dowty, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 13, 2022, at her residence.

She worked for several years at Holley Carburetor in Paris.  Joy loved reading books, enjoyed flower gardening, and loved her two cats, Punkin and Daisey.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.

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Shirley Ann Linsman Flanagan

Nov 13, 2022

Shirley Ann Linsman Flanagan, age 86 of Paris, TN, stepped into eternity on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and loved her Lydia Dorcus Sunday School class.  Her secretarial career started at the Holley Carburetor plant and advanced through jobs at Emerson Electric, the Mitchum Company, and finally...

Lois Mecord

Nov 11, 2022

Lois Smith Mecord age 76 of Paris, died Friday, November 11, 2022, at her residence.

Lois was a retired paralegal, having worked for the Hawley and Marshall, and Greer and Greer law firms. She enjoyed making things for others through her talents in painting, sewing, quilting and cooking. Spending time with and loving her grandchildren...

Billie C. Williams

Nov 8, 2022

Billie C. Williams, age 78 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

She retired from Emerson Electric in Paris where she worked until its closing.  Billie was the co-owner of Frame Makers in Paris.  She enjoyed playing Solitaire and Hayday on her tablet.  She loved her cats...

William James "Bill" Mitchell

Nov 7, 2022

William James “Bill” Mitchell, age 70 of Springville, TN, died Monday November 7, 2022, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after several years in the steel industry with Inland Steel.

Bill was born July 22, 1952, in Gary, IN, to the late Ray R. Mitchell and the...

James Edward "Jim Ed" Lee

Nov 6, 2022

James Edward “Jim Ed” Lee, age 84, beloved husband of Linda Lee, died peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

Jim Ed was born January 31, 1938, in Paris, TN.  He was reared by his paternal grandparents, the late Robert & Bonnie Nichols Lee.

He was a U.S....

Henry Bruce Kelly

Nov 5, 2022

Henry Bruce Kelly, age 72 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a truck driver.  Henry was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a member of the Henry County Gun Club.  He enjoyed mussel diving, collecting arrowheads, and looking at old cars.

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Carl Thomas "Tom" Bullock, Jr.

Nov 5, 2022

Carl Thomas “Tom” Bullock, Jr., age 76 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, November 6, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center.

He retired after many years from Dana Corporation as a supervisor.  Tom was a U.S. Army veteran.  He enjoyed watching TV and playing golf.

Tom was born in 1946 in Fulton,...

Bobby G. Thompson

Oct 31, 2022

Bobby G. Thompson, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after several years as a production supervisor for Campbell-Rhea.  He enjoyed toy trains, bicycles, and gardening when his health allowed him.  Bobby belonged to the Paris Masonic Lodge where he was a Past Master 50-year member.  He...

John Bryan Gump

Oct 31, 2022

John Bryan Gump, age 60 of Springville, TN, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

He enjoyed fishing, arts & crafts, and watching movies.  He loved family gatherings and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Bryan was born July 25, 1962, in Kokomo, IN, to the late John...

Ruth Willoughby

Oct 28, 2022

Ruth Ann Willoughby age 63 of Paris died Friday, October 28, 2022, in Paris.

Ruth had formerly worked as an aide at the RoseStone Retirement Community until her health declined. She loved working in her yard, spending time with her family, and painting things. She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church.

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Beulah "Billie" Hicks

Oct 25, 2022

Beulah Violet “Billie” Hicks, age 99, of Puryear, TN, entered Heaven’s Gates into the arms of her beloved husband, James Dudley Hicks on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Farms of Puryear.

Born September 1, 1923, in Bellwood, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward William Wegner and the late Mary...

James "Jim" Parrish

Oct 25, 2022

James M. “Jim” Parrish, age 97 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at his residence.

He was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Paris, TN.  He served as a deacon in several local Baptist churches. Over the years he served as Sunday School Superintendent at Temple Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Church. Jim...

James "Bimbo" Henderson

Oct 24, 2022

James “Bimbo” Henderson, age 68 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at his residence.

He was a former member of Chapel Hill Methodist Church. He was employed with Charlie Wade Construction in Paris, TN. James loved fishing and enjoyed going to the Hot August Blues Festival held annually at Kenlake State...

William Dorris "Billy" Bucy

Oct 21, 2022

William Dorris “Billy” Bucy, age 92 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran, serving in both the Vietnam and Korean Wars.  He formerly worked at Holley Carburetor and PTL in Paris, JB Hunt Trucking as a truck driver, and...

Nola Webb Barrett

Oct 20, 2022

Nola Webb Barrett, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, October 20,2022, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of Maplewood Baptist Church, where she was very active and taught Sunday school.  Nola was a member of the FCE Homemaker’s Club and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and other crafts.  She volunteered her time...