Paris, TN Obituaries

Antionette Wallace Owens

Sep 14, 2022

Antionette Wallace Owens, age 95 of Paris, TN, died peacefully at home with family on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

Antionette was born December 17, 1926, in Elva, KY, to the late Thomas Eli Wallace and the late Carrie Sullivan Wallace.

She was married April 21, 1946, to Charles Delmer Owens, who...

Richard W. "Rich" Lemke

Sep 13, 2022

Richard W.” Rich” Lemke, age 84, of Buchanan, TN, former many-year resident of “Old Carpentersville” IL, passed away at his home in Tennessee on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Following in the footsteps of his father and brother, Rich was a proud and longstanding member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 265.  He spent many years...

Adam Mast

Sep 12, 2022

Adam J. Mast age 55 of Paris, died Monday, September 12, 2022, at his residence.

Adam had formerly worked as a timber cutter and a laborer at Wade’s Dairy Farm. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mowing yards, and spending time with his family.

Born May 17, 1967, in Medford, WI, he was the son the late...

Donald Ray Suiter

Sep 11, 2022

Donald Ray Suiter, age 68 of Paris, died Sunday, September 11, 2022, at his residence.

He worked as a self-employed truck driver for over 25 years.  Donald was a U.S. Army veteran.  He enjoyed fishing and was Catholic by faith.

Donald was born July 27, 1954, in Clarksville, TN, to the...

Jerry Dudley Paschall

Sep 11, 2022

We are posting this obituary and arrangement information on behalf of White Ranson Funeral Home in Union City, TN, and the family of Jerry Paschall who was a former employee of Ridgeway Funeral Home. ____________________________________________________________________

Jerry Dudley Paschall, 82, a resident of Union City, TN, died Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Union...

John Roberts

Sep 10, 2022

John Harlan Roberts, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his residence.

He began working at Regal China in Chicago, IL, then moved back to Paris and began working at Markel Lighting.  John was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing.  He was a Christian by faith.

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Jerry Dale Freeland

Sep 6, 2022

Jerry Dale Freeland, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

He retired after many years as a truck driver, and was the former owner of Jerry’s Pool Room in Mayfield, KY.  Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the NRA.  He loved riding his...

Mary Sue Barnhill

Sep 6, 2022

Mary Sue Barnhill, age 89 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at her residence.

She worked at Markel Lighting in the late 1970’s, but most of her time was spent on the farm taking care of her family.  Mary would always have homemade biscuits & gravy on the stove early in the morning...

Al Billings

Sep 4, 2022

Al Billings, age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years in the construction business where he worked as a lead carpenter.  He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union in Chicago, IL.  Al was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War conflict. ...

Sue Medlock

Sep 1, 2022

Sue Frances Medlock, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and member of Bethany Baptist Church in Paris.  Sue enjoyed her time as a military wife while Bob was in the U.S. Air Force.  She enjoyed her church and visiting with people.

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Robert Hiram Madden

Aug 31, 2022

Robert Hiram Madden, age 80 of Big Sandy, TN, died Wednesday, August 31, at his residence.

He retired after 36 years with Emerson Electric in Paris and was a U.S. Army veteran.

Robert was born December 22, 1941, in Cunningham, KY, to the late James Madden and the late Mary Ernestine...

Evelyn Kaye Riley Smith

Aug 30, 2022

Evelyn Kaye Riley Smith, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her daughter’s residence.

She was a homemaker and member of Bridge of Hope Church in Paris.  Evelyn worked side-by-side with her husband in ministry for over 20 years, serving as church secretary, teacher, and ladies group leader.  She most enjoyed...

Donna Marie La May Swor

Aug 28, 2022

Donna Marie La May Swor, age 90 of Paris, TN, passed peacefully from this life at her home in Paris on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Donna was born in The Dalles, OR, to the late John Thomas La May and the late Edna Edgett La May on May 23, 1932.

In...

Gary W. Grooms

Aug 27, 2022

Gary W. Grooms, age 73 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after 29 years as a heavy equipment operator for K.T. Clay in Gleason, TN and was also a longtime farmer.  He loved mallard ducks and being on the farm around his cows.  He also enjoyed being surrounded...

Bobbie Jean Walker

Aug 24, 2022

Bobbie Jean Walker, age 80 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her residence.

She retired from Salant & Salant in Paris after 30 years.  Bobbie enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and taking care of everyone.

Bobbie was born December 2, 1941, in Jackson, MS, to the late R.L. Wade and...

Raymond Denton

Aug 23, 2022

Raymond Denton, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center.

He retired from Pella Windows in Murray, KY.  Raymond was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.  He enjoyed piddling in his shop and the outdoors.

Raymond was born May 20, 1948, in Woodlawn, TN, to...

J.F. "Frank" Barnhill

Aug 23, 2022

J.F. “Frank” Barnhill, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

He was the founder & operator of B & B Septic Service and B & B Equipment.  He was a member of the Paris Community of Christ Church where he was very active and an...

Chris Derr

Aug 19, 2022

Christopher Daniel Derr, age 57 of Paris, TN, passed peacefully Friday, August 19, 2022, at his residence.

Born September 13, 1964, in Akron OH, he was the son of Jack and Janis Derr who preceeded him in death. Chris was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH, where he met his lifelong friend Rick...

James C. "Jim" Pennington

Aug 16, 2022

James C. “Jim” Pennington, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after 36 years with the US Postal Service where he served as a letter carrier.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  Jim enjoyed his cattle, fishing, hunting, traveling, and loved his dogs.  He was a...

Clara Jean Tucker

Aug 13, 2022

Clara Jean Tucker, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris.

She retired after many years of work as a medical secretary for the hospital in Union City, TN.

Jean was born July 8, 1938, in Puryear, TN, to the late Thomas Wrather...