Paris, TN Obituaries

Joe "Joemama" Watkins

Jun 28, 2022

Joe “Joemama” Watkins, age 63 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN.

He was a graduate of Murray State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in safety and was employed at Barton-Malow as a safety advisor.  Playing the guitar was a big part of...

Ann Caldwell

Jun 27, 2022

Ann L. Caldwell, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Monday, June 27, 2022, at her residence.

She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree.  Her passion was her family, children and grandchildren.  It carried into her career, her dedication to the children of her church, daycare centers and beyond.  Her love for...

Michael A. Hall

Jun 27, 2022

Michael A. Hall, age 66, passed away on June 27, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He is survived by his mother, Peggy Hall of Paris; his sister, Kathy Kee of Camden, TN; and special niece, Misty Hall of Camden, TN.

He was preceded in death by his...

Betty Rose Summar Gordon

Jun 25, 2022

Betty Rose Summar Gordon, age 91 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in Springville.

She retired from Valencia Community College in Orlando, FL, and was a proud military wife.  Betty Rose was kind, Godly, thoughtful, witty, and humorous, even into her 90’s.  She loved with all she had and...

Robert Barber

Jun 23, 2022

Robert Earl Barber, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his residence.

He was a retired U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 82 nd Airborne as a paratrooper at Ft. Bragg. He was awarded the soldier’s medal for bravery while stationed in Japan 1963-1966.  After his military service, Robert spent many years...

Thomas Earl "Tom" Lankford

Jun 18, 2022

Thomas Earl “Tom” Lankford, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Saturday June 18, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He retired after 32 years from the City of Paris Police Department where he achieved the rank of captain and was head of the criminal investigation division and operations.  Tom was also a...

John Hill Steele, Sr.

Jun 17, 2022

John Hill Steele, Sr., 88, passed away at his home in Paris, TN on Friday, June 17, 2022. He is survived by three children: Sharon Loveall of Paris, John (Kathy) Steele, Jr. of Paris, and David (Sharon Silva) Steele of Clarksville, TN. He is also survived by two sisters: Ruth Robbins of Paris and Nancy Cate of Paris.

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Dorris E. Allison

Jun 16, 2022

Dorris E. Allison, age 96 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Charter Senior Living of Paris.

He retired after several years of work at Holley Carburetor and as a truckdriver.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Dorris was always helping others, often times filling in as “Daddy” to many people in life. ...

Leigh Taylor Nanney

Jun 15, 2022

Leigh Taylor Nanney, age 52 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was a former Bible School and Sunday School teacher.  Leigh worked as a speech pathologist at Paris Speech & Language Clinic where she dearly loved...

Dale Hosford

Jun 14, 2022

Dale Hosford, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his residence.

He was a tool and die maker for many years.  Dale was a graduate of Henry County High School class of 1982.  He enjoyed camping and fishing.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris.

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Adrian 'Jesse' Olvera

Jun 14, 2022

Adrian ‘Jesse’ Olvera, age 87 of Springville, TN, passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family.

Adrian was a Catholic in faith, retired employee of IDOT, and owner of Olvera’s Small Engine Repair.  He enjoyed fishing with his wife, yard work, helping out his neighbors, and spending time with his...

Hazel Butler Harber

Jun 13, 2022

Hazel May Butler Harber, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Monday, June 13, 2022, in the loving arms of family at Eiffel Gardens Senior Living in Paris.

She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Paris, where she was a member of the Joy Sunday School class.  Hazel was the co-owner of Butler...

Danny Lloyd Hall

Jun 12, 2022

Danny Lloyd Hall, age 78 of McKenzie, TN, died Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He retired after several years in manufacturing as a laborer.  He enjoyed fishing and cooking.

Danny was born on October 18, 1943, in Pikeville, KY, to the late Leonard Hall...

George Jackey

Jun 11, 2022

George Adam Jackey age 83 of Buchanan, died Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his residence.

George was a retired sales rep in the industrial coating industry. He attended the First Christian Church in Paris and was a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed bird watching, fishing, feeding the deer, traveling, and walking. George had previously...

Alma Martin

Jun 10, 2022

Alma Lee Martin, age 94 of Paris, died Friday, June 10, 2022, at AHC Paris.

Born November 19, 1927, in Paris, she was daughter of the late Harold Mathison Ellis and the late Sallie Nigel Gateley Ellis.

She married Wilburn Franklin Martin May 18, 1946, who preceded her in death April...

Dr. Eugene Gulish

Jun 7, 2022

Eugene “Gene” Frank Gulish reached the end of his extraordinary life on June 7, 2022.  He was born in Curtice, OH, on January 10, 1937.  He was raised on a small farm and graduated from Clay High School in 1955.  He was the first person in his family to graduate from high school.  He attended the University of Michigan...

Grover Hudspeth, Jr.

Jun 4, 2022

Grover Hudspeth, Jr., age 95 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Charter Senior Living of Paris.

He retired after many years as a terminal manager for the former Lexington Paris Motor Freight in Paris, now Milan Express.  He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran.  Grover was a member of First Baptist Church...

Gene Brook Mcwherter

Jun 4, 2022

Gene Brook McWherter age 90 of Paris, TN, died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 4, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Gene was born on February 23, 1932, in Palmersville, TN, as an only child to the late Claude & Annie D. Webb McWherter.  The family moved to Detroit, MI in...

Crystal Delanna Armstrong

Jun 4, 2022

Crystal Delanna Armstrong, age 44 of Jackson, TN, formerly of Paris, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

She was a 1995 graduate of Lakeside Christian Academy in Paris, and a 2013 graduate of Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA, with a degree in liberal arts & science.  Crystal formerly...

Roy Snyder

Jun 2, 2022

Roy K. Snyder, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022 at 101 years old.

Born on October 15, 1920 on a farm outside of Mertztown, PA to Florence and Victor Snyder, one of five children. He enlisted in the US Army upon highschool graduation in 1938 and was stationed in Hawaii for 3 years. When the US entered...