Paris, TN Obituaries

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...

Al Morton

Aug 12, 2022

Al Morton, age 81 of Puryear, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022, at Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, KY, surrounded by family.

He retired from Midland-Ross in Paris, TN in 2004.  He was a member of Puryear Baptist Church for many years and a member of the Buchanan, TN Masonic Lodge. ...

Ed Reagor

Aug 12, 2022

Ed Reagor, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at his residence.

He was a custom home builder in Paris for many years.  Before building homes full time, he was a farmer for many years in Henry County.  Ed was a longtime member of the Henry County Fair Association and National Farmers...

William J. "Bud" Dowdy

Aug 12, 2022

William J. “Bud” Dowdy, age 56 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, August 12, 2022.

He was a package driver for United Parcel Service where he had worked for 15 plus years.  Bud was a “family man” and his children and grandchildren were his world.  He helped start a van ministry at New Life Baptist...

Wendell Jack "Matt" Matthews

Aug 11, 2022

Wendell Jack “Matt” Matthews, age 76 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He formerly worked for New Generations in McKenzie, TN, for several years, then went to work at Henry County Recycling Center in Paris.  He later finished working at Paris Landing State Park until...

Daniel James Crossno

Aug 11, 2022

Daniel James Crossno, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his residence.

He formerly worked as a self-employed construction worker.  Daniel loved fishing and hunting, enjoyed working in his yard, and loved being with his family.  He was a member of Landmark Pentecostal Church in Big Sandy, TN.

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Robert "Bob" Tyler

Aug 6, 2022

Robert H. “Bob” Tyler, Jr., age 74 of Buchanan, died Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Bob was a retired US Air Force Vietnam veteran. After retiring from the military, he spent 22 years as an educator in various roles in the Henry County School System. He enjoyed reading, camping, playing the banjo,...

William J. "Bud" Winsett

Aug 5, 2022

William J. “Bud” Winsett age 77 of Paris died Friday, August 5, 2022, at his residence.

Bud retired from Haldex after working in the maintenance department. He enjoyed working with horses, making leather goods, and attending the local country dances with Glenda. He could fix just about anything, and always had a project to work on. His...

Randy Blake Moore

Aug 5, 2022

Randy Blake Moore, age 69 of Gleason, TN, died Friday, August 5, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Randy was born August 26, 1952, in McKenzie, TN, to the late Aaron Blake Moore and the late...

Donald William "Donnie" Washam

Jul 31, 2022

Donald William “Donnie” Washam, Jr., age 57 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at TriStar Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He formerly worked for Ingram Barge Company and attended Russwood Baptist Church in Springville, TN.  Donnie loved hunting, fishing, and enjoyed boating.  He was a lover of animals who all adored him.

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Winnie Elva Moore

Jul 31, 2022

Winnie Elva Moore, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and had been active in some garden clubs before moving to Paris.  Winnie was a very sweet and kind Christian lady to all people and she also had a good sense of humor. ...

Joe R. Houston

Jul 30, 2022

Joe R. Houston, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his residence.

He was a longtime pharmacist and former owner of East Wood Pharmacy in Paris, where he continued working after his retirement.  He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy with a Doctorate.  Joe was very active in...

William Aulden "Bill" Jones

Jul 29, 2022

William Aulden “Bill” Jones, age 92 of Springville, TN, died Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence.

He served in the U.S. Armed Forces as a paratrooper for the 82nd airborne division.  He enjoyed all things farming, mechanics, fishing, hunting, and anything he could do with his hands.  Bill spent most of his adult life...

James Dwayne Hunter

Jul 28, 2022

James Dwayne Hunter, age 80 of Gallatin formerly of Paris, died July 28, 2022.

Dwayne was a longtime Gideon and a proud member of Sumner County, TN East/Macon Camp which he helped start.  He was a longtime member of Nazarene Churches in both Gallatin, TN and Hendersonville, TN.  Dwayne worked in the automotive parts industry...

Brenda Manzanares

Jul 26, 2022

Brenda Manzanares, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her residence.

Brenda was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She retired from the assembly department of Mohon International.

She was married to Manuel “Manny” Manzanares on May 29, 1964, and he preceded her in death on...

Shirley Blaski

Jul 26, 2022

Shirley Fay Blaski, age 84 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her residence.

She retired from Dana Corporation after many years as an auditor.  Shirley was a U.S. Army veteran where she served as a nurse.  She loved her cats and sitting on the porch watching her hummingbirds.  She was a member...

Martha Jane Hunt Simpson

Jul 16, 2022

Martha Jane Hunt Simpson passed away peacefully at Henry County Medical Center surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was born to the late Jack Winfield and Ruth Dixon Hunt on February 22, 1932, in Brazil, Tennessee.

As the middle child of five, Martha Jane’s earliest days formed her to love family...

Fred N. Mclean

Jul 16, 2022

Longtime Paris attorney, Fred McLean, age 72, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Paris.

He was a partner with his brother, Chip, in McLean & McLean law firm in Paris.  He was a 1967 graduate of Grove High School and a 1971 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University.  Fred went on to graduate in 1974...

Karen Ann Hodges

Jul 14, 2022

Karen Ann Hodges, age 61 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at her residence.

She was a former teacher who graduated from Bethel University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education.  She loved reading, loved crafting, and was Catholic by faith.

Karen was born November 21, 1960, in Chicago,...

Cleta "Jean" Wells

Jul 13, 2022

Cleta “Jean” Wells, age 83, of Mansfield, TX, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Jean loved shopping for purses, shoes, and jewelry.  She enjoyed playing cards and shuffleboard with her friends at The Summit and spending time with her “Forever Friends.”  She enjoyed eating out and traveling.  She...