Paris, TN Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

John Michael “Mike” Mann, age 59 of Paris, TN, died, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his residence.

He retired from Milan Express after many years as a logistics coordinator.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paris.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Mike enjoyed his friends and times at Jack’s...

Feb 1, 2023

Jeff “Bullrider” Burton, age 60 of Boaz, AL, formerly of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Marshall South Hospital in Boaz, AL.

He was a truck driver, bull hauler, and a longtime cowboy.  Jeff loved the rodeo and bull riding.  He was one of a kind and was known around as “Bullrider –...

Jan 31, 2023

Fayetta Weatherford, age 84 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at her home.

She worked in the cafeteria at Buchanan School in the early 1970’s.  She also worked for Plumley in the 1980’s.  Fayetta was a stay-at-home mom and a member of Blood River Church of Christ.

Fayetta was...

Jan 28, 2023

James Joseph “Jay” Svehla, age 65 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at AHC of Paris.

He retired after 35 years of teaching Junior High, a career that he loved.  He was a huge sports fan, and especially loved the Chicago Cubs and football.  He had a passion for traveling, music, playing pool,...

Jan 26, 2023

Eva Marcettia Norwood, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN, surrounded by her husband and children.

She graduated from E.W. Grove High School in 1963 where she played basketball and was a Majorette in the band. She completed her Radiology Training at Methodist...

Jan 25, 2023

Caroline Jackson Brannon, age 63 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her residence after a long battle with leukemia and multiple sclerosis.

She was the co-owner of B&G Equipment of Hopkinsville, KY, for 17 years up until the time declining health prompted the sale of the business.  She previously worked for Tecumseh...

Jan 25, 2023

James Jay Webster, age 49 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at his residence.

He attended Point Pleasant Baptist Church.  He enjoyed watching TV, cooking, and baking.

James was born April 28, 1973, in Gowanda, NY, to the late Alton Charles Webster and the late Paulette Ruth Bremiller Webster....

Jan 20, 2023

Edmund Palmer “Ed” Tayloe, Jr., age 85, of Paris, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at his residence.

Ed was the former owner and operator of Tayloe Hancock Glass Company. Ed summed up his passions in life in a quote when he sold the business and retired, “I’ve put in 47 years, I’m ready to get out, I’m...

Jan 20, 2023

Judy Gail Hosford Kemp, age 74 of Paris, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Judy was a 1966 graduate of Cottage Grove School. She formerly worked at Tecumseh for 36 plus years and was a waitress for Redmon’s BBQ and several other restaurants in Paris. Judy enjoyed watching Tennessee Volunteer...

Jan 13, 2023

Anna Charlene Boothe, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Friday, January 13, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She retired from Morningside of Paris where she worked as a resident assistant.  Anna loved her cats and dogs, helping others, and being a caregiver.  She enjoyed watching “Days of Our Lives.”

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Jan 10, 2023

Patricia Louise "Patty Lou" Willoughby Woodward, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and a longtime former member of First United Methodist Church in Paris.  She was active and supporting in the Paris Elks Lodge for...

Jan 10, 2023

Wanda Sue Charles, age 79 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at her residence.

She was a homemaker who formerly attended Sulphur Well Church of Christ.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, reading, and watching the TV show “Heartland.”

Wanda was born July 1, 1943, in Tullahoma, TN,...

Jan 6, 2023

Kenny Paschall, age 72, of Puryear, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at his residence.

Kenny retired from BPU in Paris after 39 years.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris and the Friendship Sunday School Class.  He loved working with church groups building handicap ramps and was always ready to drive the van...

Jan 5, 2023

Judy Carol Greer Ridgway, age 76 of Columbia, TN, formerly of Paris, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Columbia, TN.

She was a homemaker who formerly attended Whitlock & Henry Church of Christ.  Judy enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking.  She loved her dog, Charlie, and her family, especially her grandchildren.

Judy...

Jan 5, 2023

Bobby Barham, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his residence.

He retired from ICG Railroad where he worked as a brakeman.  He formerly worked at PML in Paris.  Bobby was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He graduated from South Side High School in Jackson, TN, and went on to attend and...

Jan 4, 2023

Ralph Boyd Jackson, Jr, age 71 of Como, TN, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a member of Cottage Grove Baptist Church.  Ralph enjoyed deer hunting, woodworking, and his model 66 Chevy pickup truck.

Ralph was born September 11, 1951, in Everett, PA,...

Jan 3, 2023

Mary Lois Sparks, age 88 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

She was a homemaker who formerly worked for several years at Holley Carburetor in Paris.  Mary enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning, and spending time with her family.  She was a member of Hico Church of...

Jan 2, 2023

Dan Paschall, age 77, of Country Club Loop in Paris, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at his residence.

Dan was born September 26, 1945, in Paris to the late Winfred “Red” Paschall and the late Doris Marie “Tootsie” Wilson Paschall. He grew up in Puryear, TN and was a member of Puryear Baptist Church. A...

Jan 1, 2023

Robbye Williams Lax, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, January 1, 2023.

She formerly owned and operated H.D. Lax Insurance Agency in Paris for many years with her late husband, H.D. and her son, Nicky.  Robbye was Baptist by faith.  She enjoyed sewing clothing for less fortunate children, doing things for others, and she...

Jan 1, 2023

Donald A. “Pizza Man” Lax, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his residence.

He was a self-employed surveyor for L.I. Smith for many years.  He enjoyed fishing and gardening.  Donald loved all sports, especially NASCAR, and was an avid Tennessee Titans and Chicago Cubs fan.  He enjoyed and was a...