Paris, TN Obituaries

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...

Robert Lowell Collingwood, Sr.

Oct 18, 2022

Robert Lowell Collingwood, Sr., age 93 of Puryear, TN, formerly of Spring Hill, FL and Branford, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022, after a brief illness.  He was the beloved husband of 60 years to the late Barbara McRoberts Collingwood.

Born April 9, 1929, in Greenfield, MA, Bob was...

Kenneth Wayne "Turtle" Seward

Oct 17, 2022

Kenneth Wayne “Turtle” Seward, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 17, 2022, at his residence.

He formerly worked as a mechanic and in small construction.  Kenneth was a member of the Pleasant Green Masonic Lodge 291 in Trezevant, TN, where he served as treasurer.  He loved fishing, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and...

Sandra Myers

Oct 15, 2022

Sandra Kay Myers, age 75 of Puryear died Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her home.

Sandra was a long-time member of Puryear Christian Life Church, formerly Puryear United Methodist Church in Puryear, TN, where she was a devoted servant to the Lord, teaching Sunday School and serving as its treasurer for over 37 years.  She...

Catherine J. "Cathy" Morris

Oct 14, 2022

Catherine J. “Cathy” Morris age 86 of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family Friday, October 14, 2022.

Catherine Jeanette Crutcher was born March 22, 1936, in Model, TN, to the late G.W. Crutcher and the late Jewel Hicks Crutcher. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband...

Michelle Johnson

Oct 13, 2022

Michelle Johnson, age 67 of Jackson, TN, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her residence.

She loved the sunshine and lived to be on the water and in the outdoors.  Before her health declined, Michelle formerly attended Tennessee Valley Community Church and was baptized there.  She formerly worked at Dana Corporation as a forklift operator. ...

Virginia Ann Redden

Oct 13, 2022

Virginia Ann Redden, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She retired as the co-owner of Redden Dental Lab in Paris.  She also formerly worked for Atkins-Porter School in the Paris Special School District where she served as a teacher’s assistant.  Virginia loved her...

Kathryn Davidson Younker

Oct 12, 2022

Kathryn (Davidson) Younker, age 95 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

She was born on July 20, 1927, in Boonville, IN, to the late Forrest Davidson and the late Margaret Taylor Davidson.  She graduated from Boonville High School and on June 15, 1946, married Lloyd Curtis Younker, who had returned home...

Ron Lowe

Oct 12, 2022

Ron Lowe, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his residence.

He retired from ABC Roofing Distribution in Memphis, TN, where he worked as a manager.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War for two years.  Ron enjoyed cooking and loved his family beyond measure.  He was...

William Charles "Bill" Dodd

Oct 12, 2022

William Charles “Bill” Dodd, age 69 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after many years in the trucking industry as a truck driver.  Bill was a car enthusiast and loved antique cars, Corvettes, and drag racing.  He enjoyed working in his yard and loved...

Sylvia Ann Belyea Mathis

Oct 11, 2022

Sylvia Ann Belyea Mathis, age 57 of Camden, TN, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at her residence.

She formerly worked at DSV Solutions in New Johnsonville, TN.  She enjoyed camping and having campfires.  She loved fishing, raising chickens and roosters, and loved being outdoors in nature, and planting gardens and beautiful flowers. She loved spending time with...

Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Rose

Oct 6, 2022

Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Rose, age 74 of Paris, TN, formerly of Monroe, WI, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He retired after many years as a field representative and plant manager for Grande Cheese Company in Wisconsin.  Larry and his wife enjoyed traveling and being campground hosts at numerous...

Johnny Wayne "Beetle" Capps

Oct 2, 2022

Johnny Wayne “Beetle” Capps, age 60 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Perry County Nursing Home in Linden, TN,

He loved people and enjoyed interacting with others.  Johnny was a big teddy bear and an avid Tennessee Titans fan.

Johnny was born August 1, 1963, in Paris, TN,...

Lawrence "Bill" Pittman

Oct 1, 2022

Lawrence William “Bill” Pittman age 78 of Buchanan, died Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his residence.

Bill retired from the United States Air Force, where he was a combat engineer. After his military career, he went to work at Ft. Campbell as an engineer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and working in the yard. Bill...