Paris, TN Obituaries

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...

Jul 12, 2022

David Matthew Penick, age 32 of Wildersville, TN, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He graduated from Gateway Christian School in Paris, TN, in 2008 and went on to graduate from Jackson State Community College with an associate’s degree in computer technology.  David loved playing video games and...

Jul 12, 2022

Our amazing "Bill Bailey" went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.  He died peacefully at home with his loving family surrounding him.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynne Bailey and his children, Michael Gerald Bailey (Judy), Melissa Joy Bailey-Mulka (Paul) and was preceded in death by daughter, Michelle Jacqueline...

Jul 8, 2022

Emma Sue Smith age 72 of Henry died Friday, July 8, 2022, at her residence.

She was a member of the Church Outside the Walls in Ft. Smith, AR. Emma Sue enjoyed fishing, sitting on the porch watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and singing silly songs to everyone. In her younger years, she ran...

Jul 6, 2022

Richard Edward DePaul, Jr. (Rick), age 76 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his wife and children.

He retired from Miller Brewing as Special Projects Team Leader in 2001.  He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment – Blackhorse and a lifetime member...

Jul 3, 2022

At the family's request, this obituary has been reposted for local friends and family.  Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens will be handling the services.

Brody Cruz Townsend, 9, Lakeland, Tennessee passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 3rd , 2022.

Brody was an avid...

Jul 1, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” Rosentreter, 55, passed away in his sleep on the morning of July 1, 2022, at his home in Chattanooga, TN.

Jeff was a loving husband, father, and grandaddy.  He retired from TVA after 25 years of service and was currently working as a dedicated and valued Safety Manager at Thermo Systems.

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Jul 1, 2022

Retired soil conservationist, Larry Dwayne Goff, age 78 of Buchanan, TN, left the loving arms of his wife Friday morning, July 1, 2022, in their home to achieve his ultimate destination with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ after an aggressive battle with rare cancer.

Larry loved God, whom he met as a junior in...

Jun 30, 2022

Edwin McCarty, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

Edwin grew up and worked on a farm in the Oklahoma panhandle (Felt). He was a paint specialist in a body shop, and enjoyed driving cars, motorcycles, and anything with wheels. He liked to travel. In his later years he...

Jun 30, 2022

After a long, fulfilling life, Annie Mae Reed Quinlivan, age 98, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Wheaton, IL.

Annie was born on March 18, 1924, in Greenville, MS, to the late Lucien Phelps Reed and the late Elizabeth “Bessie” Gorman Reed.

On February 24, 1946, Annie married the...

Jun 28, 2022

Karen Renea Anderson, age 66 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

She retired from Kroger then went on to work part-time at Harrelson School in the cafeteria.  Karen enjoyed working puzzles, doing mission work with the church, and being with her family.  She...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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. ...

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...