Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Christine W. Townsend

Christine W. Townsend

Mar 6, 2022

Journey of Life

Christine W. Townsend, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Kingston Springs, TN.

She retired after 20 years from Plumley Rubber Company in Paris and also worked for 30 years at Holley Carburetor Plant.  Christine was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.

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Reba "Lanell" Stewart

Reba "Lanell" Stewart

Mar 6, 2022

Reba Lanell Stewart, age 71 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her home.

She formerly worked several years at H.I.S. in Troy, TN, and then later retired from the Paris Landing State Park Inn where she worked in the restaurant and the convention center. Lanell enjoyed playing games and loved being...

Jean Johnson

Jean Johnson

Mar 6, 2022

Jean Johnson, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence.

She retired from Paris Elementary School as a teacher’s assistant, and she also worked at Rhea Elementary School.  She was the former owner of Lakeland Daycare Center in Paris.  Jean adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a member...

Marjorie Johnson

Marjorie Johnson

Mar 6, 2022

Marjorie Lee Johnson, age 93 of Paris, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her residence.

Marjorie was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church, where she taught the Pre-K Sunday School Class for over 45 years. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, and playing bridge. Marjorie was a loving mother, an excellent cook,...

Ella Sue Mcfadden

Ella Sue Mcfadden

Mar 4, 2022

Ella Sue McFadden age 84 of Paris, died Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Sue enjoyed working in her yard, walking outside, spending time with her family, and watching her favorite team, The Tennessee Titans. She retired from Knott’s Bakery, where she made doughnuts. She was a member of the Paris...

Russell Larry Craig

Russell Larry Craig

Mar 3, 2022

Russell Larry Craig, age 74 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, March 3, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

He retired after many years as a minister and from Setco in Paris.  He was also a talented woodworker and carpenter.  Russell enjoyed fishing, hunting, preaching, and singing.  He attended Trinity Fellowship Church in Bumpus Mills, TN.

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Norma Jean Spaulding

Norma Jean Spaulding

Mar 2, 2022

Norma Jean Spaulding, age 84 of Collierville, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Collierville, TN.

Jean graduated from Grove High School with the class of 1956. She worked as a bookkeeper for Holiday Inn for 25 years before their move to Atlanta, GA. She then co-owned a Drapery Service until semi-retirement in 2013....

Wesley Walters

Wesley Walters

Feb 28, 2022

William Wesley Walters age 90 of the Vale Community, died Monday, February 28, 2022, at his residence.

He worked at HIS clothing for over 40 years, spending most of those as a press operator before retiring as a supervisor. Wesley enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and enjoyed playing baseball...

Jearline Joy West

Jearline Joy West

Feb 28, 2022

Jearline Joy West, age 92 of Hillsboro, MO, formerly of Dresden, TN, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022.

Jearline was born in Dresden, TN on March 18, 1929, to the late Linnie Lee Matheny McRee and the late Curtis Jackson McRee.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.C....

Bill Sabinske

Bill Sabinske

Feb 26, 2022

William Warner “Bill” Sabinske, age 72 of Camden TN, died Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, TN.

He retired from PML in Paris, TN.  Bill was a member of the Camden Seventh Day Adventist Church. He enjoyed fishing and loved cooking.

Bill was born June 16, 1949,...

Ann Brown

Ann Brown

Feb 26, 2022

Ann Brown, 91, of St. Albans, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at her residence.

Ann was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans. She enjoyed listening to basketball games, working with her flowers and around their home.

Ann was born in...

Larry Ozment

Larry Ozment

Feb 24, 2022

Larry Daril Ozment, age 88 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

He retired after 35 years from the Colonial Rubber Plant in Dyersburg, TN, where he worked in maintenance.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Van Dyke Church of Christ in Paris.  Larry enjoyed rebuilding...

Ralph C. Anderson

Ralph C. Anderson

Feb 23, 2022

Ralph Carlton Anderson, Sr., age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home.

He was a member and deacon of Birds Creek Baptist Church. He was employed by the HC Spinks Clay Company for 48 years and served many years in the Tennessee National Guard. He was a long-standing member...

Verble Scarbrough Adams

Verble Scarbrough Adams

Feb 23, 2022

Verble Scarbrough Adams, age 96 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Charter Senior Living of Paris.

She was a member of Buchanan Community Church and an avid gardener. She was known for her springtime lawn display of azaleas, rhododendron, and wildflowers at her home in Buchanan.

Verble...

Mary Jo Manning

Mary Jo Manning

Feb 20, 2022

Mary Jo Manning, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence.

She was employed with Huck’s in Murray, KY.  Mary Jo enjoyed riding motorcycles and hunting with her husband and loved her pig “Diesel.”  She loved spending time with her little best friend, Raven.

Mary Jo...

Wilma F. Burdett

Wilma F. Burdett

Feb 19, 2022

Wilma F. Burdett, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at her residence.

She worked outside her home as a CNA for many years before retiring. Wilma enjoyed sewing, travelling, and reading her bible. She loved her family and grandchildren.

Wilma was born October 18, 1931, in Scott...

Leroy Parish

Leroy Parish

Feb 19, 2022

Curtis Leroy Parish, Sr., age 83 of Paris, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home.

Leroy owned and operated Parish Auto Repair established in 1947 by his father as Parish Shell Station. In 2000 Leroy retired and began working as a courier for LabCorp. He was a lifelong member of Maplewood Baptist Church, where...

Kay Lancaster

Kay Lancaster

Feb 19, 2022

Kay Harmon Lancaster age 96 of Paris went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at her home.

Born September 26, 1925, in Dunlap, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Harmon, and the late Myrtle McGlothen Harmon.

Kay...

Charles Ernest "Ernie" Mcfadden

Charles Ernest "Ernie" Mcfadden

Feb 19, 2022

Charles Ernest "Ernie" McFadden, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center.

He was a truck driver for Delta Contracting in Paris. Ernie loved working on old cars, attending auctions whether they were live or online, and was always piddling and staying busy. He was Baptist in faith....

Pat Louise Wynn

Pat Louise Wynn

Feb 14, 2022

Pat Louise Wynn passed away on February 14, 2022, in Paris.  She was 72 years old at the time of her passing.

She was born July 11, 1949, in Oregon to Hershel and Hope Thoma. She was raised in San Diego, CA, and remained there until her marriage to Bill Wynn on September 13, 1969....