Paris, TN Obituaries

Apr 12, 2022

Stacie Marie Shank, age 50 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her residence.

She was a homemaker who loved horses and taking rides, her dogs, wildlife, birdwatching, wildflowers, naming the squirrels and deer !!, reading books, taking people on “buggy” rides through the woods, playing games and cards with new friends and family. She...

Apr 12, 2022

Bobby Ross McElroy, age 86 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

He retired after several years from Midland Brake.  Bobby was also a longtime farmer who loved his cattle and a US Army veteran.  He enjoyed mowing his yard and gardening.  He was a member of Puryear Baptist Church...

Apr 11, 2022

Ronnie Lee Barnhart, age 59 of Paris, TN, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at his residence.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and talking. Ronnie loved his wife, children, great grandchildren, and was very family oriented.

Ronnie was born September 17, 1962, in Ann Arbor, MI, to the late Jesse Green Barnhart...

Apr 10, 2022

Jerry Douglas Matheny, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

He retired from the Henry County Highway Department after 44 years and served in the Tennessee National Guard for six years.  Jerry loved trapping, staying busy, and doing anything that needed doing.  He was a member of Central...

Apr 9, 2022

Glen Theron Hastings, age 99 of Paris, TN, passed from this life to his heavenly home on April 9, 2022.  He was a longtime farmer and steward of the land in the Pleasant Hill Community of Henry County.

He was born May 14, 1922, in Mansfield, TN, to the late Glen O. and the late...

Apr 8, 2022

Charles Franklin Shrader, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Friday April 8, 2022, at his residence.

Charles was born May 2, 1941, in Martinsburg, WV, to the late Charles Shrader and the late Pauline Barfield.

He was married to Krystal Angelina Shrader, who preceded him in death.

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Apr 5, 2022

Debra Taylor, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at her residence.

She enjoyed horses, spending time with her grandchildren, and shopping.

Debra was born July 6, 1959, in Detroit, MI, to the late Robert Colley and the late Helen Laycook Colley.

She was...

Apr 3, 2022

Donna Francine Phillips, age 73 of Paris, TN, passed Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

She was a member of Bridge of Hope in Paris, TN. She was a homemaker, that loved reading the Bible and was continuously praying for her family without ceasing. Donna loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and...

Apr 2, 2022

Joy Love McRee Jackson, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She worked for 30 years at Burnett Shoe Store in Paris, where she served as store manager and customer representative.  Joy enjoyed shopping and going to the Smokey Mountains with her family and friends....

Mar 31, 2022

Daniel James “Danny” Louden, entered this life, as the 2nd born of twins, on November 29, 1979, in Anchorage, AK and entered his eternal home on Thursday March 31, 2022, at the age of 42, following a lifelong battle with many health complications, as a result of being born prematurely. His final days were spent, in his home, surrounded by...

Mar 30, 2022

Gladys Rovene Wassef, age 92 of Houston, TX, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Silverado Hermann Park Memory Care Community in Houston.

Gladys started her career as a high school English teacher in Saint Louis.  Subsequently, she received her Master’s in English from Washington University and taught at Wayne State University...

Mar 29, 2022

William M. “Bill” Reed, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Paris.

He worked for Ellis Heating Company for 45 years as a plumber, pipefitter, and construction foreman.  He was an active Jaycee for many years and served as treasurer of the World’s Biggest Fish Fry and General Manager.  Bill was...

Mar 29, 2022

Juanita Vone Smith, age 79 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church.  Juanita enjoyed cooking and taking care of her yard.  She loved her flowers and her hummingbirds.

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Mar 28, 2022

Linda Compton Mitzel age 73 of Paris, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital.

Linda was born July 1, 1948, in Paris, TN, to the late Irl Compton, Jr., and the late Lois Bernice Gamrath Compton.

Linda was married March 9, 1967, to James “Jim” Mitzel, who...

Mar 28, 2022

Lyman M. Black, age 89 of Paris, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at his residence.

He retired as Vice President of Regions Bank after working many years as a loan officer for Liberty Federal and Union Planters Bank. Lyman was a forty-year faithful member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, and...

Mar 28, 2022

Thomas Ray “Tom” Cleaver, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Monday March 28, 2022, at his residence.

He was a retired Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Army, serving 2 years in Vietnam and 1 year in Korea, in the Helicopter Unit. Tom was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Paris. He loved fishing with...

Mar 27, 2022

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Glass, age 78 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare – Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.

She worked for many years for Unilever Brothers Company.  She enjoyed crocheting, yardwork, and gardening.

Jackie was born May 24, 1943, in KY to the late Jack Crabtree...

Mar 26, 2022

Tina Fay Mesavage, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She loved cooking and baking.  Tina cooked in many restaurants in Paris and Henry County over the years and was always feeding those in need of a meal.  She loved her children and grandchildren and...

Mar 24, 2022

Sandra Scott Johnson, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired after many years as an insurance agent in Florida.  After her retirement, she became a caregiver for her family members.  Sandra loved watching her nephew play football for the Henry County Patriots,...

Mar 22, 2022

Mildred Jeanette Wilson, age 92 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her residence.

She was a homemaker, she enjoyed reading cooking, and sewing. Mildred loved her flowers, and keeping her great grandchildren. She was a member of Paris Community of Christ in Paris.

Mildred was born June...