Paris, TN Obituaries

Nov 26, 2021

David Lowell Richardson, retired banker, and CO-OP credit manager, passed away at home on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Mr. Dave, loving husband, father, and “Pop” was born in Lebanon, Indiana, on May 12, 1930, at the home of his grandparents. Dave was the youngest child of the late David “Brownie” Richardson and Fern Tolley Richardson....

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Lee Hill, age 88 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Regional One Health Center in Memphis, TN.

Mary spent her days making several trips to the Puryear Post Office to keep up with her makeshift library that the post office master set up for her.  She was an avid reader that...

Nov 24, 2021

Tamara “Tammy” Hinson, age 62 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was a 1977 graduate of Henry County High School in Paris and went on to attend Jackson State Community College in Jackson, TN.  After her schooling, Tammy became an EMT and was...

Nov 24, 2021

Melvin Andrew Sanders, age 87 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his residence.

He lived and grew up in the Pleasant Hill Community of Henry County, where he farmed most of his life growing soybeans, cotton, grain crops, and raised cattle.  In addition to farming, he also worked at Holly Carburetor for 15...

Nov 23, 2021

Luella Rose Humphrey age 74, of Murray, KY, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Charter Assisted Living in Paris, TN.

Luella was a member of the Life Tabernacle in Murray. She retired after a long career from Murray State University. God and her family were foremost priorities in her life. She enjoyed being outdoors and...

Nov 21, 2021

Natalie Ann Wade, age 54 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, at her residence.

She was the former owner & operator of Mrs. Natalie’s Daycare and was also a piano teacher for many years.  Natalie was the author of several published children’s books.  She was a vendor at area farmers markets selling “Natalie’s...

Nov 15, 2021

Thomas Patrick “Tom” Kenny, age 71 of Henry, TN, died Monday, November 15, 2021, at his residence.

He was the owner of Blueberry Acres in Henry, and the former owner & operator of a manufacturing company in Arkansas and Tennessee.  Tom loved fishing and walking on his farm.

Tom was born...

Nov 13, 2021

William Dan Aston, age 96 of Paris, died Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Charter Assisted Living in Paris.

Dan retired after working as a mechanic and manager in the garment industry. A loving and very committed family man, he attended church every time the doors were open. He enjoyed singing in the choir and leading...

Nov 9, 2021

Justin Joseph Kemppainen, age 41 of Puryear, died Monday, November 8, 2021, in Paris.

Justin enjoyed fishing and was an avid Tennessee Titans fan. His family was especially important to him. Playing with his grandson gave him the most joy.

Born August 25, 1980, in Detroit, MI, he was the son...

Nov 8, 2021

Patricia Lynn “Pat” Bratton, age 69 of Paris, TN, died, Monday, November 8, 2021, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

She formerly worked as a dietary aid at Henry County Medical Center before becoming a homemaker, where she loved taking care of her children. Pat enjoyed watching her hummingbirds, riding horses, and drinking coffee. She...

Nov 7, 2021

Faye Jean “Jeannie” Nichols, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.  She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington.  Jeannie enjoyed crocheting, traveling, the ocean, and...

Nov 5, 2021

Angela Jo Garner, age 37 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She worked for Clifty Farm in Paris for 18 years as a machine operator.  She loved camping and enjoyed making children happy, especially the kids at Piney Campground.  Angela spent many years as a...

Nov 5, 2021

Sharon Jane “Janie” Bradley, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Huntingdon Health & Rehabilitation Center in Huntingdon, TN.

She worked as a waitress for many years at Dairy Delight and Tom’s Steakhouse in Paris.  Janie loved dancing, her dog “Boo”, and enjoyed cooking.  She loved being a grandmother, and always...

Nov 4, 2021

Joyce Ann Burnett, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She retired after almost 20 years from Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden, TN, where she worked as a cook.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Joyce enjoyed cooking in her...

Nov 3, 2021

John Baskitis, age 83 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

He retired after a long career with the National Steel Corporation where he worked as an electrician and a fireman.  He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris, where he was a 4th degree Knight of...

Nov 3, 2021

Page Harris Bailey, age 66 of Memphis, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at his lake home in Buchanan, TN.

He graduated from East High School in Memphis, TN, and earned an associate’s degree from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS.  He retired from Memphis Light, Gas, & Water as an HVAC engineer.  Page...

Oct 29, 2021

John Dickson McClure, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare – Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.

 

He retired after several years as a computer analyst.  John was an avid book reader, reading a book every other day.  He enjoyed vegetable gardening and was a 4-star cook.

 

John was born May 18,...

Oct 29, 2021

Keith Allen Underwood age 68 of Puryear, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehab Center in Memphis, TN.

Born May 18, 1953 in Murray, KY, he was the son of the late Hobert Underwood and the late Martha Key Underwood.

Keith was a retired mechanic from the...

Oct 27, 2021

Marian J. Buckley Holt, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, passed away on October 27, 2021, at age 85 in Strongsville, Ohio with family at her side.  Marian left this world to rejoin her daughter, Julie, her stepson Kenneth, her first husband, Frank Buckley, her second husband, William Holt, her “little” brother Curt, and her parents, Dorothy and...

Oct 25, 2021

Ken Jones, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 25, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side.

He worked for 33 years in sales for MSC Industrial Supply in Paris. Ken was a member of Missionary Grove Baptist Church of Camden. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and coaching baseball. Known to many...