Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Phillip Howard

Phillip Howard

Jan 21, 2022

Phillip Darran Howard age 39 of Paris died Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Born April 28, 1982, in Fort Pierce, FL, he was the son of the late Phillip Lee Howard and the late Carolyn Emmons Long.

Phillip was a team member of the Sweet Jordan’s...

Barbara Jo Reniker

Barbara Jo Reniker

Jan 21, 2022

9 April 1932 – 21 January 2022

A devoted Army Wife, Mother and Grandmother, Barbara Jo Reniker went to join her husband, Gene, in Heaven on 21 January 2022 after a short illness.

She was 89 years old. She was born on the family farm in...

James Hugh "Jimmy" Morris

James Hugh "Jimmy" Morris

Jan 18, 2022

James H. “Jimmy” Morris, age 74 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at his residence.

Jimmy was born and raised on his parents’ farm, where he lived until his death. He graduated from Puryear High School before serving in the U.S Army in Vietnam. After serving in the Army, he worked 31 years...

William T. Littleton, Jr

William T. Littleton, Jr

Jan 17, 2022

William T. Littleton, Jr., age 74 of Paris, TN, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at Henry County Healthcare Center.

He retired after working 15 years at Henry County Medical Center. William enjoyed collecting knives, playing cards, and PEZ dispensers.

William was born September 25, 1947, in Paris, TN, to the late...

Billy Russell

Billy Russell

Jan 15, 2022

Billy Russell, age 67 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

He retired as a locksmith from Murray State University.  He was an avid music lover and had a room full of guitars.  More than anything, Billy loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member...

Jeffrey Scott Phillips

Jeffrey Scott Phillips

Jan 11, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Phillips, age 47, passed away from a long battle with cancer on January 11, 2022 at home. He was born on April 16, 1974 in Nashville, TN to Gloria Polk and Joseph Scottie Phillips.

In addition to his parents, Jeffrey is preceded in death by his grandmother, Jewel Polk who was instrumental in his upbringing....

Kenny Boyd

Kenny Boyd

Jan 11, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Dean Boyd, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Kenny was a kind and loving son, brother, and uncle. With his happy-go-lucky nature he brought a smile to everyone he met. Kenny took advantage of every opportunity he had to spend time with his family, especially...

Joseph Edward "Joe" Provost

Joseph Edward "Joe" Provost

Jan 11, 2022

Joseph Edward “Joe” Provost, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired in 2003 from Caterpillar where he worked for many years in security and quality control as a painter and a welder.  He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and going to church.  Joe loved...

Mitzie Milam Wade

Mitzie Milam Wade

Jan 11, 2022

Mitzie Milam Wade, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She was a homemaker and member of Blood River Church of Christ in Buchanan, TN.  She enjoyed everything about horses, especially going to horse sales.  Mitzie loved being a part of the Milam Family Rodeo...

Rachel E. Atchison

Rachel E. Atchison

Jan 9, 2022

Rachel E. Atchison, age 88 met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 2, 1933, to William and Callie (French) Atchison in Springfield, TN.  On August 28, 1953, she married Albert Wade in Mississippi.  Together they cherished 36 years full of love and...

John David Harrison

John David Harrison

Jan 8, 2022

John David Harrison, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Henry County Healthcare Center.

He retired after working many years at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada as the Director of Human Resources. After retirement, John moved to Myrtle Beach S.C. where he met Joyce and they later relocated to...

John Conroy

John Conroy

Jan 7, 2022

John McClure Conroy entered this life August 20, 1932, in Clarksville, Tennessee, the son of John James and Louisa Drane Rodriguez Conroy. He peacefully departed on January 7, 2022, after bravely resisting Parkinson’s Disease as long as his body would let him, thankfully keeping his sharp intellect and wit.

He perfected the art of campus prankster at...

Eddie Daigle

Eddie Daigle

Jan 7, 2022

Edward “Eddie” Daigle, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at his residence.

He worked for 47 years as a printer at West TN Printing Company in Paris. Eddie coached the Bears Youth football team for 22yrs. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Henry County Patriots. He enjoyed collecting baseball...

Theresa Sue Willoughby

Theresa Sue Willoughby

Jan 5, 2022

Theresa Sue Willoughby, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She worked at Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris for several years and then went to work for Four Seasons.  Theresa loved family gatherings and being with her children, grandchildren, and all her family.  She had...

Anita Vinson

Anita Vinson

Jan 3, 2022

Anita L. Vinson, age 81 of Henry, TN, died Monday, January 3, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

She was born on March 15, 1940, in Big Sandy, TN, to the late Ross Franklin French and to the late Erma Tacoma Stockdale French.

Anita married on October 12, 1958, to Joe...

Judith Lynn Steele

Judith Lynn Steele

Jan 1, 2022

Judith Lynn Steele, age 66 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis, TN.

She retired from the Henry County Highway Department in Paris.

Judith was born April 9, 1956, in Paris, TN, to the late Garner Lester Warren and the late Haweda Lucille Tharpe...

Kenneth Cortez Green

Kenneth Cortez Green

Dec 31, 2021

Kenneth Cortez Green, age 84 of Springville, TN, died Friday, December 31, 2021, in Paris, TN.

He retired as the owner & operator of Green’s Construction.  Kenneth enjoyed camping, gardening, and spending winters in Florida.  He loved fishing, and spending time with young people.

Kenneth was born June 11, 1937, in...

Marguerite "Anne" Ray

Marguerite "Anne" Ray

Dec 30, 2021

Marguerite “Anne” Ray, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Anne was a retired retail bakery cake decorator in both Murray and Paris. She was also a professional ballroom dancer and instructor at Thurman’s school of dance in Murray, KY.

Anne enjoyed...

Gordon W. Lancaster

Gordon W. Lancaster

Dec 29, 2021

Gordon W. Lancaster, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He was employed by Midland-Ross in Paris for 33 years.  Gordon retired at the age of 55 to enjoy traveling with his wife, Linda.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and camping, and cherished time...