Paris, TN Obituaries

Sep 25, 2021

Carolyn Morgan Mobley, age 92 of Paris, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her residence.

She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church is Paris, where she was extremely fond of her “JOY” Sunday school class and LLL group.  She served as a Sunday school teacher for many years.  Carolyn was a homemaker and...

Sep 25, 2021

Debbie Sweeney, age 62 of Springville, TN, died Saturday September 25, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare – Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.

She worked as an operator for Dana Corporation in Paris for 21 years.  She formerly worked at Tecumseh in Paris from 1989-2000.  Debbie loved her dogs Buster, Baily Ann, and Missy.  She also...

Sep 24, 2021

Jeremy Kenneth Potts, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence.

He was a 1995 graduate of Henry County High School then went on to attend the Tennessee School of Applied Technology.  Jeremy was a machinist by trade, formerly working for Paris Industrial Services and    J & J Cupples in...

Sep 23, 2021

Sara Elizabeth Allen, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, at her daughter’s residence in Paris.

She worked as a checkout supervisor at Walmart in Paris for 15 years.  She formerly owned and operated The Thimble Fabric Shop and was a private secretary for a large construction company in Michigan for many...

Sep 21, 2021

Marion Harrity Edwards, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her residence.

Marion, the fifth of seven children, was born in 1939 and reared in a close-knit, Irish American family in South Philadelphia, PA. Gifted with a magnetic personality, even at an early age she could often be found surrounded by...

Sep 18, 2021

Lila LaVerne Callaway, age 99 of Paris, TN, died September 18, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

She was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ and long-time member of Woodward Park Church of Christ in Fresno, California. Lila was a homemaker, loved to garden, and loved fishing. She was very devoted to her family and...

Sep 16, 2021

Sam A. Goodman, Jr., age 81 of Huntingdon, TN, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired as the Regional Manager of the Tennessee Department of Rehabilitation & Human Services.  He was a former member of the Lakeway Kiwanis Club, and spent multiple years as an assistant Scout Master...

Sep 16, 2021

Mary Theresa Renee’ “Terri / Hiya” Titkos, age 61, of Paris, passed peacefully Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Occupationally, Terri was a maker, from milk shakes to auto parts, she worked hard her whole life. But her passion was being a giver, not a taker. She gave of herself daily in every...

Sep 15, 2021

Gary Charles, “Chuck” Beecham, age 44 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He formerly worked for UPS for 21 years.  He also formerly drove a school bus for the Henry County Board of Education and worked for McCartney Produce in Paris.  Chuck was known by many...

Sep 15, 2021

Tiffany Dawn Martin, age 44 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at her residence.

Tiffany formerly worked as an office manager at a medical clinic. She spent the last several years as a home maker, where she enjoyed being a loving wife and mother. Using her artistic talents, she enjoyed crafts, and home...

Sep 13, 2021

Kevin Irvin Eyres, age 45 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at his residence.

He was employed at Pella Windows in Murray, KY.  Kevin enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music, and playing video games.  He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Hazel, KY.

Kevin was...

Sep 11, 2021

Geneva Lambert “Bebe” Whitney, age 82 of Mansfield, TN, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her residence.

She was a seamstress for Cathy Herrin making draperies.  She was also a homemaker who loved her kids and enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  She was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Camden, TN.

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Sep 6, 2021

Betty J. James, age 88 of Springville, TN, died Monday, September 6, 2021, at Eiffel Gardens Assisted Living in Paris, TN.

She formerly worked at Holley Carburetor in Paris.  Betty loved going to NASCAR races and enjoyed traveling around the country in their motorhome.  She was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ in...

Sep 3, 2021

Jonathan David “Jon” Spicer, age 43 of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Henry County, died Friday, September 3, 2021, in Cincinnati.

On August 2, 1978, in Mayfield, KY, Jon was born to a loving mother Betty Lee McGee Noss, and a loving family of his granny, Sherma McGee, his sister, Jamie Spicer (Mike) Mann, and his...

Aug 30, 2021

Kathy Hammett Akins, age 70 of Paris, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at AHC of Paris.

Born December 28, 1950, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late John L. Hammett and the late Ernestine Freeland Hammett.

Kathy was a member of the first graduating class from Henry County High...

Aug 29, 2021

Carol Sue Holden, age 70 of Paris, died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Born December 28, 1950, in Troy, TN, she was the daughter of the late William E. Griffin and the late Dorothy N. Williams Griffin.

Carol graduated from Obion County Central High...

Aug 29, 2021

Larry Nichols, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his home in the Whitlock community of Henry County.

Larry graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1954 and was a starting member of the basketball team for multiple years.  He worked for the Henry County Highway Department for 40 years as...

Aug 28, 2021

Ricky Wayne Allen, age 66 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He last worked for Allen’s Carpet Cleaning in Paris.  He formerly worked for State Termite before becoming the owner & operator of Allen’s Pest Control where his customer called him “Bugman.”  In his younger years,...

Aug 24, 2021

Bill “B.J.” Wall, age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

Mr. Wall graduated from Puryear High School in 1947.  He completed a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from UT Knoxville in 1956 and a Master’s Degree in 1973.  Bill began his career at McDonald...

Aug 23, 2021

Joyce Ann Dunn Thompson, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center, in Paris.

She formerly worked at Sewannee Castle and retired from Plumley Rubber Company. Joyce was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, enjoyed working in the yard, loved traveling around the country in her motor home,...