Paris, TN Obituaries

Jackie Ray Owen

Dec 2, 2021

Jackie Ray Owen, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, in Paris.

He was a self-employed carpenter for many years.  He was Baptist by belief.  Jackie enjoyed hunting and riding his motorcycles.  He was a member of the Christian Motorcyclist Association.

Jackie was born February 6, 1957, in...

Jack Caruthers

Nov 30, 2021

Jack Caruthers, age 78 of Stewart, TN, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at his residence.

He was a longtime self-employed contractor in Steele, MO.  Jack was a U.S. Marine veteran, serving in the Vietnam era.  He also was a former member of the Caruthersville, MO, National Guard, a member of the VFW Post in Big...

Sarah Ruth Phillips

Nov 28, 2021

Sarah Ruth Phillips, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her residence.

She worked as an account manager for BCD Travel, an international travel agency.  Sarah enjoyed cooking, camping by the lake, and was a cat lover.  She also loved visiting the desert area out West.  She was Methodist by belief....

Horace Milam

Nov 28, 2021

Horace E. Milam, age 80 of Buchanan died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his residence.

Horace retired from Henry County High School after many years as a building trades teacher. He was known outside of teaching for many more things. He was a lifetime quarter horse breeder and trader. He played an instrumental part in...

Hugh Tyler

Nov 27, 2021

Hugh Stanley Tyler, age 75 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Murray Calloway County Hospital.

He retired after working many years as a technician for TDOT. Hugh was a member of the Cottage Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and was a collector of many things.

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Glenn Hall

Nov 27, 2021

Dorvan Glenn Hall, age 93 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at The Farms in Puryear.

He retired after many years as a cross-country truck driver.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1946-1949, and was a member of the VFW.  Glenn enjoyed going to gun shows with his friend Dale Paschall. ...

Jason Beasley

Nov 26, 2021

Jason Wayne Beasley, age 45 of Camden, formerly of Henry County, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at Camden General Hospital.

He graduated from Henry County High School. Jason loved the outdoors, animals, eating especially biscuits and gravy, and enjoyed collecting books. He was a member of West Wood Pentecostal Church of God in Paris.

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Dave Richardson

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....

Mary Lee Hill

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...

Tammy Hinson

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...

Melvin Andrew Sanders

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...

Luella Rose Humphrey

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...

Natalie Ann Wade

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...

Thomas Patrick "Tom" Kenny

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...

William "Dan" Aston

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...

Justin Kemppainen

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...

Patricia Lynn "Pat" Bratton

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...

Faye Jean "Jeannie" Nichols

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...

Angela Jo Garner

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...

Sharon Jane "Janie" Bradley

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...