Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Charles N. "Chuck" Raymer, Sr
Dec 5, 2023
Charles N. “Chuck” Raymer, Sr., age 80 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his residence.
He formerly worked at Salant & Salant and Holly Carburetor in Paris, then eventually retired from Kellwood as a supervisor. He loved music and played the guitar and piano and won several talent contests. Chuck enjoyed playing marbles, fishing, golfing, and...
Tammy Marie Gooch
Dec 4, 2023
Tammy Marie Gooch, age 55 of Paris, TN, died Monday, December 4, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She worked for several years as a certified nursing assistant at Fern Terrace in Murray, KY. She enjoyed cooking, camping, and her plants. Tammy loved being with family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting many different things such as...
Sally Ann Cadenhead Hires
Dec 3, 2023
Sally Ann Cadenhead Hires, age 95 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Charter Senior Living in Paris.
Sally was born February 6, 1928, in Greenville, MS, to the late Charles Cadenhead and the late Mary Amanda Shoffner Cadenhead. They moved to Memphis, TN in 1930, and then to Chicago, IL in 1938.
She married Corie...
Charles H. "Togie" Rushing
Dec 2, 2023
Charles H. “Togie” Rushing, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his residence.
He was a lifelong farmer. He formerly worked at Emerson Electric, and then retired after several years from the Henry County School System bus garage and maintenance department. Togie was a member and Elder of Oak Hill Union Church in Paris. He enjoyed...
Ernest Harrell, Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
Ernest Harrell, Jr., age 93 of Alamo, TX, died December 1, 2023, at McAllen Heart Hospital in McAllen, TX.
Ernie was born August 29, 1930, during the Great Depression, to Ernest B. Harrell and Sarah Catherine Harrell. He lost his mother Sarah at seven years of age when a flood swept through Paragould, AR in 1937. He often took care...
Clyde Lavon Garrison
Dec 1, 2023
Clyde Lavon Garrison, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at his residence.
He worked and retired from Saputo Dairy Foods in Murray, KY.
Clyde was born November 2, 1947, in Trenton, TN, to the late Clyde William Garrison and the late Beatrice Hill Garrison.
He was married, August 5, 1972, to Carolyn...
Donnie Williams
Nov 28, 2023
Donnie Williams, age 79 of Paris, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his residence.
Donnie worked at the TVA garage in Paris,TN while completing a 4 year apprenticeship program to become a gas and diesel mechanic. After 28 years of service with TVA, he retired at the age of 50 as a Machinist Foreman at the New...
Judith Carol "Judy" Geurin Belyew
Nov 28, 2023
Judith Carol “Judy” Geurin Belyew, age 75 of Big Sandy, TN, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her residence.
She retired from Henry County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. She enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, and housekeeping. Judy was a very Godly woman who loved her family dearly. She was a member of Ramble Creek Baptist Church.
Judy was born October...
Angela Dawn Hale
Nov 26, 2023
Angela Dawn Hale, age 51 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at her residence.
She loved her mother and her dogs; they were her life and the ones that mattered the most to her in the world. She enjoyed playing games on her phone.
Angela was born September 2, 1972, in Nashville, TN.
She is survived...
Mark Steven Lundquist
Nov 26, 2023
Mark Steven Lundquist, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.At seventeen, Mark entered the U.S. Army. A decorated Vietnam veteran, he received multiple awards for gallantry as a helicopter crew chief. It was evident he was very proud to be a veteran who loved his country.Mark was the owner...
Harvey C. Ross
Nov 26, 2023
Harvey C. Ross, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.
He retired from Ellis Heating after 30 plus years as a sheet metal mechanic. He served in the 101st Airbourne of the US Army and was a lifetime member of Paris Elks Lodge #816. Harvey was a...
Darvin Joshua "Josh" Paschall
Nov 25, 2023
Darvin Joshua “Josh” Paschall, age 37 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
He was employed at Paris Building Supply in Paris, TN. Josh loved his S-10 show truck and was a member of the Relaxed Atmosphere Mini Truck Club. He was Baptist by belief.
Josh was born November 10,...
Marie Land Vaughn
Nov 25, 2023
Marie Land Vaughn passed away peacefully at NHC Place at the Trace on Saturday morning, November 25, 2023, in Nashville.
The daughter of George Washington Land and Mary Jane Whitlow Land of Dunlap, TN, she was born September 18, 1925, and spent her childhood in Dunlap.
A long-time resident of Paris, TN, she was married to her soulmate,...
Darrell "Kritter" Wayne Thompson
Nov 25, 2023
Darrell Wayne “Kritter” Thompson age 59 of Paris, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his residence.
Darrell retired after working for Replogle Enterprises, and the R.N. Ferguson Company, where he painted structural parts of bridges. He enjoyed watching westerns, fishing, listening to music, building model ships, and spending time with his family, especially his grandbabies. Darrell was a...
Willie M. Greer
Nov 23, 2023
Willie Montgomery Greer, age 96 of the Whitlock Community, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Willie was known by many as the Mayor of Whitlock. He was a retired supervisor from Holley Carburetor Plant. He served the Lord in many ways throughout his 85 years at Birds Creek Baptist Church. Aside from being the...
Lynn Connelly
Nov 20, 2023
Edward Lynn Connelly age 73 of Springville, TN, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at his residence.
Lynn spent the majority of his life buying and selling cars, but his passion was restoring classic cars. When he was not working on cars, he loved spending time with his family. His granddaughter, Alexis Irwin was simply his pride and joy....
Gene Schrader
Nov 20, 2023
Gene Schrader, age 91 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
He was the owner of Schrader Marble Plaster & Tile in Puryear, TN. Gene graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School in Paducah, KY, and also attended Hazel High School in Hazel, KY. During his lifetime, he worked on almost every...
Johnnie Ray Singleton
Nov 19, 2023
Johnnie Ray Singleton, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his residence.
He worked in construction for Servall Restoration in Paris. Prior to Servall, he was self-employed with Singleton’s Flooring for over 30 years, and never missed a day of work in his life. Johnnie loved Bingo and also riding his Harley Davidsons whenever he got...
John Robert Benefield
Nov 17, 2023
John Robert Benefield, age 91 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, November 17, 2023, at his residence.
John was born March 16, 1932, in Mokane, MO, to the late Charles Benefield and the late Margaret Keely Benefield. He grew up in St. Charles, MO. He graduated high school in 1950. He was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. He served in the...
Larry D. "Papaw" Zuckschwerdt
Nov 12, 2023
Larry Dean “Papaw” Zuckschwerdt, age 57 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, surrounded by his family. Larry formerly worked for Bill Holland’s Construction Company. He enjoyed working with model cars, working wooden puzzles, watching wrestling, being Papaw to his grandbabies, and cheering on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide –Roll Tide Roll. Born...
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