Paris, TN Obituaries

Dean Miles

May 6, 2021

Dean Miles, age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her residence.

She was a homemaker who loved her family very much.  Dean enjoyed watching news on the television, housekeeping, and gardening.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.

Dean was born February 24,...

Larry Wade

May 5, 2021

Larry Joe Wade, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He worked for over 20 years at Farm Credit.  He went on to work for over 20 years for the Bank of Huntingdon, later First Bank, where he retired as Vice President.  Larry was...

William Thomas "W.T." Watson

May 3, 2021

William Thomas “W.T.” Watson, age 83 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, May 3, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He was a park ranger for the state of Tennessee, where he served in several parks, retiring as a park manager.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  W.T. was very proud to have been...

Judy Harwood

May 2, 2021

Judy Colleen Harwood, age 76, of Springville, died Sunday May 2, at Henry County Healthcare from complications of a rare cancer.

Her body is to be cremated and no services are planned.  Ridgeway Funeral Home is Paris, TN is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be sent to any animal shelter or St. Jude Children’s...

Levi Michael Miles

May 1, 2021

Levi Michael Miles was granted angel wings on May 1, 2021, following a lifelong battle with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome (AGS). His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Levi touched in many ways throughout his short, yet very memorable life.

Levi’s life would seem too short by many, but those who were touched...

Paul Mann

May 1, 2021

Paul F. Mann age 91 of Martin, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his residence.

He was a member of the Birds Creek Baptist Church. Paul loved to travel with his CDS family. He enjoyed baseball games and playing dominoes.

Born November 24, 1929, in Cottage Grove, he was the son...

Mandy Roney Lancaster

Apr 30, 2021

Mandy S. Roney Lancaster, age 43 of Paris, TN, died Friday, April 30, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was a collector of many things including crystals, rocks, and jewels.  Mandy enjoyed visiting the river and spending time there.  She was Catholic by faith.

Mandy was born...

Mary Alice Puckett

Apr 25, 2021

Mary Alice Puckett, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She retired after many years from D-Tex in Texas as a supervisor.  Mary Alice enjoyed crocheting, watching baseball, and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.

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Jackie N. Allen

Apr 24, 2021

Jackie N. Allen, age 80 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Buchanan.  He was born and raised in the Model Community “Between the Rivers”, as he often referred to it.  Jackie retired as a fuel truck...

Jack Norwood

Apr 22, 2021

Jack Norwood, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, April 22, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after 25 ½ years with the Paris Fire Department.  He also laid carpet in the area for many years with Paschall & Sons.  Jack loved fishing, hunting turkey and deer.

Jack was born December...

Gary "Steve" Hicks

Apr 22, 2021

Gary Stephan "Steve" Hicks age 65 of Puryear, died Thursday, April 22, 2021, at his residence.

Military Funeral Honors will be conducted Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 1:30 PM at the West TN Veterans Cemetery Parkers Crossroads located in Wildersville, TN.

Luke Suchovsky

Apr 21, 2021

Luke Suchovsky, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after working many years as an agriculture sales representative for A.O. Smith in Wisconsin, New York, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.  Luke enjoyed traveling to the surrounding areas to flea markets.  He was a good father, grandfather, and loved making...

Laurice Dell Smithmier Roaten

Apr 18, 2021

Laurice Dell Smithmier “Daisy Mae” Roaten age 74 of Paris, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at her residence.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where was served as the choir leader for many years. Laurice worked for 26 years at East Wood Clinic in Paris as an LPN, for Dr. William “Bill”...

Johnnye Webb

Apr 17, 2021

Johnnye Pearl Roberts Webb, age 95 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her residence.

She formerly worked at Salant and Salant and retired from Missouri Department of Human Services as a Social Worker. Johnnye was a member of Cottage Grove Methodist Church, and formerly attended Russwood Baptist Church, in Buchanan. She loved...

Patricia "Trish" Dawson

Apr 17, 2021

Patricia Lynn Dawson age 51 of Tarpon Springs, FL, formerly of Paris, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Decatur, AL.

Trish was married March 1991 to Vincent Howard “Vince” Dawson, who survives of Tarpon Springs.

She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters and the rest of her family.

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Tex Edward Rogers

Apr 11, 2021

Tex Edward Rogers, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his residence.

He formerly worked for both Salant & Salant and Midland Brake in Paris.  He graduated from Buchanan High School and was a U.S. Army veteran.  Tex was an avid collector of antiques, hatchets, knives, guns, coins, and many other...

Joyce Mae Smith

Apr 9, 2021

Joyce Mae Smith, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at NHC Healthcare in Milan, TN.

She was a longtime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris, where she served as music director and organist for many years.  Joyce formerly worked at Howard & Jobe, Elovitz Jewelers, and retired from Griffey Clinic...

William Crites

Apr 5, 2021

William Paul Crites, age 81 of Palmersville, TN, died Monday, April 5, 2021, at his residence.

He was Pentecostal in faith. William was a retired construction worker who formerly worked on several high-rise buildings in Chicago before later becoming a self-employed contractor.  He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed playing baseball, softball, fishing,...

Michael Dale Perry

Apr 5, 2021

Michael Dale Perry, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 5, 2021, in Kentucky.

He was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church in Paris, where he was present most every time the doors were open.  Michael loved animals, especially elephants, and enjoyed visiting zoos anytime he got the chance.

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Janet "Jan" Debruce

Apr 3, 2021

Janet Denice “Jan” DeBruce age 55 of Paris, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Nashville.

She formerly worked as a sitter for Peace of Mind Healthcare Advocate Services, a job she enjoyed immensely. Jan loved kayaking, camping, and riding motorcycles. She also enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. Jan was a Christian.

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