Paris, TN Obituaries

Jon Spicer

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...

Kathy Akins

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...

Carol Holden

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...

Larry Nichols

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...

Ricky Wayne Allen

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,...

Bill "B.J." Wall

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...

Joyce Ann Dunn Thompson

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,...

Shirley Minnis

Aug 19, 2021

Shirley Minnis, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 19, 2021, at her daughter’s residence.

She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family.  Shirley enjoyed plants and puzzle books.  She was Baptist by belief.

Shirley was born September 20, 1939, in Springfield, TN, to the late Ray...

Doris "Jna" Greenway

Aug 16, 2021

Doris “Jna” Greenway, age 90 of Springville, TN, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at her residence.

She formerly worked at Walmart in Paris.

Jna was born May 4, 1931, in Eaton, TN, to the late Jess L. Fuller and the late Mary Ada Williams Fuller.

She was...

Steven Anthony Priest

Aug 16, 2021

Steven Anthony Priest, age 58 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Puryear, TN.

Steve was born September 12, 1962, in Michigan to the late Leonard Priest and the late Laurel Jean DePodesta Cravens.

He is survived by one sister, Lynette (Billy) Smith of...

Mike H. Hafley

Aug 15, 2021

Mike H. Hafley, age 60 of Kokomo, IN, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN.  He was born on May 17, 1961, in Louisville, KY, to Horace F. Hafley and Betty Jean (Elliott) Hafley.  He was married January 15, 1990, to Sharon Surbey Hafley, who survives, of Kokomo, IN.

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Dewey Odell Ward

Aug 12, 2021

Dewey Odell Ward, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after several years as a truck driver for Time DC.  He formerly operated Ward’s Salvage Yard.  Odell enjoyed riding his motorcycle everyday and loved his family, who to him was everything.  He was Baptist in belief.

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Mark Duane Jackson

Aug 11, 2021

Mark Duane Jackson, age 53 of Davenport, IA, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Davenport, IA.

He was a welder by trade and Church of Christ by belief.

Mark was born September 29, 1968, in Paris, TN, to the late Robert Henley Jackson and the late Judy Ann Kimmons Jackson.

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James Michael "Mike" Atchison

Aug 8, 2021

James Michael “Mike” Atchison, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at his residence.

He retired as a quality control manager for Amory Garment in Amory, MS. Mike received his master's degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, who was a member of First United...

Granville Cooley

Aug 6, 2021

Granville C. Cooley age 86 of Paris, died Friday, August 6, 2021, at his home following a short battle with cancer.

Granville loved dancing & singing and the many friends he made doing so, especially his dear friends at the Friday Night Blues.

Born August 31,1934, in Tulare, CA, he was...

Peggy Shavchuk

Aug 5, 2021

Peggy Shavchuk, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She worked for several years at Mohon International.  She loved roses, taking care of her rose bushes, and reading Louis L’amore books.  Peggy enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune with her grandchildren.  She was Christian by...

Terrelene "Terre" France

Aug 5, 2021

Terrelene “Terre” France, age 63 of Cosby, TN, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Newport Health & Rehabilitation Center in Newport, TN.

She was a graduate of Graceland College in Lamoni, IA.  Terre retired in 2020 after many years as teacher at Cocke County High School in Newport, TN.  She formerly worked for the Tennessee...

Beth Kyle

Aug 5, 2021

Beth Ann Kyle age 55 of Mansfield, TN, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at her residence.

Beth formerly worked at Tri-Turf Sod Farm where she was the secretary. She enjoyed cooking and watching movies. Beth was a member of Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her grandchildren very much.

Born July...

Geraldine Elizabeth Smith

Aug 3, 2021

Geraldine Elizabeth Smith, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

She was a homemaker who worked at Salant & Salant in Paris.  She enjoyed gardening and cooking for her large family.  Geraldine loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.  She was a member at Grace Baptist Church...

Jeri Green Mccoy

Jul 30, 2021

Jeri Green McCoy, age 50 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, at her home.

She was the co-owner of Pix & Stix in McKenzie, TN, for 15 years.  She formerly worked for the Peddler ADvantage in Paris where she worked in delivery.  Jeri enjoyed body piercing, riding four-wheelers, and always had a positive...