Paris, TN Obituaries

Jun 21, 2021

Robert O’Neal Patrick, age 83 of Tifton, GA, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA.

He was a member of Ridge Avenue Church of Christ and owner of Patrick Tractor Company.  He had lived in Tifton since 1986.  Bob was a man of faith and very active in his...

Jun 20, 2021

James Michael Causey, age 46 of Maryville, TN, formerly of Paris, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.

James worked for 25 years as a truck driver. He was a family man who loved his kids, traveling, and trucking. He served 17 years in the National Guard, serving two...

Jun 15, 2021

Rio Rita York, age 89 of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Paris, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Hospice of the Valley Thunderbird Home in Glendale, AZ.

She worked hard in and outside the home. On a farm, in the factory, wherever she was needed. She retired from Digital Equipment Corp. in Arizona. Her greatest joys...

Jun 14, 2021

Ralph Dean Miller, age 84 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, June 14, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after many years from McClouth Steel in Gibraltar, MI.  Ralph moved from Flat Rock, MI, to Puryear, TN in 1992.  He loved fishing and hunting and was a member of Buchanan Baptist Church.

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Jun 14, 2021

Elizabeth Brooks Hamlin, age 88 of Henry, TN, died Monday, June 14, 2021.

She attended Springville, Atkins-Porter, and Grove schools in Henry County, graduating from Grove in 1949.  Elizabeth began working at Commercial Bank before marriage, and later as a civilian, she worked for the USAF for 25 years.  She retired in 1988 from the...

Jun 12, 2021

Rosemary Parkhill King, age 87 of Paris, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Paris.

First and foremost, Rosemary loved her Lord, and was dedicated to treating all people with kindness and respect. She enjoyed working at the Mitchum Company and Holley Carburetor before retiring from Eastwood Clinic. She was a member of First Baptist Church,...

Jun 10, 2021

John Douglas Steele age 65 of Paris, died Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.

Doug was a truck driver for the Henry County Highway Department, where he was employed for over 20 years. He enjoyed collecting knives, watching Westerns, and just being at home.

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Jun 9, 2021

Ray E. Whitlow, age 74 of Germantown, TN, formerly of Paris, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN.

He pastored McDavid Grove Baptist Church in Springville, TN, for 18 years, where he loved his church members.  He retired from the State of Tennessee’s Economic & Community Development Office in Jackson, TN,...

Jun 8, 2021

Jimmy Sanders Alton, age 83 of Paris, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Jimmy was a retired maintenance technician for Hal-Dex in Paris where he worked for over 40 years and he also formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant.  He was a founding member of Buchanan Baptist Church, a member...

Jun 6, 2021

Charles Robert “Robby” Bazzell, age 45 of Henry, TN, died Sunday, June 6, 2021, at his residence.

He enjoyed working on cars, riding 4-wheelers, and fishing.  In his youth years, Robby formerly attended Henry Church of Christ.

Robby was born March 1, 1976, in McKenzie, TN, to Charles Bazzell, who survives,...

Jun 4, 2021

Angelia Dianne “Angie” Ward, age 57 of Paris, TN, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at her residence.

She had a 28-plus year career in the grocery business, working for IGA, E.W. James, and Cash Savers as an assistant manager.  She enjoyed her grandchildren.

Angie was born July 22, 1963, in Ridgely,...

Jun 3, 2021

John Robert Jensen, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his residence.

He worked for 35 years for Com-Ed in Illinois, starting as a lineman, and then moved up to supervisor and crew leader.  He retired in 2019 and moved to Henry County.  John was an avid hunter who enjoyed the...

Jun 2, 2021

Bobby F. Gafford, age 73 of Mansfield, TN, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at AHC of Paris, TN.

He retired after many years as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.  He formerly worked at Holly Carburetor in Paris until its closing.  Bobby was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Big Red 1...

May 31, 2021

Gregg Barnhart, age 45 of Paris, TN, died Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence.

He was the owner and operator of GT Enterprises in Paris and was currently employed at LHR of Paris.  He loved riding his Harley Davidson and driving his 1969 Buick Skylark.

Gregg was born December 15,...

May 28, 2021

Eugene Dallas Nance, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at his residence.

Eugene was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Paris. He formerly worked for Mitchum Company for over 20 years then he retired as a farmer.  He loved giving to his church and working on his farm.

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May 28, 2021

Rachel Carolyn McNutt age 71 of Paris, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Carolyn formerly co-owned and operated A Visible Change, where she spent many years as a hairdresser. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with friends and loving her Lord and family. She was a member of Eastwood Church...

May 27, 2021

Robert Earl “Squirrel” Watts, age 63 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at his residence.

He worked for several years at Hollingsworth Sawmill.  Squirrel served in the Tennessee National Guard for eight years and enjoyed motorcycle riding.

Squirrel was born September 16, 1957, in Paris, TN, to the late...

May 27, 2021

Linda Joyce Bratton, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her residence.

She retired from Emerson Electric after 32 years.  Linda enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.

May 26, 2021

Rosa Lee Hatcher, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at her residence.

She worked for several years at Sears in Paris.  She loved playing cards, reading, and spending time with her family.  Rosa enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center for lunch with her friends and playing Bingo.  She was a...

May 24, 2021

Pamela Diggs “Pam” Hamilton, age 77 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at her residence.

Pam was an artist who loved hand painting Christmas balls. She was an active member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ where she was also a member of the Sewing Ladies, and Prime timers.  She adored her grandchildren,...