Paris, TN Obituaries

Beverly Mary Lou "Bev" Wellman

May 23, 2021

Beverly Mary Lou “Bev” Wellman, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a realtor.  She was a member of the moose lodge in Florida and the fraternal order of eagles.  Bev enjoyed playing cards and Bingo.  She was Baptist by belief.

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Everett Harold Hudgins

May 22, 2021

1SG Everett Harold Hudgins, ret. US Army, age 78 of Paris, died Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his residence.

He was a member of the Church of Christ. Harold taught school in the Memphis City schools. He enjoyed sitting on his porch, gardening, spending time with his grandchildren and his dogs. He also liked to...

Donald Lee Motter, Jr.

May 22, 2021

Donald Lee Motter, Jr., age 61 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his residence.

He was a retired US Army veteran serving 24 ½ years.  He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and reading the Bible.

Donald was born March 11, 1960 in Warren, OH to the late Donald Lee...

Dancel Taylor

May 20, 2021

Dancel Taylor, age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, KY.

He was a lifelong farmer, who formerly worked for M. Livingston and Time DC.  Dancel was a simple man, he enjoyed farming, being outdoors, and spending time with family.  He loved reading and studying his Bible...

Willodean "Tincy" Overby

May 20, 2021

Willodean “Tincy” Overby, age 76 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Obion County Nursing Home in Union City, TN.

She was a homemaker who attended Russwood Baptist Church in Springville, TN.  Tincy formerly worked at Markel Lighting and Plumley Rubber Company in Paris.  She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and always had a...

Martha Jane Craig

May 19, 2021

Martha Jane Craig, age 66 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock, TN.

She retired after a 20-plus year career as an LPN, last working for Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock.  She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Benton County, TN. ...

Peggy S. Watkins

May 19, 2021

Peggy S. Watkins, age 83 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center.

She retired after working many years as a housekeeper for the Paris Landing State Park. Peggy was a 50-year member of the Eastern Stars, who enjoyed cooking and loved her family and grandchildren.

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Timothy "Tim" Clendenin

May 18, 2021

Timothy Allen Clendenin age 60 of Paris, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at his residence.

Tim was a member of the YEC church in Yakima, WA and attended Fairview Baptist Church in Paris. He was a self-employed contractor and truck driver.  He enjoyed fishing and his family and friends were very important to him.

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Frank Pflueger

May 15, 2021

Franklin D. Pflueger, age 87 of Paris, died Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Frank worked in sales in the fertilizer industry for many years. He was a member of the Eastwood Church of Christ. Frank enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching sports. He also was a United States Army Veteran.

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James "Jim" Glass

May 14, 2021

James Wayne “Jim” Glass, age 76 of Puryear, died Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital- Carroll County in Huntingdon.

Jim retired as a foreman in the steel industry. He loved to fish, cars, tractors, motorcycles, and enjoyed collecting various items.

Born September 27, 1944, in Paris, he was...

Robin Norman

May 12, 2021

We are not sure the Hershey Company will be able to stay in business. With the passing of Robin Leigh Norman, 50, the Reece's cup shortage should be resolved. Robin was born December 28, 1970 to a lovely couple, Betty R. Gray and the late Jerome C. Gray. She went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

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Misao N. "Junko" Hart

May 12, 2021

Misao N. “Junko” Hart, age 92 of Mansfield, TN, died Wednesday, May 11, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She was born February 10, 1929, in Yamagata-Ken, Japan, to the late Kyunosuke Takahashi and the late Kiyo Nagano.

She was married January 13, 1960, to Noble Hart, who...

Gary Edward "Eddie" Donnelly

May 11, 2021

Gary Edward “Eddie” Donnelly, age 50 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He worked as a Laborer for many years and was a member of Local Laborers 386 in Nashville, TN. Eddie loved camping, fishing, grilling, antique cars, and spending time with family and friends....

Charles Killett, Jr,

May 10, 2021

Charles William Killett Jr., age 80 of Camden, TN, formerly of Paris, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired self-employed contractor. Charles formerly played football at Memphis State University and then went on to play professional football for the New York Giants.

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Shani Wallace Patterson

May 7, 2021

Shani Wallace Patterson, age 51 of Arlington, TN, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her residence.

She worked as the office manager for Dr. David Seaton at Seaton Family Practice in Somerville, TN.

Shani was born September 3, 1969, in Louisville, KY, to the late Michael J. Wallace and Peggy J....

M. L. Crane

May 7, 2021

M.L. Crane, age 97 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at his residence.

He retired in 1978 from Ford Motor Company where he worked for 30 years.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War.  M.L. was a born-again Christian and a member of First Baptist...

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...