Paris, TN Obituaries

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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Baby Daniel Robert Long

Mar 31, 2021

Baby Daniel Robert Long passed away March 31, 2021, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN.

He is survived by his parents, Eric & Rebecca Kesterson Long of Paris; two sisters, Ashley N. Long of Madison, TN, and Erika Long of Rainbow City, AL; grandparents, Vickie Hart Kesterson of Antioch, TN, Patty Kennedy Kesterson &...

John Edwin Griffis

Mar 30, 2021

John Edwin Griffis, age 72 of Henry, TN, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center.

He retired after many years as a Lineman with Glades Electric in Florida. John enjoyed reading, writing short stories, and he loved the Florida Gators. He was a Baptist in Faith.

John was...

Charley Bowden

Mar 28, 2021

Charley Ray Bowden age 61 of Paris, died Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Charley retired from Arnold’s Fabrication in Camden, TN, where he was a welder.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and restoring old cars. He loved riding his Harley- Davidson motorcycle.

Born...

Paulette Webster

Mar 27, 2021

Paulette R. Webster age 72 of Paris, died Saturday, March 27, 2021, at her residence.

Paulette was a former CSM and cashier at Wal-Mart. She was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church in Paris. She enjoyed making crafts and working crossword puzzles.

Born February 13, 1949, in Springville, New York,...