Paris, TN Obituaries

Oct 23, 2020

Randy Jasper, age 70 of Richland Center, WI, died Friday, October 23, 2020, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI.

He was the owner and operator of Jasper farms for 50 years, who loved tractor pulls and International Harvester tractors. He was a member of the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry, IL. Randy...

Oct 22, 2020

Samuel Edgar “Sam” Morrison, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at his residence.

He formerly worked for Jameson Pest Control in Memphis, TN, for several years.  He was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Memphis.  Sam was a jack-of-all-trades who enjoyed working with stained glass,...

Oct 22, 2020

James Meredith “Jim” Cleek, age 82 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at his residence.

Jim was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving for four years.  After beginning his electrical engineer training in the Navy, he attended Purdue University for more electrical engineering training.  He retired after a long career as an electrical engineer...

Oct 21, 2020

Vikki E. Wofford, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She was the secretary for 501 K Recycling in Paris.  Vikki enjoyed reading and loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Vikki was born July 5, 1957, in Paris, TN, to Johnnie...

Oct 21, 2020

Totsye M. Baker age 82 of Springville, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at her residence.

She was a retired receptionist having worked at both the Rhea Clinic and the Paris Henry County Clinic. She also worked several years with the Henry County Extension Agency, where she volunteered with the Henry County Fair Board and various...

Oct 20, 2020

Claudean Epps, age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in Puryear.

She retired after many years as an LPN from Henry County Medical Center in Paris.  Claudean enjoyed quilting, working in her flowers and yard, and riding roads to anywhere.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Oct 18, 2020

Rosemarie “Oma” F. Klingenberg, joined her husband in heaven on October 18, 2020.

She will be missed by her son, Thomas (Karla) Klingenberg of Paris; a daughter Kim Klingenberg of Paris; and two grandchildren Krista Klingenberg of Nashville, and Daniel Klingenberg of Oak Grove, KY. Oma also leaves to mourn her...

Oct 14, 2020

Matilda Culpepper Cain, age 89 of Paris, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at her residence.

She was a member of First Nazarene Church of Paris, an avid golfer, and she retired after 17 years at Holley Carburetor of Paris.

Born August 17, 1931, in Big Sandy, she was the daughter of...

Oct 13, 2020

Martha Darlene “Dar” “Nene” Woodman, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She retired after many years as the housekeeping manager at Buchanan Resort.  She formerly worked as the housekeeper for Oak Manor in McKenzie, TN.  Dar’s family was her life.  Known as “Nene” to...

Oct 13, 2020

Faye Cate Jones, age 98 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a bookkeeper, last working for William R. Moore in Memphis, TN.  She was a member of VanDyke Church of Christ in Paris.  Faye was very independent and remained active throughout her whole life,...

Oct 12, 2020

George Michael “Mike” Shankle, age 63 of Springville, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Mike began working as an emergency medical technician in 1986. He received his paramedic certification in 1990 from Jackson State Community College and became Henry County EMS director later that year and served that post from...

Oct 12, 2020

Crystal Dawn Watkins, age 47 of Puryear, TN, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday October 12, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Crystal was a Puryear Hornet and was a 1991 graduate of Henry County High School.  She was a member of Hazel Baptist Church in Hazel, KY.  She...

Oct 12, 2020

Elizabeth Strickland Meade, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

She formerly worked as a bookkeeper at Emerson Electric in Paris, before becoming a caregiver. Elizabeth was a member of Madison Church of Christ in Madison, TN. She enjoyed arts and crafts and reading. Elizabeth loved being with...

Oct 11, 2020

Todd Hampton Latta, age 47 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his residence. Todd was a longtime educator and STEM teacher at Inman Middle School in Paris, where he coached softball for several years along with basketball.  He was a FASA State Director for girls’ softball.  He also formerly coached Little League baseball, Upwards football, and Paris-Henry...

Oct 11, 2020

Darvin “Whiskers” Paschall, age 83 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after many years as a truck driver and formerly worked at Henry County Farmer’s Co-op.  He was a member of North Fork Baptist Church in Puryear.  Whiskers was an avid horse rider and...

Oct 9, 2020

Retired Brigadier General Roland L. Parkhill, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 9, 2020, at his residence.

He was born in Paris on June 11, 1932, to his parents, the late R.L. “Sonny” Parkhill and the late Lucy Rose Bomar Parkhill.  On July 2, 1955, he married Ailene Davis Parkhill, known to him...

Oct 5, 2020

Kelley Redden, age 66 of Springville, TN, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at his residence.

He was a retired Field Machinist for Wach Technical Service in Chicago, IL.  He loved hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.

Kelley was born September 1, 1954 in Paris, TN the late Lewis Redden and the late...

Oct 5, 2020

Jackie C. “Jack” Valentine, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 5, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He was a member of East Wood Church of Christ.  Jack formerly owned and operated Oakland Small Engines.  He was a US Army veteran serving as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division.  He...

Oct 3, 2020

Mary Buie Douglass, age 86 of Paris, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, at her residence.

She retired from Wal-Mart after working 17 years. Before working at Wal-Mart, she worked at Big K for several years. Mary was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed taking care of  her grandkids.

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Oct 2, 2020

Mike “Bruno” Edwards, age 49 of Henry, TN, died Friday October 2, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson.

He was a self-employed wheeler and dealer, enjoyed riding motorcycles, loved playing his guitar, and was a Christian.

Mike was born on November 7, 1970, in Paris, TN, to the...