Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Leigh Ann Wieck

Leigh Ann Wieck

Jan 23, 2025

Leigh Ann Wieck, age 69 of Paris, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born on January 6, 1956, in Nashville, TN, to the late Donald Jones and the late Celia Ann Jenkins.

She later married Dr. Dennis J. Wieck, M.D., on May 6, 1978, in Donelson, TN, who preceded her in death. 

Leigh was...

Ronald Paul Price, Sr.

Ronald Paul Price, Sr.

Jan 22, 2025

Ronald Paul “Ronnie” Price, Sr., age 87, of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris, TN.

Ronnie retired from McLaughlin's Manufacturing in Moline, IL, where he worked as a Body Finisher. He had a passion for crappie fishing, NASCAR, and collecting NASCAR memorabilia. A dedicated member of the UAW, Ronnie proudly served the union for...

Nellie Mae Canoy

Nellie Mae Canoy

Jan 22, 2025

Nellie Mae Canoy, age 97 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at The Farms at Puryear. 

She was born on August 9, 1927, to the late Roy George and the late Gretchen Horne Diehl.

On May 17, 1958, Nellie married James Lesley Canoy in Nebraska, who preceded her in death.

She was a member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church and had...

George Carlton Pullen

George Carlton Pullen

Jan 21, 2025

George Carlton Pullen, age 93 of Paris, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Charter Assisted Living in Paris. 

George was a member of Cottage Grove Methodist Church. He spent many years working as a salesman, specializing in business equipment and automobiles in Memphis, TN. A proud 32nd-degree Mason, George was also an active member of the Al Chymia Shrine...

Robert Clinton "Peanut" Neal

Robert Clinton "Peanut" Neal

Jan 20, 2025

Robert Clinton “Peanut” Neal, age 80 of Paris, TN passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 in Paris, TN.

Peanut had worked as a sales rep for Dual Fast until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, especially crappie fishing, and he loved watching baseball and basketball. He was a member of Cottage Grove Baptist church.

He was born October 24, 1944 in Paris, TN...

James Edward "Bo" Bohon Jr.

James Edward "Bo" Bohon Jr.

Jan 19, 2025

James Edward "Bo" Bohon Jr., age 78 of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his residence in Paris.

He was born February 18, 1946, in Roanoke, VA, to the late James Edward Bohon, Sr., and the late Mary Edith Saul Hurt. 

Bo married Rhonda Renee Avery Bohon in Biloxi, MS, on May 28, 1982. 

He was a devoted husband...

Jennifer King

Jennifer King

Jan 17, 2025

Jennifer Lynn King, age 60 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at her residence in Paris. 

She was born on September 1, 1964, in Paris, TN, to the late Silas Hottle Sager and the late Thelma Irene Smith Lamb.  

Jennifer was a devoted member of Jesus Saves Baptist Church. She cherished her role as Nana, spending quality...

Gerald "Jerry" Edgman

Gerald "Jerry" Edgman

Jan 17, 2025

Gerald James Edgman age 73 of Paris, TN died Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN

Jerry retired from ANR Pipeline in Cottage Grove, TN, where his coworkers knew him as “Tennessee.” He enjoyed spending time on his farm, working his cattle, and duck hunting. His friends in the community knew him as “Edgy.” He...

Charles "Chuck" Lindsey

Charles "Chuck" Lindsey

Jan 16, 2025

Charles Ray Lindsey age 87 of Paris died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

Chuck worked for many years as a self-employed electrician. He enjoyed shooting pool, traveling, and drag racing. Chuck loved his family immensely and took great pride in being a full time PaPaw to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of...

Larry Dale Waldron

Larry Dale Waldron

Jan 15, 2025

Larry Dale Waldron, age 81 of Paris, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his residence.

Larry was an owner-operator truckdriver for 22 years. He retired from Caterpillar in Aurora, IL after 16 years as a security guard. Larry enjoyed line dancing, riding motorcycles, and working on and restoring old cars. He also enjoyed playing a good prank on family members and...

Anita Renee Guarino

Anita Renee Guarino

Jan 14, 2025

Anita Renee Guarino, age 77 of Paris, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

Anita cherished cooking, enjoyed quality time with her grandchildren, and found joy in caring for others.

She was born on January 14, 1948, in Chicago, IL, to the late Benjamin Bowman and the late Madelyn Castango Bowman.

Anita is survived by her...

Patricia Yvovnne Baker

Patricia Yvovnne Baker

Jan 13, 2025

Patricia Yvonne Baker, age 68 of Henry TN, died Monday January 13, 2025, in Nashville, TN.

She formerly worked at Robertson Home Decorating in McKenzie, TN. She loved her family, her home life, and cooking. Patricia enjoyed her dogs, Opie and Cora. Her grandchildren were her favorites in the whole world. She also enjoyed traveling and going to Orange Beach, AL.

Patricia...

Joyce Hutcheson Huggins

Joyce Hutcheson Huggins

Jan 13, 2025

An unnatural force of nature...if that’s not a contradiction. Joyce Jeanine Huggins, 03/08/1931-01/13/2025. A brilliant little girl from East Point, GA affectionately nicknamed “Miss Bouncy”; by her dad for her boundless energy and precociousness, she was a prodigy on piano, an accomplished ice and roller skater (how she met my dad) and a brilliant math major. Valedictorian in High School...

Jacque I. Veazey

Jacque I. Veazey

Jan 13, 2025

Jacque I. Veazey, age 95 of Paris, TN, passed away January 13, 2025, at Plumley Rehabilitation Center in Paris. 

Mrs. Veazey was born February 23, 1929, in Dyer County, TN, to the late E.D. Ing and Dollie Sorrell. 

She was married April 26, 1952, to her husband of 63 years, Carl Ross Veazey. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2015. 

Jacque...

Ora "Mae" Holland

Ora "Mae" Holland

Jan 12, 2025

Ora “Mae” Holland, age 88 of Puryear, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence.

Mae was a night manager at Jim Adams IGA of Murray, Ky for 20 years. She was a valedictorian of her class at Puryear School in 1956. She loved spending time with her family, reading and sitting on her porch. Mae enjoyed watching Dancing with the...

Glenda Crabtree

Glenda Crabtree

Jan 12, 2025

Glenda Inez Crabtree, age 73 of Springville, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence. 

Glenda devoted many years of her life to working as a waitress at both Buchanan Resort and Had-A-Call. Outside of her career, she enjoyed a variety of hobbies like putting together puzzles, and sewing. Glenda also had a passion for cooking, and enjoyed unwinding by...

Vaughn Stephens

Vaughn Stephens

Jan 12, 2025

With his family surrounding him, Vaughn Rains Stephens, age 100 of Springville, TN, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2024, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital in Paris, TN.

Vaughn served in World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge, he joined his father in running the South Fulton Lumber Company. He later built...

Joi Linda Stagner

Joi Linda Stagner

Jan 11, 2025

Joi Linda Stagner, age 79 of Big Sandy, TN, died Saturday January 11, 2025, at Patriot Health & Rehab in Paris, TN.

 She retired as a registered nurse after practicing for many years. Joi was also a church pianist for many years.

 Joi was born October 19, 1945, in Bethesda, Maryland, to the late Cleveland Tivy and the late Gloria Bonterre Tivy.

 She...

Charles J. “Buddy” Forsythe

Charles J. “Buddy” Forsythe

Jan 9, 2025

Charles J. “Buddy” Forsythe, age 80, longtime Buchanan resident, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Buddy graduated from Buchanan High School in 1961. He retired from Midland Brake after working over 50 years in quality control. He was a longtime member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ and was currently attending Vandyke Church of Christ. Buddy enjoyed his cattle and horses...

Robert Lane

Robert Lane

Jan 5, 2025

Robert S. Lane, age 73, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his place of residence in Puryear, Tennessee. Bob was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on October 18, 1951, to Robert D. Lane and Nadene L. Foster Lane. He was raised in the small college town of Williamstown, MA, along with his three brothers, Dennis, Rick, and David. Bob...