Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Ancel Mcduffee

Ancel Mcduffee

Nov 13, 2020

Ancel R. McDuffee, age 89 of Paris, died Friday, November 13, 2020, in Paris.

Ancel was a retired Special Agent for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation where he had served 25 years. He was a Korean War Veteran, who served in the US Navy. He was a 60-year member of the Paris Masonic Lodge 108,...

Linda Greer

Linda Greer

Nov 13, 2020

Linda Holloway Greer, age 73 of Henry, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at her home.

Linda was a retired rural route carrier for the United States Postal Service. She formerly was the manager at the Wayne County Sportsman’s Club. She enjoyed gardening, making, and teaching ceramics, and collecting Beanie Babies. Linda attended the Bethlehem Baptist...

Daniel Sullivan

Daniel Sullivan

Nov 11, 2020

Daniel W. Sullivan, age 53 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He loved anything science fiction including Star Wars and Star Trek. Daniel enjoyed going to Wal-Mart, hanging out at home, eating and playing games.

Daniel was born April 23, 1967,...

William F. "Will" Castleberry

William F. "Will" Castleberry

Nov 9, 2020

William F. “Will” Castleberry, age 47 of Paris, died Monday, November 9, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare.

Professionally, Will was best known as local radio personality “Will Fredricks”, working for WAKQ 105.5 and then WLZK 94.1 from the mid 1990’s to the mid 2000’s.  He loved the outdoors, watching football, cooking, gardening, and spending time...

Jan Brewer

Jan Brewer

Nov 7, 2020

Jan Brewer, age 68 of Paris, died Saturday, November 7, 2020, at her residence.

She retired from Mohon International where she worked in the assembly department. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Jan enjoyed cooking, shopping, going to flea markets, and flowers.

Jan was born February 6, 1952, in...

Nancy Roosa

Nancy Roosa

Nov 6, 2020

Nancy L. Roosa, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 6, 2020, at her residence in Paris.

She formerly worked at Beasley Accounting in Paris for 10 years.  She also was a school bus driver for the Henry County School System, where her kids called her “Miss Nancy.”  Nancy was a member of St. Matthew by...

Dorothy Easley

Dorothy Easley

Nov 4, 2020

Dorothy G. Easley age 89 of Camden formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at her home.

Dot was a retired administrative assistant for the Federal Wildlife Refuge office in Paris. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Camden. She enjoyed reading and gardening.

She was married...

Bethel Cantrell Williams

Bethel Cantrell Williams

Nov 2, 2020

Bethel Cantrell Williams, age 102 of Paris, TN, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at Eiffel Gardens in Paris.

She retired after many years working alongside her husband at State Farm in Paris.  She was the oldest member of First Baptist Church in Paris, where she served for many years.  Bethel was a longtime member of the Paris...

Roger Buffington

Roger Buffington

Oct 30, 2020

Roger James Buffington, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 30, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He was a graduate from Gradwell University of Health Services. After graduation he worked for Benton Hospital, in Benton, KY. He then moved to Paris, where he worked at the Chesemore Clinic. Roger then started...

Randy Jasper

Randy Jasper

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...

Samuel Edgar "Sam" Morrison

Samuel Edgar "Sam" Morrison

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,...

James Meredith "Jim" Cleek

James Meredith "Jim" Cleek

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...

Vikki E. Wofford

Vikki E. Wofford

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...

Totsye Baker

Totsye Baker

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...

Claudean Epps

Claudean Epps

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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Rosemarie "Oma" Klingenberg

Rosemarie "Oma" Klingenberg

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...

Matilda Cain

Matilda Cain

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...

Martha Darlene Woodman

Martha Darlene Woodman

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...

Faye Cate Jones

Faye Cate Jones

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,...

Mike Shankle

Mike Shankle

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...