Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Kelly Cherry

Kelly Cherry

Aug 25, 2020

Kelly Cherry, age 52 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at her residence.

She worked for 28 years at PML in Paris.  Kelly was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and former member of the Paris Lakeway Kiwanis Club.  She enjoyed traveling, spoiling her grandchildren, and spending time with family and friends.

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Edward Lee Levitt

Edward Lee Levitt

Aug 24, 2020

Edward Lee Levitt, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.

He was a retired truck driver, who served in the US Army where he learned his trade. Edward attended Tumbling Creek Baptist Church in Gleason, TN. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, wood working, and...

James E. "Jim" Morrison

James E. "Jim" Morrison

Aug 24, 2020

James E. “Jim” Morrison, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 24, 2020, in Milan, TN.

He retired after a 38-year career from Midland Brake in Paris.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Jim loved hunting, fishing trips with his buddies and golf, especially the day he got a hole in one.  He was...

Joseph "Joe" Drawdy

Joseph "Joe" Drawdy

Aug 23, 2020

Joseph Carson “Joe” Drawdy, age 66 of Buchanan, died Sunday, August 23, 2020, at his residence.

Born February 7, 1954, in Oxnard, California, he was the son of the late Joseph Clark Drawdy and the late Marion Manning Strong.

Joe retired from management in retail sales.

He...

Thomas Rondall Myers

Thomas Rondall Myers

Aug 17, 2020

Thomas Rondall “Ron” Myers, age 75 of Puryear, TN died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired as Henry County Circuit Court Clerk after 36 years.  He formerly worked for the State of Tennessee in the division of property assessment for nine years.  Ron was a member of Puryear...

Ronald Henry "Ron" Moody

Ronald Henry "Ron" Moody

Aug 17, 2020

Ronald Henry “Ron” Moody, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He had a long career as an engineer in the automotive industry.  Ron was raised in Puryear, TN, by his foster parents, Ralph & Pearl Snody.  He was a member of the Henry...

Terry G. Moody

Terry G. Moody

Aug 17, 2020

Terry G. Moody, age 49 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He worked as the Peer Support Specialist for The Commitment House in Elizabethton, KY.  He formerly worked for Long John Silvers, Pope Concrete, and the Huddle House in Paris.  Terry loved fishing, football, playing...

Richard "Dickie" Milton

Richard "Dickie" Milton

Aug 17, 2020

Richard Dale “Dickie” Milton , age 62 of Paris , TN died Monday,  August 17, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN

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He was a member of First Baptist Church of Paris.  Dickie worked for Dollar General in Paris for several years.  He was a sports enthusiast, mainly for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball...

Timothy Lee Kingery

Timothy Lee Kingery

Aug 16, 2020

Timothy Lee “Tim” Kingery, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He was employed at Centrifugal Technologies Inc. in Hickory, KY, as a sales and service manager.  Tim was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving for 11 and a half years.  He loved cook and was...

Mary Lou Roberts

Mary Lou Roberts

Aug 15, 2020

Mary Lou Roberts, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after 20 years from Henry County Medical Center as a registered nurse.  She then went on to teach practical nursing at the Henry County Vo-Tech School for 21 years.  Mary Lou was a member of the Order...

Betty Elizabeth Lee

Betty Elizabeth Lee

Aug 14, 2020

Betty Elizabeth Lee, age 76 of Springville, TN, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She was the owner of Mrs. Betty’s Happy House Daycare in Henry County.  She was also a caregiver for the elderly for many years.  Betty loved sewing and cooking and riding on the pontoon...

Nancy Cooper

Nancy Cooper

Aug 12, 2020

Nancy Irene Cooper, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

She formerly worked at Holley Carburetor and later retired from Walmart after 30 years of service in the fabric department.  Nancy was in the last graduating class from Grove High School in Paris.  She enjoyed sewing and gardening and was a member...

Jerry Donald Bridges

Jerry Donald Bridges

Aug 12, 2020

Jerry Donald Bridges, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a lifelong farmer and a member of Union Friendship Baptist Church.  Jerry enjoyed teaching Bible class at church and reading anything concerning health.  He loved mowing with his tractor and enjoyed learning...

Daniel Manning

Daniel Manning

Aug 12, 2020

Daniel Paul Manning, age 30 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at his residence.

He was a self-employed construction worker.  Daniel graduated from Henry County High School in Paris.  He loved cars, collecting guns, and putting together model cars.

Daniel was born August 18, 1989, in Murray, KY, to...

Joan A. Yeargin

Joan A. Yeargin

Aug 10, 2020

Joan A. Yeargin, age 90 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, August 10, 2020, at The Farms at Puryear.

She worked as a travel agent for many years and also farmed.  Joan loved her pets and her animals.  She was Catholic in faith.

Joan was born August 18, 1929, in Almeda, CA,...

Helen Shinault

Helen Shinault

Aug 8, 2020

Helen Louise Shinault, age 97 of Paris, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

Helen formerly worked at Furnace Electric in Batavia, IL. She was a member of the Assembly of God church in Lepanto, AR, and attended TVCC in Paris. She enjoyed traveling, planting flowers, and just “going”. Helen was a member...

Jane Bonneau

Jane Bonneau

Aug 8, 2020

Cora Jane Bonneau, age 101 of Paris, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at her residence.

She was a retired clerk from the Michigan Cancer Institute. Jane was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Welcome Women/Home Makers’ Club. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and golfing with her husband.

Born March...

Robert Paul "Bob" Brown

Robert Paul "Bob" Brown

Aug 7, 2020

Robert Paul “Bob” Brown, age 86 of Paris, died Friday, August 7, 2020, at his residence.

Bob retired as a supervisor for AT&T, then worked for Orlando Business Telephone Systems where he was a senior project manager. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Apopka, FL, and was an avid turkey hunter.

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Betty Jo Paschall

Betty Jo Paschall

Aug 6, 2020

Betty Jo Paschall age 90 of Puryear died Thursday, August 6, 2020, at her residence.

She owned Countryside Poodles where she groomed dogs for 15 years. Betty was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day saints, who loved genealogy, history, and being with her family. She enjoyed helping her husband on antique cars...

Paul Villaflor

Paul Villaflor

Aug 3, 2020

Paul William Villaflor, age 89, of Parsons, TN, formerly of Paris, died Monday, August 3, 2020, at his home.

He was a retired X-Ray Tech at Henry County Medical Center and was a member of Parsons First United Methodist Church. Paul was a former long-time member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Paris.  He was...