Paris, TN Obituaries

Sep 5, 2020

Eddie Lee Dortch, age 69 of Henry, TN, died Saturday. September 5, 2020, at his brother’s residence in Paris.

Eddie was a press operator at Jones Plastic in Camden, TN. He was a Christian and enjoyed working on cars.

Born December 10, 1950, in Henry County, he was the son the late Hurley Dortch and...

Sep 5, 2020

Thomas Burton Thompson, age 71 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a self-employed logger.  Thomas was a hard-working, family-oriented man, who was a good father and husband.  He was a good mechanic and worked on anything he could get his hands on.  He loved...

Sep 4, 2020

Ernest M. Padgette, Jr., age 89 of Paris, TN, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Ernie was a retired federal law enforcement officer. He was a U.S. Marine veteran who served in the Korean War. He attended Holy Cross Catholic Church. He enjoyed going to the gym, working in his...

Sep 4, 2020

Kathryn “Granny” Peppers Hoggard age 84 of Buchanan died Friday, September 4, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Granny, as she was lovingly known as, was a retired product manager from Dana Corp. After retiring she worked with her son in his landscaping and mowing business. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and fishing. She was a...

Sep 2, 2020

Brien Lee Hawks, age 42 of McKenzie, TN, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his residence.

He was raised in Humboldt, TN.  Brien loved his children and grandchildren, but his wife, Mindy, was his world.  He was an avid Vol fan and always wore his orange colors in support of the Vols.  Brien loved music...

Sep 2, 2020

Earl B. Williams, age 78 of Mansfield, TN, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after almost 40 years from Midland Brake & Haldex in Paris.  He was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church where he led the singing for 53 years, served as a deacon, and...

Sep 1, 2020

Barbara Jean Carson, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at her residence.

She was a retired cook for Henry County High School in Paris. Barbara enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. She was a highly active member of the Paris First United Pentecostal Church.

Born August...

Sep 1, 2020

Peggie Sadler Sudberry, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She worked for several years at Walmart in Paris.  She also volunteered at Henry County Medical Center as one of the “Pink Ladies” for many years.  Peggie was a member of VanDyke Church of...

Aug 31, 2020

Bobby Elmo “Bob” McGlothlin, age 65 of Henry, TN, died Monday, August 31, 2020, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  Bob was a cabinet maker for many years.  He moved to Tennessee to help take care of his parents.  After moving, he went to work for...

Aug 29, 2020

Lillian K. Baker, age 89 of Springville, TN, passed away on August 29, 2020, due to complications from pneumonia.

Lillian was born on December 3, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to the late Ludmila Alexa and the late Charles Alexa.

She was married August 26, 1956, to Edward F. Baker, who preceded...

Aug 29, 2020

Charlotte Elaine Loines, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at her residence.

She was a former educator for the Henry County School System, teaching at Harrelson School in Puryear, TN.  She also worked as the secretary for RE/MAX Cornerstone Real Estate in Paris.  Charlotte graduated from the University of Tennessee at...

Aug 28, 2020

Jerry Vince Bell, Sr., age 87 of Paris, TN, died at his residence on August 28, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born March 9, 1933, in Sharon, TN, to the late Everett & Maybelle Bell.

He was the beloved husband of Carol Blakemore Bell, who survives, of Paris, TN.  Jerry...

Aug 28, 2020

Francis (Sonny) R. Prowant, 82, of Springville, TN died at St. Thomas Hospital West on Friday, August 28, 2020.  He was born February 11, 1938 in Hammond, IN, the son of Charles Daniel Prowant and Elsie Mae VanWye Prowant Hendrich.

Immediately following his high school graduation, he served 7 years with the U.S. Navy.  Upon...

Aug 28, 2020

Doris Owens, age 84 of Buchanan, TN, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist by belief.  Doris loved knitting, cross-stitching, and fishing.  She enjoyed working in the yard, especially raking leaves.

Doris was born May 23, 1936, in Lake County, TN, to the...

Aug 27, 2020

Jimmy Floyd “Jim” Kirtley, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He worked at Briggs & Stratton in Murray, KY, for several years.  Jim was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church in Paris where he volunteered and served with the security team.  He...

Aug 26, 2020

Jon Payne Gaines, age 66 of Ottawa, IL, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020, in Paris, TN.

Jon was an avid hunter and fisherman until (due to health issues) he was no longer able.  He was a jokester and very well liked.  Jon was a foodie who loved to cook and eat, especially his family’s homemade...

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.

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...

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...

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...