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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Bettie Starkey
Feb 23, 2020
Bettie Starkey, age 75 of Cottage Grove, died Sunday, February 23, 2020, at her home.
She was a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church. She was active in the Reelfoot Ministries, and Mountain Missions, and loved being active in her church. She referred to Olive Branch as “a little church with a big heart”....
Margaret James
Feb 22, 2020
Margaret James, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, February 22, 2020, at the Henry County Medical Center.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed watching TV, crossword puzzles, playing bingo, and spending time with her family and friends. In her earlier years, she also enjoyed dancing.
Margaret was born March 2,...
Carol Suter
Feb 21, 2020
Carol Suter, age 74 of Paris, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at her residence.
She worked several years in the finishing department at Markel Lighting Company. She also was a former truck driver with her husband. Carol was a Christian by faith and was a former Sunday school teacher at Paris Community Bible Church.
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Virginia White
Feb 21, 2020
Virginia White, age 94 of Puryear, died Friday, February 21, 2020, at her residence.
Virginia was a member of the Puryear Church of Christ, where she enjoyed quilting with the women of the church. She enjoyed her flowers and making homemade pies for which she is known for throughout the community. Virginia...
Donna Brown Wyatt
Feb 19, 2020
Donna Brown Wyatt, age 61 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church in Springville. Donna loved her grandchildren and her three dogs. She enjoyed helping others in need.
Donna was born May 18, 1958, to...
Joyce Taylor
Feb 19, 2020
Joyce Taylor, age 80 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her residence.
She was the owner of Taylor Tax Service in Buchanan for over 50 years. Joyce attended Bethel College in McKenzie where she was a cheerleader and member of the homecoming court. While at Bethel, she met her future husband, Gordon. ...
Steven A. Sacco
Feb 17, 2020
Steven A. Sacco, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 17, 2020, at his residence.
He worked as a manufacturing engineer for Toyota Boshoku in Jackson. Steve was a US Air Force Veteran, who enjoyed music, playing his guitar, carpentry, kayaking, fishing, his friends, and loved his dogs. Steve also enjoyed daily bible study....
Faye Brown
Feb 16, 2020
Faye Brown, age 94 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Sunday, February 16, 2020, at The Farms at Puryear, TN.
She attended Peabody College of Teachers and graduated from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. In her lifetime, she earned multiple bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and an Ed. S. degree. Faye went on to teach home...
Jim Maggart
Feb 15, 2020
Jim Maggart, age 62 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his residence.
He was a regional production supervisor for Tosh Farms in Henry. Jim enjoyed the challenge of swine production to create the best product for the consumer. Jim loved hunting, fishing, and mentoring employees and others. He also loved sports cars,...
Betty Lou Brannon Gallimore
Feb 13, 2020
Betty Lou Brannon Gallimore, age 90 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Morningside of Paris surrounded by her family.
She was the oldest and longest member of Puryear Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher, choir member, and WMU director. She also served as the WMU Director for the Western...
Winfield Joshua "W.J." Smith
Feb 12, 2020
Winfield Joshua “W.J.” Smith, age 86 of Paris, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at his home with his loving wife, Martha Armstrong Smith, of 67 years by his side. He was born in Humphreys County, TN, on September 16, 1933, to the late Norton Smith and the late Alice Wheeler Smith Wiggam.
He...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Thompson
Feb 11, 2020
Jeffrey “Jeff” Thompson, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, in Paris.
He was employed at Suburban Propane in Paris for over 20 years. Jeff was a member of the Paris Moose Lodge and the VFW. He loved fishing, bowling, and going to car and go-cart races. He enjoyed working on cars,...
Charles Lovic "Charlie" Robertson
Feb 11, 2020
Charles Lovic “Charlie” Robertson, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his residence.
He began his law enforcement career in 1973 with the Henry County Sheriff’s Department, where he served as Chief Deputy under Sheriff Dickie Bomar. Charlie then moved to Alaska to work security for the Alaska Pipeline before transitioning...
Charles Capps
Feb 11, 2020
Charles Edward Capps, age 70 of Murray, KY, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his residence.
He retired after many years as a school bus driver for the Calloway County School System in Murray, KY. Charles loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed cowboy action shooting. He was a non-denominational Christian who was very strong...
William Charles Farrow
Feb 11, 2020
William Charles Farrow, age 83 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his residence.
He retired after many years as a plant supervisor from Hunter Packing in East St. Louis, IL. William also worked at the Board of Public Utilities Water Department in Paris for eight years. He enjoyed woodworking and the quietness...
Lillie Mae Odom
Feb 10, 2020
Lillie Mae Odom, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
She retired from Henry County Medical Center, and formerly worked at Salant & Salant in Paris. Lillie Mae was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ. She was baptized into Christ on August of 1952, by the...
John Jackson
Feb 8, 2020
John Paul Jackson age 55 of Paris died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at his residence.
He was a self- employed plumber and Pentecostal in faith.
John married Shirley Brown Jackson July 1, 1996, and she survives of Paris.
Born October 3, 1964, in Chicago, IL, he was...
Billy Owens
Feb 8, 2020
Billy Edward Owens age 95 of Paris, died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.
Billy was a longtime insurance agent in Paris. He owned and operated the Owens Insurance Agency which was later bought and called Balch & Reynolds Insurance Agency. Billy served in both World...
Faye Schrader
Feb 7, 2020
Faye Schrader age 78 of Puryear, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 7, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Faye was a member of Puryear Baptist Church where she was a nursery attendant for many years. Being a lover of children, Faye graciously opened her home to several children down...
Margaret "Peggy" Jackey
Feb 7, 2020
Margaret “Peggy” Jackey, age 80 of Buchanan, TN, died Friday, February 7, 2020, at her residence.
She was a homemaker who formerly worked at Caster Knott in Nashville, TN. Peggy was a member of First Christian Church in Dover. Through the years she belonged to various women’s groups. She enjoyed country life watching her birds...
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