Paris, TN Obituaries

Michael John "Mike" Karasek

Jun 2, 2020

Michael John “Mike” Karasek, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at his residence.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne 3rd defense artillery.  Mike was an independent contractor, electrician, craftsman, and plumber, always tinkering with things.  He was also a truck driver, set up propane tanks,...

Barbara Petty

Jun 1, 2020

Barbara Katherine Petty, age 80, of Paris, TN, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

She retired after working many years at Henry County Medical Center as a switch board operator. Barbara enjoyed her flowers and grandchildren. She was very proud of both of her sons’ public service work, Scott, retiring as a...

Michael Dean

May 27, 2020

Michael Steven Dean, age 28 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

He was a student at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McKenzie.  He formerly worked for Indoor Comfort in Springville.  Michael loved spending time with his family, especially his children.  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and riding 4-wheelers.

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Linda Shatlain

May 24, 2020

Linda Marie Dunning Shatlain, age 71 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after many years serving as a registered nurse, last working as a trauma nurse for Regional Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Linda enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, and crafting.

Linda was...

Sheila Ann Jorrey

May 22, 2020

Sheila Ann Jorrey, age 59 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at her residence.

She was a homemaker who loved house plants and music.  Sheila was a member of Bethany Church of Christ in Cottage Grove.

Sheila was born September 2, 1960, in Pontiac, MI, to the late...

Janice Wolfe

May 22, 2020

Janice Faye Woodard Wolfe, age 77 of Milan, TN, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at her residence.

She retired in 2012 after working 42 years at the Milan Arsenal.  Janice graduated from Dresden High School in 1960 and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Milan.

Janice was born August 19,...

Charles Edward "Eddie" Evans

May 20, 2020

Charles Edward “Eddie” Evans, age 57 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Puryear, TN.

He retired after 34 years as a heavy equipment operator with the Henry County Highway Department.  Eddie judged local bull riding and enjoyed training horses.  He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was a...

Barbara Ann Fry

May 18, 2020

Barbara Ann Fry, age 59 of Paris, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 18, 2020, from pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family.

Barbara was born May 12, 1961, to Don & Vivian Case in Beloit, WI.  She worked for many years as a realtor in Rockford, IL, and was also a published...

Marjorie Dyer Curd

May 18, 2020

Marjorie Dyer Curd, age 87, passed away peacefully May 18, 2020, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN.

She was born January 31, 1933, in Paris, TN, to the late Charlie Lemuel Pierce and the late Hessie Turner Pierce and lived there among friends and family until her death.

She is...

James Kirby

May 16, 2020

James Kirby, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, May 16, 2020, at his residence.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam Conflict. James was a retired minister in the Pentecostal Church of God and a retired school bus driver for the Henry County School System in Paris.  He loved to...

Ricky Clary

May 14, 2020

Ricky Lynn Clary, age 59 of Paris, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his residence.

Ricky formerly worked in maintenance at Dana after serving 18 years in the National Guard. He enjoyed working on electronics, taking things apart, and then putting them back together. He was a jack of all trades.

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Glenda Morrison Pewitt

May 10, 2020

Glenda Morrison Pewitt, age 71 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital in Memphis, TN.

She retired after many years in education as a librarian, teaching at both Henry & Puryear Elementary schools in Henry County.  Glenda loved reading, music, conversation and collected many books over...

Steven Ernest "Steve" Rowlett

May 9, 2020

Steven Ernest “Steve” Rowlett, age 70 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a heavy equipment operator for TVA.  Steve graduated from Springville High School and was a member of Springville Baptist Church in Springville.  He loved fishing and gardening.  Steve was an excellent cook...

Cwo3 H. Ray Standridge

May 9, 2020

CW03 H. Ray Standridge, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence.

He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after a 21-year career.  Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and adored his dogs.  He was Baptist by belief.

Ray was born January 19, 1946, in Clarksville, GA....

Joyce Odom

May 9, 2020

Joyce Odom, age 71 of Big Sandy, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, TN.

She worked for several years as an operator at PML in Paris.  Joyce enjoyed working, shopping for clothes, and celebrating the holidays.  She loved her grandchildren and was Baptist by belief.

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Nathan Mitchell Hill

May 8, 2020

Nathan Mitchell “Jim” Hill, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at Morningside of Paris.

He was a longtime member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Paris where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Nathan came to Paris in 1968...

Margaret Doogan

May 8, 2020

Margaret Dean Doogan, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after a long career as a certified nursing assistant.  After retirement, Margaret continued caring for others serving as a sitter and caregiver for several years.  She enjoyed sewing and loved her grandchildren.  She was a member of...

Beatrice Valentine "Bea" Barrera

May 8, 2020

Beatrice Valentine “Bea” Barrera, age 104 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Farms of Puryear.

She attended Mound City Business College in St. Louis, MO.  Bea worked as a cashier, bookkeeper, and machine operator for Fair Mercantile in St. Louis for 30 years, retiring in 1972.  After retirement, she worked as...

Kenneth Voight

May 4, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” Voight, age 69 of Springville, TN, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He retired after a lifetime career in the U.S. Army, serving in both the 101st and the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam era.  Ken was a member of the Amvets Post 45 in Buchanan,...

Patricia Wright

May 2, 2020

Joan Patricia “Pat” Wright age 84 of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Henry County, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Huntsville.

Patricia was born December 25, 1935, in Hollow Rock to the late Nathan Turner and the late Emma McMackin Turner.

She is survived by her husband John Thomas “Tommy” Wright, whom...