Paris, TN Obituaries

James C. Bradley

Dec 18, 2020

James C. Bradley, age 33 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, December 18, 2020, in Paris, TN.

He loved to fish and hunt, whether just by himself or with family and friends. According to James, there was never a day that wasn’t a good day to fish or hunt. The outdoors was his happy place. He was...

Brenda Harrison Bell

Dec 18, 2020

Brenda Harrison Bell, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She received her Ph.D. in English and was a professor at East Texas State University.  Brenda loved teaching, writing poetry, and traveling.

Brenda was born April 6, 1942, in Ft. Worth,...

Jimmy Rogers Mann

Dec 15, 2020

Jimmy Rogers Mann, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

He retired after a long career with General Motors-Buick Division.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paris.  Jimmy served as a Helping Hand volunteer for many years and as a Bloodbank volunteer, where he...

Jean Martin

Dec 12, 2020

Jean Martin, age 87 of Buchanan, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at The Farms of Puryear.

Mrs. Jean was a member of New Liberty Church of Christ, who enjoyed gardening.

She was married December 24, 1954, to Joe V. Martin, who preceded her in death, April 24, 1996.

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Jacque Mcdaniel

Dec 8, 2020

Jacque McDaniel, age 63 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She worked as a licensed practical nurse for 20 years.  Jacque enjoyed cooking, watching the food network, and bird watching.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was a member of Tennessee Valley...

Kenneth Morris

Dec 7, 2020

Kenneth Morris, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Monday, December 7, 2020, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, in Jackson, TN.

He was a contractor in the Greater Chicago area for many years, working for several unions before retiring in 2015.  Kenneth was U.S. Navy veteran who enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, NHRA drag racing, NASCAR,...

Lucille Lemonds Melton

Dec 6, 2020

Lucille Lemonds Melton, age 94 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, December 6, 2020, at AHC.

She retired from Plumley Company in Paris after many years.  Lucille’s first job was at Woolworth’s in Paris and then she worked at Salant & Salant.  She loved gardening, quilting, and growing flowers.  She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church....

Vivian J. Mahan

Dec 6, 2020

Vivian J. Mahan, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, December 6, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

Vivian was born January 12, 1934, in Blytheville, AR.  She was raised by her mother, the late Lilla Florence Walker Ball and the late Louis Ball.

Vivian was married to Burl Mahan on March...

Becky Mcclain

Dec 5, 2020

Becky McClain, age 61 of Springville, TN,  died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at her residence.

She retired from HIS in Bruceton, TN, where she worked as a seamstress.  Becky was all about horses and cowboys and loved her children and grandchildren.  She was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Camden, TN.

Becky...

Carol Ellison

Dec 3, 2020

Carol Ellison, age 65 of Paris, TN, died, Thursday December 3, 2020, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She formerly worked at Miss Betty’s Kinder Garden for many years.  Carol was a member of Como Church of Christ.  She enjoyed music and cross-stitching and loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Carol was born...

Ann Martin

Dec 3, 2020

Ann Martin, age 74 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She was a homemaker and a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church.  Ann loved knitting, crocheting, puzzles, and reading love stories.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Ann was...

Chester Hayes

Dec 2, 2020

Chester B. Hayes Sr., age 75 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday December 2, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after 40 years as a truck driver.  CB was a member of Olive Branch Methodist Church in Cottage Grove.  He was a charter member of the Paris Moose Lodge as well as a member of the...

Judy Orr

Dec 2, 2020

Julia Faye “Judy” Orr, age 66 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk, working in both Puryear, TN, and Murray, KY.  Judy was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris.  She was a former teacher’s...

Dwight Corbin

Nov 30, 2020

Dwight Corbin, age 83 of Puryear, TN, died Monday November 30, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a bander operator for Mohon International in Paris.  He formerly worked as a millwright for Chrysler Corporation and also for Emerson Electric.  Along with his wife, Dwight was the former owner of Corbin’s Corner...

Ruth Ellis

Nov 29, 2020

Ruth Ellis, age 82 of Paris, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the Bells Nursing & Rehab Center in Bells, TN.

She retired after working many years in the clothing manufacturing industry. She previously worked for the Salant and Salant and H.I.S. companies. After retiring, she enjoyed her work as a sitter and caregiver. Ruth...

Berniece Wiseman

Nov 28, 2020

Berniece Wiseman, age 99 of Sanford, FL, formerly of Stewart County and Henry County, died Saturday, November 28, 2020, in Florida.

She retired from Woolworth’s in Duncan, OK, in 1982, and moved to Dover, TN.  She went on to move to the Land Between the Lakes area, then to Paris, then to Florida.  Berniece enjoyed...

Lottie Smith

Nov 28, 2020

Lottie Smith, age 99, of Paris died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her home.

Born April 12, 1921, in Henry County, she was the daughter of the late Shell Freeland and the late Pearl Davis Freeland.

She was married February 22, 1941, to Milton “Bill” Smith, who preceded her in death...

John Sherman

Nov 28, 2020

John Robert Sherman, age 77, died in Flatwoods, KY, from complications of liver cancer, on November 28, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Sherman, of 47 years.

John leaves two sons, Mark John Sherman, wife Heather and three grandchildren, Ryan Mark, Samantha Lynn, and Joshua Xavier Sherman of Bartlett, IL.  Phillip John...

Jimmy Wynn

Nov 27, 2020

Jimmy Ray Wynn, age 73 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after 35 plus years as a self-employed carpenter in Henry County.  He was a longtime member and deacon of East Wood Church of Christ in Paris.  Jimmy was very involved in Henry County Little League Baseball,...

Odelle Finch

Nov 27, 2020

Maudie Odelle (Whitehead) Finch, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 27, 2020. She was joyously reunited with her high school sweetheart and husband, William Wright (Billy) Finch, who preceded her on July 30, 1996.

Odelle was born on September 25, 1924 to Lena Mae (Presson) and Horace...