Paris, TN Obituaries

Dec 9, 2019

Linda Mae Bennett, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Monday, December 9, 2019, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL.

Along with her husband Charles, she was owner and operator of Royal Cleaners in Paris for 46 years, retiring in January of 2019.  She enjoyed traveling to Florida, camping, reading, sudoku books, and spending time...

Dec 8, 2019

Joel Allen “Joey” Thompson, age 57 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, December 8, 2019, at his residence.

He formerly worked at Tri Turf Sod and was a truck driver for Revel Logging. He loved his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was Baptist in faith.

Joey was born November 4,...

Dec 7, 2019

Ellen Elizabeth Burnette, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at her residence.

She retired after many years from Holley Carburetor in Paris, then went on to work as a sitter for many families in the Henry County area.  Elizabeth was a member of East Wood Church of Christ in Paris.  She...

Dec 7, 2019

Ollie Miller, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He formerly worked at Tank Lining in Paris, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Ollie was born April 12, 1937 in Obion County, TN to the late Louise Jordan Miller and the...

Dec 7, 2019

Sharon Brezina, age 67 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a computer programmer for IBM.  Sharon was a lifelong learner and acquired degrees in teaching, business, and computer programming.  She also obtained an associate’s degree in nursing.  Sharon was an avid reader and enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2019

James Fredrick Wickham, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 6, 2019, at his residence.

He retired after a long career working in assembly for factories in Michigan, Tennessee, and Kentucky, last working for Pella, Inc.  He attended Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Big Sandy, TN.  James loved his family very much, especially his...

Dec 6, 2019

Dr. P J Scott, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

P J graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Education.  He received a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary...

Dec 5, 2019

Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant James Robert Rich age 88 of Buchanan, died Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era.  James received certificates of achievement in communications in the 1 st Armored Division Intelligence School, and in signal school.  He received two...

Nov 30, 2019

Nona Faye Vinson, 86, of Rossville passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30th, 2019. She was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi on June 29th, 1933. She has been a resident of the North Georgia area for about 22 years. Faye was a member of Rossville Church of Christ and of the Senior Center of Rossville. She was preceded in death by...

Nov 24, 2019

Rodger Dale Greer, Age 62 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 24, 2019, at AHC Paris.

He was a long-time employee for the City of Paris, where he worked in maintenance for over 23 years.  He formerly worked for Crestview Nursing Home in Paris.  Rodger dearly loved the care providers at AHC Paris, whom he...

Nov 22, 2019

Kay VanCleave Harris, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at her residence.

She was a member of Foundry Hill Community of Christ.  She graduated from Cottage Grove High School and formerly worked at Jim Adams IGA and the Avalon Restaurants.  She loved growing flowers,  gardening, cooking and going to flea markets...

Nov 21, 2019

Monika Maria Tyler, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired after a 40-year career as a master teller in the banking industry, working for Mount Prospect Bank in Illinois and several others.  Monika was born in East Germany and defected to West...

Nov 18, 2019

Leslie Eugene “Gene” Lambert, age 79 of Mansfield, TN, died November 18, 2019, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He retired as a welder and fabricator after many years in Henry County and the surrounding area.  Gene was active in the Paris-Henry County Rescue Squad for over 26 years, serving as Chaplain for...

Nov 15, 2019

Sarah Brooke Covington, age 23 of Springville, TN, died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Sarah was a 2014 graduate of Henry County High School. Her love of family was first and foremost in her life. Followed by cats, music, friends and shopping. Even in death she put herself...

Nov 12, 2019

Linda June Wanamaker, age 70 of Henry, TN, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She retired from Tecumseh Products after 38 years of employment.  Linda was a 1967 graduate of Henry High School in Henry, TN.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and an avid Carolina...

Nov 12, 2019

Terry Lewis Franks, age 66 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in Paris, TN.

He proudly served in and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  Terry loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed tinkering with things.  He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Henderson, TN

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Nov 12, 2019

David Lee Greer, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Paris, TN.

He retired as a licensed realtor in Louisiana.  David formerly worked for American Maritime Surveyors, Inc., as a professional marine surveyor.  He also was a former commercial pilot and flight instructor.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

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Nov 11, 2019

Jack Lester Essenburg, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Jack attended the University of Michigan College of Engineering for 2 years earning an associate’s degree in engineering.  He then entered the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War.  After his honorable discharge, he...

Nov 10, 2019

Gary Joseph Kontyko, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died November 10, 2019 at his residence.

Gary was born February 15, 1945 in Flint, Michigan to the late William Kontyko and the late Marget Rogers.

He was a US Army Veteran

There will be a graveside service with...

Nov 10, 2019

John R. Shelton, age 75 of Paris, TN, passed away in his home on November 10, 2019, of natural causes.

John graduated from E.W. Grove High School in 1962 and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin.  He held many roles and careers during his 75 years including:  Shelton’s Food Market, a meat processing plant,...