Paris, TN Obituaries

Gayle Gibson

Oct 11, 2019

Gayle Gibson, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at AHC Paris.

She retired after several years from Walmart.  She enjoyed puzzles and spending time with her family.

Gayle was born November 19, 1956, to the late Alfred Lee Mahler and the late Nora Faye Hamilton Mahler.

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Carla Leigh Sawyer-Smith

Oct 9, 2019

Carla Leigh Sawyer-Smith, age 50, daughter of Carolyn Hill Sawyer and Thomas F. Sawyer of Munford, peacefully passed over into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her parents' home following a brief period of hospice care. She died after a long, hard-fought battle with post-renal transplant related cancer.

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Polly Annette "Polly" Webb

Oct 6, 2019

Pauline Annette “Polly” Webb, age 86 of Louisville, KY, formerly of Paris, TN, died Sunday October 6, 2019, at her residence.

Polly was a homemaker who loved gardening and enjoyed babysitting in her later years.  She was a member of Lone Oak Church of Christ in Paducah, KY.

Polly was born...

Ronald A. Patterson

Oct 5, 2019

Ronald A. Patterson, age 71 of Paris, died Saturday, October 5, 2019, in Paris.

He was a retired carpenter, who attended both the Bridge of Hope Church and Sulphur Well Church of Christ. Ronald enjoyed hunting, building poker tables, and playing poker. He also enjoyed building anything out of wood, especially canes.

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Eva Charlene Ozment

Oct 3, 2019

Eva Charlene Ozment, age 85 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at her residence.

She was a member of Vandyke Church of Christ.  She lived in Dyersburg, TN for several years where she worked as the secretary for the Dyersburg EMS.  She enjoyed fishing, spending time with her family, and watching COPS.

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Janet Holley Middleton

Oct 2, 2019

Janet Holley Middleton, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after 30 years as a teacher from the Henry County School System in Paris, where she taught business and marketing at Grove, Henry County High School, and the Tennessee Vocational-Technical School.  Jan was a...

Loretta Olvera

Sep 29, 2019

Loretta Ann Olvera, age 73 of Springville, died Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She was catholic in faith who loved working out in her flower bed, wood working, fishing with her husband, and other crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Judy L. Watkins

Sep 28, 2019

Judy L. Watkins, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 28, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She formerly worked for Knott’s Foods in Paris.

Judy was born May 11, 1975, in Palos Park, IL, to Jerry F. Watkins, who survives, of Paris, TN, and Joyce McCurdy Hudson, who...

Darlene Mcfadden

Sep 24, 2019

Martha Darlene McFadden, age 58 of Springville, TN, formerly of Hardin, KY, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She formerly worked at Hank’s and the Best Western in Paris.  Darlene presently worked at the Sportsman’s Resort in Aurora, KY.  She loved gardening, growing flowers, and flea-marketing.

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Steve Hubbard

Sep 24, 2019

Steve Allen Hubbard, age 65 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He formerly worked at Dana Corporation in Paris as a machinist and was a former mussel diver.  Steve enjoyed camping, fishing, and was a huge University of Tennessee Volunteers fan.

Steve was born...

Johnny Williams

Sep 21, 2019

John William “Johnny” Williams age 83 of Springville died Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

Johnny was the retired owner and operator of Buchanan Resort.  He was a member of Russwood Baptist Church and the Buchanan Masonic Lodge # 773. Johnny had previously served in the National Guard.

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Quentin Martin

Sep 20, 2019

With great sadness the family of Quentin Lee Martin age 90 of Paris announces his death on Friday, September 20, 2019, one day before his 91 st birthday at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He retired from the Goodyear Service Store in Paris where he served as Service Manager. Quentin formerly...

Nancy L. Hall

Sep 18, 2019

Nancy L. Hall, age 69 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.

She retired from H.I.S. in Bruceton, TN, after several years where she worked in quality control.  Nancy enjoyed fishing, family outings, and her grandchildren.  She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church in...

George Kelly Freeman

Sep 18, 2019

George Kelly Freeman, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a graduate of Henry County High School and a lifelong resident of Paris. He attended Murray State University. He formerly worked in his family business, Humphreys Lumber Yard and also for the...

Jerry Kenneth Wimberley

Sep 7, 2019

Jerry Kenneth Wimberley, age 68 of Jackson, TN, formerly of Paris, died Saturday, September 7, 2019, at his residence in Jackson, TN.

He spent his lifetime in sales, working the last 22 years as the sales manager for Green Acres Mobile Homes, Inc., in Union City, TN.  Jerry enjoyed fishing, was an avid golfer, and...

Jane Richardson Warren

Sep 7, 2019

Jane Richardson Warren, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center.

She worked for many years as a bookkeeper, last working for Jim Adams corporate office in Henry County.  Jane enjoyed sewing, cross stitch, and working in the yard.  She was an excellent cook and loved watching college...

Debra Lynn "Debbie" Chambliss

Sep 5, 2019

Debra Lynn “Debbie” Chambliss age 60 of Paris, died Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Debbie formerly worked at the Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center in Ft. Walton Beach Florida as a Pharmacy Technician. She loved her grandchildren and watching the Tennessee Vols and Tennessee Titans Football. Debbie enjoyed...

Bobbie Jean Hedges Parker

Sep 2, 2019

Bobbie Jean Hedges Parker, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Monday, September 2, 2019, at the Pigeon Forge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, from the effects of a stroke.

She was a longtime insurance agent, starting her career with Allstate Insurance Company in 1965 and continued until her retirement there after 40...

Richard John "Dick" Helgeson, Sr.

Aug 31, 2019

Richard John "Dick" Helgeson, Sr., age 90 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN after a long illness.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country in Korea.   He was also an avid Trap shooter and worked hard in his earlier years at the Henry County Gun Club.  He...

Harriet Ellen Wyrick

Aug 28, 2019

Harriet Ellen Wyrick, age 79 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away August 28, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN, while surrounded by her family.

Harriet Ellen Wyrick was a former employee of Paris, TN, Walmart where she was employed for 26 years.  Harriet loved to love on people.  She was known for her conversations,...