Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Mitchell Anthony "Mitch" Claunch

Mitchell Anthony "Mitch" Claunch

Sep 22, 2023

Mitchell Anthony “Mitch” Claunch, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at his residence.

He was a retired U.S. Army veteran, serving in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield.  Mitch enjoyed RVing and traveling around the U.S. and the world.  He loved college football, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  He enjoyed...

Brad Hosford

Brad Hosford

Sep 21, 2023



Bradley Eugene Hosford age 68 of Paris, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN.

Brad in his own words was “a jack of all trades and master of none”. He worked many years as an engineer in broadcasting with Terry Hailey at the WTPR radio station, then with Paul Tinkle and the...

Crystal M. Pollock

Crystal M. Pollock

Sep 20, 2023

Crystal Marie Pollock, age 69 of McKenzie, TN, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was a homemaker and member of First United Pentecostal Church in Paris.  She formerly worked in manufacturing in McKenzie, TN.  Crystal enjoyed Sunday school, and anything church related, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading,...

Veda Lee Williford

Veda Lee Williford

Sep 19, 2023

Veda Lee Williford, age 87 of Clinton, KY, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Clinton-Hickman County ICF Nursing Facility.  

She formerly worked as a CNA at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY, then owned & operated Mom’s Country Kitchen in Hazel, KY, and later worked at Murray Manor Nursing Home.  Veda loved cooking and gardening and enjoyed sewing, crocheting,...

Thomas Malcolm "Mikie" Knott, Jr.

Thomas Malcolm "Mikie" Knott, Jr.

Sep 19, 2023

Thomas Malcolm “Mikie” Knott, Jr., age 68 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was a self-employed carpenter, working many years in construction.  Mikie was a member of the Stewart County Concerned Bikers (SCCB) and the Paris Moose Lodge #1915.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles.  

Mikie was born January 17, 1955, in...

Ray Flowers

Ray Flowers

Sep 18, 2023

Billie “Ray” Flowers, age 84 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, September 18, 2023, at his residence.

He was a longtime mechanic for Bluegrass Auto Transport.  Ray was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Buchanan where he sung and served as song leader for over 30 years.  He loved playing the guitar.

Ray was born March 15, 1939, in...

Roger Harris

Roger Harris

Sep 16, 2023

Roger Rochelle Harris, age 91 of Panama City Beach, FL, formerly of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

He retired from CSX Transportation after 33 years as a Terminal Trainmaster.  He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran.  Roger enjoyed working in his yard, was an extensive traveler, and an avid collector of...

Carolyn Windsor Stamps

Carolyn Windsor Stamps

Sep 14, 2023

Carolyn Windsor Stamps, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Eiffel Gardens in Paris.

She worked with her sister, Sue Brown, at Hulme’s Sporting Goods in Paris for many years.  Carolyn loved watching NASCAR, University of Tennessee and Titans football, and her dogs.  She was a member of First Baptist Church Paris.

Carolyn was born December...

Ashley Diane Rice Arant

Ashley Diane Rice Arant

Sep 13, 2023

Ashley Diane Rice Arant, age 40 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at her residence.

Ashley was a lover of people and life.  She enjoyed Jeep rides, walking her dog, playing the guitar, art, watching Formula One racing, spending time on her in-laws’ farm, and loving her nieces, nephews, and all animals.  Ashley graduated from Henry County High...

Jeremy Michael Lamb

Jeremy Michael Lamb

Sep 10, 2023

Jeremy Michael Lamb, age 49 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence. 

 

He loved his family and his 2SS Chevrolet Camaro convertible.  Jeremy graduated from Paris Vocational Technology Center in 2007 and worked for Behavior Medicine for 10 years.  He was Baptist by belief.

 

Jeremy was born May 16, 1974, in Henry County,...

Janet Humphreys

Janet Humphreys

Sep 7, 2023

Janet Key Humphreys, 91, of Paris died Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Lisa Freeman Lewis in Georgetown, Texas where she has lived for the past two years. She was born March 3, 1932, in Calloway County Kentucky to the late Clifton and Lottie Chambers Key. She holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Murray State...

Stephen Daniel Grande

Stephen Daniel Grande

Sep 6, 2023

Stephen Daniel Grande, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was the owner and operator of a gutter company in Henry, TN.  Stephen enjoyed playing cards, watching football and sports, and was an avid fan of Chicago sports teams.  He formerly attended Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.

Stephen...

Nickie Jan Dale Radka

Nickie Jan Dale Radka

Sep 5, 2023

Nickie Jan Dale Radka, age 49 of Holladay, TN, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her residence.

She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, family, and friends.  Nickie enjoyed playing games and spending time on the lake.

Nickie was born October 1, 1973, in Ames, IA to the late Jesse Dallas Nichols and the late...

Peggy Kemp Wimberley Owen

Peggy Kemp Wimberley Owen

Sep 4, 2023

Peggy Kemp Wimberley Owen, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Monday, September 4, 2023.

She retired after 21 years as an administrator for the Henry County Election Commission.  She formerly worked for Commercial Bank in Paris for 21 years and for RE/MAX Cornerstone Real Estate for 10 years.  Peggy was a 39 plus year member of the Paris International Quota...

Pamela Button

Pamela Button

Sep 4, 2023

Pamela Jean Button, age 62 of Paris, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at her residence.

She worked at Nobel Automotive in Paris for several years.  Pamela enjoyed riding motorcycles, swimming in their pool, and spending time with her grandchildren and family.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Pamela was born September 20, 1960, in Paris, TN, to the...

Gary Wayne Vaughn

Gary Wayne Vaughn

Sep 3, 2023

Gary Wayne Vaughn, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side.

Gary was born October 29, 1953, in Murphysboro, IL, to the late Herbert Wanson Vaughn and the late Opal Marie Huppert Vaughn Farley.

In 2005, Gary met his current wife, Donna. After sharing a friendship for 10 years,...

Shirley L. Perry

Shirley L. Perry

Sep 2, 2023

Shirley L. Perry, age 83 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Henry County Healthcare Center. 

She enjoyed playing bridge with her long-time Bridge Club friends in Dresden, TN. She loved fishing with Jim on Kentucky Lake. While at home, Shirley enjoyed watching the birds and butterflies from her kitchen window and drinking her morning cup...

Lorene Mullins

Lorene Mullins

Sep 1, 2023

Lorene Mullins, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Friday, September 1, 2023, at her residence. 

 

She worked for several years in the electrical manufacturing business, working for both Bodine Electric in Chicago, IL, and Emerson Electric in Paris.  Lorene loved working in the yard, playing with her dog, and having a good time.  She attended Open Doors Community...

Viola Vaughn Hainley

Viola Vaughn Hainley

Aug 30, 2023

Viola Vaughn Hainley, age 94, passed away on August 30, 2023, at her home in Florence, AL.

 

Viola was born in Henry County, TN and lived in the Springville community for 36 years until moving to Florence in 1994.  She was a retiree of Clifty Farm Country Hams in Paris, TN.  Viola was a member of Sherrod Avenue Church...

Shirley Ann WIlliams

Shirley Ann WIlliams

Aug 30, 2023

Shirley Ann Williams, age 90 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at The Farms at Puryear.

 

She worked for several years at Holley Carburetor in Paris, then worked at and retired from Plumley Manufacturing.  Shirley raised seven children, loved gardening and cooking, and enjoyed fishing, bingo, and painting.  She was of Baptist faith.

 

Shirley was born...

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