Paris, TN Obituaries

Jun 22, 2019

Joy Catherine Kriesky, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, at AHC Paris in Paris, TN.

She was a longtime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.  She was a member of the Lioness Club, Friends of the W.G. Rhea Library Board, and the Parish Council of Catholic Women.

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Jun 21, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of world renown Organic Chemist, Dr. Donald J. Peterson, reports his passing Friday, June 21, at the age of 83.  After a lingering illness, he passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his side.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alyce H....

Jun 21, 2019

Shirley Ann Ellison, age 83 of Helen, GA; formerly of Cottage Grove, TN;  died  Friday, June 21, 2019.

Mrs. Ellison was born November 17, 1935 in Trezevant, Tennessee to the late Ewell and Mary Hite Fuqua. Shirley resided at Unicoi Springs Campground, where she was loved by the community and she attended Bethel Baptist Church....

Jun 20, 2019

Longtime Henry County business owner, Carl Harrison Wright, age 92, died on June 20, 2019, at his residence, after a brief illness.

Carl was born on May 28, 1927, to the late Clifford & Leara Wright, and was married for 62 years to the late Beatrice Norwood Wright.

Services will be...

Jun 20, 2019

Carolyn P. “Tootsie” Sullivan, age 67 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Carolyn was born August 29, 1951, in Memphis, TN, to Allen Odell Strickland and Gracie Ivey Strickland.

She worked for the state of Tennessee as a geologist and retired...

Jun 19, 2019

Cherub Ann Wimberley, age 73 of McKenzie, TN, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired after a long career as a truck driver.  She loved fishing and caring for and rehabbing wild animals.

Cherub was born May 7, 1946, in Las Vegas, NV,...

Jun 17, 2019

Connie Skinner McSwain, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

She retired after 19 years as the Director of the W.G. Rhea Library in Paris, TN, where she served since September 1, 1999.  Before becoming the library director, she served 12 years in the Paris...

Jun 17, 2019

Jerry Davison Thompson, age 79 of Springville, TN, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at his residence.

He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran.  He retired after 40 years as an electrician with Ford Motor Co.  Jerry enjoyed gardening, farming, gun collecting, and reloading his own ammunition.  He loved spending time with his...

Jun 12, 2019

Mary Henrietta “Maryetta” Carver Summers, age 93 of Paris, TN, formerly of Hollow Rock, TN, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired after 29 years as a seamstress for Henry I. Seigel (H.I.S.) in Bruceton.  Maryetta enjoyed growing and gardening vegetables.  She loved quilting, sewing, and mending...

Jun 10, 2019

Pearline Henry Travis, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of Progressive Baptist Church in Paris.  Pearline loved cooking, especially at church, and was known for her chow chow and pear preserves.  She enjoyed watching game shows...

Jun 8, 2019

Audrey Gagnon, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired after many years with the Department of Human Services in Riverside, CA.  Audrey loved to sew and enjoyed her pets.  She also enjoyed being a caregiver to her family.

Audrey...

Jun 8, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Cooper Rasmussen age 34, of Bartlett, TN, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at the St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN.

She was born July 17, 1984, in Memphis, TN, to Johnny Cooper, who survives, of Smyrna, TN, and Sherry A. Carter Cooper, who survives, of Bartlett, TN.

She was...

Jun 7, 2019

Dyanne Buckelew, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Friday, June 7, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after 40 years as an elementary school teacher in both Texas and Tennessee, last teaching at Lakewood School in Paris.  Dyanne loved her family, especially her two sons and her grandchildren.  She enjoyed reading and...

Jun 6, 2019

Larry Dwayne Brown, age 56 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He enjoyed working on cars and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Larry was born September 23, 1962, in Detroit, MI.

He is survived by his mother, Wanda Charles...

Jun 5, 2019

Cara Lyn Villeneuve, age 51 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She enjoyed cooking and loved animals, painting, drawing, and her family.

Cara Lyn was born November 2, 1967, in Attleboro, MA, to the late Lynne Carlson and the late Carol...

Jun 5, 2019

Virginia Brisendine, age 104 of Michigan, formerly of Cottage Grove, TN, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Michigan.

Local arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN 38242, where visitation will be Tuesday, June 11, 2019, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm.  A graveside service will be Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at...

Jun 2, 2019

Willie Bea Steele age 95 of Paris died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at her residence.

Willie Bea formerly worked at Salant and Salant before retiring from Clippard Instruments. She was a Methodist in faith and a member of Oak Hill Union Church. Gardening, cooking, and fishing were hobbies of hers.

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May 30, 2019

Tommy N. Anderson, age 58 of Henry, TN, died Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his residence in Henry, TN.

He formerly worked for several years as a laborer for many sawmills in the area.  Tommy lived a simple life and enjoyed fishing and camping.

Tommy was born July 29, 1960, in...

May 30, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Pierce announces his passing due to complications from Alzheimer's on May 30, 2019, at the age of 84. He died at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN.

He was born January 10, 1935, in Paris, TN, to the late Charlie Lemuel Pierce and the late...

May 29, 2019

Dorothy Mae “Dot” Myatt, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after a 26-year career with Emerson Electric in Paris.  Dorothy loved reading and gardening and enjoyed traveling and sightseeing with her husband when he was living.  She was a member of East Wood...