Paris, TN Obituaries

John Barger

Jan 22, 2019

John Robert Barger, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He formerly worked for U.S. Foodservice in Paris.  John loved collecting coins, working with his hands, and fixing things.  He enjoyed watching movies and cop shows on television.  He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in...

Roger Dale Smith

Jan 18, 2019

Roger Dale Smith, age 71 of Shelbyville, TN, formerly of Paris, TN, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

He retired from Tennessee Technology Center in Paris after 33 years of teaching general metals.  Roger was also a sponsor of the Vocational Industrial Club of America.  He was an avid Tennessee...

Gordon Jackson

Jan 18, 2019

Gordon Jackson, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at his residence in Puryear, TN.

He retired from the Tennessee State Highway Department after a 44-year career.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  He enjoyed his cattle, farming, and running his beagle hounds.  He loved spending time with his family, especially the...

Dr. Charley Neal Beard

Jan 14, 2019

Dr. Charley Neal Beard, 86, of Paris, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He was a dentist in the U.S. Army before returning to Paris, where he practiced until retiring at the age of 83. Dr. Beard was known for often providing care for his patients without regard...

Zack Rains

Jan 14, 2019

Zack Rains, age 18 of Paris, TN, died Monday, January 14, 2019, in Paris, TN.

Zack was a senior at Henry County High School in Paris, and a three-year member of the HCHS Marching Patriot Band.  His family says he was a loving son and a beautiful boy in so many ways.

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Jessie Ray Edwards, Sr.

Jan 14, 2019

Jessie Ray Edwards, Sr., age 82 of Paris, TN, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after a long career in military service to his country, serving in the U.S. Navy and fleet reserve for over 20 years.  He was a veteran, serving in Korea and Vietnam. ...

Dorene Diana Ruhl

Jan 11, 2019

Dorene Diana Ruhl, age 72 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, January 11, 2019, at her residence in Puryear, TN.

She was a retired inspector with USDA. She formerly worked at Hart’s Produce and Doug Taylor Auction Service in Puryear, TN. She enjoyed crocheting and crafting, and was Protestant in faith.

Dorene was...

Jerry Deeter

Jan 10, 2019

Jerry Deeter, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Paris Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after several years as a press operator for Dana Corporation in Paris.  He formerly worked at a locksmith company in Chicago, IL, for over 30 years.  After retirement, he delivered “Jean’s...

Dora Geraldine Lowe

Jan 10, 2019

Dora Geraldine Lowe, age 61 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She was a press operator at Dana Corporation in Paris.

Geraldine was born May 18, 1957, in Paris, TN, to the late Dalton Alton Grainger and the late Angie Watts Grainger.

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Robert Earl "Bob" Oliver

Jan 10, 2019

Robert Earl “Bob” Oliver, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired from CSX Railroad after a 28-year career as a brakeman.  He formerly worked at Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Paris for several years.  Robert was born in the Nelson Community on Shady Grove Road,...

Thomas "Tom" Cave

Jan 8, 2019

Thomas “Tom” Cave, age 69 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He had a 30-year career in military service to this country.  He was a highly decorated veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era in the U.S. Marine Corps and in Operation Desert Storm and the Gulf War...

Ruth Franklin Jones Alexander

Jan 8, 2019

Ruth Franklin Jones Alexander, age 95 of Camden formerly of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Camden Healthcare.

Ruth was a homemaker and farmer in the Puryear Community. She attended the Primitive Baptist Church in Puryear, TN. She loved reading and gardening.

Ruth was born on April 17, 1923...

Mary Alene Sensing

Jan 3, 2019

Mary Alene Sensing, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after many years in the manufacturing industry, last working for Holley Carburetor until its closing in 1987.  She was a hard worker and was valued at every job she had because of her work...

Fay Glass

Jan 1, 2019

Fay Glass, age 76 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of New Providence Baptist Church in New Providence, KY.  She formerly worked at Plumley Manufacturing Company in Paris.  She loved her flowers, gardening, and enjoyed crafting.

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Flossie Wynn York

Dec 31, 2018

Flossie Wynn York age 84, of Paris, TN, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Flossie was a retired sitter. She thoroughly enjoyed her sitting and caretaking responsibilities. She was a member of Birds Creek Baptist Church and loved flowers.

Born February 28, 1934, in Paris, TN,...

Roy Kinsey, Sr.

Dec 30, 2018

Roy Kinsey Sr., age 73 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, December 30, 2018, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Roy retired as a self-employed storm damage recovery specialist. He spent 17 years fencing horse farms in the Ocala, Florida area. Roy was a member of TVCC. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, wood working, his...

James "Jj" Jackson

Dec 28, 2018

James “JJ” Jackson age 63, of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Henry County Medical Center.

He was a Senior Master Technician at Joe Mahan Ford where he had worked for 35 years. He was a US Army Veteran who loved fishing, gardening, cooking and playing with his grandkids. He enjoyed watching Tennessee...

Sandra "Sandy" Paschall

Dec 28, 2018

Sandra “Sandy” Jayne Paschall age 62 of Hazel, KY, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at her residence in Hazel.

Sandy was a loving caretaker and sitter. She formerly worked as the school nurse at Puryear School. She enjoyed her pets, gardening and her flowers. She had many friends and was very much a people person....

Nadine Brewer

Dec 22, 2018

Nadine Brewer, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at her residence in Paris.

Nadine was a homemaker, formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant, and retired from the deli department in Odom’s Food Town after working for 11 years.  She loved her grandchildren, cooking and her flowers.

She was...

Marion Elroy "Shorty" Roney

Dec 21, 2018

Marion Elroy “Shorty” Roney, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Friday, December 21, 2018, at Morningside of Paris.

He retired as a foreman after several years with Imperial Irrigation District in Imperial, CA.  After retirement, he moved back to Paris to be closer to family.  Shorty loved his grandchildren, being around his family, and enjoyed...