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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Billy Ray Turner
May 16, 2019
Billy Ray Turner, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Paris, TN.
He was the owner & operator of Turner’s Painting & Construction for over 45 years. He formerly worked as the maintenance director for Lee School in Paris. Bill loved his family and enjoyed restoring old cars and listening to...
Jesse Odell Hatman
May 16, 2019
Jesse Odell Hatman, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.
He retired after many years as a dairy farmer. He also retired from Carpet World near Hazel, KY, where he won salesman of the year every year but one. Jesse worked hard all of...
Betty Johnson Patrick
May 15, 2019
Betty Johnson Patrick, age 84 of Tifton, GA, formerly of Paris, TN, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at Navicent Health Center in Macon, GA.
She graduated from Grove High School and continued to be a University of Tennessee girls basketball fan after moving to Georgia. In her early years she worked as a telephone operator,...
Carol H. Wichlan
May 14, 2019
Carol H. Wichlan, age 83 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center.
She was born April 9, 1936, to the late Kenneth A. Hobbs and the late Helen C. Oberbeck Hobbs.
Carol was married on October 3, 1959, to Felix “Phil” Wichlan who survives of...
Dorothy Sue "Dot" Gibson
May 14, 2019
Dorothy Sue “Dot” Gibson, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.
She retired after many years as a line worker for Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris. Dot formerly was a house cleaner, and a nurse’s aide for a Veterans hospital in Augusta, GA. She...
Larry R. Ainscough
May 13, 2019
Larry R. Ainscough, age 78 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at Paris Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.
He retired after many years as a self-employed mechanic and contractor. Larry was a former drag racer who loved cars and enjoyed working on cars. He was Protestant by belief.
Larry...
Ernest B. "Ernie" French
May 13, 2019
Ernest B. “Ernie” French, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.
He retired as a service engineer after almost 40 years, last working for Baker-Perkins. Ernie’s work allowed him to travel and see the world. While Ernie enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and NASCAR, especially the Daytona...
Lowell Thomas Brisendine
May 12, 2019
Lowell Thomas Brisendine, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.
He retired after 35 years as the owner and operator of Roger’s Jewelers in Paris. He was a graduate of Puryear High School Class of 1952 and was very proud of his Puryear classmates. He attended...
Dennis Hatman
May 10, 2019
Dennis Hatman, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 10, 2019, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.
He co-owned and operated First Folio Books, a rare book company, alongside his partner. Dennis was a great carpenter, interior decorator, and quilter, and he enjoyed gardening. He was a loving husband for 47 years.
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Bernice Rainey
May 10, 2019
Bernice Rainey, age 102 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, May 10, 2019, at Towne Square Care of Puryear, TN.
She retired after 66 years as the owner and operator of Rainey’s Grocery in Jones Mill, TN. Bernice was a longtime and the oldest living member of Puryear Church of Christ. She loved taking care of...
Carla Marie Orr Miller
May 8, 2019
Carla Marie Orr Miller, age 48 of Jackson, TN, formerly of Paris, TN died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Jackson, TN.
She attended Tates Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Huntingdon, TN. She formerly worked as a Certified Nurses Technician. Carla loved her children very much, she also loved to cook, and bake and decorate cakes, and...
Linda Henson
May 8, 2019
Linda Kaye Henson, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, May 08, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.
She retired after a long career as a nurse working at both Henry County Medical Center and Henry County Healthcare for over 35 years. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church in Paris. Linda enjoyed...
James A. "Jim" Gates
May 5, 2019
James A. "Jim" Gates, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Sunday May 5, 2019, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.
He retired as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. Jim loved tinkering with old cars, watching western movies, and spending time with his grandkids.
Jim was born November...
Ted E. Jorgensen, Sr.
May 2, 2019
Ted E. Jorgensen, Sr., age 62 of Henry, TN, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at his residence in Henry, TN.
He retired as a laborer and builder from Champion Homes in Dresden, TN. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era. Ted loved taking care of and playing video games with his...
Robbie French
Apr 29, 2019
Robbie Weaks French, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at RoseStone Retirement Community in Paris, TN.
She was a housewife who loved her flowers and being outdoors. She formerly worked at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN, and Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Robbie was a “doer” who enjoyed canoeing, rafting,...
Frances Caroline Smith
Apr 27, 2019
Frances Caroline Smith, age 78 of Paris, TN, died, Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.
She retired after many years from Emerson Electric in Paris. Frances was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Paris. She loved her dog “Mandy”, her family, and her church family. She enjoyed...
Martha Lou Cloar
Apr 27, 2019
Martha Lou Cloar, age 61 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, at her residence.
She loved listening to country music by Dolly Parton, watching tv, and especially her college basketball. Martha enjoyed reading and quilting.
Martha was born October 5, 1957, in Cottage Grove, TN, to the late Reece...
Inge Mealer
Apr 26, 2019
Inge Mealer, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Friday, April 26, 2019, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.
She retired as a department manager of JC Penney in Chicago, IL. Inge enjoyed traveling, knitting, crocheting, and gardening. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Paris.
Inge...
Richard John Helgeson, Jr.
Apr 24, 2019
Richard John Helgeson, Jr., age 58 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Springville, TN.
He worked for several years as a welder and fabricator. He attended Lincoln Electric Welding School in Cleveland, OH, after graduating from Howell High School in Howell, MI. Richard loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and his motorcycle. He...
Bobby Chandler
Apr 23, 2019
Bobby Gene Chandler, age 83 of Mansfield, TN, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
He retired as the owner and operator of BM&S Grocery, formerly Chandler’s Grocery in Mansfield, TN. Bobby was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing the guitar, building things, gardening, and being...
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