Paris, TN Obituaries

Sep 10, 2018

Mary Dias Adair, age 81 of Paris, TN, formerly of Florida, died September 10, 2018 at her residence in Paris.

Mary was a member of Christ Church of Nashville.  She retired after several years in the Banking Industry and working as a bookkeeper for the Church of All Nations in Florida.  She enjoyed quilting, cooking...

Sep 6, 2018

Kevin Scott Plaisance, age 59 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

Kevin was born February 18, 1959, in New Orleans, LA, to the late Gerald Plaisance and Loretta Landwehr of Gretna, LA.

He was married August 7, 1999 to Cindy Zeller...

Sep 5, 2018

Willodene Hansel Jackson, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired from Sears in Memphis, TN, as a legal assistant.  She also formerly worked as a real estate broker.  She was a member of Como Church of Christ.  Willodene enjoyed going to auctions, shopping, watching...

Sep 5, 2018

Betty Mavis Barnhill, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018, in Paris, TN.

She was owner & operator of the Fina gas station on Market Street in Paris from 1970-1993.  She also formerly worked at PML in Paris.

Betty was born August 8, 1934, in Big Sandy, TN,...

Sep 5, 2018

David Stephen Gallimore, age 68 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at his residence in Puryear, TN.

He was the owner and operator of David’s Home Improvement where he worked in construction.  He was a member and deacon of Puryear Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of deacons and was president of...

Sep 4, 2018

Maggie Frances Quinlan, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Maggie was a member of Thompson Creek Baptist Church. She was a master gardener, who enjoyed painting, reading, and traveling. She formerly worked for Mobil Oil in Illinois.

Maggie was...

Sep 2, 2018

Leon Evans, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at his residence in Paris, TN.

Leon was a U.S. Army veteran, who served and was disabled during WWII.  He enjoyed walking down Jim Adams Drive, Mineral Wells Avenue, and Volunteer Drive in Paris, and loved meeting and making new friends.

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Sep 2, 2018

Alice Rowena Roney, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She was a homemaker and member of Grace Baptist Church in Paris.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved her grandchildren.

Rowena was born March 26, 1939 in...

Aug 30, 2018

Billy Jackson Boyd, age 83 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, August 30, 2018, at his residence in Puryear, TN.

He formerly worked at Celotex for 17 years until its closing.  Billy then went on to work for Dana Corporation until his retirement.  He was also a farmer for many years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Aug 28, 2018

L C Harper, age 92 of Henry, TN, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at his residence in Henry, TN.

He retired after many years in the manufacturing industry.  L C was a U.S. Navy veteran and a licensed pastor in the Pentecostal Church.  He loved reading the Bible, listening to Christian music, and wrestling.  He...

Aug 27, 2018

Charles Edward Lamb, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 27, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Charles served in the Tennessee Army National Guard. He also owned and operated several grocery stores in Weakley and Henry Counties and worked as a cabinet maker for several years.  Charles was an ordained Baptist...

Aug 25, 2018

Marie Pebeahsy Watson, age 80, of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday 25, 2018 at her residence.

She was homemaker and member of the Post Oak Nazarene Church in Cache, OK. Marie was a member of the Native American Comanche Tribe out of Oklahoma. She enjoyed watching movies, cross-stitching and cooking.  Along with her husband, she was...

Aug 24, 2018

James Steven “Steve” Nanney, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era.  He was a former member of the Elks Lodge in Paris.  Steve was an avid University of Tennessee and Tennessee Titans football...

Aug 23, 2018

Pam Green, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 23, 2018, at her daughter’s residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after 20 years as a beautician who owned her own hair shop.  Pam was an avid Coca-Cola collector and enjoyed reading.  She was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ in Buchanan.

Aug 21, 2018

Lorraine Santiago, age 68 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Lorraine’s only focus was on her kids, grandkids, and knitting.

She was born January 23, 1950, to the late Oresti DiGioia and the late Helen Caldwell DiGioia.

She...

Aug 19, 2018

Orville Nanney, age 94 of Henry, TN, died Sunday, August 19, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Henry for almost 70 years.  Orville was a member of Henry Bunn’s Family Community Education Club for 50 plus years.  She loved...

Aug 18, 2018

Ruby Christine Smothers Elkins, age 85 of Paris, TN, died, Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

She worked at Emerson Electric in Paris for 10 years, then became disabled during her work there.  Ruby was a volunteer at Henry County Nursing Home and a caregiver for various family members. ...

Aug 15, 2018

Jessie Evelyn “Ebba” Morgan Scarbrough, age 94 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

Mrs. Jessie was born February 14, 1924, in Buchanan, TN, to the late Jesse Morgan and the late Vinnie Vaughn Morgan.

She was married September 18, 1943, to Joseph Hall...

Aug 10, 2018

Lloyd Hamilton Cagle, age 47 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 10, 2018, at his residence in Paris.

Lloyd enjoyed RC Cars, riding four wheelers, and hunting. He also enjoyed being a shade tree mechanic.

Lloyd was born August 2, 1971, to the late Lloyd Cagle and the late Carolyn Guinn Cagle....

Aug 5, 2018

Ruby Evelyn Wade, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired from Emerson Electric in Paris after 27 years as a shipping clerk.  She attended Paris Church of God of Prophecy.  She was a loving mother and loved to cook.

Evelyn...