Paris, TN Obituaries

Aug 5, 2018

Lea Rae Taylor, age 46 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was a teacher at Lakewood Elementary School in Paris, where she taught for 22 years.  Ms. Rae loved her students and teaching was her life.  She was a member of Birds Creek Baptist...

Aug 3, 2018

Kelley W. Farris, age 97 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 3, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Kelley retired as the longtime owner & operator of Farris Amoco in Paris where he worked for 32 years.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, where he earned four bronze stars, a...

Aug 2, 2018

Raymond Gordon “Ray” Lash, age 87 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at his residence in Springville, TN.

He was the owner & operator of KOA Campground at Kentucky Lake for 33 years alongside his wife.  He also worked in construction for several years and formerly worked at Walmart.  He was a U.S....

Aug 2, 2018

James Troy Williamson, age 81 of Greenfield, TN, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at his residence in Greenfield, TN.

He spent many years as a truck driver where he drove for several companies, retiring from Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking in Gleason, TN.  He attended St. John’s Christian Fellowship in Paris.  James loved hunting, fishing, and motorcycles.  He...

Aug 1, 2018

Jimmy Lee Sanford, age 70 of Paris, TN and longtime resident of Greenbrier, TN, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Jimmy retired after many years in the construction business.  He enjoyed woodworking, building things, and was an avid fisherman.  He was a member of Light’s Chapel Baptist Church in Greenbrier, TN.  Jimmy was a loving husband,...

Jul 31, 2018

Teddy Franklin Jenkins, age 84, passed quietly after a long illness on July 31, 2018 at Morningside Assisted Living in Paris, Tennessee.

“Ted” was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 10, 1934 to the late Roy Franklin and Vivian Gladys Jenkins.

He graduated from E. W. Grove High School in 1952...

Jul 31, 2018

Marie Englin, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired after many years of work in the manufacturing industry.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Marie spent several years in Spokane, WA, before moving to Tennessee.  She enjoyed knitting,...

Jul 31, 2018

John Patrick Doherty, age 60 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at his residence in Puryear, TN.

He worked in the hotel industry for several years where he served as a manager.  John was a sincere, caring man with a big heart who always thought of others before himself.

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Jul 30, 2018

John Wayne Webb, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Monday, July 30, 2018, at Huntingdon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Huntingdon, TN.

He retired as a slot machine repairman in Las Vegas, NV.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.

John was born August 19, 1941, in Valparasio, IN, to the late...

Jul 29, 2018

Sara Imadell “Dell” Wimberley, age 80 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center.

Dell was a member of Whitlock Church of Christ. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed gardening, mowing her lawn, and collecting owls.

She was born January 15, 1938, to the late J.C....

Jul 28, 2018

Bobby Earl Sharp, Sr., age 90 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, July 28, 2018, at his daughter’s residence in Buchanan.

Mr. Sharp worked for Indiana Bell as a telephone repair man before he retired. He was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ. Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He loved his family.

Jul 26, 2018

Linda Lee Black, age 62 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She was a cafeteria worker at Lakewood Elementary School in Paris.  She enjoyed camping and fishing with her family, and loved her dogs, Zoie and Zipper very much.

Linda was...

Jul 26, 2018

Deborah “Debbie” Hobson, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She enjoyed crafts, landscaping, and loved animals.  She also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and traveling.  Debbie loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She was known to say, “I’ve had a good life,” and her...

Jul 25, 2018

William Verlon "Bill" Osburn, age 71 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday July 25, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.

He retired from Bertchi Farms as a truck driver.  He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching football, especially the Super Bowl.

William was born February 27, 1947,...

Jul 23, 2018

LaDonna Jean Johnson, age 84 of Springville, TN, died Monday, July 23, 2018, in Clarksville, TN.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, crocheting and jigsaw puzzles.  She was known as the “Bucket Lady” by other fisherman for always sitting on a bucket with a pole in her hand.  She was a member of Holy...

Jul 22, 2018

Anna Christine Hinton, age 88 of McKenzie, TN, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at her residence in McKenzie, TN.

She retired after 20 years as the dietary supervisor of Oak Manor Nursing Home.  She was a member of Henry United Methodist Church in Henry, TN.  Christine enjoyed gardening and feeding her family at family dinners. ...

Jul 21, 2018

Edith “Edie” Marion, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She retired as an accounts manager for Precision Window Company in Naples, FL.  She also formerly ran an answering service in Naples.  She volunteered her time at retirement homes in Florida and Paris, TN.  She enjoyed...

Jul 19, 2018

Raymond Allen Hart, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after working many years as a self-employed painter.  He was a U.S. Army veteran that served during WWII.  He was a member of West Paris Baptist Church.  Raymond loved selling and eating...

Jul 17, 2018

J.C. Thomas “Jay” Kennedy, age 18 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He was a member of Puryear Baptist Church.  Jay was an offensive lineman, #53, for the Henry County High School Patriot football team from 2015-2018.  Upon graduation, he received a scholarship to play...

Jul 16, 2018

Fred Richard Johnson, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Monday, July 16, 2018, at Eiffel Gardens in Paris.

He retired as a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War conflict.  After retirement, he spent many years as a mechanic and the owner/operator of Johnson’s Garage in Paris.  He loved bowling, golfing, and was...