Paris, TN Obituaries

Ben Wainscott

Jul 15, 2018

Ben Edward Wainscott, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired from the United States Postal Service where he worked as a carrier for 30 years.  He formerly pastored several churches and retired as a pastor.  Ben graduated from Hammond Tech High School in Hammond,...

John G. Weiher, Jr

Jul 1, 2018

John G. Weiher, Jr., age 85 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Paris Health Care in Paris, TN.

John was a life-long Catholic and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church for 63 years where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and active in planning Octoberfest for many years. ...

William Mckinney

Jun 30, 2018

William Todd McKinney, age 38, of Puryear, TN, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Puryear, at the home of a loved one surrounded by family.

Todd was a former auto mechanic who grew up working on lawnmowers, tractors, and cars at his grandparents’ farm.  His dogs Charline and Ellie Mae were his beloved...

Betty Barker Berry

Jun 29, 2018

Betty Ann Prince Barker Berry, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Betty was a member of Hodges Chapel Baptist Church in Palmersville, TN. She retired from Tecumseh in Paris after 20 years. She loved animals, traveling, working puzzles, and just being her...

Paula Boyd

Jun 21, 2018

Paula Graham Boyd, age 53 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her residence in Springville, TN.

Paula was the longtime secretary at Lakewood School in Henry County, a position she held for 20 years.  She was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church, and was a child of God.  She loved camping,...

Joe Hal Stark

Jun 20, 2018

Joe Hal Stark, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday June 20, 2018, at Paris Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

He retired from Dean Foods in Murray, KY.  He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris and the Masonic Lodge #105 in Murray, KY.  He enjoyed gardening, yard work, and...

Lovely Dell Ashley

Jun 17, 2018

Lovely Dell Ashley, age 68 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, at her residence.

Dell was a retired manager from Waffle House. She enjoyed writing poetry, collecting family pictures and she loved butterflies. She was Pentecostal in belief.

Dell was born August 2, 1949, in Dyersburg, TN, to the...

Arlene Workman

Jun 17, 2018

Arlene Workman, age 97, of Ridgeland, SC, formerly of Paris, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, at her home.

She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.  She was a member of the Jasper County Senior Center in Ridgeland, SC.  She loved her cats.

Arlene was born...

Theodore "Ted" Schaefer

Jun 14, 2018

Theodore “Ted” Schaefer, age 56 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He formerly worked for Plumley Manufacturing in Paris and Advance Auto Parts in Mississippi. Grilling, working on lawnmowers, spending time with family and friends were hobbies of his. He was an avid fan of...

Lindell Chrisman

Jun 14, 2018

Lindell Paul Chrisman, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.

He retired after many years in the automobile industry where he worked for Saturn as a part of the Sunset Automotive Group in Bradenton, FL.  Since retiring to Paris, he volunteered his time...

Stephen "Stevie" Overby

Jun 12, 2018

Stephen Lynn “Stevie” Overby, age 54 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Paris, TN.

He formerly worked at McCartney Produce in Paris. Stevie was an avid lover of Harley Davidsons and Hot Wheels cars. He loved spending time with his grandkids and mowing his yard.

Stevie was born...

Mary "Sue" Paschall

Jun 10, 2018

Mary “Sue” Paschall, age 95 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 10, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the Mary Ann Nance Senior Citizens Center both in Paris.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed making homemade pies and loved her church family.

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Bernice Lavernia Walker

Jun 10, 2018

Bernice LaVernia Walker, age 84 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired after many years as a waitress in several Henry County restaurants.  She was the wife of a United Methodist minister and worked by his side serving local churches.  She was a member...

Glen A. Morgan

Jun 10, 2018

Glen Allen Morgan, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He retired from Spinks Clay Company in 1986 as a heavy equipment mechanic. He then worked for Campbell’s Well Drilling for 13 years.  He enjoyed working on lawn mowers and fishing and hunting in...

Mae Dell Holt

Jun 8, 2018

Mae Dell Holt, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Friday, June 8, 2018, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church Paris.

Mae Dell was born August 25, 1936, in Paris, TN, to the late Jim Burdin and the late...

Philip H. Seliger

Jun 6, 2018

Philip H. Seliger, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He first retired from Woolworth’s after a 21-year career, then became the owner of Steger True Value store in Steger, IL, where he worked for 19 years.  He enjoyed woodworking and the Arts &...

Chris Mcdonald

Jun 4, 2018

Christopher Lynn McDonald, age 35, of Springville, TN, died Monday, June 4, 2018, at this residence.

Chris was an Army veteran who had served in several locations in the Middle East. He loved to read and play cards. Chris was an avid basketball fan and enjoyed water sports. He was Baptist in belief.

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Patricia Taylor

Jun 2, 2018

Patricia Anne Berry Taylor, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Saturday June 2, 2018, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She was the former Co-Owner of Taylor Tire in Paris, TN for 43 years, she also was a former real estate agent in past years. She loved working in her flower garden, sewing and needlework....

David Peeler

Jun 2, 2018

David Peeler, age 55 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Love Farm, his family farm, in Puryear,TN.

He currently worked at the Durable Medical Equipment office of Henry County Medical Center and formerly had worked as an IV certified EMT for the Henry County Medical Center EMS for more than 20...

Ruth Kemp

Jun 1, 2018

Ruth Kemp, age 79 of Springville, TN, died Friday, June 1, 2018, at her residence in Springville, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Buchanan.  She formerly worked at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield, TN, and as a waitress at Lakeview & the Old Oak Tree restaurants in Henry County. ...