Paris, TN Obituaries

Sep 14, 2018

John Dennis Thresher, age 72 of Springville, TN, died Friday, September 14, 2018, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He retired after a 30-year career as a school teacher in Missouri.  He was a member of Russwood Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN.  John was a jack-of-all-trades and could fix anything.  He enjoyed fishing,...

Sep 14, 2018

Former Henry Countian, James Darrel Coleman, age 73 of Friendship, TN, died Friday, September 14, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was the former owner of Industrial Bearing and Farm Supply in Paris.  He was a member of Foundry Hill Community of Christ.  Darrel was a U.S. Army veteran serving in...

Sep 12, 2018

Wesley William “Wes” McLellan, age 75, of Dover, TN, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Wes was a US Navy Veteran. He enjoyed flying airplanes, boats and traveling. He also enjoyed collecting rocks from his trips across the United States.  Before retiring, he logged many miles as a...

Sep 12, 2018

Debra Lou “Debbie” Boothe, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Towne Square Care in Puryear, TN.

She was Baptist in belief and attended many different churches any time the doors were open.  Debbie enjoyed walking and singing and was a former member of the Rainbow of Sound singing group.

Sep 11, 2018

Manuel Mike “Manny” Manzanares, age 86 of Paris, TN, died, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his residence in Paris, TN.

Manny was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.  He was a dedicated 4 th degree member of Knights of Columbus. He retired...

Sep 10, 2018

Brandon Tyler Speer, age 23 of Big Rock, TN, died Monday, September 10, 2018, at his residence in Big Rock, TN.

Brandon loved kids and enjoyed playing with his children, nieces, and nephews.  He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers and making people laugh.

Brandon was born March 6, 1995, in Auburn, IN,...

Sep 10, 2018

Dorris Wayne “Doc” Elkins, age 71 of Union City, TN, died Monday, September 10, 2018, at his daughter’s residence in Hazel, KY.

He retired after 30 years at Goodyear Tire in Union City, TN.  He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam era.  Doc was a member of the VFW and the...

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...