Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Elsie Bell
Sep 19, 2017
Elsie Lou Bell, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Towne Square of Puryear, TN.
She was a member of East Wood Church of Christ. She graduated from Cottage Grove High School then attended West Tennessee Business College in Jackson, TN. She first was employed at Union Insurance Company Inc., for...
Phillip Frazee
Sep 19, 2017
Phillip Christian Frazee, age 18 of Buchanan, TN. died Tuesday September 19, 2017 in a Motor Vehicle Accident in Puryear, TN.
Phillip was a 2017 Graduate of Henry County High School. He was employed for Local 386 Union in Madison, TN, as a laborer. He was formerly active in the FFA at Henry County High School, Phillip...
Blane Warfle
Sep 17, 2017
Blane Louis Warfle, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 17, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.
He was a self-employed antique dealer for over 25 years in Paris and Henry County. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved fishing, watching TV and movies.
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Rachel "Meme" Fite
Sep 16, 2017
Rachel “Meme” Fite, age 76 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, September 16, 2017, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.
Rachel’s first loves were her faith and family. She was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN. She loved gardening, quilting, and watching old family videos. She was also known to be an...

Cathy Winsett
Sep 10, 2017
Cathy R. Winsett age 65, died Sunday September 10, 2017, at the Paris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born September 3, 1952, in Springville, TN, she was the daughter of Sarah Frances Poe Winsett of Springville, TN, and the late Robert Ivoe Winsett. Cathy retired from Dana Corporation where she was active in the Union and...
Edwin Wilson "Ed" Wheatley
Sep 10, 2017
Edwin Wilson "Ed" Wheatley, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
He formerly worked for the state of Tennessee as manager of Employment Security in Huntingdon, TN. He retired as a Conductor for CSX railroad, where he worked for over 25 years. He was a...
Jo Ann French
Sep 5, 2017
Jo Ann French, age 78 of Camden, TN, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at her daughter’s residence in Mansfield, TN.
She retired from H.I.S. in Camden, TN. She enjoyed painting ceramics, working in her flowers, and fishing. She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Camden, TN.
Jo...
Ronnie Nash
Aug 31, 2017
Ronnie Earl Nash, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
He was the owner and operator of Lighthouse Trucking in Paris, TN. He volunteered his time hauling the Henry County High School Marching Patriots Band equipment to competitions. He enjoyed trucking and spending time...

Pauline Spaulding
Aug 26, 2017
Pauline Carter Spaulding, age 98, of Paris, died Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Paris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born December 6, 1918, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late William Charlie Carter and the late Ruth Foust Carter.
Pauline was a member of Fairview Baptist Church for 65...
Larry Moore
Aug 25, 2017
Lawrence “Larry” Moore, age 80, died Friday, August 25, 2017, at the St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Born April 20, 1937, in Pueblo, Colorado, he was the son of the late Lewqinlus “Quin” Moore and the late Wilhelmina “Winnie” Sindermann Moore. Larry married Sandra Crockett Moore March 29, 1970, who survives and lives...
Dolly "Da" Kinsland
Aug 25, 2017
Dolly "DA" Kinsland, age 83, died Friday, August 25, 2017, at the Henry County Medical Center.
Born April 21, 1934, in Parma, MO, she was the daughter of the late Bryon Grimsley and the late Clara Elizabeth Ramsey Grimsley.
Dolly enjoyed giving gifts and riding four wheelers. She loved to eat...

Janice Britton
Aug 24, 2017
Janice Dale Britton, age 74 of Gleason, TN, died Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Weakley County Rehab & Nursing Centerin Dresden, TN.
She was a member of Jolley Springs Baptist Church. She worked as a waitress for several years in Paris, TN, and also formerly worked at H.I.S. in Gleason, TN. She enjoyed flowers, reading...
Elsie Exner
Aug 23, 2017
Elsie Francis Exner, age 90 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.
She owned and operated Lee’s Dance studio for many years in Downers Grove, IL. She also lived in Grove City, FL for 40 years. She enjoyed playing cards, and watching sports, especially soccer and football. She...
Bettie Godfrey
Aug 23, 2017
Bettie Compton Godfrey, age 87 of Vestavia Hills, AL and longtime resident of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017.
Bettie was a member of Vestavia Hills Baptist Church. She was a former Music teacher in the Paris Special School District. She taught private piano lessons for many years to countless young people. She played...
Johnnie Bickerstaff
Aug 22, 2017
Johnnie Ruth Bickerstaff, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.
She was a retired paralegal for the former Law Office of Victoria DeBonaventura in Paris, TN. She loved fishing, working in the yard, and family get-togethers.
Johnnie was born January 9, 1943,...
Dale Crosno
Aug 20, 2017
Dale Everett Crosno, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 20, 2017, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.
Dale enjoyed fishing and taking care of his grandchildren. Before becoming disabled, he had previously worked at Midland Brake. He was Baptist in faith.
Born May 8, 1957, in...
Nellie Rose Castaldo
Aug 20, 2017
Nellie Rose Castaldo, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 20, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.
She was a homemaker and was Catholic by faith.
Nellie was born April 30, 1928, in Bronx, NY, to the late Giovanni Manna and the late Teresina Longobardi Manna....
Christina Brown
Aug 19, 2017
Christina Brown, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 19, 2017, in Paris, TN.
She enjoyed working with and taking care of flowers and her grandchildren. She was Catholic by faith.
Christina was born in Raciborz, Poland, to Gerhard Franitza and the late Renate Bialas.
She...

Jimmy Harpole
Aug 17, 2017
Jimmy Ray Harpole, age 57 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 17, 2017, in Paris, TN.
He was self-employed, working in construction for many years. He enjoyed the game of pool, golfing, fishing, and spending time with his close friends. He was Baptist in faith.
Jimmy was born September 18, 1959,...

Kenneth Gray
Aug 17, 2017
Kenneth Nelson Gray, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.
He worked as a Quality Control Supervisor at Holley Carburetor Plant for 32 years. He then was employed at Henry County Medical Center where he worked in maintenance until he retired. He was formerly...