Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Ray Brand

Ray Brand

Feb 14, 2026

Johnny “Ray” Brand, age 72 of McKenzie, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at The Waters of McKenzie.

Ray was born in Akron, OH, on April 3, 1953, to the late James Luther Brand, and the late Rosy Christine Sledge Folley.

He attended First Baptist Church-Martin and enjoyed the fellowship. He found joy in fishing, watching NASCAR, and working on...

Steve Mitchell

Steve Mitchell

Feb 16, 2026

Steve Mitchell, age 69 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital of Augusta, GA.

He was born in Highland Park, MI, on October 27, 1956. Steve is the son of the late Ruel “Mitch” Mitchell Jr., and Lonnie Dodd Mitchell, who survives of Buchanan, TN.

He married Wendy Chandler Mitchell on September 27, 1981. Wendy survives...

Earl Davis

Earl Davis

Feb 16, 2026

Emery Earl Davis age 89 of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence.

Ridgeway Funeral Home 201 Dunlap St., P.O Box 788, Paris, TN 38242, will be handling the arrangements. Visitation will be held Monday, February 23, 2026, from 1:00 until 2:00 pm. A celebration of life will be held Monday, February 23, 2026, at 2:00 pm at...

Tom Richardson

Tom Richardson

Feb 15, 2026

Tommy Joe “Tom” Richardson, age 82 of Springville, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence.

He was born September 27, 1943, in Harlan, KY, to the late Lewis Earl Richardson, and the late Bertha Harmon Richardson.

Tom married Carol Taylor Richardson on March 12, 1994. Carol survives of Springville, TN.

Tom dedicated 38½ years of service to General Motors...

Kathy Jean Walker

Kathy Jean Walker

Jan 25, 2026

Kathy Jean Walker age 73 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence.

Kathy had formerly worked at Betty’s Café in Bicknell, IN, before moving to the Kentucky Lake area in the 1990’s. She worked for several years in the kitchen at Murray Calloway County Hospital. The last 17 years she has been employed by the Henry County...

Shirley Ann Watson

Shirley Ann Watson

Feb 15, 2026

Shirley Ann Watson age 88 of Paris, TN, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Shirley was a member of the Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Camden, TN, where she enjoyed singing and formerly served as Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed working puzzles, coloring, painting, and playing with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She had...

Ethan Hart

Ethan Hart

Feb 15, 2026

Ethan Blake Hart, age 26 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence.

He was born in Paris, TN, on June 14, 1999, to Mindy Hart Walker. Mindy survives of Cottage Grove.

Ethan enjoyed playing video games and watching Jurassic Park and SpongeBob. He was a believer in Jesus and cherished the time he got to...

Jim Williams

Jim Williams

Feb 13, 2026

James Edwin “Jim” Williams, age 86 of Paris, TN, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his residence.

Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 17, 1939, to the late Edwin James Williams and Eleanor Gundersen Williams. He married the love of his life, Ploun Williams, on July 21,1972. Ploun preceded him in death on December 22, 2025.

Jim liked...

Margaret Corbitt

Margaret Corbitt

Feb 11, 2026

Margaret Louise Sanders Corbitt, age 81 of Big Sandy, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her residence.

Margaret was born in Cleveland, OH, on June 17, 1944, to the late James Morris Sanders, and the late Anne Frances Hastings Sanders.

She married Michael D. “Mike” Corbitt on June 16, 1998. Mike survives of Big Sandy, TN.

Margaret formerly lived in...

David Lassiter

David Lassiter

Feb 10, 2026

David Holland Lassiter, age 76 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

David was born in Calloway County, KY, on April 21, 1949, to the late William David Lassiter, and the late Faye Raspberry Lassiter.

He married Cheryl Jackson Lassiter on June 6, 1969. Cheryl survives of Buchanan, TN,

David taught Mechanical Drawing and...

JoAnn Nergard

JoAnn Nergard

Feb 7, 2026

JoAnn Nergard, age 82 of Paris, TN, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2025.

She was a homemaker, lived a quiet country life and was affectionately known as Mama and MeMaw.

JoAnn was born April 28, 1943, to the late Dean Jernigan and the late Mozell Faulkner Evans.

She was married on December 3, 1966, to Thomas Prince Harder and he preceded her in...

Mary Belle Winters Robbins

Mary Belle Winters Robbins

Feb 5, 2026

Mary Belle Winters Robbins, age 92 of Paris, TN, passed away on February 5, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Henry County Hospital.

Mary was born in Big Sandy, TN, on January 5, 1934, to the late George Tilton Winters, and the late Beulah Belle Pierce Winters.

She married Lawrence W. “Ted” Robbins, in Corinth, MS, on March 16, 1949. Ted preceded her...

Joseph Andrew McDonald, Jr.

Joseph Andrew McDonald, Jr.

Feb 5, 2026

Joseph McDonald, Jr., 83, of McKenzie, Tennessee, died February 5th, 2026.

He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on July 10th, 1942 to Joseph and Vera McDonald. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by three sisters; his wife, Kathryn; seven children; thirteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral Mass will be February 14th at...

Dorothy Ann Melton

Dorothy Ann Melton

Feb 4, 2026

Dorothy Ann Melton, age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

Dorothy was born in Henry County, TN, on May 21, 1938, to the late Weldon Davis and the late Rachel Doughty Davis.

She married J.W. Melton on December 17, 1955. J.W. preceded her in death on November 4, 2011.

Dorothy was a graduate of...

Pauline "Polly" Cook

Pauline "Polly" Cook

Feb 4, 2026

Pauline Elaine “Polly” Cook, age 78 of Springville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her residence.

Polly was born in Springfield, VT, on November 1, 1947, to the late Alfred Albert Shatney, and the late Christine Roys Shatney.

She married Stanley Cook, in Waldon, NY, on April 20, 1968. Stanley survives of Springville, TN. In addition to her husband,...

Sandy Gallimore

Sandy Gallimore

Feb 3, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Nicole Gallimore announces her passing at age 41, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY. She passed away while surrounded by her loved ones, and her infectious joy and free spirit will be deeply missed by many in her hometown of Puryear, TN...

Matthew Paschall

Matthew Paschall

Feb 2, 2026

Matthew Thomas Paschall, age 29 of Memphis, TN, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Saint Frances Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Matt was born in Paris, TN, on July 5, 1996. He is the son of Stephen T. “Steve” Paschall, and Teresa Crimble Paschall, both survive of Paris, TN.

He attended the Memphis School of Preaching and was a member of...

Gloria Hudspeth

Gloria Hudspeth

Feb 2, 2026

Gloria Jean Hudspeth, age 70 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Gloria was born in Fleming-Neon, KY, on December 28, 1955, to the late Doris Jean Isaacs Fields.

She married Mike Hudspeth on April 18, 1997. Mike survives of Paris, TN.

Gloria was a member of First Baptist Church-Paris. She formerly...

William "Keith" Holden

William "Keith" Holden

Jan 30, 2026

William “Keith” Holden, age 63 of Paris, died Friday, January 30, 2026.

Keith was born August 29, 1962, to the late Earl Holden and Lucille Charles Claxton who survives of Paris.

He was raised in the Church of Christ faith and graduated from Henry County High School in 1980. Keith enjoyed playing the drums and found his greatest enjoyment fishing and spending...

Thomas Enoch, Jr.

Thomas Enoch, Jr.

Jan 28, 2026

Thomas Derington Enoch, Jr of East Ridge, TN formerly of Paris, passed away on January 28th at the age of 59, at Park Ridge Medical.

Thomas was born on May 5, 1966 in Huntsville, Alabama to Thomas Derington Enoch and Brinda Smith Duckworth, both of whom are deceased.

He was a 1984 graduate of Henry County High School. After High School he...