Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Jackie Belew

Jackie Belew

Jul 4, 2025

Jackie Belew, age 82, of Paris, died Friday July 4, 2025 at West Tennessee Healthcare of Henry County.

Ridgeway Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Visitation will be at Ridgeway Funeral Home on Monday July 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a memorial service following visitation at 6:00 p.m.

A full obituary will be published as soon as...

Daryl Trout

Daryl Trout

Jul 3, 2025

Daryl Trout. age 73 of Cottage Grove, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

Full obituary will be posted at a later time.  

Christopher Earl Kennemer, Jr

Christopher Earl Kennemer, Jr

Jun 26, 2025

Christopher Earl Kennemer, Jr., age 71 of Paris, TN, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his residence.

Chris was born on July 28, 1953, in Memphis, TN, to the late Christopher E. Kennemer, Sr., and the late Onis Marylin Sparks Kennemer.

He is survived by one sister, Connie Kennemer Fidler of Mt. View, HI; and one aunt, Linda Shands of Olive...

Logan James Burnett

Logan James Burnett

Jun 24, 2025

Logan James Burnett age 3 of Paris, TN and Gleason, TN, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Gleason.

Logan was born May 4, 2022, in Paris to Kaitlyn Wright, who survives of Gleason, and Dust’n Burnett who survives of Paris.

He was 100 % boy, adventurous, impulsive, and full of life. He was a huge fan of Spiderman and enjoyed playing with...

Edward Bell Hicks

Edward Bell Hicks

Jul 2, 2025

Edward Bell Hicks, age 71, of Martin, TN, died at West Tennessee Healthcare of Martin on Wednesday July 2, 2025.

Edward was born in Martin, TN on December 18, 1953, to the late Dossie Hicks and to the late Vivian Elliott Hicks.

On June 7, 2006, he married Teresa Alice Osborne Hicks. She died January 13, 2015.

Edward was a member of Palmersville...

Robert Hayes "Bob" Crockett

Robert Hayes "Bob" Crockett

Jul 1, 2025

A full obituary will be here as soon as possible.

Dr. J B Johnsonius

Dr. J B Johnsonius

Jun 27, 2025

Dr. J B Johnsonius, Jr., age 74, of Paris, TN, died at his residence on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Dr. Johnsonius was born on September 25, 1950, in McKenzie, TN, to the late J B Johnsonius Sr. and to the late Ruth Skellion Johnsonius.

On September 21,1974, J B married Jenny Ross Johnsonius, who survives, of Paris.

Dr. J B Johnsonius was a...

Tommy Wayne Irby

Tommy Wayne Irby

Jun 23, 2025

Tommy Irby, 81, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. A Navy veteran, world traveler, and lifelong storyteller, Tommy lived a rich and colorful life marked by independence, laughter, and love for his family. 

Born on August 9, 1943, to Archie and Oneida Irby, Tommy was raised in in Paris Tennessee. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he...

Steven Lester Horn

Steven Lester Horn

Jun 23, 2025

Steven Lester Horn, age 62 of Paris, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY. 

Anna Lou Battles

Anna Lou Battles

Jun 23, 2025

Anna Lou Battles, age 81 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Anna was born in Attala, AL, on March 3, 1944, to the late Steve Basson, Sr., and the late Flora Esterlee Hollingsworth Basson.

On December 25, 1963, she married Richard Battles, who survives of Paris, TN.

She owned and operated...

Thomas Walter "Tom" Bennett

Thomas Walter "Tom" Bennett

Jun 22, 2025

Thomas Walter “Tom” Bennett, Sr., age 58 of Puryear, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was born in Paris, TN, on February 5, 1967, to the late Warren Bennett, and the late Linda Neenan Bennett.

Tom spent a majority of his career working for Crown Lift Trucks, starting as...

Paulette Kuenzle

Paulette Kuenzle

Jun 21, 2025

Martha Paulette Kuenzle, age 82 of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Gleason, TN, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at Cherrywood Post Acute in McKenzie, after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease.

Paulette was a quiet soul who found peace and joy in life's simple moments; especially long walks outdoors with her dog Dixie where she felt most at ease. She...

Glen Loy

Glen Loy

Jun 21, 2025

Glen Robert Loy, age 84 of Paris, TN, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Paris.

Glen was a member of Henry Baptist Church and had served as a Deacon at several former churches. He enjoyed playing bass guitar, gospel quartets, fishing, old cars, and redoing old furniture. He formerly worked as parts manager for Joe Mahan Ford, Midway Nissan, and...

Ray Phifer

Ray Phifer

Jun 20, 2025

Ray Phifer, 83, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on June 20, 2025. 

He was born in Benton County, Tennessee, to the late Finis and Georgia Webb Phifer.

Ray was a devoted husband to Norma Lowe Phifer for 40 years and a loving father to Melissa, Rick, Michael, and Ken. He was also a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren...

Christina Lynn Brewer

Christina Lynn Brewer

Jun 19, 2025

Christina Lynn Brewer, age 46, of Puryear, TN, died on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her residence.

Christina was a self-employed dog groomer for 25 plus years at Peppy-Le-Paws. She was a member of Springville Baptist Church. Christina loved all animals. She enjoyed riding and caring for her horse and all the animals living on their family farm. She loved her...

Faye Elaine Kesterson

Faye Elaine Kesterson

Jun 17, 2025

Faye Elaine Kesterson, age 99, of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Charter Senior Living of Paris.

Faye was born in Cottage Grove, on August 20, 1925, to the late Thomas Hartford Davis, the late Era May Cobb Davis.

On October 24, 1942, Faye married the late Millard Melton Kesterson, Jr. who preceded her in death on October...

Mary Jane Taylor

Mary Jane Taylor

Jun 16, 2025

Mary Jane Charles Taylor age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, June 16, 2025, in Canton, OH, while on a girls' trip with her daughter and daughter in law.

Mary Jane retired after working over thirty years as a tax preparer for H & R Block. Prior to that she worked at Holley Carburetor Plant until its closing. She enjoyed gardening,...

Harold Dotson

Harold Dotson

Jun 16, 2025

Harold Dotson, age 88 of Springville, TN, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

He was born March 20, 1937, in Louellen, KY, to the late William Dotson, and the late Rosalie King Dotson.

On April 18, 1964, Harold married Ethel “Red” Dotson, who preceded him in death on November 27, 2018.

Harold served time in...

Jerry Lee Parsons

Jerry Lee Parsons

Jun 14, 2025

Jerry Lee Parsons, age 82, of Buchanan, TN, died on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence.

Jerry was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Paris. He attended church for many years at Springville Baptist Church in Springville, TN. Jerry started Russwood Baptist Church as it’s first pastor. Then he later pastored Beacon Baptist Church and Bethany Baptist Church. He...

William Edward Linsman

William Edward Linsman

Jun 9, 2025

William Edward “Ed” Linsman, age 70 of Memphis, TN, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Ed was born June 17, 1954, in Detroit, MI, to the late John Linsman, and the late Ida Mae Hart Linsman Jones.

He was married to his first wife, Juanita Haynes Linsman, who preceded him in death. He was...