Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
David Cullen
Nov 10, 2026
David Oakley Cullen age 83 of Springville, TN, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.
Dave retired from the United States Postal Service after 34 years of service. He then went on to work for a number of years at the campus Post Office at the University of Tennessee at Martin....
Dr. Mary Helen Wood
Oct 29, 2026
Dr. Mary Helen Wood, age 82 of Paris, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Henry County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Carey, ID, on June 26, 1944, to the late Roy Lenz Wood, and the late Betty Harris Wood.
Dr. Wood was a longtime Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner at Carey Counseling in Paris, TN. She was...
Glenn Fowler
Nov 7, 2026
Edward Glenn Fowler, age 87, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.
Mr. Fowler was born August 22, 1939, to the late Ruby McCollum Fowler and the late Oden Waller Fowler. He attended school in South Fulton, TN, and UT Martin, and subsequently joined the US Navy, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He later opened...
Dudley Pate
Oct 26, 2026
Guy Dudley Pate, age 82 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Henry County Hospital.
Dudley was born in McKenzie, TN, on March 14, 1944, to the late Thurman Newton Pate, and the late Dorothy Story Kennon.
He married Melinda Wilson Pate on September 11, 2005. Melinda survives of Paris, TN.
Dudley was a believer in Jesus...
Crystal Dawn Bell
Nov 1, 2026
Crystal Dawn Bell, age 44 of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, TN.
Crystal was born in St. Louis, MO, on June 18, 1982. She was the daughter of Teresa and Larry Smith, who survive of Paris, TN.
Crystal's family was the greatest joy in her life. Her children and grandson, Keaan, meant...
John Wayne Starkey
Nov 10, 2026
John Wayne Starkey age 63 of Nashville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Paris, TN, on March 4, 1963, to the late John Thomas Starkey, and the late Bettie Sturdivant Starkey.
John married Sandra Harper Starkey on May 9, 2020. Sandra survives of Nashville, TN.
John was a Baptist by faith and a graduate...
Jean Collins Perry
Nov 11, 2026
Jean Collins Perry, age 93 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Cottage Grove, TN, on April 1, 1933, to the late William Macon Collins, and the late Bertha Crutchfield Collins.
Jean married Milton B. Perry on August 19, 1950. Milton preceded her in death on October 6, 1967.
Jean was a member...
Joyce Eileen Hill
Nov 9, 2026
Joyce Eileen Hill, 91, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026, at Henry County Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Joyce was born on August 25, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Albert A. Van Winkle and Edna L. Miller Van Winkle. Though married a short fourteen years, she was preceded in death by her husband Keith (Bo) L. Hill in...
Armen A. Wedell
Nov 7, 2026
Armen A. Wedell, 76, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2026, while hunting and spending his final moments surrounded by two of the things he cherished most: the outdoors and his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda. Born on May 27, 1950, in Ripon, Wisconsin, Armen lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, laughter, and above all, family.
At age...
Marie Madden
Nov 7, 2026
Marie Overby Madden age 78 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Marie retired after working for many years as a special education teacher in the Henry County School System. She enjoyed reading, helping with the Second Harvest Food Bank, and crocheting. She was a very active church member, when...
Paul Key
Nov 4, 2026
Robert Paul Key, age 98 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at his residence.
Paul was born in Cottage Grove, TN, on December 9, 1927, to the late Novice Bryan Key, and the late Cordelia Smith Key.
He married Ruth Reynolds Key on December 10, 1957, in Booneville, MS. Ruth survives of Paris, TN.
Paul was a member of...
Joyce Ann Harrison
Nov 3, 2026
Joyce Ann Glisson Harrison, age 83 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Charter Senior Living.
She was born in Paris, TN, on December 4, 1942, to the late Edgar Lee Glisson, and the late Dolly Owen Glisson.
Joyce married John David Harrison on June 2, 1990. John preceded her in death on January 8, 2022.
She was a...
Dot Alexander
Nov 2, 2026
Dorothy Loraine "Dot" Alexander, age 98, died at her residence on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Dot was born in South Bend, IN to the late Albert Alfred Kautz and to the late Annie Bell Davis Kautz.
She married Charles Thomas "Pap" Alexander on January 16, 1946, and he preceded her in death March 20, 1984.
She was a member of Birds Creek Baptist...
Joel S. Winsett
Nov 1, 2026
Joel S. Winsett, age 61, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Louisville, KY.
Joel was born March 30, 1965, in Paris, Tennessee and was the son of William "Bud" Winsett and Charlotte Curtis.
Joel worked for GRW Engineering for 30 years where he dedicated himself to his career and earned numerous certificates through the University of Kentucky and other institutions.
In...
Ronald Dale Tyler
Oct 28, 2026
Ronald Dale Tyler, age 65 of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on October 15, 1961, to the late John Tyler, and the late Mabel Parker Tyler.
Ronald enjoyed riding motorcycles and taking trips through the Adopt A Veteran program. He was a founding member...
Debra Day
Oct 26, 2026
Debra Elaine Day, age 67, passed away on October 26, 2026, at Oak View Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Calvert City, KY.
Debbie was born August 28, 1959, in Murray, KY, to the late William Audra Barnhill, and the late Mary Sue Barnhill.
Debbie attended Buchanan School and spent most of her time on the farm.
She is survived by two daughters,...
Joseph Robert Melanson
Oct 23, 2026
Joseph Robert Melanson, age 73 of Murray, KY, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
He was born in Charlestown, MA, on November 10, 1952, to the late Joseph E. Melanson, and the late Agnes E. Sheehan Melanson.
Joseph is survived by wife, Stella Louise Stafford Franklin. Joseph married Stella on May 14, 2001, at Murray First United...
Emily Ruth Enoch Foust
Oct 23, 2026
Emily Ruth Enoch Foust age 96 of Paris, TN, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Emily was a floor leader at the Clippard Plant for many years before retiring as an administrative assistant in the purchasing department at Emerson Electric. She enjoyed gardening, being a homemaker, and quilting. She was a member...
Billie Jean Cuthbertson
Oct 22, 2026
Billie Jean (Allen) Cuthbertson, 92, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, warmth, and cherished family memories.
Billie is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Larry) Mayton; her grandchildren, Cameron (Melissa) Mayton and Courtney (Rory) Judd; and her great-granddaughters, Madelyn and Ellie Judd. She was the daughter of the late Newton and Rena (Dillon) Allen and...
Adrienne Marie Lindsey
Oct 21, 2026
Adrienne Marie Lindsey, age 79 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare- Henry County Hospital.
Adrienne was born in Bronx, NY, on May 17, 1947, to the late Henry Ramos, and the late Carmen Maria Padilla Pursifull.
She married Alieff “Larry” Lindsey on July 13, 1963. Larry preceded her in death on July 21, 1988.
Adrienne...

