Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Dr. James Warren "Jim" Williams
Apr 15, 2024
Dr. James Warren Williams, age 81, died peacefully Monday, April 15 at his home in Buchanan, TN.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242. The body is to be cremated with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.
Arrangement & service times will be published when they are finalized.
Harlon "Bo" Smith, Sr.,
Apr 15, 2024
Harlon Burton “Bo” Smith, Sr., age 89 of Henry, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at his residence.
Bo retired from Champion Mobile Homes where he worked many years as a cabinet maker. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Bo enjoyed woodworking, yardwork, and riding four wheelers. He served in the Army National Guard.
Born March 28, 1935, in Henry, he...
Nancy Ann Butler
Apr 10, 2024
Nancy Ann Butler, age 84 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
She retired after many years as the office manager for Dr. Tusa at Paris Clinic. She loved playing the piano and organ at church. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her sisters, Judy and Pat, at Judy’s house in Georgia where they would meet &...
David V. Brinkley
Apr 7, 2024
David Vincent Brinkley, age 60 of Paris, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his residence.
David was Baptist in faith. He enjoyed playing chess and was a published author.
Born June 21, 1963, in Paris, he was the son of the late Harold Vincent Brinkley, and the late Mary Ann Baird Brinkley.
Survivors include his cat, Baby; two sisters, Lisa Dunn of Paris,...
Barbara Carol Malone Priddy
Apr 6, 2024
Barbara Carol Malone Priddy, age 62 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
She was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Barbara formerly worked at Mar-Kel, Holley Carburetor, Union Planters, the Paris Post-Intelligencer, Drake Atwood, and several other places of business in Henry County. She enjoyed cooking, crafting, and scrapbooking. Most...
Vicky Kay Lewis
Apr 3, 2024
Vicky Kay Lewis, age 66 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Paris.
She was a former LPN who worked for many years at Paris Manor, Henry County Medical Center, and Henry County Medical Center Home Health. Vicky loved animals, enjoyed scrapbooking, crafting, and loved to read. She was a member of Living Springs...
Cheryl Leah Kinder
Mar 31, 2024
Cheryl Leah Kinder, age 80 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her residence.
She retired after many years with Meijer where she worked in the distribution center. Cheryl enjoyed fishing, painting, cruises, traveling, and going to the casinos. She was Catholic by faith.
Cheryl was born June 19, 1943, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Clarence Van...
Austin Walters
Mar 29, 2024
Loy Austin Walters, age 31 of Paris, TN, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Austin worked at Laurel Hill Processing in Puryear, TN. He enjoyed playing softball, disc golf, fishing, and video games. He formerly worked for Handyman Construction and Yoder’s Meat Processing.
He was born August 15, 1992, in Paris, TN. He...
Kristie Barlow
Mar 28, 2024
Kristie Barlow, age 52 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her residence.
She worked at Circle K Store and Cracker Barrel in Ohio. Kristie enjoyed watching TV, movies, wrestling, and loved her cats.
Kristie was born August 27, 1971, in Joliet, IL to the late Charles Ray Barlow and Sherry Wood Barlow, who survives, of Paris.
Along with her mother,...
Donald Doyle "Donnie" Hatcher, Jr.
Mar 27, 2024
Donald Doyle “Donnie” Hatcher, Jr., age 65 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris, TN.
He retired after many years of work in several factories in Murray, KY. Donnie enjoyed reading, building models, and was a very quiet and simple man. He was a member of McKenzie Church of God, where he led singing...
Beverly Jean Waddell
Mar 26, 2024
Beverly Jean Waddell, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her residence.
She formerly worked as a nurse at Henry County Medical Center many years ago. Beverly enjoyed reading, online shopping, and loved jewelry. Her greatest love was spending time with her family.
Beverly was born July 12, 1942, in Marshalltown, IA, to the late Robert Zednichek and...
Arthur Ramirez
Mar 21, 2024
Arthur Ramirez, age 76 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his residence.
He was the former owner & operator of R&R Bait Shop. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his dog, Lady.
Arthur was born March 3, 1948, in Osceola, AR, to the late Joe Ramirez and the late Otila Ramirez.
He is survived by his former wife &...
Betty A. Williams
Mar 20, 2024
Betty A. Williams, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
She retired after many years from the Henry County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. Betty was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Paris, where she was very active as a member of the Ambassador Sunday School Class and served...
John Lee
Mar 14, 2024
John Dayton Lee, age 77, of Paris TN, died Thursday, March 14, 2024.
John retired from Westvaco after a career spent cruising thousands of acres of timber all over West Tennessee and Kentucky. After playing basketball at UT Martin during his freshman year, he transferred and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and became a Vol...
Sharon Rae Bujak
Mar 14, 2024
Sharon Rae Bujak, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at AHC of Paris.
She formerly worked at E.W. Grove School in the cafeteria and later worked five years for Walmart as a fitting room attendant. Sharon spent much of her time volunteering in the community by making meals, helping others, and being a foster parent to children....
Judith Elaine "Judy" McCrum
Mar 10, 2024
Judith Elaine “Judy” McCrum, age 79 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at her residence.
She was a homemaker who loved to needlepoint. Judy was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary 3547 in Ely, NV. She was Catholic by faith.
Judy was born December 18, 1944, in Savanna, IL, to the late Guido...
Barbara Elkins Chilcutt
Mar 10, 2024
Barbara Elkins Chilcutt, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 10, 2024, at her residence.
She formerly worked at both Paris Healthcare and Henry County Nursing Home as an LPN. Barbara loved her dog, Mollie, and her goat, Trooper. She enjoyed playing Bingo and fishing in Kentucky Lake. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.
Barbara was...
Patricia Louise "Pat" Baier
Mar 9, 2024
Patricia Louise “Pat” Baier, age 94 of Big Sandy, TN, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Eiffel Gardens in Paris, TN.
She retired after many years as a surgery tech working in various hospitals. She was a longtime member of Hope Lutheran Church in Wautoma, WI. Pat was honored to have cared for and fostered over 90 children throughout her lifetime....
Charles Nelson "Chuck" Hawkins
Mar 9, 2024
Charles Nelson “Chuck” Hawkins, age 79 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
He enjoyed working out, spending time with his family, and taking care of his property. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Chuck was born October 25, 1944, in San Francisco, CA, to the late Charles Hawkins and the late Grace Lindsey...
Don Ridgeway
Mar 2, 2024
Don Ridgeway, 76 of Paris, TN, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Don was a proud graduate of the Grove High School class of 1966 where he was voted “Friendliest” in his class, a trait he carried throughout his entire life. He graduated in 1970 from The University of Tennessee at Martin with a bachelor’s degree in education with an emphasis...
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