Four people die, author speaks at Paris luncheon

Jean Collins Perry, 93, of Paris, Tennessee, died at home on Nov. 11, 2026; she was a longtime church member who loved gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. John “Jack” J. Paris Jr., 89, died Nov. 6 after a 37-year career at UPS and a life of service to his church and community, alongside interests including fishing and bird watching. Carla Brewer, 71, died at her San Luis Obispo home on Oct. 6; she worked in public service and at Cal Poly and was a Master Gardener. Alice Ann Grande, 72, of Paris, died Oct. 8 after a battle with breast cancer; she worked for Blue Shield of California and was active in Seventh-day Adventist churches, with interests ranging from crafts to herbal medicine.