All Obituaries

Zach Rains, age 18 of Paris, TN passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.   Arrangements and a full obituary will be here as soon as possible.  

Jessie Ray Edwards, Sr., age 82 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 14, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.   He retired after a long career in military service to his country, serving in the U.S. Navy and fleet reserve for over 20 years.  He was a veteran of the Korean War conflict and Vietnam War.  After retirement from the military, Jessie Ray went to work for Midland Brake in Paris as a machinist, where he retired after 20 years of employment.  He was...

Longtime dentist, Dr. Charley Neal Beard, Sr., age 86 of Paris, TN, died Monday, January 14, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.     Visitation will be Friday, January 18, 2019, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home.     A complete obituary will be here as soon as possible. 

Dorene Diana Ruhl, age 72 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, January 11, 2019, at her residence in Puryear, TN.   She was a retired inspector with USDA. She formerly worked at Hart’s Produce and Doug Taylor Auction Service in Puryear, TN. She enjoyed crocheting and crafting, and was Protestant in faith.   Dorene was born September 5, 1946, in Moline, IL, to the late Raymond Thomas Gaston and the late Arline Elizabeth Vermillion Gaston.   She was married March 24,...

Robert Earl “Bob” Oliver, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.   He retired from CSX Railroad after a 28-year career as a brakeman.  He formerly worked at Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Paris for several years.  Robert was born in the Nelson Community on Shady Grove Road, where he stayed all of his life.  He enjoyed camping, horseback riding, and farming.  He also enjoyed his cattle and raising several...

Dora Geraldine Lowe, age 61 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.   She was a press operator at Dana Corporation in Paris.    Geraldine was born May 18, 1957, in Paris, TN, to the late Dalton Alton Grainger and the late Angie Watts Grainger.   She is survived by one daughter, Heather (John) Culver of Paris, TN; one son, Randall (Terrah) Lowe of Paris, TN; two sisters, Donna (Matt) Goetz of Paris, TN, and Rita Barlow of Paris,...

Jerry Deeter, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Paris Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.   He retired after several years as a press operator for Dana Corporation in Paris.  He formerly worked at a locksmith company in Chicago, IL, for over 30 years.  After retirement, he delivered “Jean’s Pies” to Trolingers for many years.  Jerry was an animal lover and enjoyed playing cards and dominos.  He loved...

Thomas “Tom” Cave, age 69 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.   He had a 30-year career in military service to this country.  He was a highly decorated veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era in the U.S. Marine Corps and in Operation Desert Storm and the Gulf War in the U.S. Army.  Tom was a member of American Legion Post 89, Amvets Post 45, and VFW Post 1889.  He volunteered for Moms cookies in Coal City, IL,...

Ruth Franklin Jones Alexander, age 95 of Camden formerly of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Camden Healthcare.   Ruth was a homemaker and farmer in the Puryear Community. She attended the Primitive Baptist Church in Puryear, TN. She loved reading and gardening.   Ruth was born on April 17, 1923 in Hazel, Ky, to the late Royce Jones and the late Audrey Madeline Ferguson Jones.   She married on January 1, 1940, to Benford D. Alexander, who preceded her in...

Mary Alene Sensing, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.   She retired after many years in the manufacturing industry, last working for Holley Carburetor until its closing in 1987.  She was a hard worker and was valued at every job she had because of her work ethic.  Alene’s family was her world and cooking for her family was her passion.  She loved making a zillion of Granny’s cookies for every occasion and...