All Obituaries

Joan A. Yeargin, age 90 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, August 10, 2020, at The Farms at Puryear.   She worked as a travel agent for many years and also farmed.  Joan loved her pets and her animals.  She was Catholic in faith.   Joan was born August 18, 1929, in Almeda, CA, to the late Kenneth Samuels and Beatrice Del Vecchio Samuels.   She was married in 1954 William “Bill” Yeargin, who preceded her in death.    She is survived by her son,...

Helen Louise Shinault, age 97 of Paris, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at AHC of Paris.   Helen formerly worked at Furnace Electric in Batavia, IL. She was a member of the Assembly of God church in Lepanto, AR, and attended TVCC in Paris. She enjoyed traveling, planting flowers, and just “going”. Helen was a member of the Senior Citizens’ Centers in both Lepanto and Paris.   Born June 1, 1923, in Phil Campbell, AL, she was the daughter of the late Jess Franks...

Cora Jane Bonneau, age 101 of Paris, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at her residence.   She was a retired clerk from the Michigan Cancer Institute. Jane was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Welcome Women/Home Makers’ Club. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and golfing with her husband.   Born March 20, 1919, in Puryear, she was the daughter of the late Homer Paschall and the late Kate Hays Paschall.   Jane married David Bonneau April 30, 1949, who...

Robert Paul “Bob” Brown, age 86 of Paris, died Friday, August 7, 2020, at his residence.   Bob retired as a supervisor for AT&T, then worked for Orlando Business Telephone Systems where he was a senior project manager. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Apopka, FL, and was an avid turkey hunter.   Born July 26, 1934 in Rockport, WV, he was the son of the late P.A. Brown and the late Myrtle Jane Wildman Brown.   He married Lois Frances Conrad...

Betty Jo Paschall age 90 of Puryear died Thursday, August 6, 2020, at her residence. She owned Countryside Poodles where she groomed dogs for 15 years. Betty was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day saints, who loved genealogy, history, and being with her family. She enjoyed helping her husband on antique cars and working outside in the yard. Born July 11, 1930, in Puryear, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Paschall and the late Guylar Victoria...

Paul William Villaflor, age 89, of Parsons, TN, formerly of Paris, died Monday, August 3, 2020, at his home.   He was a retired X-Ray Tech at Henry County Medical Center and was a member of Parsons First United Methodist Church. Paul was a former long-time member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Paris.  He was a retired US Army veteran who served in the Korean War.   Paul is survived by his wife, Carrie McFadden Villaflor of Parsons,TN; two sons, Tom (Debbie)...

Stella Duncan, age 68 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, July 31, 2020.   She was employed at Van’s Pharmacy in Martin, TN, where she worked as a pharmacist.  Stella was a 1983 graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy in Memphis, TN.  She loved cooking and feeding people and enjoyed collecting rocks.   Stella was born April 5, 1952, in Murray, KY, to the late Max Daniel Duncan and the late Evelyn Sue Paschall Duncan.   She is survived by her...

Bruce Lee Rector, age 53 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.   He enjoyed country music and was loved by his family.   Bruce was born September 9, 1966, in Lexington, KY, to the late Eugene Rector and Ruby Lowe Rector, who survives, of Paris, TN.   Along with his mother, he is also survived by one daughter, Gina Faye Rector of Hazard, KY; two sons, Bruce Lee Rector, Jr., of Hazard, KY, and Tyler Eugene Rector of Hazard,...

Michael David Adams, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris.   Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN.  The body is to be cremated with no services planned at this time. A complete obituary will be here as soon as possible.      

Jerol Max “Jerry” Hamilton, age 81 of Springville, died Monday, July 27, 2020, at his residence.   Jerry was a retired forklift operator for GM. He worked 38.9 years total at GM. He enjoyed fishing, trains, collecting car memorabilia, and discussing politics, especially dealing with his democratic party.  He loved his children and grandchildren very much. Jerry was a member of Russwood Baptist Church.   Born October 1, 1938, in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of...