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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Burnietta "BJ" Jackson
Oct 4, 2024
Burnietta “BJ” Jackson, age 82 of Buchanan, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, October 4, 2024.
She retired as a CNA from Henry County Medical Center after more than 30 years. BJ loved yard sales, thrift stores, and anything shiny.
Born October 2, 1942 in Murray, KY, she was the daughter of the late O.B. Farley and the late Rovine Parker Farley Tyler.
BJ...
Annette Copeland
Sep 28, 2024
Annette Copeland age 68 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence.
Annette was a homemaker who enjoyed riding horses and riding motorcycles with her husband. She was a member of the Christian Science Society in Murray, KY.
She was married July 30, 1977, to Fred H. Copeland, who survives of Henry, TN.
Born August 18, 1956, in Greenville, SC,...
Dan Dunn
Sep 27, 2024
Jerral Dan Dunn age 85 of Hazel, KY, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, September 27, 2024, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, KY.
Dan retired from Mohon, Int., where he worked many years as the shipping supervisor. He was an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Dan, alongside his family, had previously co owned and operated...
Sam Beal
Sep 25, 2024
Sam Beal, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.
He retired after 40 plus years from Ajax Distributing as a sales manager. Sam enjoyed golfing, antique cars, collecting baseball cards and knives. He loved watching baseball and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed spending time with...
Bonnie Bucy
Sep 24, 2024
Bonnie Ruth Bucy, age 82 of Atwood, TN, died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her residence.
She retired from A.O. Smith in Milan, TN. Bonnie loved canning, putting up garden vegetables, and entering her products in the fair. She was Baptist by belief.
Bonnie was born October 21, 1941, in Parsons, TN, to the late Louie Wesley Quinn and the late Alta...
Heather M. Kingery
Sep 24, 2024
Heather Michelle Kingery passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 50.
Heather was employed by the Paris Special School District serving as a teacher at Paris Elementary School. Heather was born on July 2, 1974, in Shreveport, LA.
Heather was a wonderful and devoted mother offering...
Dorris Elizabeth Perry
Sep 22, 2024
Dorris Elizabeth Perry, age 91 of Huntingdon, TN, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN.
She retired after 42 years from Bellsouth telephone company where she worked in management and was a member of the telephone pioneers. She enjoyed country music, concerts, working puzzles, and crossword puzzles. Dorris loved the Old 23rd District of Henry County....
Ronnie Leroy "Ron" Dix
Sep 21, 2024
Ronnie Leroy “Ron” Dix, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his residence.
He retired after a long career in engineering management, last working for Greenfield Production. Ron loved all sports, especially baseball where he played in the minor leagues in his younger years. He enjoyed fishing, archery, and was a member of West Wood Pentecostal Church...
Gina L. Parrish Matlock
Sep 20, 2024
Gina Parrish Matlock, age 51 of Paris, Tennessee, peacefully passed away at her home Friday evening, September 20, 2024. Born to Paul and Freda Parrish on May 26, 1973. Gina lived a life filled with purpose, compassion, and unwavering faith.
Gina received her Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in Family & Consumer Science: Child...
John Harrison
Sep 20, 2024
Longtime Paris resident, John Harrison, age 98, died Friday, September 20, 2024, at AHC of Goodlettsville, TN.
He retired after 33 years with AT&T, formerly Bellsouth telephone company in Paris. John was a longtime Boy Scout leader and former member of the Paris Optimist Club. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran and a member and deacon of Union Primitive Baptist...
Sheila LeAnn Daigle Dunlap
Sep 19, 2024
Sheila LeAnn Daigle Dunlap, age 60, of North Bend, OR died peacefully at Oregon Health Sciences University Medical Center in Portland, OR on September 19, 2024, following a long illness.
LeAnn was born on October 14, 1963, in Bolivar, TN to Betty Daigle Hastings and the late Rev George Andrew Daigle. She was a 1981 graduate of Henry County High School,...
James T. "Jim" Lacey, III
Sep 18, 2024
James T. “Jim” Lacey, III, age 92 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his residence.
He retired after 22 years as a senior quality engineer from GenRad, Inc. Jim was a board member for Friends of the W.G. Rhea Library and was a volunteer for Henry County Helping Hand. He was a longtime member of Grace Episcopal Church...
Shawn "Fish" Salmon
Sep 17, 2024
Shawn “Fish” Salmon, age 40 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at his residence.
He enjoyed playing video games, fishing, and just being with friends. Shawn loved Legos and was able to go to Legoland in February through the Make a Wish Foundation. He loved life, his dog, Blueberry, and was a member of Puryear Baptist Church.
Shawn was born...
Tony Norton
Sep 17, 2024
Tony Norton, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
He was a licensed master electrician in many states. Tony loved his family, loved to laugh, and was a jokester. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Tony was born April 3, 1962, in Paris, TN, to the late Jerry Norton and the late Pat Turner Norton.
He is survived by his daughter,...
Billie Joe Page
Sep 16, 2024
Billie Joe Page 86 of Henry, TN, died Monday, September 16, 2024, at his residence.
Billie was a mechanic by trade. He was a co-owner and operator of Page Brothers Garage and Wrecker service. His passion for working on vehicles was shown through his time involved with demolition derbies and stock car racing. He enjoyed riding motorcycles whenever he could. He...
Eric Duane Asher
Sep 15, 2024
Eric Duane Asher, age 67 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his residence.
He worked as a mechanic for Paris Service Center/Kendall True Value Hardware for over 20 years, then retired from Service Rental in Paris. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and supported The Wounded Warrior Project. Eric loved camping, boating, bird watching,...
Linda Prater Dortch
Sep 14, 2024
Linda Prater Dortch age 74 of Paris, TN, passed away September 14, 2024, in Atlanta, GA.
Linda was born December 14, 1949, in Memphis, TN, to the late Wyvonna Moll Prater and the late Robert Prater, who lived in Marked Tree, Arkansas.
Her mother later moved to Paris, TN, where Linda attended middle school, and then graduated from E. W. Grove High...
Margaret Paschall Lamb
Sep 14, 2024
Margaret Paschall Lamb age 77 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
Margaret retired from the Henry County Court System, where she served as a deputy clerk. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading, playing word games on the computer, researching her Paschall family history, and watching the University of Tennessee Vols...
George D. Bucy
Sep 14, 2024
George Darrell Bucy age 85 of Atwood, TN, formerly of Paris, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his residence.
George was a retired machine operator from the former A.O. Smith, now Tower Automotive Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outside. He was a member of the graduating class of 1958 from Grove High School where he played basketball. George was...
William Herman "Big Bill" Zuckschwerdt, Sr.
Sep 12, 2024
William Herman “Big Bill” Zuckschwerdt, Sr., age 74 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Henry County Healthcare & Rehab.
He retired after a long career with Setco Automotive, formerly Midland Brake in Paris. Bill was an avid collector of knives, arrowheads, and Native American memorabilia. He enjoyed auctions, antique shopping, and loved his dog, Bear. He was a...
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