Paris, TN Obituaries

Apr 16, 2016

Paul Daniel Rushing, age 85, of Puryear, Tenn., died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Palmyra Healthcare Center in Palmyra, Tenn.

He was a member Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN and was a US Army veteran who served in the Korean War.   He retired from General Motors where he was forklift operator.  Before his...

Apr 16, 2016

Kenny Hollingsworth, age 48, of Tampa, FL,  formerly of Paris, TN,  died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Fla.

He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.   He worked as a self-employed contractor in Tampa, FL and he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Kenny...

Apr 15, 2016

Alvin Lawrence “Al” Carroll, age 85, of Springville, Tenn., died Friday, April 15, 2016, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

Alvin was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy serving from 1948-1956.  He worked as a furniture refinisher for many years for Colony House in Arlington, VA and then was a...

Apr 8, 2016

Betty Ruth Harper Bradley, age 68, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, April 8, 2016, at her daughters home in Paris, Tenn.  Born June 5, 1947, in McKenzie, TN, she was the daughter of L.C. Harper of Henry, TN and the late Dorothy Lee Harper.

She married Roger Dale Bradley July 16, 1965 who preceded in...

Apr 8, 2016

David Randall Bowden, age 57, of Paris, Tenn, died Friday, April  8, 2016, at his residence.

Born September 9, 1958 in Paris, Tenn, he was the son of the late Robert "Tip" Bowden and  Rachel Drucilla Prince Bowden who lives in Paris, Tenn.  He was married February 25, 2007 to Kathy Lynn Morgan Bowden who...

Apr 7, 2016

Eva Gray Boyd Pierce, age 92, of Streetsboro, Ohio, formerly of Paris, TN, died Thursday, April  7, 2016, at Bedford Hospital in Bedford, Ohio.

Born January 16, 1924, in Paris, TN, she was the daughter of the late Willie C. Boyd and the late Etna Jones Boyd.

She married March 11,...

Apr 4, 2016

William Douglas “Bud” Nanney, age 90, of Henry, Tenn., died Monday, April  4, 2016, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church for over 70 years.  He had been chairman of the Deacons since 1966 and was the former Choir Director and was named Music Director Emeritus.  ...

Apr 1, 2016

Lois Yount Ziegler, age 89, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, April  1, 2016, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Paris and was a former member of the American Legion.  She was a Published Poet in High School and also enjoyed painting.

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Mar 31, 2016

Alton Charles Webster, age 69, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, March 31, 2016, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

He enjoyed gardening and fishing and attended TVCC.  Alton formerly worked at the Cuba Cheese plant in NY and lastly had worked as a Mechanic for PTL in Murray.

He...

Mar 29, 2016

A Graveside service is planned for Saturday June 25, 2016 at Puryear City Cemetery at 2:00 pm for Marcia Duncan Keane-Scully.

Marcia Duncan Keane-Scully, age 93, of Hazel, Ky., died Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Ky.

Marcia was born February 27, 1923 in Puryear, TN...

Mar 29, 2016

Katherine Marie Clary, age 85, of Paris, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, Tenn.

Marie formerly attended New Bethel Baptist Church and she was a homemaker that enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and fishing.

She was born March 13, 1931 in Paris, TN to late...

Mar 29, 2016

Richard Allen Diessner, III,  age 48, of Paris, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn.

Richard was a care taker for his Fiance Debbi through several surgeries.   He also enjoyed caring for children, hiking and especially enjoyed his dog "Kid".

He was born...

Mar 28, 2016

Marguerite Helen Crane, age 89, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, March 28, 2016, at her residence in Paris, Tenn.  She married Jan. 13, 1946 to M.L. Crane, he survives. They were married 69 years. Member First Baptist Church in Paris, TN. Marguerite formerly worked as a secretary-bookkeeper for Lake Associates Realtors, Bass Realty & McDonald Aircraft in St. Louis,...

Mar 27, 2016

Betty Jo Barton age 88 of Franklin, TN,  formerly of Paris, died Sunday March 27, 2016 at Rose Care Group Home in Nashville, Tennessee.

Betty was born was born on August 27, 1927, in Happy Valley, TN in the beautiful Great Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee to the late Wiley Boring and Nell Kegley Boring....

Mar 27, 2016

Pat Norton, age 74, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at her residence in Buchanan, Tenn.

Pat was a homemaker and she enjoyed reading.

She was born February 2, 1942  in Paris, TN to the late Carl Turner and the late Irell Eldridge Turner.

Pat...

Mar 25, 2016

Joe Atkins, age 76, of Murray, Ky., died Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Murray Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, Ky.

He married December 12, 1957 to Shelby Davis Atkins.

He was the son of the late Taylor Atkins and the late Lela Wilson Atkins.

Joe was a very successful car dealer where he...

Mar 24, 2016

Patricia L. Antwine age 80, died Thursday March 24, 2016 at her residence in Springville, TN. Born in Lansing, MI, she was the daughter of the late Edward William O’Toole and the late Jeanette Maria Connell O’Toole.

Her funeral service will be held Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 11:00 am in LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home...

Mar 24, 2016

Richard Dale “Ricky” Robbins, age 57, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

He was a member of Paris Seventh Day Adventist Church and formerly worked for Fletcher Construction before becoming disabled.

Ricky was born January 23, 1959 in Paris, TN to the late...

Mar 23, 2016

Robert “Bobby” Phillip Reaves, age 76, of Paris, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

He retired from management at Gaines Manufacturing in McKenzie, TN. He was a furniture upholster & co-owner of Frame Makers in Paris, TN. He attended McKenzie High School and was a member of Puryear Baptist...

Mar 23, 2016

Curtis Dale Thompson, age 76, of Puryear, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Paris, Tenn.  He worked in maintenance at the Henry County Highway Department and formerly worked at the Holley Carburetor Plant. He was a member of the VFW and the Moose Lodge.

He was born November 22, 1939, in Paris, TN to...