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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
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...
Becky Armour Hordyk
Sep 10, 2024
Rebecca Armour "Becky" Hordyk, age 73 of Puryear, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her residence.
Becky was born July 3, 1951, to the late James Wyatt and the late Mary White Armour in Memphis, TN.
She married her beloved husband, Dwight G. Hordyk on August 1, 1969. They were married 55 years.
She retired as a co-owner of two Sears...
Rickie Lee Wilson
Sep 9, 2024
Rickie Lee Wilson, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Monday, September 9, 2024, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
He formerly worked at Halls Printing Company in Dresden, TN as a graphic designer before becoming disabled. Rickie loved fishing, doing yard work, and enjoyed tinkering, and bartering. He attended Grace Baptist Church.
Rickie was born December 7, 1959, in Paris,...
Stephen Maurice Frye
Sep 8, 2024
Stephen Maurice Frye, age 83, of Paris, Tennessee, died Sunday, September 8, 2024. He passed from this world peacefully taking a nap after watching his Dallas Cowboys be victorious in their first regular game of the season.
Born on April 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Walter “Dub” Frye, Jr., and the late Edna Gammill Frye. Steve grew...
Shelby Shevonne Stallings
Sep 8, 2024
Shelby Shevonne Stallings, age 37 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN.
She loved being a mother, and her daughters were her pride & joy. Shelby loved taking care of her girls and taking them to cheerleading activities. She enjoyed being with her family, being at the lake, having picnics, and enjoying...
William "Bill" Melton
Sep 8, 2024
William “Bill” Melton, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his residence.
He retired as the owner & operator of Melton’s Service Center. He was also the former service manager at Joe Mahan Ford, worked in sales for Dexter Advertising, and was a realtor for Lake Associates and Paris Realty. In his younger years, Bill enjoyed building...
Cristy Michelle Singleton
Sep 5, 2024
Cristy Michelle Singleton, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her residence.
She formerly worked for Jones Plastics in Camden, TN. Cristy loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and doing yard work.
Cristy was born May 18, 1980, to Roger Singleton and Brenda McClain Singleton, who both survive, of Paris, TN.
Along with her parents, she...
Kenneth Anthony "Kenny" Huotari
Sep 4, 2024
Kenneth Anthony “Kenny” Huotari, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his residence.
He retired after a long career as a machinist in the tool & die industry. He also formerly worked in sales for Paschall’s Carpet. Kenny loved the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, and Detroit Redwings. He enjoyed gardening and liked antiques. He was very family...
Arthur Hugh "Art" Still, Sr.
Sep 2, 2024
Arthur Hugh “Art” Still, Sr., age 88 of Paris, TN, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center.
He retired after 20 years from the U.S. Navy as a machinist mate. After his retirement, he worked for Civil Service as U.S. Base Security. Art loved visiting his grandchildren and telling “sea stories.” He enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR on...
Rex Buford
Sep 1, 2024
James Rex Buford, age 76 of Paris, TN, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN
Rex was a Church of Christ Preacher for many years. He began preaching at Henry Church of Christ and preached the remaining years at Como Church of Christ. He retired after 30 years with the Henry County Board of...
Michelle Milam
Aug 31, 2024
Michelle Sarratt Milam, age 54 of Pontotoc, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Michelle loved Jesus, her husband, sons and their wives, her family, friends and even those she had just met for the first time. She lived a life of intentionality, sharing with those around her a beautiful smile, an incredible voice,...
Joe Allen Flatt
Aug 30, 2024
Joe Allen Flatt age 76 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at his residence.
Joe formerly worked as a truck driver and handy man, doing various odd jobs for people. He enjoyed talking and visiting with others, especially his family, neighbors, and the older folks.
He was married March 22, 1969, Dale Jeanette Gargus Flatt, who preceded him in death...
Retha Mae Wilcox
Aug 30, 2024
Retha Mae Wilcox, age 85, originally from Big Sandy, TN, died on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Huntingdon Health and Rehab Center in Huntingdon, TN.
Retha was a devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. Throughout her life, Retha showed sacrificial love and generosity to provide care and comfort to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved receiving treats like...
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