Paris, TN Obituaries

Mar 5, 2019

William Jerry Norton, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He retired as a self-employed framing contractor.  Jerry enjoyed working, loved fishing, and enjoyed discussing politics.

Jerry was born July 1, 1944, in Springville, TN, to the late Bonnie Brooks “BB” Norton...

Mar 5, 2019

Benny “Red” Harris, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He retired after many years as a foreman with the Board of Public Utilities in Paris.  Benny attended Foundry Hill Community of Christ in Puryear.  He enjoyed hunting, especially coon hunting, loved coon hounds...

Mar 4, 2019

Juliette “Julie” Kelly, age 86 of Springville, TN, died Monday, March 4, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Julie retired after working several years in the automotive manufacturing industry as a machinist.  She also enjoyed gardening.

Julie was born March 17, 1932, in Marion, AL, to the late Grant...

Feb 28, 2019

Rickey Carter, age 61 of Gulf Shores, AL, formerly of Paris, TN, passed away at his work in Orange Beach, AL, on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

He was a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, for many years.  Rickey loved the beach and all sports, and especially enjoyed watching Tennessee football.  He was Baptist in belief....

Feb 26, 2019

Barbara Lou Duncan Hilzley, age 76 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, February 26, 2019, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

Barbara was born June 3, 1942, in Lowell, IN, to the late James Henry Duncan and the late Ruth Naomi Lewis Duncan.

She was married July 22, 1961, to her husband...

Feb 23, 2019

Lucy Key Hosford, age 95 of Paris, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Lucy was a retired LPN. She formerly worked for Dr. J. Ray Smith, the Chesemore Hospital, and the Oak Manor Nursing Home in McKenzie. She graduated from Cottage Grove School in 1941. She was the oldest...

Feb 21, 2019

Sara Anne Schoubye, age 65 of Paris, died Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Sara formerly worked as an administrative assistant in a real estate office. She was member of the Antioch United Methodist Church, where she sang in the church choir. Sara also enjoyed being outside...

Feb 21, 2019

Christopher Earl Archie “Hollingsworth”, age 34, of Mansfield, TN passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Chris worked as a self-employed logger.  He volunteered many years for the Henry County Rescue squad and the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed outdoor activities....

Feb 17, 2019

Jerry Lee Hudgins, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at his residence.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years. Jerry was a member of Assembly of God in Paris, TN. He loved fishing, hunting, playing pool, and darts.

Born February 17, 1947, in Paris,...

Feb 17, 2019

Dolores “Dee” Yeck age 82 of Paris, TN, formerly of Brick, NJ, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Dee was the retired owner/operator of Paris on Wheels skating rink in Paris. She competed in the Senior Olympics where she won numerous medals at the local, state, and national levels. She...

Feb 15, 2019

Aileen Whitehead Anderson, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 15, 2019, at Morningside of Paris.

She retired as the co-owner & operator of The Wishing Well in Paris.  She formerly worked at the Clippard Plant and Chesemore Clinic also in Paris.  Aileen grew up at New Hope Baptist Church and became a member...

Feb 14, 2019

Victor George “Vic” Dulceak, Sr., age 90 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired as the longtime owner & operator of Victor Dulceak & Sons, a construction company in Illinois.  He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in WWII.  Vic was a lifetime member and past...

Feb 10, 2019

Roy Eugene Cowsert, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Roy retired after 10 years from Dana Corporation as a machinist and line operator. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Paris. He enjoyed watching game shows, fishing, puzzles, and spending time...

Feb 9, 2019

Rev. Carlos Owens age 88 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Woodcrest at Blakeford in Nashville, TN.

Born June 6, 1930 near Eagle Creek in Henry County, he was a son of the late Raymond and Della Nora Rice Owens. He was married on June 17, 1955, at First...

Feb 6, 2019

Ronald Eugene Cash, Sr., age 81 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at his residence in Buchanan, TN.

He retired after a long career as a steel roll inspector from Ohio Steel in Lima, OH.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Ronald was born January 9, 1938, in Lima, OH,...

Feb 5, 2019

Martha Merrell Laffoon, age 71 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in Puryear, TN.

She retired from Henry County Medical Center as an Environmental Supervisor after working there for over 20 years. She loved sitting on her back porch with her dogs, enjoyed the outdoors, and loved spending time with her grandkids and great...

Feb 4, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Rick, age 50 of Paris, TN, died, Monday, February 4, 2019, in Paris, TN.

He was a carpenter for God’s Blessing Handyman Service in Paris.  Bobby enjoyed boxing and building with his hands.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

Bobby was born October 19, 1968, in Chicago, IL,...

Feb 3, 2019

Alvin Ray “Tweetie” Nolen, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He was a master logger, retired from Craig Forrest Products Company in Puryear.  Ray was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Paris.  He loved horses...

Feb 2, 2019

Marvin Cole, age 85 of New Concord, KY, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Shady Lawn Nursing & Rehab Center in Cadiz, KY.

He retired from General Motors in Michigan after a long career before moving back to Kentucky.  Marvin was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and a member of the Paris Community of...

Jan 27, 2019

Charles Dwayne Kirk, age 80 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He retired as owner and operator of Kirk’s, a market & deli in the Paris Landing area of Henry County.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and also served in the Tennessee Army...