Paris, TN Obituaries

Nov 9, 2018

Barbara Fay Lemonds, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired after many years in the manufacturing industry, working 17 years at Holly Carburetor and then at Midland Brake in Paris.  She was a member of the Paris Community of Christ.  Barbara loved...

Nov 8, 2018

Marion “Gabby” Strong, age 83 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

She retired from AT&T as a customer service representative.  She enjoyed sailing and traveling the Eastern seaboard.  Gabby was an avid electronic buff, a computer hobbiest, and an animal lover. She was Catholic in faith.

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Nov 8, 2018

Larry Edward “Rat” Myers, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He retired after many years in sales in the automobile industry.  He was currently working at Hannigan Motorsports in Murray, KY.   He was the former co-owner of Paris Tire Recapping, C & L...

Nov 5, 2018

Ace Rowland, age 78 of Springville, TN, died Monday, November 5, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He worked at the National Can Corporation in Clearing, IL., as a die setter for 30 years.  He retired in 1987 and moved to Paris where he started Ace’s Chicago Style Pizza on June 19,...

Nov 4, 2018

Craig Robert Naugle, age 63, of Paris, TN, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 after a battle with cancer, at his residence.

Craig was a project manager/estimator for E & W Electrical Solutions where he had worked for over 20 years.  He enjoyed playing golf and was a Nashville Predators and Tennessee Titans fan. Craig was a...

Nov 4, 2018

Natasha A. “Tasha” Stultz, age 50 of Big Sandy, TN, died Sunday, November 4, 2018, at her residence in Big Sandy, TN.

She was a cook at Steak ‘n Shake in Eureka, MO.  She enjoyed computer games and loved all animals.  Tasha collected Beanie Babies and dolphin figurines.  She was Baptist in belief.

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Nov 3, 2018

Lowell Eugene “Geno” Brown III., age 54 of Cadiz, KY, formerly of Henry County, died Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Geno was a life-long truck driver and owner & operator of Brown Ridge Logistics for four years.  He enjoyed hunting, deep sea fishing, and spending time with his family.

Geno was born...

Nov 1, 2018

Willard Jeffries, age 83 of Buchanan, TN, transitioned to heaven Thursday, November 1, 2018.

He retired after many years as a supervisor for several asphalt companies.  He spent the longest time at Barber Greene in Aurora, IL, where he worked in maintenance.  He was a member of Puryear Baptist Church in Puryear and the Moose...

Oct 29, 2018

Virginia Nell Lange, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN

She formerly worked for 17 years as a waitress at IHOP in Chicago, IL. She was Baptist in faith.  She also enjoyed watching TV and drag racing,  and loved her dog “Little Bit”.

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Oct 29, 2018

Jewell Phelps, age 97 of Paris, TN, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at Henry County Healthcare Center.

Jewell formerly worked at L & N Railroad, Holley Carburetor and Belk in downtown Paris where she loved working for many years. She enjoyed cooking for friends and family and working crossword puzzles. She was a member of...

Oct 25, 2018

Randy Lambert, age 61 of Mansfield, TN, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years of work from Mohon International in Paris.  He was a member of the Henry County Tabernacle Church in Springville.  Randy was a former member of the Henry County Rescue Squad and...

Oct 23, 2018

Larry David Hicks, age 62 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Nashville Community Care & Rehabilitation Center at Bordeaux in Nashville, TN.

He was a Henry County High School Class of 1974 graduate and a U.S. Navy veteran.  Larry was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, reaching the rank of...

Oct 23, 2018

Longtime United Methodist Pastor and Ridgeway Funeral Home employee Rev. Joseph A. “Joe” Walker, Sr., age 86 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He was a graduate of Alamo High School in Alamo, TN.  He attended Murray State Teachers College in Murray, KY, Demorest College...

Oct 19, 2018

Roy E. Wright, age 67 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 19, 2018, at his Residence.

He was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Army. Roy retired as a mortgage broker, who enjoyed motorcycles, RC Airplanes, reading, and watching TV. He was formerly a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association. He was...

Oct 19, 2018

Ronnie Lynn Burnette, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 19, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center.

He was owner and operator of Holy Smoke Transport, and was a Christian in faith.

Ronnie was married to Mary Ellen Simmons Burnette on June 24, 2017, and she survives of Paris, TN....

Oct 17, 2018

Linda MacDonald, age 71 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at her residence in Puryear, TN.

She earned her PhD in Education from the University of Virginia. She retired after a long career of teaching and working with children in the field of special education.  She formerly taught at Grove Jr. High School...

Oct 16, 2018

Billie Frank “Bill” Moody, age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Camden Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Camden, TN.

He retired from Sears Roebuck Company in Paris after many years as a service technician.  He was a member and deacon of Puryear Baptist Church in Puryear.  Bill was a U.S. Army...

Oct 15, 2018

Beverly Jean “Sally” Copeland, age 86 of Paris, died Monday, October 15, 2018, at her residence.

She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a former member of the Good Sam Camping Club.  Sally formerly worked in Jackson, Michigan area hospitals as an aide to doctors preparing for surgery.

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Oct 12, 2018

Allyson Marie “Ally” Melton, age 16 of Paris, TN, died Friday, October 12, 2018, in Paris, TN.

She was an 11th grade student at Henry County High School where she was a member of the Henry County Patriot Marching Band, an honor student, and a member of the Beta Club.  She formerly worked at Arby’s...

Oct 11, 2018

Norma June Chesser, age 91 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, October 11, 2018, at her residence in Buchanan, TN.

She formerly worked as a seamstress at Sears retail store.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Oakland City, IN, and the White Shrine in Greensburg, PA.  June enjoyed sewing, cross-stitching,...