Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Dr. Dennis J. Wieck

Dr. Dennis J. Wieck

Mar 8, 2019

Dennis J. Wieck, MD, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2019. Born July 8, 1955 in St. Louis, MO., he was the son of Mary Ann (Quinlan) Wieck and the late Thomas S. Wieck. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Leigh Ann Jones Wieck, two children Kimberly Denise Leach (Jacob) and...

Eugene "Gene" Reagor

Eugene "Gene" Reagor

Mar 8, 2019

Eugene “Gene” Reagor, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 8, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired after many years as a self-employed carpenter.  He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Springville.  Gene was a champion cutting horse rider and a stock car champion driver in his younger...

Charles Franklin "Charlie" Brown

Charles Franklin "Charlie" Brown

Mar 7, 2019

Charles Franklin “Charlie” Brown, age 76 of Paris TN, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Belfast, Ireland while on a trip with his family.

He was a faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus council #7086 and a fourth degree Knight in Mother Teresa...

Louise Marshall Travis

Louise Marshall Travis

Mar 7, 2019

Louise Marshall Travis, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She was a homemaker who formerly worked in the auction business with her husband, and at the Clippard Plant in Paris.  Louise was a graduate of Grove High School and a very faithful member of Maplewood...

Chris Allen

Chris Allen

Mar 6, 2019

Chris Allen, age 45 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Paris, TN.

He loved riding motorcycles, fishing, and music.  Chris was very creative and loved to make things with his hands.  He enjoyed being with family.

Christopher was born July 29, 1973, in Paris, TN, to Regina Allen...

Billy Ray Schaffer

Billy Ray Schaffer

Mar 5, 2019

Billy R. Schaffer, age 77 of Springville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.  Billy was born July 1, 1941, in New Madrid, MO, son of J.W. & Lorina Wren Schaffer.  He moved to Tennessee in 2001 coming from Rockford, IL, with his wife & soul mate Kathleen Townsend Schaffer, who survives, in Tennessee....

Jerry Norton

Jerry Norton

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...

Benny "Red" Harris

Benny "Red" Harris

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...

Juliette "Julie" Kelly

Juliette "Julie" Kelly

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...

Rickey Arlen Carter

Rickey Arlen Carter

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....

Barbara Lou Duncan Hilzley

Barbara Lou Duncan Hilzley

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...

Lucy Key Hosford

Lucy Key Hosford

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...

Sara Schoubye

Sara Schoubye

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...

Chris Archie

Chris Archie

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....

Jerry Hudgins

Jerry Hudgins

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,...

Dee Yeck

Dee Yeck

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...

Aileen Whitehead Anderson

Aileen Whitehead Anderson

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...

Victor George "Vic" Dulceak, Sr.

Victor George "Vic" Dulceak, Sr.

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...

Roy Eugene Cowsert

Roy Eugene Cowsert

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...

Rev. Carlos Owens

Rev. Carlos Owens

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...