Paris, TN Obituaries

Dec 17, 2017

Lois V. Wallace of Surprise, Arizona passed away on December 17, 2017 under hospice care at her assisted living home in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Lois was born in Pope, Mississippi on November 26, 1923 to her late parents Lois M. Vick, an early female graduate of the University of Mississippi, and Samuel B. Vick, a major league baseball...

Dec 17, 2017

Elaine Duncan Lizon, age 73 of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her daughter’s residence in Paris, TN.

Elaine spent much of her life as a homemaker.  She was a member of Open Doors Community Church in Paris.  She enjoyed sewing and reading books and loved her grandchildren very much.

Dec 17, 2017

James Lee “Batman” Hershberger, age 48 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

James was a former motorcycle mechanic for Canton Cycles in Canton, OH.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Canton, OH.  He loved his wife, children and grandchildren...

Dec 16, 2017

Arlon Clifton “A.C.”  Williams, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Town Square Care of Puryear in Puryear, TN.

A.C. was Methodist.  He was a retired truck driver from Roadway Express.  He loved the outdoors and especially fishing, hunting and camping.  A jack of all trades, he enjoyed restoring old cars...

Dec 16, 2017

Kathy Hunter, age 65 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, December 16, 2017 at her home.

She was Baptist and she enjoyed and loved her flowers.  Kathy formerly worked at Emerson Electric and also worked in customer service at Allegro Fine Foods for 9 years.

Kathy was born March 24, 1952 in...

Dec 14, 2017

James Randall “Randy” Canady, age 56 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He was a member of the Paris-Henry County Rescue Squad for 20 years, where he served as former captain.  He also was a 26 year member of the Puryear Volunteer Fire Department &...

Dec 13, 2017

Hilda P. Elkins, age 97 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She was the oldest living member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ in Buchanan, TN.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting and was a great cook.  She was an avid reader and an...

Dec 13, 2017

Lori Ann Widenhofer, age 50 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Henry County Medical Center.

Lori was a wild child and a free spirit with a gypsy soul.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister and aunt.   She loved music, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Dec 10, 2017

Margaret P. Laster, age 86 of McKenzie, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at her residence in McKenzie, TN.

She was a homemaker and member of Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in McKenzie.  She formerly managed the Dairy Cup in Routon.  She loved gardening, canning, reading the Bible, and enjoyed growing...

Dec 9, 2017

Former Henry Countian, Lucille Wofford, age 106 of Murray, KY, died Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed being with her family and friends.  She was an avid reader and liked to crochet.  She was Methodist in belief.

Lucille was born...

Dec 8, 2017

Mark Christopher Dupes, age 60 of Columbia, TN, formerly of Paris, died Friday, December 8, 2017, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Mark was raised in Paris and graduated from Henry County High School in 1975.  He was an outstanding tennis player in his younger years.  He was a former off-shore fisherman for...

Dec 7, 2017

Betty Williams Roberson, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

She formerly worked locally as a switch board operator, and also at Holley Carburetor Plant.  She was a self-employed childcare provider for several years, where she loved and cared for countless local children...

Dec 4, 2017

Richard “Rick” Byrns, age 54 of Henry, TN, died December 4, 2017.

Rick was a member of the American Legion Post 89.   A US Army Veteran, he served in the 81st Airborne as a Paratrooper.  He worked in Senior Management at Champion Homes in Dresden, TN.  Rick loved to play pool, fish, sing karaoke, shoot...

Dec 4, 2017

Former Henry Countian, Paula Ann Elliott, age 64 of Murray, KY, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at her residence in Murray, KY.

She was a retired LPN and was Baptist in belief.

Paula was born January 14, 1953, in Chicago, IL, to the late Emmett Edwin Lawrence and the late Gladys...

Dec 3, 2017

William Rickey Nanney, age 70 of Paris, TN died Sunday December 3, 2017  at the Tennova Healthcare-Volunteer Martin in Martin, TN.

Rickey retired from Midland Brake in Paris, TN after 45 years of service.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris, TN where he served in the Deaf Ministry for many years....

Nov 30, 2017

Former Henry Countian, Tracy Lane Rabey, age 52 of Dallas, TX, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, in Dallas, TX.

He was a sales consultant for various automobile dealerships in Dallas, TX.  He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Paris.

Tracy was born September 13, 1965, in Paris, TN,...

Nov 30, 2017

Nell Austin McBride, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, November 30, 2017, at RoseStone Retirement Community in Paris, TN.

She was a homemaker who was an avid gardener and seamstress.  She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years.  She enjoyed reading, especially...

Nov 29, 2017

James Rolin Clark, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

He was a member of Whitlock Church of Christ.  He retired from DuPont in New Johnsonville, TN after 36 years as a heavy equipment operator where he received several awards including a certificate...

Nov 27, 2017

Russell Dudley, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Monday, November 27, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He was a retired truck driver and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Paris, TN.  He served in the U.S. Marines in Special Forces.

Russell was born December 14, 1940, in Paducah,...

Nov 26, 2017

Robert Bradley “Bob” Holland, age 64 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, November 26, 2017.  His earthly spirit quietly slipped from his grasp to our Heavenly Father while he was at home with family members.

He graduated from Fulton County KY High School and then from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear...