Paris, TN Obituaries

Nov 29, 2013

George O. Gierhart, age 76, of Paris, TN, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN. George was a member of Central Point Baptist Church.  He retired from Dana Companies in Paris as an over-the-road truck driver and was a former dairy farmer.   He was an avid fisherman and wood crafter and an avid collector of...

Nov 27, 2013

Virginia Johnson, 88, former resident of Paris, TN, died Wednesday night, November 27th, at her home in Jackson, where she lived with her daughter, Ondra Farmer and son-in-law, Charles Farmer. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris, with visitation from 12 noon until the service at 2:00 pm. Dr.  Barry Scott,...

Nov 22, 2013

The funeral service for former Henry Countian Randall Clayton of Cordova was scheduled at 1 p.m. today at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Jerry Lee was to officiate. Burial was to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Chosen as pallbearers were Jason Clayton, Bobby Tribble, Howie, Hayden and Hunter Heins and Gerald Boyd. Clayton, 59, died of Lou Gehrig’s disease Friday, Nov. 22,...

Nov 20, 2013

William Robert Denton, age 77, died November 20, 2013.   He was born October 14, 1936 in Linden, TN to Tom and Mary Sanders Denton who preceded in death. Robert married Joyce Lou Roberts Denton September 28, 1984 and she survives.  He retired in 2011 after 55 years with J. R. Hayes Construction Company as Head Mechanic.   Robert was a Methodist and...

Nov 19, 2013

David Leon Winsett, age 65, of Paris, Tennessee, ascended to eternity with his Savior on November 19, 2013, at Henry County Medical Center. Born March 12, 1948, he graduated from Springville High School in 1966.  A toolmaker by trade, he was employed by Holley Carburetor for nine years, after which he was the owner and operator of Winsett Tool Inc.  David loved...

Nov 15, 2013

James Chesley Perry, Sr., age 83, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, November 15, 2013, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.  He was married 56 years to Lovie Alice Bain Perry who preceded in death July 26, 2006. James retired from Midland Brake after 30 years as an inspector.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.   James was a...

Nov 15, 2013

Michael Dean “Mike” Gray, age 51, of Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Paris, TN died Friday, November 15, 2013 in Florida. He served in National Guard some before serving 20 years in the US Navy  and retired as a  First Class Petty Officer. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion in Palm Beach, FL.   He enjoyed playing football and...

Nov 8, 2013

The funeral for retired U.S. Navy veteran and farmer William Barton Taylor of Springville will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Joe Walker Sr. will officiate. Burial will follow in Elkhorn Cemetery at Springville. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m., and after 9 a.m....

Nov 7, 2013

Viann Vincent Veazey, age 81, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, November  7, 2013, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. She was married June 19, 1952 to Dan Brite Veazey Sr., and  he preceded in death March 17, 1995. Viann was a Member First United Methodist Church & worked as a nursery attendant for forty plus years in the Veazey/Hooper Nursery,...

Nov 7, 2013

Charles Elvin Wilson, age 89, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Thursday, November  7, 2013, at Residence in Cottage Grove, Tenn. He was  Married May 12, 1946 to Esthalene Brown Wilson, she died November 24, 2010. Charles Graduated from Springville High School and attended Austin Peay College in Clarksville, TN. He was a Member of Whitlock Church of Christ, and a WW II...

Nov 6, 2013

Theodore “Ted” Austin Diem, age 77, of Paducah, KY, died Wednesday, November  6, 2013, at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, KY. Ted was married July 22, 1982 to Frances Hart Diem, she survives. He was a Retired Maintenance Supervisor for University of Illinois in Glendale, Illinois. In retirement he stayed busy with heating & air conditioning,  and electrical and plumbing repair for...

Nov 3, 2013

Sherry Carol Cleaver, age 52, of Paris, TN, died Sunday November 3, 2013. Born, July 19, 1961 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Skippy and Sue Stone, who preceded in death. Sherry was married March 12, 1999 to Joe Cleaver who survives. She was currently employed at Henry County Medical Center as the Purchasing Agent.  She was a member...

Nov 2, 2013

Marvin Buck, 80, of Springville died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Paris Healthcare Center. No services are planned. The body will be cremated. Ridgeway Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Oct 28, 2013

Retired CSX Railroad welder Robert Joseph Alcock Jr., 75, of Buchanan died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. His body was cremated. His wife, Nancy Forbes Alcock, survives. They were married Nov. 30, 1968. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Ridgeway Funeral Home. No local service is scheduled. Burial will be in New York...

Oct 28, 2013

Retired school teacher Donna Johnson Olive, 66, of Paris died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at her residence. Her body was cremated. Visitation will be held Wednesday at Ridgeway Funeral Home from 5 until 7 pm. A private burial is planned later in Ebenezer Cemetery in Fulton, Ky. Born May 22, 1947, in Clinton, Ky., she was the daughter of the...

Oct 22, 2013

The funeral service for Henry County native and retired carburetor plant employee William Edward Wright of Hollow Rock will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at New Hope United Methodist Church in Hollow Rock, where he was a member and had taught Sunday school for many years. Robert Wright and Steve Whitworth will officiate. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery...

Oct 20, 2013

The funeral service for lifelong farmer and retired TVA worker Horace Lee “Hoss” Adams of Buchanan will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Buchanan United Methodist Church, where he was a member. Ed Montgomery and Latricia Trull will officiate. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery at Buchanan. Chosen as pallbearers are Victor, Beau, Sherril, Lee and Will Adams and Tommy...

Oct 19, 2013

Former Emerson Electric Co. employee Mary Frances Cox Steele, 74, of Springville died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at her residence. Her body was cremated. Burial is planned later in Walker Cemetery. No visitation or service is scheduled. Ridgeway Funeral Home was in charge. Born Nov. 10, 1938, in Puryear, she was a daughter of the late Buster and Willie Evelyn...

Oct 18, 2013

Oct 14, 2013

Judge Ardell Cole, who died today at 94 in Nashville, served the public for 28 years as a judge and circuit court clerk and was a distinguished World War II veteran.  He was Henry County’s Circuit Court clerk from 1962-1976 and was General Sessions Court judge here from 1976-1990. Born in Henry County, he graduated from Grove High School and attended...