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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Dorris Elizabeth Perry
Sep 22, 2024
Dorris Elizabeth Perry, age 91 of Huntingdon, TN, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, TN.
She retired after 42 years from Bellsouth telephone company where she worked in management and was a member of the telephone pioneers. She enjoyed country music, concerts, working puzzles, and crossword puzzles. Dorris loved the Old 23rd District of Henry County....
Ronnie Leroy "Ron" Dix
Sep 21, 2024
Ronnie Leroy “Ron” Dix, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his residence.
He retired after a long career in engineering management, last working for Greenfield Production. Ron loved all sports, especially baseball where he played in the minor leagues in his younger years. He enjoyed fishing, archery, and was a member of West Wood Pentecostal Church...
Gina L. Parrish Matlock
Sep 20, 2024
Gina Parrish Matlock, age 51 of Paris, Tennessee, peacefully passed away at her home Friday evening, September 20, 2024. Born to Paul and Freda Parrish on May 26, 1973. Gina lived a life filled with purpose, compassion, and unwavering faith.
Gina received her Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in Family & Consumer Science: Child...
John Harrison
Sep 20, 2024
Longtime Paris resident, John Harrison, age 98, died Friday, September 20, 2024, at AHC of Goodlettsville, TN.
He retired after 33 years with AT&T, formerly Bellsouth telephone company in Paris. John was a longtime Boy Scout leader and former member of the Paris Optimist Club. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran and a member and deacon of Union Primitive Baptist...
Sheila LeAnn Daigle Dunlap
Sep 19, 2024
Sheila LeAnn Daigle Dunlap, age 60, of North Bend, OR died peacefully at Oregon Health Sciences University Medical Center in Portland, OR on September 19, 2024, following a long illness.
LeAnn was born on October 14, 1963, in Bolivar, TN to Betty Daigle Hastings and the late Rev George Andrew Daigle. She was a 1981 graduate of Henry County High School,...
James T. "Jim" Lacey, III
Sep 18, 2024
James T. “Jim” Lacey, III, age 92 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his residence.
He retired after 22 years as a senior quality engineer from GenRad, Inc. Jim was a board member for Friends of the W.G. Rhea Library and was a volunteer for Henry County Helping Hand. He was a longtime member of Grace Episcopal Church...
Shawn "Fish" Salmon
Sep 17, 2024
Shawn “Fish” Salmon, age 40 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at his residence.
He enjoyed playing video games, fishing, and just being with friends. Shawn loved Legos and was able to go to Legoland in February through the Make a Wish Foundation. He loved life, his dog, Blueberry, and was a member of Puryear Baptist Church.
Shawn was born...
Tony Norton
Sep 17, 2024
Tony Norton, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
He was a licensed master electrician in many states. Tony loved his family, loved to laugh, and was a jokester. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Tony was born April 3, 1962, in Paris, TN, to the late Jerry Norton and the late Pat Turner Norton.
He is survived by his daughter,...
Billie Joe Page
Sep 16, 2024
Billie Joe Page 86 of Henry, TN, died Monday, September 16, 2024, at his residence.
Billie was a mechanic by trade. He was a co-owner and operator of Page Brothers Garage and Wrecker service. His passion for working on vehicles was shown through his time involved with demolition derbies and stock car racing. He enjoyed riding motorcycles whenever he could. He...
Eric Duane Asher
Sep 15, 2024
Eric Duane Asher, age 67 of Buchanan, TN, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his residence.
He worked as a mechanic for Paris Service Center/Kendall True Value Hardware for over 20 years, then retired from Service Rental in Paris. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and supported The Wounded Warrior Project. Eric loved camping, boating, bird watching,...
Linda Prater Dortch
Sep 14, 2024
Linda Prater Dortch age 74 of Paris, TN, passed away September 14, 2024, in Atlanta, GA.
Linda was born December 14, 1949, in Memphis, TN, to the late Wyvonna Moll Prater and the late Robert Prater, who lived in Marked Tree, Arkansas.
Her mother later moved to Paris, TN, where Linda attended middle school, and then graduated from E. W. Grove High...
Margaret Paschall Lamb
Sep 14, 2024
Margaret Paschall Lamb age 77 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.
Margaret retired from the Henry County Court System, where she served as a deputy clerk. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading, playing word games on the computer, researching her Paschall family history, and watching the University of Tennessee Vols...
George D. Bucy
Sep 14, 2024
George Darrell Bucy age 85 of Atwood, TN, formerly of Paris, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his residence.
George was a retired machine operator from the former A.O. Smith, now Tower Automotive Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outside. He was a member of the graduating class of 1958 from Grove High School where he played basketball. George was...
William Herman "Big Bill" Zuckschwerdt, Sr.
Sep 12, 2024
William Herman “Big Bill” Zuckschwerdt, Sr., age 74 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Henry County Healthcare & Rehab.
He retired after a long career with Setco Automotive, formerly Midland Brake in Paris. Bill was an avid collector of knives, arrowheads, and Native American memorabilia. He enjoyed auctions, antique shopping, and loved his dog, Bear. He was a...
Becky Armour Hordyk
Sep 10, 2024
Rebecca Armour "Becky" Hordyk, age 73 of Puryear, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her residence.
Becky was born July 3, 1951, to the late James Wyatt and the late Mary White Armour in Memphis, TN.
She married her beloved husband, Dwight G. Hordyk on August 1, 1969. They were married 55 years.
She retired as a co-owner of two Sears...
Rickie Lee Wilson
Sep 9, 2024
Rickie Lee Wilson, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Monday, September 9, 2024, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.
He formerly worked at Halls Printing Company in Dresden, TN as a graphic designer before becoming disabled. Rickie loved fishing, doing yard work, and enjoyed tinkering, and bartering. He attended Grace Baptist Church.
Rickie was born December 7, 1959, in Paris,...
Stephen Maurice Frye
Sep 8, 2024
Stephen Maurice Frye, age 83, of Paris, Tennessee, died Sunday, September 8, 2024. He passed from this world peacefully taking a nap after watching his Dallas Cowboys be victorious in their first regular game of the season.
Born on April 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Walter “Dub” Frye, Jr., and the late Edna Gammill Frye. Steve grew...
Shelby Shevonne Stallings
Sep 8, 2024
Shelby Shevonne Stallings, age 37 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN.
She loved being a mother, and her daughters were her pride & joy. Shelby loved taking care of her girls and taking them to cheerleading activities. She enjoyed being with her family, being at the lake, having picnics, and enjoying...
William "Bill" Melton
Sep 8, 2024
William “Bill” Melton, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his residence.
He retired as the owner & operator of Melton’s Service Center. He was also the former service manager at Joe Mahan Ford, worked in sales for Dexter Advertising, and was a realtor for Lake Associates and Paris Realty. In his younger years, Bill enjoyed building...
Cristy Michelle Singleton
Sep 5, 2024
Cristy Michelle Singleton, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her residence.
She formerly worked for Jones Plastics in Camden, TN. Cristy loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and doing yard work.
Cristy was born May 18, 1980, to Roger Singleton and Brenda McClain Singleton, who both survive, of Paris, TN.
Along with her parents, she...
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