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Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Kenneth Anthony "Kenny" Huotari
Sep 4, 2024
Kenneth Anthony “Kenny” Huotari, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his residence.
He retired after a long career as a machinist in the tool & die industry. He also formerly worked in sales for Paschall’s Carpet. Kenny loved the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, and Detroit Redwings. He enjoyed gardening and liked antiques. He was very family...
Arthur Hugh "Art" Still, Sr.
Sep 2, 2024
Arthur Hugh “Art” Still, Sr., age 88 of Paris, TN, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center.
He retired after 20 years from the U.S. Navy as a machinist mate. After his retirement, he worked for Civil Service as U.S. Base Security. Art loved visiting his grandchildren and telling “sea stories.” He enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR on...
Rex Buford
Sep 1, 2024
James Rex Buford, age 76 of Paris, TN, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN
Rex was a Church of Christ Preacher for many years. He began preaching at Henry Church of Christ and preached the remaining years at Como Church of Christ. He retired after 30 years with the Henry County Board of...
Michelle Milam
Aug 31, 2024
Michelle Sarratt Milam, age 54 of Pontotoc, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Michelle loved Jesus, her husband, sons and their wives, her family, friends and even those she had just met for the first time. She lived a life of intentionality, sharing with those around her a beautiful smile, an incredible voice,...
Joe Allen Flatt
Aug 30, 2024
Joe Allen Flatt age 76 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at his residence.
Joe formerly worked as a truck driver and handy man, doing various odd jobs for people. He enjoyed talking and visiting with others, especially his family, neighbors, and the older folks.
He was married March 22, 1969, Dale Jeanette Gargus Flatt, who preceded him in death...
Retha Mae Wilcox
Aug 30, 2024
Retha Mae Wilcox, age 85, originally from Big Sandy, TN, died on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Huntingdon Health and Rehab Center in Huntingdon, TN.
Retha was a devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. Throughout her life, Retha showed sacrificial love and generosity to provide care and comfort to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved receiving treats like...
Robert Franklin Starnes
Aug 25, 2024
Robert F. “Bob” Starnes age 75 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Bob was a retired maintenance tech from PML. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles.
He was born November 30, 1948, in Arlington, TN, to the late James Starnes, Sr, and the late Frances Thomas Riggs.
He married Shirley...
Donald Ray Winsett
Aug 24, 2024
Donald Ray Winsett, age 85 of Culver, IN, formerly of Henry County, died Saturday, August 24, 2024, at his residence.
He retired after a long career as Chief of Police Services for CSX Railroad. He also worked for the Chicago Police Department in the early 1960’s. Donald was a graduate of Springville High School and a Mason & member of the...
Arthur "Art" Mealer
Aug 23, 2024
Arthur “Art” Mealer, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.
Art was born October 18, 1937, in Chicago, IL, to the late Hilliard Mealer and the late Lida O’Guin Mealer.
He and his family moved to Obion, TN in 1947, and he graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1955. He enlisted...
Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Bennett
Aug 20, 2024
Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Bennett, age 65 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his residence.
He worked as an estimator in the construction industry. Ronnie was a master woodworker and loved the University of Tennessee football.
Ronnie was born May 29, 1959, in Covington, TN, to the late Arnold L. Bennett and the late Shirley J. Springer Bennett.
He is survived...
Randall Joe "Randy" Nance
Aug 18, 2024
Randall Joe “Randy” Nance, age 65, of Springfield, KY, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
Randy was born in Paris, TN, on November 16, 1958, to Billy Joe and Linda Lemonds Nance.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a master’s degree in...
Sarah Wofford
Aug 17, 2024
Sarah Joyce Wofford age 83 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at her residence.
Sarah was born April 13, 1941, in Gallant, AL, to the late William Marion Beason and the late Ora Lee Arnold Beason.
She married Bailey Wofford March 25, 1975, and he preceded her in death March 19, 2010.
Sarah retired from Tecumseh after working many years in...
Kathie Burnett
Aug 17, 2024
Kathie Denese Burnett, age 65 of Puryear, TN, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Kathie retired from the Murray Calloway Transit Authority as a dispatcher. She was a member of the former Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Hazel, KY. She loved riding her grandchildren around on the golf cart, and enjoyed camping at Piney...
Judy Ledbetter
Aug 16, 2024
Judy Sgroi Tihelka Ledbetter, age 81 of Springville, TN, died Friday, August 16, 2024, at NHC Healthcare in Milan, TN.
She retired after 36 years from Ford Motor Credit. Judy loved the world of classic cars and enjoyed traveling around to car shows. She enjoyed hanging out with her girlfriends, visiting casinos, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Judy was born August...
Martha Jean Barber
Aug 14, 2024
Martha Jean Barber, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
She retired after many years from Kroger in Paris. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking for her family. Martha Jean loved her family and loved & centered her life around her church. She was a charter member of New Harmony...
Barbara Joyce Ivey
Aug 14, 2024
Barbara Joyce Ivey, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.
She retired after several years from First National Bank in Panhandle, TX. She was also the former manager of Alsups Convenience Store. Barbara loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren and watching them do anything. She enjoyed gardening and...
Thomas Gray Dyer, Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
Thomas Gray Dyer, Jr., age 85 of Millington, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Baptist Memorial East Hospital in Memphis, TN.
He started working at a young age as a projectionist at the theater in Manila, AR. He was a former fireman with the Paris Fire Department and later retired from the Commercial Appeal newspaper in...
William Macon Marshall
Aug 14, 2024
William Macon Marshall, age 76 of Clarksville, TN, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his lake house in New Concord, KY.
He retired after working many years in the maintenance field in the auto industry. He was also the retired owner & operator of “Big City Dogs” hot dog stand. Macon was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He loved music, dancing,...
Crystal Leigh Gilstrap
Aug 9, 2024
Crystal Leigh Gilstrap, age 41 of Henry, TN, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and loved music. She loved her son very much and his life was her world.
Crystal was born July 1, 1983, in Memphis, TN.
She is survived by her husband, Lucas Gilstrap of Rustburg, VA;...
Donald Ray "Don" Woodard
Aug 8, 2024
Donald Ray “Don” Woodard, age 44 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his residence.
He worked as a loading supervisor for Institutional Casework Incorporated in Paris. He liked to fish and enjoyed working.
Don was born November 22, 1979, in Huntingdon, TN.
He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Peggy (Sam) Crowder of Paris, TN; his daughter, Emma Grace...
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