Paris, TN Obituaries

Jan 23, 2020

Robert Ray Miller, age 81 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, January 23, 2020, at his residence.

He retired as the owner & operator of Robert Miller Trucking in Ohio & Texas.  Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Russwood Baptist Church in Springville.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Robert was...

Jan 22, 2020

Tammie Lynn Key, age 60 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.

She was a manager at several restaurants in the Murfreesboro area.  Tammie was a 1977 graduate of Henry County High School and later graduated from Middle Tennessee State University.  She...

Jan 20, 2020

Howard David Welch, age 86 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Monday, January 20, 2020, at his home in Knoxville.

Howard retired as a senior foreman after working 30 years for TVA in Kingston, TN.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, and traveling. He was a member of First Baptist Concord Church in Knoxville,...

Jan 19, 2020

William Thomas “Billy” Dunn, age 87 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He formerly worked at Emerson Electric in Paris and retired from Tecumseh as a supervisor.  Billy was a member of Johnson Chapel United Methodist Church and was U.S. Air Force veteran.  He loved...

Jan 18, 2020

Helen Virginia Gilbert, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She retired from Dana Corporation after 30 plus years where she worked as a press operator. Helen was an avid antique collector, enjoyed working in her flower garden and going to yard sales. Helen’s...

Jan 17, 2020

Dorothy Janice Grey, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Friday, January 17, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

She spent many years in Jacksonville, FL, where she owned and operated a catering business with her husband George before moving back to Paris.  Janice went to Grove High School where she was a cheerleader.  She...

Jan 15, 2020

James L. Smith, Jr., age 82 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

He retired from the trucking industry after 33 and a half years with Dealer’s Transport in Louisville, KY.  James was an avid golfer and loved going to Louisville each year for the annual family golf outing.  He...

Jan 15, 2020

Brent Leon Rogers, age 89 of Murray, KY, formerly of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, KY.

He retired after many years of farming in West Tennessee.  He formerly worked as a machine operator for Denco Clothing in Palmersville, TN.  Brent loved being outdoors, enjoyed...

Jan 10, 2020

Janice Stanton, age 67 of Buchanan, TN, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at her residence.

Janice loved traveling and antique looking with her beloved husband Jim.  She loved caring for her two grandchildren and working in her beautiful yard of flowers.  Janice was a dedicated employee of HCMC for 41 years where she began her...

Jan 10, 2020

Delmer Douglas Hudson departed this life Friday morning, January 10, 2020 at Encompass Heath in Jonesboro.  He was born in Paris, Tennessee on August 5, 1929, to E. C. and Ruby Norton Hudson.

He met and married his first wife Denaicia Lee in Paris.  They were married forty-seven years and raised two children.  He served in the United...

Jan 10, 2020

James Allen Drexler age 71 of Paris died Friday, January 10, 2020, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Jim was a retired attorney. He formerly practiced law in Houston, TX for 35 years. Jim graduated from Grove High School, then Lambuth College in 1970, and then received his Juris Doctor degree from...

Jan 7, 2020

Luella Mae Dulceak, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Hill View Community Living Center in Dresden, TN.

She was the former vice president of Victor Dulceak & Sons Construction Company in Illinois, where she worked alongside her husband.  She was also the former owner & operator of Honey’s Beauty Salon...

Jan 6, 2020

Charles L. Garfinkel, age 75 of Paris, TN, died, Monday, January 6, 2019, at his residence.

He was a self-employed handyman.

Charles was born November 10, 1944, in Nashville, TN, to the late Matthew Garfinkel and the late Theresa Newman Garfinkel

He is survived by his two...

Jan 4, 2020

Nora Grace Spry, age 76 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of Cottage Grove Baptist Church.  She loved her pets, enjoyed collecting dolls, Coke memorabilia, and other memorabilia.

Nora Grace was born February 12,...

Jan 4, 2020

Tyee Alexander Hart, age 24 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, in Paris, TN.

He was a 2014 graduate of Henry County High School and a member of the 2011 Henry County Patriots state championship football team.  He enjoyed working on the farm with his grandfather and loved people and helping others.  Tyee...

Jan 1, 2020

Active-Duty Army Colonel Valerie Gail McDavid passed away at home with family at her side in Staunton, IL, on April 27, 2020.

She was born August 11, 1957, in Chicago, IL, to the late Vernie E. and the late Barbara L. Winters McDavid.  She was married January 7, 1987, to James Munsun, who survives, of...

Dec 26, 2019

Russel Allen Rogers, Sr., age 88 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He was a foreman in the steel industry for many years.  Russel was a Korean War veteran with the 11th Airborne Division in the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion...