Paris, TN Obituaries

Dec 31, 2017

William “Bill” Bussey, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, December 31, 2017, at the Henry County Healthcare Center.

Bill was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church.  He was a retired police officer from the City of Paris after 20 and half years of service.  Prior to working for the City of Paris, he retired from the TVA police after...

Dec 28, 2017

Frances Jean Cowsert, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Town Square Care in Puryear, TN.

She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Paris, TN.  She enjoyed knitting and embroidery.

Jean was born October 29, 1944, in Evansville, IL, to the late Paul Dean Garrison...

Dec 25, 2017

Ronald Ray Hall, age 70 of Big Sandy, TN, died December 25, 2017 in Nashville, TN.

Mr. Hall is a Vietnam War Veteran who served in the US Army. He enjoyed drag racing, working on cars and taking care of his property. He formerly worked at McCartney Produce.

Mr....

Dec 21, 2017

Chase Alan Arnold, age 21 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, December 21, 2017, in Paris.

He worked as a welder at Tank Lining in Paris.  He was a 2016 graduate of Henry County High School.  He was an avid Pokémon and Yugih gamer, and a Dragon Ball Z and Harry Potter collector.

Dec 21, 2017

Joshua Ray Hoppers, age 18 of Paris, TN, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Paris.

Josh worked at Tank Lining of Paris.  He loved basketball and spending time with his family.  He was very excited to be expecting his first child in April with his fiancé, Starla Luhellier of Paris, TN.

Dec 20, 2017

Doris Evelyn Neal, age 83 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

She retired from R.S. Owens in Chicago, IL, where she assisted in the making of the official Oscar awards.  She formerly worked at Bruce-Warrer in Buchanan, TN.  She loved her grandchildren and her animals,...

Dec 19, 2017

Jerry "Poppy" Watkins, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday morning in Paris, TN.

Jerry had worked in advertising distribution for several years. He was an avid, life-long golfer.   He was the former superintendent at Dunmor Country Club in Dunmor, KY.  He had also worked as a Greenskeeper at The Tennessean, Paris Landing, Futures, and...

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...