Paris, TN Obituaries

Jan 7, 2018

Jean Hollingsworth Ross, age 76 of Big Sandy, TN, died Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Paris, TN, and attended First Baptist Church of Big Sandy, TN.  She loved her family, her flowers, and fishing.

Jean...

Jan 6, 2018

Angie Wallis, age 97 of Seattle, WA, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, at her daughter’s residence in Lacey, WA.

She was a homemaker who operated an antique shop in her home.  She was Baptist in belief.

Angie was born July 7, 1920, in Wheeler, MS, to the late Noah...

Jan 4, 2018

Rachell Milam Kennon Stigall, age 37 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the St. Thomas Rutherford County Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.

Born March 27, 1980 she was the daughter of the late James Edward “PeteO” Milam and Stephanie Green of Springville, TN.

Rachell attended the Apostolic Chapel.  She...

Jan 3, 2018

William Frederick “Rick” Raney, age 42 of Paris, TN, died January 3, 2018, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He worked as a graphic artist in the music industry.

Rick was born July 20, 1975, in St. Petersburg, FL, to the late William L. Raney and Cheryl L. Thompson Raney, who...

Jan 3, 2018

George Robert Klossing, age 80, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife Sandra Slaton Klossing whom he married June 16, 1963.

Born February 22, 1937, in Dallas City, IL, he was the son of the late Floyd Edward Klossing and the...

Jan 2, 2018

Ben L. Barth, Jr., age 84 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, TN.

After graduating at Central High School in Jackson, MS, Ben served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. He worked for Bell Telephone Company until his retirement and then moved to Buchanan, TN. ...

Jan 1, 2018

Lottie Mae Kuykendall Orr, age 90 of Puryear, TN. died Monday January 1, 2018 at her residence in Puryear.

She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of North Fork Baptist Church.  She was a very special grandmother who loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren very much.

Lottie Mae was born...

Dec 31, 2017

Rev. Dewey “Bud” Hudspeth, age 86, entered into Heaven on Sunday evening, December 31, 2017 after his long battle with ALS, (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by 2 children, Carol Hudspeth Stoecker and Randall Keith Hudspeth.

He is survived by his loving wife,...

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...