Paris, TN Obituaries

Mar 4, 2021

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Martin Ford, age 48 of Paris, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Paris.

Born December 10, 1972, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late Richard Franklin “Dickie” Martin and Rhonda Taylor of Texas.

Libby was a Christian who enjoyed working with and spending time with the...

Mar 3, 2021

Paul Lay Russell passed away on Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Born on April 15, 1937, he married the former Diana Diggs in Paris, TN on May 4, 1968; she pre-deceased him on July 1, 1996.

Paul was born in Webb, Mississippi on April...

Mar 3, 2021

Kylan Grey King, infant son of Patsylyn King Russell of Paris, TN, was stillborn Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Along with his mother, he is also survived by four siblings, Camryn Russell, Jasmyn Russell, Lauryn Russell, and Damien Russell; and his grandparents, Jeff and Teri Freeman.

Mar 2, 2021

Norman Dyer “Skip” Hale, Jr., age 75 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired in 2015 from the Henry County Sheriff’s Department as the kitchen manager.  Skip was a “jack-of-all-trades” and could do almost anything.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a commercial fisherman....

Mar 1, 2021

Carse Gene “Bud” Manning, II, age 65 of Springville, TN, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a truck driver, a job that he loved.  Bud enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, collecting trains, and NASCAR.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Bud was born...

Mar 1, 2021

Lisa Diane Wainscott, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at her residence.

She was a former certified nursing assistant at Henry County Nursing Home.  She was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church in Paris.  Lisa loved reading, shopping, and spending time with her animals.  She enjoyed reading the Bible.

Feb 28, 2021

Born August 13, 1931, former Cottage Grove resident, Leonard Laverne Collins, 89, of Brighton, TN went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2021 at his residence.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, William Macon and Bertha Lorraine Collins; his beloved wife, Alberta Helene Collins; his son William Laverne Collins; his grandson,...

Feb 26, 2021

Betty Ruth Sanders Wheatley, age 86 of Springville, TN, died Friday, February 26, 2021, at her residence.

She retired after many years from AT&T as a telephone operator.  She was a longtime member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.  Betty loved attending the Friday Night Blues at the Paris Civic Center.  She enjoyed making fried...

Feb 25, 2021

Ret. Major James Thomas “Jimmy” Carl, age 83 of Bells, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, retiring as a Major after 20 years of service.  After his military service, he started his own contracting company, Homeworks.  Jimmy...

Feb 25, 2021

Gertrude Lilly Eson, age 90 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Diversicare of Dover in Dover, TN.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, dancing, fishing and working in the yard.

Gertrude was born January 19, 1931, in Chatham, IL, to the late Walter Raymond Fry and the...

Feb 24, 2021

Ray Reed Snyder, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after working 14 years at Henry County Co-Op, where he was involved in tire repair. Ray also was a grounds crew member for the Cleveland Indians, where he was part of the 1963 All-Star Game. He later...

Feb 24, 2021

Barbara French, age 69 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her residence.

She was a retired beautician.  Barbara enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved being at home and everyone visiting and spending time together in her home.

Barbara was born July 10,...

Feb 24, 2021

James L. Spoon, age 69, of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Paris, TN.

Arrangements will be announced later.

Feb 24, 2021

Judy Carol Purdon, age 71 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her residence.

She retired after many years as an LPN, formerly working for Regional Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Judy loved watching criminal law shows on TV, especially CSI and Law & Order.  She enjoyed gardening and was Baptist by belief.

Feb 24, 2021

Robert L. “Bob” Hailey, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after a 30-plus year career as an industrial engineer for Emerson Electric in Paris.  He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. ...

Feb 22, 2021

Bobby Gene Collier, age 88 of Springville, TN, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after many years as a boilermaker.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Boilermakers Union Local 69.  Bobby enjoyed gardening, rebuilding cars, and mechanic work.  He loved the Lord. ...

Feb 21, 2021

Sue Dale, age 86 of Murray, KY, formerly of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.

She was the former co-owner of Dale Brothers Cars in Puryear for 59 years with her husband Max.  She was a member of Glendale Road Church of Christ ant led a weekly devotional at Brookdale...

Feb 19, 2021

Judith Marlene Hai, age 80 of Big Sandy, TN, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

She was a homemaker who loved sewing, reading, music, animals, nature, and history.  Judith instilled in people that you never stop learning something new.  The most important part of her life was the love she had for...

Feb 19, 2021

Bobbie Jo Davis, age 83 of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She retired after 24 years working for both Holley Carburetor and Dana Corporation.  Bobbie enjoyed cooking, gardening, puzzles, and spending time with family.  She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Oak...

Feb 18, 2021

Violet June Warren, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Hardin County Medical and Rehab, Savannah, Tennessee.

She was retired from Dana Corporation.  Violet was a member of Temple Baptist Church.  She loved working in her yard and with her flowers.  Her children described her best in saying, “She was our...