Paris, TN Obituaries

Linda D. Warlyn

Mar 13, 2021

Linda D. Warlyn, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at her residence.

Linda was an artist who created stunning and incredibly detailed works of art. Her brilliance was immediately obvious to those who saw her completed works.  Not only was she an artist in her work but she was also an...

Stella Hutchens

Mar 13, 2021

Stella Ruth Hutchens, age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Christian Care Center in McKenzie, TN.

She retired after many years as the owner & operator of both Hutchens Plant Farm and Hutchens Trailer Park in Puryear, TN.  Stella was a longtime member of Puryear Baptist Church.  She was a hard...

Sophia Snider Ray

Mar 13, 2021

Sophia Snider Ray, age 88 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at her residence.

She was the longtime owner & operator of The Red House Antiques.  She graduated from Sumner County High School and went on to attend the Nashville Institute of Art.  Sophia was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris...

Earl Miracle, Jr.

Mar 12, 2021

Earl Miracle, Jr., age 62 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a printer for a publishing company in Denver, CO.  Earl was a U.S. Army veteran who loved his dogs.  He was Catholic in faith.

Earl was born September...

James Robert "Jim" Rowlett

Mar 11, 2021

James Robert “Jim” Rowlett, age 77 of Paris, TN, went to see his Lord & Savior Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his residence.

He was the longtime co-owner of Carpet World USA.  He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.  Jim formerly owned and operated his car lot, “Trader Jim”, and ran McKee...

Jonathan Joseph Wachs

Mar 8, 2021

Jonathan Joseph “Jon” Wachs, age 57 of Paris, TN, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at his residence.

He loved his dogs, enjoyed bowling, and watching wrestling.  Jon was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

Jon was born August 10, 1963, in Chicago, IL, to the late David Wachs and Ileen Abeles Wachs,...

Charles Mcdaniel

Mar 5, 2021

Charles Earl McDaniel, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 5, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

He worked in funeral service for over 30 years, last working for Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris.  He formerly worked at Celotex for many years until its closing.  Charles was a lifelong farmer who loved his mules, cattle...

Elizabeth "Libby" Ford

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...

Paul Russell

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...

Kylan Grey King

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.

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Norman Dyer Hale, Jr.

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....

Carse Gene "Bud" Manning

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...

Lisa Wainscott

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.

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Leonard Collins

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,...

Betty Ruth Sanders Wheatley

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...

Ret. Major James Thomas "Jimmy" Carl

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...

Gertrude Lilly Eson

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...

Ray Reed Snyder

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...

Barbara French

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,...

James L. Spoon

Feb 24, 2021

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

Arrangements will be announced later.