All Obituaries

Gary Edward “Eddie” Donnelly, age 50 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.   He worked as a Laborer for many years and was a member of Local Laborers 386 in Nashville, TN. Eddie loved camping, fishing, grilling, antique cars, and spending time with family and friends.   Born August 10, 1970 in Paris, TN, he was the son of the late Patricia Maddox and Gary Travis (Teresa) Donnelly of Clarksville,...

Charles William Killett Jr., age 80 of Camden, TN, formerly of Paris, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.   He was a retired self-employed contractor. Charles formerly played football at Memphis State University and then went on to play professional football for the New York Giants.   Born November 8, 1940, in Helena, AR, he was the son of the late Charles William Killett, Sr., and the late Louise Proctor Killett.   He was married on...

M.L. Crane, age 97 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at his residence.   He retired in 1978 from Ford Motor Company where he worked for 30 years.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War.  M.L. was a born-again Christian and a member of First Baptist Church in Paris, where he taught Sunday school, was an ordained deacon, and taught Vacation Bible School.  He helped build Russwood Baptist Church and other mission churches in the...

Shani Wallace Patterson, age 51 of Arlington, TN, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her residence.   She worked as the office manager for Dr. David Seaton at Seaton Family Practice in Somerville, TN.   Shani was born September 3, 1969, in Louisville, KY, to the late Michael J. Wallace and Peggy J. Britton Wallace, who survives, of Jackson, TN.   Along with her mother, she is also survived by one son, Michael Patterson of Memphis, TN; and one brother, Jeff Wallace of Myrtle...

Dean Miles, age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her residence.   She was a homemaker who loved her family very much.  Dean enjoyed watching news on the television, housekeeping, and gardening.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.   Dean was born February 24, 1934, in Big Sandy, TN, to the late Freeman Tubbs and the late Inez Burnette Tubbs.   She was married February 28, 1953, to L.W. “Dub” Miles, who...

Larry Joe Wade, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.   He worked for over 20 years at Farm Credit.  He went on to work for over 20 years for the Bank of Huntingdon, later First Bank, where he retired as Vice President.  Larry was a member of Puryear United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and yardwork.   Larry was born November 29, 1939, in Cottage Grove, TN, to the late Clovis Aden...

William Thomas “W.T.” Watson, age 83 of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, May 3, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.   He was a park ranger for the state of Tennessee, where he served in several parks, retiring as a park manager.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  W.T. was very proud to have been born, raised, and spent most of his life in the Paris Landing area.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife and was an avid motorcycle rider.  He loved tinkering...

Judy Colleen Harwood, age 76, of Springville, died Sunday May 2, at Henry County Healthcare from complications of a rare cancer.   Her body is to be cremated and no services are planned.  Ridgeway Funeral Home is Paris, TN is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be sent to any animal shelter or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.   Judy was born July 10, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan.  She was predeceased by her...

Levi Michael Miles was granted angel wings on May 1, 2021, following a lifelong battle with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome (AGS). His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Levi touched in many ways throughout his short, yet very memorable life.   Levi’s life would seem too short by many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeded quantity of time. His big, beautiful smile melted the hearts of anyone who met...

Paul F. Mann age 91 of Martin, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his residence.   He was a member of the Birds Creek Baptist Church. Paul loved to travel with his CDS family. He enjoyed baseball games and playing dominoes.   Born November 24, 1929, in Cottage Grove, he was the son of the late Edgar Kirksey Mann and the late Eva B Holden Mann.   He is survived by two sisters, Agnes Wilson and Barbara McSwain, both of Paris; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Mann and Earnestine...