All Obituaries

Sheila Ann Jorrey, age 59 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at her residence.   She was a homemaker who loved house plants and music.  Sheila was a member of Bethany Church of Christ in Cottage Grove.   Sheila was born September 2, 1960, in Pontiac, MI, to the late Lester “Les” Jorrey and Sue Ann Bratton Jorrey, who survives, of Cottage Grove, TN.   Along with her mother, she is also survived by her two daughters, Sarah Henderson and...

Janice Faye Woodard Wolfe, age 77 of Milan, TN, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at her residence.   She retired in 2012 after working 42 years at the Milan Arsenal.  Janice graduated from Dresden High School in 1960 and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Milan.   Janice was born August 19, 1942, in Weakley County, TN, to the late Gerald G. Woodard and the late Evelyn Tucker Woodard.   She is survived by her son, Brandon Wolfe of Milan, TN; two...

Charles Edward “Eddie” Evans, age 57 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Puryear, TN.   He retired after 34 years as a heavy equipment operator with the Henry County Highway Department.  Eddie judged local bull riding and enjoyed training horses.  He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Paris.   Eddie was born July 3, 1962, in Paris, TN, to the late Charles W. Evans...

Marjorie Dyer Curd, age 87, passed away peacefully May 18, 2020, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN.    She was born January 31, 1933, in Paris, TN, to the late Charlie Lemuel Pierce and the late Hessie Turner Pierce and lived there among friends and family until her death.    She is survived by her daughter, Dana (Tom) Cunningham of Nashville, TN; one sister, Lillian Hastings of Paris, TN; two brothers, Billy Pierce of Paris, TN, and Bobby (Jody) Pierce of Paris,...

Barbara Ann Fry, age 59 of Paris, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 18, 2020, from pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family.   Barbara was born May 12, 1961, to Don & Vivian Case in Beloit, WI.  She worked for many years as a realtor in Rockford, IL, and was also a published author.  Barbara was an animal rehabilitator for many different types of animals and loved raising and releasing them.  She was known for her friendliness, kindness, and had...

James Edward Kirby of Puryear, TN, passed away early on Saturday morning, May 16, 2020, at the age of 81. After several months of fighting cancer, he died peacefully at his home.   James was born in Brookport, IL, to Millard Kirby and Lee Helen Davis on July 8, 1938.   He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam Conflict. James was a retired minister in the Pentecostal Church of God as well as a retired school bus driver for the Henry County School System in Paris, TN....

Ricky Lynn Clary, age 59 of Paris, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his residence.   Ricky formerly worked in maintenance at Dana after serving 18 years in the National Guard. He enjoyed working on electronics, taking things apart, and then putting them back together. He was a jack of all trades.   Born February 28, 1961, in Paris, he was the son of the late James Clary and the late Katherine Marie Hudgins Clary.   He is survived by two daughters, Melissa Arnold of...

Glenda Morrison Pewitt, age 71 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital in Memphis, TN.   She retired after many years in education as a librarian, teaching at both Henry & Puryear Elementary schools in Henry County.  Glenda loved reading, music, conversation and collected many books over her lifetime.  She was a Christian who loved life and enjoyed meeting people.  She loved spoiling her grandchildren and...

CW03 H. Ray Standridge, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence.   He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after a 21-year career.  Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and adored his dogs.  He was Baptist by belief.   Ray was born January 19, 1946, in Clarksville, GA.   He was married February 15, 1997, to Jean Latimer Standridge, who survives, of Buchanan, TN.   Along with his wife, he is also survived by two sisters,...

Joyce Odom, age 71 of Big Sandy, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, TN.   She worked for several years as an operator at PML in Paris.  Joyce enjoyed working, shopping for clothes, and celebrating the holidays.  She loved her grandchildren and was Baptist by belief.    Joyce was born November 2, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Beamon Everett Odom and the late Willine Helen McFadden   She is...