All Obituaries

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 pies, baking coconut cakes, and crocheting.  She loved talking to people and attending funerals.   Betty was born June 3,...

James Thomas Carl, age 83 of Bells, TN, died Friday, February 26, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.   Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.      

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 late Ruby Smith Fry.   She was married August 21, 1948 to Donald Frank Eson, who preceded her in death on March 28, 2013.   She is survived by her daughter, Linda...

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.  Bob loved to garden and plant flowers and enjoyed watching the birds on his deck.  He was an avid University of Tennessee Volunteers fan and...

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, 1951, in Spring City, TN. She was raised by her grandparents, Lewis Alonzo and Mary Ruth “Nanny” McClendon.   She is survived by one...

James L. Spoon, age 69, of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Paris, TN.   Arrangements will be announced later.    

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 worked in the auxiliary police force in Willowick, OH, in the early 1970’s. Ray was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who enjoyed family gatherings in the Smokey...

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.   Judy was born April 20, 1949, in Memphis, TN, to the late Earl DeWayne Buck and the late Betty Lou Mangram Buck.   She was married...

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.  He attended North Stewart Pentecostal Church of God in Dover, TN.   Bobby was born May 13, 1932, in Fulton, KY, to the late Ezra Avery...

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 Senior Living in Murray.   Sue was born February 13, 1935 in Paris, TN to the late Taylor Owen and the late Ruby Smith Owen.   She was married on July...