All Obituaries

Shirley Bailey age 78, died Friday, September 21, 2018, in Paris. Her arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

Walt Peterson, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, September 20, 2018, at his residence surrounded by family and friends.   He retired after many years as a representative in the manufacturing industry.  He was a member and elder at First Christian Church in Paris.  Walt was also a member, past president, and Paul Harris Fellow of the Paris Rotary Club.  He was a current board member of the Henry County Healthcare Foundation and served on the Henry County CASA...

Carol Lowe Holdman, age 61 of Mansfield, TN, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.   She formerly worked at Emerson Electric in Paris.  She loved her dogs and was Baptist in belief.   Carol was born February 1, 1957, in Detroit, MI, to the late Lloyd Lowe and the late Myrtle Burdin Lowe.   She was married in 1992 to Joe Holdman, who survives, of Mansfield, TN.   Along with her husband, she is also survived by one...

Nelda Faye Adkins, age 79 of Clarksville, formerly of Paris, died Monday, September 17, 2018 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.   Nelda was Baptist. She retired from Plumley Rubber Co. in Paris after over 20 years and she formerly worked at Emerson.  She enjoyed eating KFC and coconut cake, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.   She was born September 23, 1938 in Paris, TN to the late Floyd Edward Burnette...

John Dennis Thresher, age 72 of Springville, TN, died Friday, September 14, 2018, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.   He retired after a 30-year career as a school teacher in Missouri.  He was a member of Russwood Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN.  John was a jack-of-all-trades and could fix anything.  He enjoyed fishing, especially in the local bass tournaments.  He also enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, family, and...

Former Henry Countian, James Darrel Coleman, age 73 of Friendship, TN, died Friday, September 14, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.   He was the former owner of Industrial Bearing and Farm Supply in Paris.  He was a member of Foundry Hill Community of Christ.  Darrel was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Kansas and Germany during the Vietnam Era.  He was a member of the honor guard who took part in the funeral service for President Dwight D....

Debra Lou “Debbie” Boothe, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Towne Square Care in Puryear, TN.   She was Baptist in belief and attended many different churches any time the doors were open.  Debbie enjoyed walking and singing and was a former member of the Rainbow of Sound singing group.   Debbie was born September 11, 1955, in Paris, TN, to the late Charles Dortch Booth and the late Ruby Louise Kerns Booth.   She is survived by...

Wesley William “Wes” McLellan, age 75, of Dover, TN, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.   Wes was a US Navy Veteran. He enjoyed flying airplanes, boats and traveling. He also enjoyed collecting rocks from his trips across the United States.  Before retiring, he logged many miles as a truck driver.    Born May 16, 1943, in Royal Oak, Michigan, Wes was the son of the late Stanley McLellan...

Manuel Mike “Manny” Manzanares, age 86 of Paris, TN, died, Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his residence in Paris, TN.   Manny was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.  He was a dedicated 4th degree member of Knights of Columbus. He retired after many years as a roofer.  He enjoyed cooking, volunteering in his community for many events, and loved animals.    Manny was born January 20,...

Brandon Tyler Speer, age 23 of Big Rock, TN, died Monday, September 10, 2018, at his residence in Big Rock, TN.   Brandon loved kids and enjoyed playing with his children, nieces, and nephews.  He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers and making people laugh.   Brandon was born March 6, 1995, in Auburn, IN, to his mother, Sandra Gregory, who survives, of Big Rock, TN, and his father, Timothy D. “Tim” Speer, who survives, of Big Rock, TN.   Along with his...