All Obituaries

Raymond Allen Hart, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.   He retired after working many years as a self-employed painter.  He was a U.S. Army veteran that served during WWII.  He was a member of West Paris Baptist Church.  Raymond loved selling and eating watermelons, cantaloupes, working at the fruit stand, and was an avid rabbit hunter.   Raymond was born July 5, 1927, in Greenfield, TN, to the late...

J.C. Thomas “Jay” Kennedy, age 18 of Puryear, TN, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.   He was a member of Puryear Baptist Church.  Jay was an offensive lineman, #53, for the Henry County High School Patriot football team from 2015-2018.  Upon graduation, he received a scholarship to play football at Bethel University in McKenzie, TN.  He also played basketball and enjoyed helping with Vacation Bible School at Puryear...

Fred Richard Johnson, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Monday, July 17, 2018, at Eiffel Gardens in Paris. He retired as a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War conflict.  After retirement, he spent many years as a mechanic and the owner/operator of Johnson’s Garage in Paris.  He loved bowling, golfing, and was a member of the VFW.  Fred was born May 26, 1928, in Little Rock, AR, to the late George Mitchell Johnson and the late Callie Lou Leona Puttman...

Ben Edward Wainscott, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at his residence in Paris, TN.   He retired from the United States Postal Service where he worked as a carrier for 30 years.  He formerly pastored several churches and retired as a pastor.  Ben graduated from Hammond Tech High School in Hammond, IN, in 1965.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran, along with being a Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol.  He was a Henry County umpire and he loved bowling and...

John G. Weiher, Jr., age 85 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Paris Health Care in Paris, TN.    John was a life-long Catholic and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church for 63 years where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and active in planning Octoberfest for many years.  He was a retired lifelong farmer and was a Grade A dairy Farmer for many years.  He was also a University of Tennessee test demonstration farmer for several years.  John served...

William Todd McKinney, age 38, of Puryear, TN, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Puryear, at the home of a loved one surrounded by family.   Todd was a former auto mechanic who grew up working on lawnmowers, tractors, and cars at his grandparents’ farm.  His dogs Charline and Ellie Mae were his beloved pets.   Todd was born in Paris, TN, on November 16, 1979, to Ricky McKinney of Selmer, TN and the late Pamela Kaye Elkins Crews.   Along with...

Betty Ann Prince Barker Berry, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.   Betty was a member of Hodges Chapel Baptist Church in Palmersville, TN. She retired from Tecumseh in Paris after 20 years. She loved animals, traveling, working puzzles, and just being her family and friends. Betty also enjoyed going to gospel singings and she attended the NQC (National Quartet Convention) with her daughter every year.  In...

Paula Graham Boyd, age 53 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her residence in Springville, TN.   Paula was the longtime secretary at Lakewood School in Henry County, a position she held for 20 years.  She was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church, and was a child of God.  She loved camping, and bonfires, and enjoyed riding her Polaris Ranger around the community.  Paula loved spending time with her grandson and she was all about her family. ...

Joe Hal Stark, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday June 20, 2018, at Paris Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.   He retired from Dean Foods in Murray, KY.  He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris and the Masonic Lodge #105 in Murray, KY.  He enjoyed gardening, yard work, and traveling.   Hal was born May 18, 1932, in Murray, KY, to the late J.B. Stark and the late Dollie Mae Paschall Stark.   He was married July 3, 1970, to...

Arlene Workman, age 97, of Ridgeland, SC, formerly of Paris, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, at her home.   She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.  She was a member of the Jasper County Senior Center in Ridgeland, SC.  She loved her cats.   Arlene was born November 16, 1920, in Michigan, to the late John Wesley Linder and the late Ida Brummitt Linder.   She was married April 26, 1958, to Ralph Workman, her husband of 40 years, who...