All Obituaries

Gary Charles, “Chuck” Beecham, age 44 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.   Visitation will be Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, and will continue Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.    A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 11:30 am at the Beecham Family Farm, 10005 Highway 77, Mansfield, TN...

Kevin Irvin Eyres, age 45 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at his residence.   He was employed at Pella Windows in Murray, KY.  Kevin enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music, and playing video games.  He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Hazel, KY.   Kevin was born December 19, 1975, in Tarzana, CA, to the late Stanley Eyres and the late Shirley Anne Timmons Eyres.   He was married April 23, 2011, to Amelia Kay Allen...

Geneva Lambert “Bebe” Whitney, age 82 of Mansfield, TN, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her residence.   She was a seamstress for Cathy Herrin making draperies.  She was also a homemaker who loved her kids and enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  She was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Camden, TN.   Geneva was born May 7, 1939, in Sikeston, MO, to the late Leslie Lambert and the late Sibble Hampton Lambert.   She was married April...

Betty J. James, age 88 of Springville, TN, died Monday, September 6, 2021, at Eiffel Gardens Assisted Living in Paris, TN.   She formerly worked at Holley Carburetor in Paris.  Betty loved going to NASCAR races and enjoyed traveling around the country in their motorhome.  She was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ in Springville, TN.   Betty was born December 9, 1932, in Mansfield, TN, to the late Charlie G. Townsend and the late Evora Greer...

Kathy Hammett Akins, age 70 of Paris, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at AHC of Paris.   Born December 28, 1950, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late John L. Hammett and the late Ernestine Freeland Hammett.   Kathy was a member of the first graduating class from Henry County High School in 1970. She enjoyed working puzzles, gospel singings, and watching TV. She was a member of the Paris Church of God of Prophecy.   Survivors include her sister, Peggy Pritchard of...

Carol Sue Holden, age 70 of Paris, died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.   Born December 28, 1950, in Troy, TN, she was the daughter of the late William E. Griffin and the late Dorothy N. Williams Griffin.   Carol graduated from Obion County Central High School in 1968, then earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1972.  Her first job was working for UTM.  After working several jobs in...

Larry Nichols, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his home in the Whitlock community of Henry County.   Larry graduated from Cottage Grove High School in 1954 and was a starting member of the basketball team for multiple years.  He worked for the Henry County Highway Department for 40 years as a road grader operator, retiring at the age of 75.  He was a member and deacon of Central Point Baptist Church in Paris.  Larry never met a stranger.  He...

Ricky Wayne Allen, age 66 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.   He last worked for Allen’s Carpet Cleaning in Paris.  He formerly worked for State Termite before becoming the owner & operator of Allen’s Pest Control where his customer called him “Bugman.”  In his younger years, Ricky enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved animals, especially his dogs.  He enjoyed his garden and loved music,...

Bill “B.J.” Wall, age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.   Mr. Wall graduated from Puryear High School in 1947.  He completed a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from UT Knoxville in 1956 and a Master’s Degree in 1973.  Bill began his career at McDonald Douglas Aircraft Corporation in 1957.  He later joined Holley Carburetor in Paris, TN as a process...

Joyce Ann Dunn Thompson, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center, in Paris.   She formerly worked at Sewannee Castle and retired from Plumley Rubber Company. Joyce was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, enjoyed working in the yard, loved traveling around the country in her motor home, and loved stopping at casinos.   Joyce was born January 11, 1945, in Paris, TN, to the late John A. Dunn, Sr., and to the late Mary Louise McFarland...