Paris, TN Obituaries

Jan 10, 2014

Emma Rachel Pinckley Mullins, age 75, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, January 10, 2014, in Paris, Tenn. Emma was married to Ray Mullins July 1, 1955 and he survives.   She was a member of Olive Branch Methodist Church and was a retired Nurses Aid with Tri-County Home Health.    She was also a sitter with the elderly for many years. She was...

Jan 6, 2014

Ronnie Lynn Boone, age 65, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, January 6, 2014, at his residence in Paris, Tenn. He was married June 18, 1984 to Darla Hodges Boone and she survives. Ronnie was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paris, TN.  He was a retired purchasing agent for Hayes-Lammerz International in Gainesville, GA.      Ronnie loved woodworking, working in the...

Jan 6, 2014

Dickie Dewayne Carson, age 57, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, January 6, 2014, at his residence in Paris, Tenn. He was married June 11, 1977 to Donna Jones Carson and she survives. Dick was a member of Camden United Pentecostal Church in Camden, TN and presently the Sunday School Director.  He was a self-employed auto body repairman for many years at...

Jan 6, 2014

Helen Louise Rhynes, age 82, of Puryear, Tenn., died Monday, January 6, 2014, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. She was married to Delbert Rhynes who preceded in death Feb. 2, 1996. Helen was a member of Puryear Baptist Church and retired in 2007 as a cook for Alter Barge Lines for many years. She was a daughter...

Jan 2, 2014

Dorothy June McWherter Nichols, age 85, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, January  2, 2014, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. She was married May 17, 1947 to Roger Nichols and he preceded in death May 14, 2008. Dorothy was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church and formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant and the Mitchum Company.  She was also a...

Dec 29, 2013

Marie Butler Dykes Sells, age 87, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, December 29, 2013, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn. Marie was first married to Earmel William Dykes and he preceded in death.  She then married Orval Sells and he also preceded in death. Marie was a member of First Baptist Church and worked as a self-employed bookkeeper...

Dec 29, 2013

Timothy Mart “Tim” Painter, age 60, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, December 29, 2013, in Paris, Tenn.  Tim married January 1, 2000 to Jean Lamb Painter and she survives. Tim was a Christian and loved deer hunting and fishing.   He as a Millwright in the welding industry and also served in the U.S. Army for 7 years where he was an...

Dec 26, 2013

Sheila Ann Jackson, age 54, of Paris, Tenn., died Thursday, December 26, 2013, at her Residence in Paris, Tenn. She was married December 10, 1982 to Lawrence Jackson and he survives. She was a  Baptist and retired after 29 years in the human resource office at Wal-Mart in Paris, TN.  She then worked for Mike Wilson in the Henry Co. Circuit Court...

Dec 25, 2013

Dec 23, 2013

Adam Marley Scott, III, age 75, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, December 23, 2013, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn. He was married in 1984 to Judy Wakefield Scott and she survives. Adam was a  US Army veteran and formerly an active  volunteer with TN State Guard.  He was a Mason and Shriner and Former Chairman of the Board of...

Dec 22, 2013

Steven Eugene Williams, age 66, of  Houston, Texas, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Winterhaven Healthcare Center in Houston, Texas. He was a former heavy equipment operator in Texas and a Southern Baptist. He was the son of the late Mitchell Dan Williams and the late Viola Mae Thornburg Williams. He is survived by: One Daughter, Stephanie (Jeff)  Archie of Paris, Tenn;...

Dec 20, 2013

The funeral service for Henry County native Barbara Louise McClain of Camden was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Dwight Turner officiated. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Methodist Cemetery in Camden. Chosen as pallbearers were Jason Green; Monty McCartney; and Mitchell, Marlon, Justin and Coltin Smith. Visitation was Saturday and Sunday. McClain, 68, died Friday, Dec. 20,...

Dec 20, 2013

A graveside service for former beautician Alma Renda Cochran of Paris was planned at 11 a.m. today in Olive Branch Cemetery in northwest Henry County. Dale Gallimore was to officiate. Visitation was Sunday. Cochran, 95, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Paris Healthcare Center. Born March 29, 1918, in Paris, she was a daughter of the late Robert Lincoln Powers...

Dec 17, 2013

Ben Marlin Gaines Jr., son of Ben Marlin Gaines and Ludie Montgomery Gaines (deceased), died on December 17, 2013.  He was 55 years old. Ben was born in McKenzie, TN March 25, 1958.  He graduated from McKenzie High School Class in 1976.  He was a leader in the furniture industry for many years as an executive with Gaines Manufacturing and founder of New...

Dec 14, 2013

Ed Harding Garrett, 91, passed peacefully on December 14, 2013 in Memphis, TN. He was a beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, & great, great-grandfather. He was a farmer and retired security guard for Emerson Electric in Paris, TN. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great- grandchild. Graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Memorial...

Dec 12, 2013

The funeral service for homemaker Martha Jean Stark of Paris will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ridgeway Funeral Home. John Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Saturday. Stark, 81, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, at her residence. She was married on July 3, 1970, to...

Dec 12, 2013

David Lee “Big Wally” Jackson, age 58, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Jackson Madison Co. Gen. Hosp. in Jackson, Tenn. He was a truck driver for the Henry County Highway Dept. many years and was Church of Christ and an avid fisherman. He was born November 17, 1955 in Paris, TN to the late Wallace Jackson...

Dec 8, 2013

Carolyn Berkley Edwards, age 73, of McKenzie, TN, died Sunday, December  8, 2013, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. She was married March 6, 1992 to Danny Edwards and he survives. Carolyn was a former medical records clerk at McKenzie Regional Hospital in McKenzie and attended Tennessee Valley Community Church.  She also enjoyed dancing, traveling & boating. She was born...

Dec 8, 2013

Uldine W. Moody, age 87, of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, December  8, 2013, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY. She was married Jan. 19, 1946 to Rubin Verner Moody who preceded in death June 26, 1985. She was a member of New Liberty Church of Christ and former employee at Briggs & Stratton in Murray, KY and she enjoyed restoring...

Dec 6, 2013