Paris, TN Obituaries

Linda Carol Billings

Mar 23, 2021

Linda Carol Billings, age 59 of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Henry County, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Lee Health Coconut Point in Estero, FL.

She was the former owner & operator of the Lighthouse Restaurant and Linda’s Uptown Pizza in downtown Paris.  She formerly worked at Henry County Medical Center.  Linda was a...

Cornelia "Connie" Outlaw

Mar 22, 2021

Cornelia Ann (Connie) Outlaw, age 74 of Henry TN, died Monday March 22, 2021, in Foley AL March 22, 2021.

Connie worked for many years at accounting firm, Perry McCain & Boyd CPA in Paris.  She later went to work for Ed Watson at Bonanza in Paris, where she later became the owner and re-named...

Richard Shane "Rick" Benefield

Mar 22, 2021

Richard Shane “Rick” Benefield, age 67 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, March 22, 2021, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN.

He retired after a long career as a crane operator.  Rick was also a former breeder of Shih Tzu dogs.  He was a master and artist in woodworking and enjoyed making bowls, birdfeeders,...

Ronnie Ridgway

Mar 17, 2021

Ronnie Ridgway, age 88, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 17, 2021.

Ronnie was an entrepreneur. He owned and operated Volunteer Sheet Metal for 18 years. He also owned and operated the Best Western Motel for 20 years and was a partner in a golf driving range. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and...

Paula Marie Oulman

Mar 15, 2021

Paula Marie Oulman, age 61 of Henry, TN died Monday, March 15, 2021, at her residence.

She was a homemaker who was also a caretaker for her mother.  Paula enjoyed her dogs, cooking, and house cleaning.  She lived in Florida for many years where she enjoyed boating, fishing, and loved the ocean.

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Lisa Hampton Walker

Mar 14, 2021

Lisa Hampton Walker, age 60 of Jackson, TN, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, at her residence.

She attended Oral Roberts University and Memphis State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Paris and the founder of the Walker Endowment Fund for the Needy.  Lisa was...

Linda D. Warlyn

Mar 13, 2021

Linda D. Warlyn, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at her residence.

Linda was an artist who created stunning and incredibly detailed works of art. Her brilliance was immediately obvious to those who saw her completed works.  Not only was she an artist in her work but she was also an...

Stella Hutchens

Mar 13, 2021

Stella Ruth Hutchens, age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Christian Care Center in McKenzie, TN.

She retired after many years as the owner & operator of both Hutchens Plant Farm and Hutchens Trailer Park in Puryear, TN.  Stella was a longtime member of Puryear Baptist Church.  She was a hard...

Sophia Snider Ray

Mar 13, 2021

Sophia Snider Ray, age 88 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at her residence.

She was the longtime owner & operator of The Red House Antiques.  She graduated from Sumner County High School and went on to attend the Nashville Institute of Art.  Sophia was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris...

Earl Miracle, Jr.

Mar 12, 2021

Earl Miracle, Jr., age 62 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

He was a printer for a publishing company in Denver, CO.  Earl was a U.S. Army veteran who loved his dogs.  He was Catholic in faith.

Earl was born September...

James Robert "Jim" Rowlett

Mar 11, 2021

James Robert “Jim” Rowlett, age 77 of Paris, TN, went to see his Lord & Savior Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his residence.

He was the longtime co-owner of Carpet World USA.  He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.  Jim formerly owned and operated his car lot, “Trader Jim”, and ran McKee...

Jonathan Joseph Wachs

Mar 8, 2021

Jonathan Joseph “Jon” Wachs, age 57 of Paris, TN, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at his residence.

He loved his dogs, enjoyed bowling, and watching wrestling.  Jon was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

Jon was born August 10, 1963, in Chicago, IL, to the late David Wachs and Ileen Abeles Wachs,...

Charles Mcdaniel

Mar 5, 2021

Charles Earl McDaniel, age 73 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 5, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

He worked in funeral service for over 30 years, last working for Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris.  He formerly worked at Celotex for many years until its closing.  Charles was a lifelong farmer who loved his mules, cattle...

Elizabeth "Libby" Ford

Mar 4, 2021

Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Martin Ford, age 48 of Paris, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Paris.

Born December 10, 1972, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late Richard Franklin “Dickie” Martin and Rhonda Taylor of Texas.

Libby was a Christian who enjoyed working with and spending time with the...

Paul Russell

Mar 3, 2021

Paul Lay Russell passed away on Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Born on April 15, 1937, he married the former Diana Diggs in Paris, TN on May 4, 1968; she pre-deceased him on July 1, 1996.

Paul was born in Webb, Mississippi on April...

Kylan Grey King

Mar 3, 2021

Kylan Grey King, infant son of Patsylyn King Russell of Paris, TN, was stillborn Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Along with his mother, he is also survived by four siblings, Camryn Russell, Jasmyn Russell, Lauryn Russell, and Damien Russell; and his grandparents, Jeff and Teri Freeman.

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Norman Dyer Hale, Jr.

Mar 2, 2021

Norman Dyer “Skip” Hale, Jr., age 75 of Buchanan, TN, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired in 2015 from the Henry County Sheriff’s Department as the kitchen manager.  Skip was a “jack-of-all-trades” and could do almost anything.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a commercial fisherman....

Carse Gene "Bud" Manning

Mar 1, 2021

Carse Gene “Bud” Manning, II, age 65 of Springville, TN, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a truck driver, a job that he loved.  Bud enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, collecting trains, and NASCAR.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Bud was born...

Lisa Wainscott

Mar 1, 2021

Lisa Diane Wainscott, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at her residence.

She was a former certified nursing assistant at Henry County Nursing Home.  She was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church in Paris.  Lisa loved reading, shopping, and spending time with her animals.  She enjoyed reading the Bible.

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Leonard Collins

Feb 28, 2021

Born August 13, 1931, former Cottage Grove resident, Leonard Laverne Collins, 89, of Brighton, TN went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2021 at his residence.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, William Macon and Bertha Lorraine Collins; his beloved wife, Alberta Helene Collins; his son William Laverne Collins; his grandson,...