All Obituaries

Paul William Villaflor, age 89, of Parsons, TN, formerly of Paris, died Monday, August 3, 2020, at his home.   He was a retired X-Ray Tech at Henry County Medical Center and was a member of Parsons First United Methodist Church. Paul was a former long-time member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Paris.  He was a retired US Army veteran who served in the Korean War.   Paul is survived by his wife, Carrie McFadden Villaflor of Parsons,TN; two sons, Tom (Debbie)...

Stella Duncan, age 68 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, July 31, 2020.   She was employed at Van’s Pharmacy in Martin, TN, where she worked as a pharmacist.  Stella was a 1983 graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy in Memphis, TN.  She loved cooking and feeding people and enjoyed collecting rocks.   Stella was born April 5, 1952, in Murray, KY, to the late Max Daniel Duncan and the late Evelyn Sue Paschall Duncan.   She is survived by her...

Bruce Lee Rector, age 53 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.   He enjoyed country music and was loved by his family.   Bruce was born September 9, 1966, in Lexington, KY, to the late Eugene Rector and Ruby Lowe Rector, who survives, of Paris, TN.   Along with his mother, he is also survived by one daughter, Gina Faye Rector of Hazard, KY; two sons, Bruce Lee Rector, Jr., of Hazard, KY, and Tyler Eugene Rector of Hazard,...

Michael David Adams, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris.   Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN.  The body is to be cremated with no services planned at this time. A complete obituary will be here as soon as possible.      

Jerol Max “Jerry” Hamilton, age 81 of Springville, died Monday, July 27, 2020, at his residence.   Jerry was a retired forklift operator for GM. He worked 38.9 years total at GM. He enjoyed fishing, trains, collecting car memorabilia, and discussing politics, especially dealing with his democratic party.  He loved his children and grandchildren very much. Jerry was a member of Russwood Baptist Church.   Born October 1, 1938, in Pontiac, MI, he was the son of...

Jean Walker Cloar, age 95 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her residence.   Jean retired after working over 30 years with Extension Service of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where she taught Home Economics.  She was a member of the Paris Women’s Club, United Methodist Women, the Bridge Club, and the National Association of Retired Home Economists. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paris.   Jean was born October 23, 1924, in New Boston,...

Van Thompson, age 85 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his residence.   He was a graduate of Puryear High School in 1953, and went on to serve in the National Guard.  He worked for LN Railroad, and later retired after working several years as a conductor for CSX.  He was a member of Puryear United Methodist Church, and was an Atlanta Braves baseball fan, and an avid supporter of anything his granddaughters were doing.   Van was born April 12, 1935 in...

John H. Garner, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Henry County Medical Center.   John was a retired farmer. He enjoyed fishing and rabbit hunting. He was a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church.   Born March 1, 1945, in Paris, TN, he was the son the late Alvin P. Garner and the late Ruth Beavers Garner.   He is survived by a sister, Margie Wynn of Paris; two brothers, Tommy Garner of Paris, and Leon Garner of Dresden; numerous nieces and...

Kevin Lee Allen, age 56 of Trenton, TN, died Monday, July 20, 2020.   He retired after several years from Tecumseh Products in Paris.  After retirement, Kevin moved to Trenton and went on to manage a local florist and became the owner & operator of a laundromat.  He enjoyed antiquing and traveling.   Kevin was born December 15, 1963, in Jefferson City, MO, to the late Clarence Harold Allen and the late Ruby Inez Lynch Allen.   He is survived by one sister,...

Ronnie L. Dunn, age 75 of Paris, died Monday, July 13, 2020, at his residence.   He was a US Navy veteran, who retired as a truck driver of many years. Ronnie loved the University of Kentucky basketball. He enjoyed playing and making jokes on friends. Ronnie was a devoted husband, who loved his family and grandson.   Ronnie was born May 8, 1945, in Dayton, OH, to the late Adam Dunn, and to the late Ruby Russell Dunn.   He was married on July 17, 1987, to Lisa Dunn, who...