Paris, TN Obituaries

Gary W. Grooms

Aug 27, 2022

Gary W. Grooms, age 73 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after 29 years as a heavy equipment operator for K.T. Clay in Gleason, TN and was also a longtime farmer.  He loved mallard ducks and being on the farm around his cows.  He also enjoyed being surrounded...

Bobbie Jean Walker

Aug 24, 2022

Bobbie Jean Walker, age 80 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her residence.

She retired from Salant & Salant in Paris after 30 years.  Bobbie enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and taking care of everyone.

Bobbie was born December 2, 1941, in Jackson, MS, to the late R.L. Wade and...

Raymond Denton

Aug 23, 2022

Raymond Denton, age 74 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Henry County Medical Center.

He retired from Pella Windows in Murray, KY.  Raymond was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.  He enjoyed piddling in his shop and the outdoors.

Raymond was born May 20, 1948, in Woodlawn, TN, to...

J.F. "Frank" Barnhill

Aug 23, 2022

J.F. “Frank” Barnhill, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.

He was the founder & operator of B & B Septic Service and B & B Equipment.  He was a member of the Paris Community of Christ Church where he was very active and an...

Chris Derr

Aug 19, 2022

Christopher Daniel Derr, age 57 of Paris, TN, passed peacefully Friday, August 19, 2022, at his residence.

Born September 13, 1964, in Akron OH, he was the son of Jack and Janis Derr who preceeded him in death. Chris was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, OH, where he met his lifelong friend Rick...

James C. "Jim" Pennington

Aug 16, 2022

James C. “Jim” Pennington, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his residence.

He retired after 36 years with the US Postal Service where he served as a letter carrier.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  Jim enjoyed his cattle, fishing, hunting, traveling, and loved his dogs.  He was a...

Clara Jean Tucker

Aug 13, 2022

Clara Jean Tucker, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris.

She retired after many years of work as a medical secretary for the hospital in Union City, TN.

Jean was born July 8, 1938, in Puryear, TN, to the late Thomas Wrather...

Al Morton

Aug 12, 2022

Al Morton, age 81 of Puryear, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022, at Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, KY, surrounded by family.

He retired from Midland-Ross in Paris, TN in 2004.  He was a member of Puryear Baptist Church for many years and a member of the Buchanan, TN Masonic Lodge. ...

Ed Reagor

Aug 12, 2022

Ed Reagor, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at his residence.

He was a custom home builder in Paris for many years.  Before building homes full time, he was a farmer for many years in Henry County.  Ed was a longtime member of the Henry County Fair Association and National Farmers...

William J. "Bud" Dowdy

Aug 12, 2022

William J. “Bud” Dowdy, age 56 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Friday, August 12, 2022.

He was a package driver for United Parcel Service where he had worked for 15 plus years.  Bud was a “family man” and his children and grandchildren were his world.  He helped start a van ministry at New Life Baptist...

Wendell Jack "Matt" Matthews

Aug 11, 2022

Wendell Jack “Matt” Matthews, age 76 of Springville, TN, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He formerly worked for New Generations in McKenzie, TN, for several years, then went to work at Henry County Recycling Center in Paris.  He later finished working at Paris Landing State Park until...

Daniel James Crossno

Aug 11, 2022

Daniel James Crossno, age 59 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his residence.

He formerly worked as a self-employed construction worker.  Daniel loved fishing and hunting, enjoyed working in his yard, and loved being with his family.  He was a member of Landmark Pentecostal Church in Big Sandy, TN.

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Robert "Bob" Tyler

Aug 6, 2022

Robert H. “Bob” Tyler, Jr., age 74 of Buchanan, died Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Bob was a retired US Air Force Vietnam veteran. After retiring from the military, he spent 22 years as an educator in various roles in the Henry County School System. He enjoyed reading, camping, playing the banjo,...

William J. "Bud" Winsett

Aug 5, 2022

William J. “Bud” Winsett age 77 of Paris died Friday, August 5, 2022, at his residence.

Bud retired from Haldex after working in the maintenance department. He enjoyed working with horses, making leather goods, and attending the local country dances with Glenda. He could fix just about anything, and always had a project to work on. His...

Randy Blake Moore

Aug 5, 2022

Randy Blake Moore, age 69 of Gleason, TN, died Friday, August 5, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Randy was born August 26, 1952, in McKenzie, TN, to the late Aaron Blake Moore and the late...

Donald William "Donnie" Washam

Jul 31, 2022

Donald William “Donnie” Washam, Jr., age 57 of Springville, TN, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at TriStar Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He formerly worked for Ingram Barge Company and attended Russwood Baptist Church in Springville, TN.  Donnie loved hunting, fishing, and enjoyed boating.  He was a lover of animals who all adored him.

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Winnie Elva Moore

Jul 31, 2022

Winnie Elva Moore, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at AHC of Paris.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and had been active in some garden clubs before moving to Paris.  Winnie was a very sweet and kind Christian lady to all people and she also had a good sense of humor. ...

Joe R. Houston

Jul 30, 2022

Joe R. Houston, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his residence.

He was a longtime pharmacist and former owner of East Wood Pharmacy in Paris, where he continued working after his retirement.  He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy with a Doctorate.  Joe was very active in...

William Aulden "Bill" Jones

Jul 29, 2022

William Aulden “Bill” Jones, age 92 of Springville, TN, died Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence.

He served in the U.S. Armed Forces as a paratrooper for the 82nd airborne division.  He enjoyed all things farming, mechanics, fishing, hunting, and anything he could do with his hands.  Bill spent most of his adult life...

James Dwayne Hunter

Jul 28, 2022

James Dwayne Hunter, age 80 of Gallatin formerly of Paris, died July 28, 2022.

Dwayne was a longtime Gideon and a proud member of Sumner County, TN East/Macon Camp which he helped start.  He was a longtime member of Nazarene Churches in both Gallatin, TN and Hendersonville, TN.  Dwayne worked in the automotive parts industry...