Paris, TN Obituaries

James Mccloskey

Feb 12, 2021

James David (JD) McCloskey went on his final sleigh ride to Heaven 02/12/2021 after a lengthy illness.

J.D. was born 1 Nov. 1940 in Salem, Ohio.   He leaves two sons, David, and Edward (Denise) McCloskey of Paris, TN., a sister Jayne Ann (Thomas) Lange of Columbia Station, Ohio. He leaves grandchildren Mark (Nicole) McCloskey of MD and...

Steve Mcfarland

Feb 10, 2021

Steven J. McFarland, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in Paris.

He worked for many years managing grocery stores in Chicago, IL.  Later he began working for medical supply stores, last working in Murray, KY.  Steve loved music, sports, gardening, and flowers, especially his cactuses.  He enjoyed working outside, traveling, and...

Dorsey Tommy Vaughn, Jr.

Feb 9, 2021

Dorsey Tommy Vaughn, Jr., age 66 of Huntingdon, TN, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

He formerly worked as a supervisor at Markel Lighting & Industrial Services.  Dorsey enjoyed working in the yard and playing with his animals.  He loved watching and playing basketball. Prior to his health declining, his children and...

Joseph F. Boyd

Feb 9, 2021

Joseph F. Boyd, age 75 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after man years as a heavy equipment operator.  Joseph loved to trade and deal with people.  He enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing.

Joseph was born August 4, 1945, in Paris to the late...

Sarah Ray

Feb 8, 2021

Sarah Ray, age 78 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, February 8, 2021, at her residence, in Puryear.

She was a retired administrator and co-owner of Ray Enterprises for several years. Sarah was a member of Puryear Baptist Church. She loved working in the yard and her flower bed, playing with her dog lucky, and enjoyed...

Doy Baker

Feb 7, 2021

Doy Baker, age 92 of Como, TN, died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden, TN.

He was a lifelong farmer, a self-employed heavy equipment operator for many years, and formerly operated Doy Baker Septic Service in Como, TN.  Doy also owned and operated Baker’s Sawmill for several years.  His family...

Wayne Carnell Smith

Feb 6, 2021

Wayne Carnell Smith, age 66 of Hollow Rock, TN, formerly of Paris, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN, with his loving wife Cathy Smith and daughter Angela Kellum by his side.

He was born in Union City, TN, on December 12, 1954.  He was the son of...

Rozelle Parker Wright

Feb 4, 2021

Rozelle Parker Wright, age 91 of Hollow Rock, TN, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She was a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Company before the days of dial telephones.  She also formerly worked for the Mitchum Company and at Tecumseh Products in Paris.  Rozelle was a homemaker who...

Heather Presson

Feb 4, 2021

Heather Rana Presson, age 46 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at AHC of McKenzie, TN.

She worked for several years as a clerk in the grocery business.  She enjoyed arts & crafts and coloring books.  Heather loved pets and being with family.  She was a former member of West Paris Baptist Church....

Bobby Gene Butler

Feb 3, 2021

Bobby Gene Butler, age 76 of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021, in Lebanon, TN.

Bobby was dedicated to serving others in his pursuit of the healing arts  priding himself in his beginnings at an early age caring for patients as an orderly at Henry County General Hospital ultimately becoming...

Gloria Cathey Bass

Feb 3, 2021

Gloria Cathey Bass, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Morningside of Paris.

She retired as the former owner and operator of New Look Cleaners in Nashville, TN.  Gloria enjoyed golfing, reading, and spending time with family.  She was Baptist by belief.

Gloria was born June 21,...

Grace Ann Pack

Feb 3, 2021

Grace Ann Pack, age 75 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Huntingdon Health & Rehabilitation Center in Huntingdon, TN.

She was the former owner & operator of Ann’s Café and Pioneer Restaurant, both in Henry, TN.  She also served as the former manager of the cafeteria at Atlantic Homes and worked for...

Don Davenport

Feb 2, 2021

Joe Donald “Don” Davenport died on February 2, 2021. He was 65.

Don was born on November 7, 1955 in Paris, Tennessee to Frances and RG Davenport. After graduating from Henry County High School in 1974, he joined the United States Air Force where he served as Load Master on a C5 military aircraft. During his military...

Virginia J. Guinn Cook

Jan 31, 2021

Virginia J. Guinn Cook, age 81 of Henry, TN, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She retired after 16 years as an employee of Central Electric Service where she worked as a bookkeeper and a salesperson.  She was also the part owner of Paris Gas Appliance for nine years. ...

Gary L. Willoughby

Jan 28, 2021

Gary L. Willoughby, age 72 of Paris, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after many years as an electrician with E&W Electric.  He formerly worked at Servall in Paris as a spray technician.  Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and family gatherings, and always had time to help somebody.  He was a member...

Jonathan L. Rowlett

Jan 27, 2021

Jonathan L. Rowlett, age 53 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He formerly worked for the Henry County Highway Department.  Jonathan loved football, especially the Tennessee Titans, and enjoyed being with family.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Paris.

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Anthony "Tony" Triplett

Jan 26, 2021

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Triplett, age 60 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

Tony’s greatest joy in life was his only son, Brian (April) Triplett of Russellville, KY.  He was a Christian who loved spending time with his family and in the great outdoors.  He spent his...

Annie Laura Boyd Lafever

Jan 26, 2021

Annie Laura Boyd Lafever, age 98 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

She was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family.  She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Paris.  In her early years, Annie sewed bandages and bed linens for wounded soldiers that were...

Gary Pinson

Jan 26, 2021

Gary Pinson, age 64 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in Paducah, KY.

He was the longtime co-owner & operator of Gary’s Wholesale with his wife and daughter.  He was a Christian who loved spending time with his grandchildren.  Gary enjoyed listening to auctions and “wheeling and dealing.”  He was a fan of...

Jerry Donovan Brenda

Jan 25, 2021

Jerry Donovan Brenda, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.

Jerry was born March 31, 1943, in Princeton, KY, to the late Herman August Brenda and the late Thelma Larue Sisk Brenda.  He was a graduate of Western Kentucky University.  His professional career was...