Paris, TN Obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

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...

Jul 25, 2020

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...

Jul 25, 2020

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...

Jul 24, 2020

Ridgeway Funeral Home is posting this obituary as a courtesy to the Betty Jo Swor Lowry family and Clock Funeral Home, Muskegon, MI

Betty Jo Swor Lowry, age 90 of Muskegon, MI, formerly of Henry County, died Friday, July 24, 2020.

Betty was born April 27, 1930, in Henry County, TN,...

Jul 20, 2020

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.

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Jul 13, 2020

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...

Jul 8, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Scofield, age 69 of Paris TN, died Wednesday July 8, 2020 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He recently retired as a truck driver for the Henry County Highway Department.

Chuck was born on September 21, 1950 in Deposit, NY. to the late Homer Scofield and Evelyn...

Jul 8, 2020

Marilyn Joyce Townsend, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Paris.

She retired after a 40 plus year career as an insurance agent with Consolidated Insurance in Paris.  Marilyn enjoyed singing and listening to gospel music.  She loved talking about thousands of people that she knew.  She attended Puryear Baptist Church...

Jul 8, 2020

William J. “Bill” Reynolds, age 90 of Paris, TN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.

He retired from Holley Carburetor in Paris after 35 years.  Bill was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War Conflict.  He loved the outdoors, his horses, and his...

Jul 7, 2020

David Allan “Dave” Schaeffer, age 54 of Henry, TN, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at his residence.

He formerly worked in construction.  Dave enjoyed hunting and loved being a “shadetree mechanic.”

Dave was born June 9, 1966, in Lancaster, PA, to the late Charles Schaeffer, Sr., and Betty Ward Schaeffer, who survives,...

Jul 7, 2020

Carolyn Emmons Long, age 72 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at her residence.

She was an administrative assistant for St. John’s Community Services in Paris, a non-profit public advocacy organization for people with disabilities.  Carolyn enjoyed sewing, gardening, and flowers.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Carolyn...

Jul 1, 2020

Annie Mae Birmingham, age 94 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare in Paris.

She was the owner and operator of Ann’s Group Home in Paris for 38 years.  Annie always kept her journal and loved rose bushes.  Annie enjoyed crocheting, watching Joel Osteen on television, and collecting his books. ...

Jun 30, 2020

On June 30, 2020, Ryan Wheat ran for the first time in his life; right into the arms of Jesus.

He absolutely loved life and enjoyed being with people.  With the help of family, nurses, and special caregivers, Ryan fought hard to fulfill his purpose in life; simply to show people how to love.

Jun 29, 2020

Barbara Enoch Finch, age 77 of Knoxville, TN, formerly of McKenzie, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at her residence.

A private graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Paris, TN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org

A...

Jun 28, 2020

Chloe Bell York, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Indiana.

She was a homemaker who loved being at home and lived a simple life.  Chloe was a collector of many things and liked flowers.  She enjoyed flea marketing and yard sales.  She was a Christian who was strong in her...

Jun 28, 2020

Mary Patti Powell, age 72 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at AHC of Paris.

She formerly worked delivering flowers at Cheryl’s Flowers in Paris. She was also a housekeeper for several families in Henry County for many years.  Patti enjoyed nature, animals, going fishing, and listening to Scottish music.  She also loved...

Jun 25, 2020

Dorothy Jean Furtney, age 85 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, June 25, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a librarian for the W.G. Rhea Library in Paris.  Dorothy loved her animals, especially her cats.  She enjoyed gardening and her flowers.  In her latter years, Dorothy’s son, “Bubba” dedicated his life to...

Jun 23, 2020

Joseph William “Joey” Sturgill, II, age 63 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He was a former supervisor at Dana Corporation in Paris and previously worked at Celotex and Mohon International.  When his father passed away, Joey left school, got a job, and helped take care...

Jun 22, 2020

Robbie Nell Thompson, age 67 of Puryear, TN, died Monday, June 22, 2020, at her residence.

She was an LPN for many years at Puryear Nursing Home, then went on to serve as a caregiver and special caregiver to Mrs. Jackie Claxton for 12 years.  She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in...

Jun 20, 2020

Ted Paschall Nance, age 84 of Paris, TN, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at his residence.

Ted was a lifelong resident of Henry County, whose ancestors settled here in the 1820’s.  He was born on March 30, 1936, in the Jones Mill community as the ninth of ten children born to the late Guy...