Paris, TN Obituaries

May 16, 2020

James Kirby, age 81 of Puryear, TN, died Saturday, May 16, 2020, at his residence.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam Conflict. James was a retired minister in the Pentecostal Church of God and a retired school bus driver for the Henry County School System in Paris.  He loved to...

May 14, 2020

Ricky Lynn Clary, age 59 of Paris, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his residence.

Ricky formerly worked in maintenance at Dana after serving 18 years in the National Guard. He enjoyed working on electronics, taking things apart, and then putting them back together. He was a jack of all trades.

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May 10, 2020

Glenda Morrison Pewitt, age 71 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital in Memphis, TN.

She retired after many years in education as a librarian, teaching at both Henry & Puryear Elementary schools in Henry County.  Glenda loved reading, music, conversation and collected many books over...

May 9, 2020

Steven Ernest “Steve” Rowlett, age 70 of Springville, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence.

He retired after many years as a heavy equipment operator for TVA.  Steve graduated from Springville High School and was a member of Springville Baptist Church in Springville.  He loved fishing and gardening.  Steve was an excellent cook...

May 9, 2020

CW03 H. Ray Standridge, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence.

He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after a 21-year career.  Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and adored his dogs.  He was Baptist by belief.

Ray was born January 19, 1946, in Clarksville, GA....

May 9, 2020

Joyce Odom, age 71 of Big Sandy, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, TN.

She worked for several years as an operator at PML in Paris.  Joyce enjoyed working, shopping for clothes, and celebrating the holidays.  She loved her grandchildren and was Baptist by belief.

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May 8, 2020

Nathan Mitchell “Jim” Hill, age 93 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at Morningside of Paris.

He was a longtime member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Paris where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Nathan came to Paris in 1968...

May 8, 2020

Margaret Dean Doogan, age 78 of Paris, TN, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after a long career as a certified nursing assistant.  After retirement, Margaret continued caring for others serving as a sitter and caregiver for several years.  She enjoyed sewing and loved her grandchildren.  She was a member of...

May 8, 2020

Beatrice Valentine “Bea” Barrera, age 104 of Puryear, TN, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Farms of Puryear.

She attended Mound City Business College in St. Louis, MO.  Bea worked as a cashier, bookkeeper, and machine operator for Fair Mercantile in St. Louis for 30 years, retiring in 1972.  After retirement, she worked as...

May 4, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” Voight, age 69 of Springville, TN, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He retired after a lifetime career in the U.S. Army, serving in both the 101st and the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam era.  Ken was a member of the Amvets Post 45 in Buchanan,...

May 2, 2020

Joan Patricia “Pat” Wright age 84 of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Henry County, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Huntsville.

Patricia was born December 25, 1935, in Hollow Rock to the late Nathan Turner and the late Emma McMackin Turner.

She is survived by her husband John Thomas “Tommy” Wright, whom...

May 2, 2020

Bernice Faye Holt, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at her residence.

She was a member of Bethesda Methodist Church, and former member of Trinity Methodist Church. Bernice was a homemaker, and formerly worked at the Townhouse restaurant, Nathan’s, and Hoofmans. She received a lifetime achievement award for her individual collections...

Apr 29, 2020

Charles Edward Parker, age 67 of Henry, TN, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his residence.

He was a former law enforcement officer for the Paris Police Department for six years and then served as a as a security guard for the Alaska Pipeline for 10 years.  After his time in law enforcement and security,...

Apr 29, 2020

Ronnie Cox, age 78 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Nashville, TN.

Ronnie was born June 24, 1941, in Paris, TN, to the late Raymond Baxter Cox and the late Paytre Lillian Nichols Cox.

He was married December 22, 1994, to Virginia Ann “Ginny” Trumbull Cox, who survives,...

Apr 27, 2020

Rose Marie Mullins, age 88 of Paris, TN, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris.

She was a homemaker who formerly worked at Salant & Salant in Paris.  Marie attended Olive Branch United Methodist Church in Cottage Grove.  She loved working in her yard, babysitting, cooking, and going to church....

Apr 27, 2020

Judy K. Collins, age 75 of Paris, died Monday, April 27, 2020, at Grace Healthcare of Franklin, in Franklin, TN.

She served as an office manager for various businesses throughout her working career. Judy was a fun and lighthearted woman, who was loved dearly by her family and friends. She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, playing...

Apr 26, 2020

Marjorie M. Baggett, age 91 of Como, TN, died Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Paris, TN.

She was the former co-owner and operator of the Wagon Wheel restaurant in Como, TN.  Marjorie enjoyed fishing and her flowers.  She loved her family very much.

Marjorie was born January 27, 1929, in Mansfield,...

Apr 25, 2020

Dannie D. Allen, age 59 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Dannie was a licensed Baptist minister and loved talking to people about the Lord. He was an active member of Henry Baptist Church and earned his master's degree from Bethel University. He enjoyed painting,...

Apr 23, 2020

Kenneth W. LaRue, age 49 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Kenneth graduated from the Avon Lennox School located in Memphis in 1992. Kenneth was a joy to be around and greatly missed.

Kenneth was born June 2, 1970 in Memphis,...

Apr 23, 2020

Jo Ann Pace, age 83 of Buchanan, TN, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at her residence.

She retired after many years as a County Coordinator over the elderly nutrition program for the Northwest TN Economic Council. She was a Christian by faith, who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her...