Paris, TN Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Jan 25, 2021

Glenna Kay Bunn, age 81 of Paris, TN, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at her residence.

She retired from Nissan in Smyrna, TN.  She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church in Paris.  Kay enjoyed cooking and making floral arrangements.  She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

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Jan 24, 2021

Alva James “Al” Palmer, age 81 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

He retired in 2001 to Buchanan, TN, after many years as a casino dealer in Joliet, IL.  After moving to Henry County, he worked several years at Walmart in Paris.  Al loved to...

Jan 24, 2021

Betty Mae Park Roberson age 82 of Paris, went home to her Lord and Savior, Sunday, January 24, 2021, at the Henry County Healthcare Center.

Born May 16, 1938, in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Audrey “Bill” Park and the late Elah Mae Pickler Park.

She spent many years as a bookkeeper...

Jan 22, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 21, 2021

Larry H. Carter, age 80 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after serving 28 years as a Lieutenant Colonel for the Tennessee National Guard. After serving in the Guard, he spent many years running Carter’s Sales and Services. Along with tinkering with...

Jan 19, 2021

Martha Ann Giles Hanna, age 90 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Eiffel Gardens in Paris.

Martha was a former secretary at Henry County High School.  She then worked as an Administrative Assistant at Kesterson Food Company for over 10 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing...

Jan 19, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Fredenburg Dronen, age 92 of Paris,TN died Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Betty, formerly of Charleston, SC, Peoria, Il, Joliet, Il, Grenoble, France, Quincy, IL and Minneapolis, MN, was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris, TN and the Theresians of the United States, the...

Jan 16, 2021

John Robert Conder, age 90, of Camden Tennessee, died Saturday, January 16, at Eiffel Gardens in Paris, TN, from cancer, a worn-out body, and a final push out the door and toward heaven by Covid-19.

John was born to the late Al and Lelia Conder on August 14, 1930 in Parsons, TN.  He married the...

Jan 13, 2021

John Ray Brewer, Jr., age 75 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He retired after many years as a self-employed mechanic and the owner of Brewers Radiator Service in Paris.  Ray loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Ray was...

Jan 12, 2021

RT Bennett, age 92 of Springville, TN, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at his residence.

He was a member of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Big Sandy, TN.  He was a licensed minister with the UPC International since 1957.  RT served as a District Official with UPCI for the state of Tennessee for...

Jan 10, 2021

Michael R. “Mike” Wilkinson, age 70 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his residence.

He was a self-employed contractor and bass fishing guide for many years.  He loved fishing.

Mike was born April 19, 1950, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Phillip Wilkinson and to the late Jean...

Jan 10, 2021

Dorris Edward Barnett, age 97 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

He retired after many years from Holley Carburetor in Paris.  He was a graduate of Cottage Grove School and Tolers Business College.  Dorris was a WWII Army veteran, serving from 1944-1946 in the I&R platoon, Headquarters...

Jan 9, 2021

Edith Bomar age 93 of Paris, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

She retired after working many years at the Remnant House. Edith was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, and a member of the Sanders Senior Citizen Center. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, quilting, calling Bingo, watching game shows, working...

Jan 9, 2021

Sally Lynn Bratton, 51, of Paris, TN, was called home on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

Sally was a nurturer, taking care of children the majority of her life and this remains to be her greatest legacy.

Sally is survived by her daughters, Tabitha Barnett of Macomb, MI, and Staranna (Alexander) Bratton-Jones...

Jan 7, 2021

Peggy Collins Holley, age 88 formerly of Puryear, Tennessee, died Thursday January 7, 2021, at Crestview Nursing Center in Shelbyville, KY.

Peggy retired from Holley Carburetor, a subsidiary of Colt Industries, after 37 years.  She was a former member of North Fork Baptist Church in the Jones Mill Community.  After moving to Kentucky to be...

Jan 7, 2021

Frances Earline York, age 79 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

She was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Paris, where she served for many years and held various positions.  She loved to sew and was heavily involved in Boy Scouts...

Jan 6, 2021

Betty Callicott Paschall, age 91 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at her residence.

She formerly worked as a bank teller for 40 years.  She started work at First Trust & Savings Bank, then moved to Security Bank, and finally retired from Commercial Bank in Paris.  Betty was the first drive-thru teller...