Paris, TN Obituaries

Feb 24, 2021

Judy Carol Purdon, age 71 of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her residence.

She retired after many years as an LPN, formerly working for Regional Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Judy loved watching criminal law shows on TV, especially CSI and Law & Order.  She enjoyed gardening and was Baptist by belief.

Feb 24, 2021

Robert L. “Bob” Hailey, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after a 30-plus year career as an industrial engineer for Emerson Electric in Paris.  He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. ...

Feb 22, 2021

Bobby Gene Collier, age 88 of Springville, TN, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

He retired after many years as a boilermaker.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Boilermakers Union Local 69.  Bobby enjoyed gardening, rebuilding cars, and mechanic work.  He loved the Lord. ...

Feb 21, 2021

Sue Dale, age 86 of Murray, KY, formerly of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.

She was the former co-owner of Dale Brothers Cars in Puryear for 59 years with her husband Max.  She was a member of Glendale Road Church of Christ ant led a weekly devotional at Brookdale...

Feb 19, 2021

Judith Marlene Hai, age 80 of Big Sandy, TN, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at AHC of Paris.

She was a homemaker who loved sewing, reading, music, animals, nature, and history.  Judith instilled in people that you never stop learning something new.  The most important part of her life was the love she had for...

Feb 19, 2021

Bobbie Jo Davis, age 83 of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris.

She retired after 24 years working for both Holley Carburetor and Dana Corporation.  Bobbie enjoyed cooking, gardening, puzzles, and spending time with family.  She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Oak...

Feb 18, 2021

Violet June Warren, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Hardin County Medical and Rehab, Savannah, Tennessee.

She was retired from Dana Corporation.  Violet was a member of Temple Baptist Church.  She loved working in her yard and with her flowers.  Her children described her best in saying, “She was our...

Feb 17, 2021

Roy L. Dillon, age 84 of Puryear, TN, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at his residence.

He retired after many years from Ford Motor Company where he worked in engine assembly.  He also formerly worked at Holley Carburetor in Paris and then went to work for Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY, as a security...

Feb 16, 2021

Richard Dan Wyatt, age 70 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at his residence.

He worked for many years as a custodian at the Henry County Courthouse.  He enjoyed hunting and loved people.

Richard was born July 14, 1950, to the late Richard Halford Wyatt and the late Bobbie...

Feb 15, 2021

Karen Paige Wimberley, age 65 of Martin, TN, formerly of Springville, TN, died Monday, February 15, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

She enjoyed reading and loved flowers.  Her mother said she was the best cook in the world.

Karen was born June 17, 1955, to Robert F....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...