Paris, TN Obituaries

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...

Glenna "Kay" Bunn

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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Alva James "Al" Palmer

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...

Betty Roberson

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...

Richard Little

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...

Larry Carter

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...

Martha Hanna

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...

Elizabeth "Betty" Dronen

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...

John Robert Conder

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...

Ray Brewer

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...

R T Bennett

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...