In the small community of Rives, Tennessee, the afternoon of September 16, 2025, was shattered by a domestic tragedy that ended the life of a beloved local pastor. Paul Jenkins, a 71-year-old male, was found deceased in his home from a fatal gunshot wound. His wife, Gloria Ann Jenkins, became the sole suspect in a case that stunned those who knew the couple.
The Obion County Sheriff's Department was alerted to the incident at approximately 12:45 PM through a 911 call. The caller was Gloria Ann Jenkins herself, who calmly informed the dispatcher that she had shot her husband. Deputies were immediately dispatched to the residence, where they discovered Mr. Jenkins' body and took his wife into custody without any resistance. The investigation that followed began to unravel the complexities of their relationship, with some family members alleging a history of domestic issues, although no formal reports had ever been filed with law enforcement.
Gloria Ann Jenkins, who was 68 at the time of the incident, was subsequently charged with first-degree murder. She was held at the Obion County Jail and had her arraignment on September 17, 2025. In the ensuing legal proceedings, a bond hearing was held, which resulted in her release on a property bond under the conditions of house arrest and GPS monitoring. By early December 2025, the case had been waived to the grand jury, marking the next step in the legal process to determine the events that led to the untimely death of Paul Jenkins. The community continues to grapple with the loss of a man described as a devoted pastor and the shocking circumstances surrounding his death.
