Paris, TN Obituaries

Mar 10, 2017

Mamie Smith Collier, age 87 of Springville, TN, died Friday, March 10, 2017 at her residence.

Mamie was a member of Dover First Church of the Nazarene in Dover, TN, and enjoyed growing flowers.

Born August 8, 1929 in Mountain View, MO, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Smith and...

Mar 10, 2017

Joyce Ham Jones, 66, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10th, 2017 at her home after a short but brave battle with cancer.

Joyce was born on April 22, 1950, in Franklin, Tennessee, to the late John and Willie Lee (Taylor) Ham. She cherished memories of growing up on her...

Mar 8, 2017

Fred Allen, age 88 of Paris, TN, died late Wednesday night, March 8, 2017 at his residence.

Fred attended New Hope Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He retired from T.I.M.E.-D.C. Trucking.  He was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge #108 in Paris and also enjoyed being a shade-tree mechanic.

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Mar 7, 2017

Jennie E. White Allen, age 75 of Henry, TN, died Tuesday March 7, 2017 at her son’s home in Trezevant, TN.

Jennie was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  She formerly worked at Gaines Manufacturing and Brown Shoe Company and retired from Nestaway, all in McKenzie, TN.  She enjoyed gardening and collecting Indian memorabilia.

Mar 5, 2017

Christine Brogdon, age 83, of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at her residence in Puryear, TN.

Christine worked at Rich’s Electric in Fairview, TN, for several years as a spot welder. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and crafts such as sewing and ceramics. She loved to cook and host...

Mar 1, 2017

Salvatore “Sal” Esposito, age 74, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at his residence in Paris, TN.

Sal was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.  He retired as a quality control manager in women’s clothing manufacturing after many years.  He enjoyed traveling the world with his work and was fluent in five...

Mar 1, 2017

Donald Gene Thomas, Sr., age 74, of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

He was member of Temple Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a retired self- employed drywall contractor.

Donald was an avid...

Feb 19, 2017

Rian Troy Evans, age 81, of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

Rian worked at McKee Supply in Paris for 11 years.  He was a member of the Paris Church of God of Prophecy.  He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and listening to Gospel music.

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Feb 18, 2017

Judy Lindsey Gammon, age 65 of Old Hickory, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her residence.

Judy was an Elementary School Teacher for 39 years, retiring from Sandpiper Shores Elementary School in Boca Raton, FL.  She formerly taught in Waverly, and Bradford, TN as well as Independence, MO before moving...

Feb 17, 2017

David Lynn Birmingham, age 61, of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 17, 2017, in Paris, TN.

David was a lifelong truck driver  who formerly drove for Three Rivers Trucking.  He was a US Navy Veteran and a life member of Amvets.   In 1979, he built and help run DavAnn Group Home on Trading Post Road...

Feb 17, 2017

Former Henry Countian, Mikki Darlene Williams, age 54, of Bolivar, TN, died Friday, February 17, 2017 from Huntingdon's disease, at Pleasant View Healthcare Center in Bolivar, TN.

Mikki formerly worked as a greeter at Walmart in Paris, TN.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She was born February...

Feb 16, 2017

Paula M. Johnson, age 57 of Big Sandy, TN, died Thursday, February 16, 2017.

Paula was a Baptist in her faith and she loved dogs.

She was born August 1, 1959 in Oak Park, IL to the late Buck R. Tillman and Lynette Merrell Tillman of Paris, TN who survives.

Feb 15, 2017

James Andrew “Jimmy” Chowning, Jr., age 54, of Springville, TN, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at his residence in Springville, TN.

Jimmy was the assistant manager at AutoZone in Paris, TN.  He loved craft work and working on cars.  He enjoyed watching wrestling, loved music of all types, and enjoyed animals.

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Feb 14, 2017

Robert Paul Sturgill, age 58, of Camden, TN, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Paris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN.

Robert retired from Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.  He was a member of Mansfield Baptist Church and he loved his animals.

He was born January 13,...

Feb 13, 2017

Theodore Eugene “Ted” Hitt, age 85, of Buchanan, TN, died Monday, February 13, 2017, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Born November 6, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, he was the son of the late Chester Lee “Ted” Hitt and the late Anna Klein Hitt.

He was a retired...

Feb 10, 2017

Kim Conkwright Gooch, age 47, of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 10, 2017, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, TN. Kim was employed by Burkes Outlet in Paris.

Born January 13, 1970, in Paducah, KY, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Conkwright and Carla (Baker) Huffine Whitthorne of Paris. Baptist in faith, Kim enjoyed...

Feb 5, 2017

Debra Carol Lemonds Champlin, age 60 of Paris, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Paris.

She was a member of Community of Christ in Paris and attended TVCC in Paris.  She was owner and operator of Bella Salon of Paris.  Debra enjoyed kayaking, and reading about her cherokee heritage.  She loved Colorado and especially loved...

Feb 5, 2017

Anna Marie Waynick, age 60, of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Anna was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Amvets and the American Legion and she formerly worked at the American Legion.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking for her family and...

Jan 31, 2017

Judy Sanders Scammerhorn, age 68, of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Judy formerly worked as office manager at Henry County Home Health and she was a Past Exalted Ruler at the Paris Elks Lodge.  She loved spending time with friends, family and especially her grandchildren....

Jan 28, 2017

Diane Joan Rathof age 71, of Paris died Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Paris Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Frederick “Fritz” Rathof of Paris.

Diane formerly was a waitress at Eaker’s Café. She was of Native American descent with family ties to the Cherokee Tribe. Riding...