Paris, TN Obituaries

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...

Jan 26, 2017

Donald Edward “Don” Hart, age 88, of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, January 26, 2017, in Puryear, TN.

Don was a member of Grace Baptist Church where he formerly served as Pastor.  His number one objective in life was to preach about the Lord.   He was a former commercial fisherman and he loved hunting, fishing, and...

Jan 26, 2017

Former Henry Countian, Brian D. Lyle, age 47, of Rives, TN, died Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Brian loved bowling in the Special Olympics.  He was an avid movie collector, and loved every holiday.

Brian was born February 21, 1969, in Murray, KY, to...

Jan 20, 2017

Jeffery Dale “Jeff” Underwood, age 62, of Henry, TN, died Friday, January 20, 2017, at his residence in Henry, TN.

Jeff was a truck driver for over 30 years for Kesterson Food Company.  He was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and had recently attended New Harmony Baptist Church.  He also loved spending time...

Jan 20, 2017

Jimmy D. Hainley, age 73, of Springville, TN, died Friday, January 20, 2017, at his residence in Springville, TN.

Jimmy retired as a telephone technician from Bellsouth with 30 years of service.  He was a former member of the Tennessee National Guard.  He attended Springville Church of Christ, and was an avid fisherman.

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