Obituaries
Paris, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area
Dorothy Ann Melton
Feb 4, 2026
Dorothy Ann Melton, age 87 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
Dorothy was born in Henry County, TN, on May 21, 1938, to the late Weldon Davis.
She married J.W. Melton on December 17, 1955. J.W. preceded her in death on November 4, 2011.
Dorothy was a graduate of Springville School. She never met a...
Matthew Paschall
Feb 2, 2026
Matthew Thomas Paschall, age 29 of Memphis, TN, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Saint Frances Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Matt was born in Paris, TN, on July 5, 1996. He is the son of Stephen T. “Steve” Paschall, and Teresa Crimble Paschall, both survive of Paris, TN.
He attended the Memphis School of Preaching and was a member of...
Pauline "Polly" Cook
Feb 4, 2026
Pauline "Polly" Cook, age 78 of Springville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her residence in Springville, TN.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley Cook.
Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. Her remains are to be cremated with no public services scheduled at this time.
Sandy Gallimore
Feb 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Nicole Gallimore announces her passing at age 41, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY. She passed away while surrounded by her loved ones, and her infectious joy and free spirit will be deeply missed by many in her hometown of Puryear, TN...
Gloria Hudspeth
Feb 2, 2026
Gloria Jean Hudspeth, age 70 of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Gloria was born in Fleming-Neon, KY, on December 28, 1955, to the late Doris Jean Isaacs Fields.
She married Mike Hudspeth on April 18, 1997. Mike survives of Paris, TN.
Gloria was a member of First Baptist Church-Paris. She formerly...
Thomas Enoch, Jr.
Jan 28, 2026
Thomas Derington Enoch, Jr of East Ridge, TN formerly of Paris, passed away on January 28th at the age of 59, at Park Ridge Medical.
Thomas was born on May 5, 1966 in Huntsville, Alabama to Thomas Derington Enoch and Brinda Smith Duckworth, both of whom are deceased.
He was a 1984 graduate of Henry County High School. After High School he...
Tildon Lemonds
Jan 17, 2026
Tildon Dorris Lemonds age 80 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Cherrywood Post Acute in McKenzie, TN.
Tildon was born August 7, 1945, in Paris to the late George Livingston Lemonds and the late Sarah Dorothy Evans Lemonds.
He married Margaret Louise Wines Lemonds May 7, 1971, and she preceded him in death on January 2, 2026.
Tildon served many...
Margaret Louise Lemonds
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret Louise Lemonds, age 80 of Paris, died Friday, January 2, 2026.
She was born in Bellaire, OH, on June 11, 1945, to the late Russell Herman Wines and the late Edna Marie Belt Wines.
She married Tildon Dorris Lemonds, who survives of Paris.
Margaret attended Paris Community of Christ Church. She retired from Walmart as a greeter in Paris. She enjoyed fishing...
Kathy Jean Walker
Jan 25, 2026
Kathy Jean Walker age 73 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence.
Kathy had formerly worked at Betty’s Café in Bicknell, IN, before moving to the Kentucky Lake area in the 1990’s. She worked for several years in the kitchen at Murray Calloway County Hospital. The last 17 years she has been employed by the Henry County...
William "Keith" Holden
Jan 30, 2026
William “Keith” Holden, age 63 of Paris, died Friday, January 30, 2026.
Keith was born August 29, 1962, to the late Earl Holden and Lucille Charles Claxton who survives of Paris.
He was raised in the Church of Christ faith and graduated from Henry County High School in 1980. Keith enjoyed playing the drums and found his greatest enjoyment fishing and spending...
Jennifer Ann Wood
Jan 23, 2026
Jennifer Ann “Hall” Wood, of Paris, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey on August 20, 1970 to Joyce Oechslin and the late James Hall Sr. Jennifer Wood is survived by her husband, Richard Wood; her children, Maya Bolin (Andrew Johnson), Nicole Parkman (Michael), Ashley McElreath (Michael Sr), and Alexia Gehouskey, and many...
Ethan Smith
Jan 22, 2026
Ethan Garrett Smith, age 25 of Paris, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Ethan was born in Paris, TN, on December 26, 2000, to Barry G. Smith of Puryear, TN, and the late Crystal Wilson Dunlap.
He was a member of North Fork Baptist Church. He worked as a deck supervisor on the HFL Mariner for Hines Furlong Line in...
Kaye Brogdon
Jan 20, 2026
Sandra Kaye Brogdon, age 84 of Paris, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her residence.
Kaye was born in Gleason, TN, on April 9, 1941, to the late James Harold Heath, and the late Marjorie Owen Heath.
She married Jerry L. Brogdon on June 4, 1960. Jerry survives, of Paris, TN.
Kaye graduated from Grove High School in 1959. She...
Bobbie Hudgins
Jan 19, 2026
Bobbie Hudgins, age 75 of Henry, TN, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Chicago, IL, on July 17, 1950, to the late Paul Jackson Harper, and the late Eva Gray Norsworthy Harper.
She was married to Jerry Hudgins, who preceded her in death on February 17, 2019.
Bobbie cherished sunshine and the outdoors. She found...
Willie Joe Millraney
Jan 17, 2026
Willie Joe Millraney, age 90 of Paris, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Farms of Puryear.
Joe was born in Warren County, TN, on June 12, 1935, to the late C.L. Millraney, and the late Novella Mae Dykes.
He married Doxie Lancaster Millraney on December 15, 1958, and she preceded him in death on December 27, 2025.
Joe was...
Paula Williams
Jan 16, 2026
Paula Jean Williams, age 60 of Benton, KY, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Henry County Healthcare Center.
She was born in Peoria, IL, on December 15, 1965, to the late David Little, and the late Betty O’Bryan Little.
Paula married Jeff Williams, who preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Morton High School in Morton, IL. Her hobbies...
Jimmy Allison
Jan 15, 2026
James B. “Jimmy” Allison, age 91 of Buchanan, TN passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Jimmy was born in Humphreys County TN on November 23, 1934, to the late Charles Robert Allison and the late Sallie Mae O’Guinn Allison.
On October 25, 1958, Jimmy married Patricia Brewer Allison who preceded him in death on November 26, 2025.
Jimmy dedicated his life to...
Robert F Wimberley
Jan 15, 2026
Robert F. Wimberley, age 92 of Paris, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Eiffel Gardens Assisted Living.
Robert was born in Trigg County, KY, on March 4, 1933, to the late John Rudie Wimberley, and the late Marie Sills Wimberley.
He married the love of his life, Betty S. Craig Wimberley, on September 10, 1954. They were married for...
Hazel B Chamness
Jan 14, 2026
Hazel B. Evans Chamness, age 94 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in the 23rd District of Henry County, TN, on April 11, 1931, to the late Freeman Evans, and the late Kadra Johnson Evans.
Hazel married Bobby Joe Chamness, Sr., in July of 1961. Bobby survives of Paris, TN.
Hazel loved attending...
Florence "Flo" Knauss
Jan 10, 2026
Florence Knauss, lovingly known as “Flo,” passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Vaughn, New Mexico, she lived a full, vibrant life marked by laughter and love.
Flo had five children, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who adored her deeply. She was preceded in death by her youngest daughter. She was married for...

