Obituaries

Paris, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Paris, Tennessee area

Katherine Trocolla

Katherine Trocolla

Feb 26, 2024

Katharine Nora Trocolla, known affectionately as Kathy, passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 82 in Paris, TN.  

 

Kathy was born on November 28, 1941, in Stamford, CT to her late parents Anna and John Stuart.  Kathy was a dedicated teacher in the Danbury, CT school system after graduating from Danbury Teachers College.

 

Kathy was a kind and generous soul,...

William Fred Kendall

William Fred Kendall

Feb 22, 2024

William Fred Kendall, age 75 of Collierville, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Buchanan, TN.

 

Fred retired as the owner of Jeans LTD in Collierville.  He enjoyed building houses and spending time on the farm.  

 

Fred was born November 28, 1948, in Paris, TN, to the late Tom Kendall and the late Elizabeth Simmons Kendall.  

 

He...

Bradley James Smith

Bradley James Smith

Feb 19, 2024

Bradley James Smith, age 58 of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 19, 2024, at his residence.He formerly worked at Universal Coating in Henry, TN, and Institutional Casework, Inc. in Paris.  Bradley was a good athlete, excelling in both baseball and football.  He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.Bradley was born August 7, 1965, in Owosso, MI,...

Jerry M. Lee

Jerry M. Lee

Feb 18, 2024

Jerry M. Lee age 74 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at his residence.Jerry M. Lee surrendered to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in March of 1970. Over the next fifty plus years, he pastored many churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Michigan. He was a member of Hazel Baptist Church. He graduated from Calloway County High School...

Sherry Diane Wilcox

Sherry Diane Wilcox

Feb 15, 2024

Sherry Diane Wilcox, age 58 of Big Sandy, TN, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville, TN.Diane was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. She enjoyed mowing her yard, running, fishing, being outdoors, and watching movies. Diane loved being with and taking care of her grandchildren.Born January 23, 1966, in Paris, TN, she...

Agnes Mann Wilson

Agnes Mann Wilson

Feb 15, 2024

Agnes Mann Wilson, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Henry County Medical Center.She worked as the receptionist for the former Chesmore Clinic in Paris, along with several other local businesses.  She was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  Agnes volunteered as a “Pink Lady” with the Henry County Medical Center Auxiliary.  She enjoyed...

Jessie Alice Alder

Jessie Alice Alder

Feb 15, 2024

Jessie A. Alder, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at AHC of Paris.She retired as head of housekeeping for the hotel & inn at Paris Landing State Park.  She was a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church since 1974, where she was active in & loved the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU).  Jessie was a big supporter...

Joshua Allen "Josh" Hunt

Joshua Allen "Josh" Hunt

Feb 14, 2024

Joshua Allen “Josh” Hunt, age 39 of Buchanan, TN, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his residence.He was a self-employed mechanic.  Josh enjoyed hunting and spending time with his friends.Josh was born July 8, 1984, in Paris, TN, to the late George Ray Hunt and the late Deborah Ann Lash Hunt.He is survived by his grandmother, Carolyn Lash of Springville,...

Melvin Gene Phillips, III

Melvin Gene Phillips, III

Feb 12, 2024

Melvin Gene Phillips, III, age 42 of Springville, TN, joined our Father God Monday, February 12, 2024.Melvin loved his kids and family more than anything.  He was a father to all.  He loved playing basketball with his children.  He enjoyed kayaking and looked forward to floating the Current River every year, riding his motorcycle, and taking pictures.  He loved nature...

Cindy J. Holland

Cindy J. Holland

Feb 11, 2024

Cindy J. Holland, age 65 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence.  She was a member of Van Dyke Church of Christ in Paris.  She formerly worked at Briggs & Stratton in Murray, KY.  Cindy loved to read, the Chicago Bears, and spending time with her grandchildren.  She loved to watch the leaves change during her...

William "Randy" Gean

William "Randy" Gean

Feb 11, 2024

William “Randy” Gean, age 74 of Buchanan, TN, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

He was a longtime member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN, where he had served as a deacon since 2000.   He was a member of the last high school graduating class of Cottage Grove School in 1969....

Dwain Wesley Cooper

Dwain Wesley Cooper

Feb 10, 2024

Dwain Wesley Cooper, age 74 of Cottage Grove, TN, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his residence.

 

He retired from Emerson Electric in Paris.  He graduated from Palmersville High School in Palmersville, TN, then went on to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin where he received a bachelor’s degree in math and chemistry.  Dwain loved hunting, fishing, and working in...

Kenneth D. Linsman

Kenneth D. Linsman

Feb 7, 2024

Kenneth D. “Kenny” Linsman, age 77 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his residence.

 

Kenny was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  He enjoyed playing golf, hosting parties with his friends, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was the retired owner and operator of North American Caviar Company...

Thomas G. "Tom" Isbell

Thomas G. "Tom" Isbell

Feb 5, 2024

Thomas G. “Tom” Isbell, age 90, of Paris, TN, died Monday, February 5, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

 

He retired after many years from Chrysler in St. Louis, MO. He was a Baptist by belief. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling. He loved doing handyman work and could fix up any projects for his family.

 

Tom was...

Heather Tharpe

Heather Tharpe

Feb 2, 2024

Heather Leigh Tharpe, age 37, of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 2, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

 

Heather loved spending time with her children and her family. She enjoyed coloring and being creative, fishing and dolphins.

 

Heather was born November 1, 1986, in Paris, TN, to Donald Green of Puryear, TN and Betty Tharpe of Paris, TN.

 

Along with...

Charles T. Hopkins

Charles T. Hopkins

Feb 2, 2024

Charles T. Hopkins, age 91 of Paris, TN, died Friday, February 2, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

 

He attended the University of Tennessee at Martin where he was voted most outstanding student in business administration, and later graduated from Memphis State University.  He served in the U.S. Army for two years in intelligence, stationed at Ft. Knox, KY.  Charles...

Dolores "Dee" J Tatum

Dolores "Dee" J Tatum

Feb 1, 2024

Dolores J. Tatum, “Dee”, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024 at Alden Estates in Naperville, IL. Dolores Tatum was married to Coy Tatum for 50 years before his death in January 2013, they were married Sept. 15, 1962.  Born July 22, 1941, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Bulin, now both deceased. For...

Deborah Ann "Deb" Patterson

Deborah Ann "Deb" Patterson

Jan 30, 2024

Deborah A. Patterson, age 74 of Paris, TN, formerly of Barryton, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at home surrounded by love.Deb was born November 29, 1949, in Lansing, MI, to the late Herbert Schoepke and the late Phyllis Fries Schoepke.  She graduated from Everett High School in Lansing, MI.  Deb met the love of her life, Ronald Patterson,...

Carolyn Spurgeon

Carolyn Spurgeon

Jan 29, 2024

Carolyn LaRue Spurgeon, age 82, formerly of Paris, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at her residence in Union City, TN.

 

Carolyn formerly worked at Holley Carburetor and Salant Salant Shirt Factory. She then worked several years at Wal-Mart in Paris. She was an All-State Basketball player in 1959 for Buchanan High School and a member of the Henry County Sports Hall...

Carla Faye Whitthorne

Carla Faye Whitthorne

Jan 28, 2024

Carla Faye Whitthorne, age 82 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at her residence.She retired after many years from Mohon International in Paris.  Carla loved camping, NASCAR, and enjoyed playing dominos, especially Chickenfoot.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Paris.Carla was born February 15, 1941, in Alamo, TN, to the late Carl Marvin Huffine and...