Deanna Chappell

Deanna Chappell, former mayor of Troy, died Oct. 2, 2022, at her home. Chappell was the first female mayor in Troy’s history when she was elected in 2014 and before that had become the first alderwoman in the town’s history in Troy when she was elected in 2003. A longtime educator in the Obion County School system, Chappell was recently named the 2022 Pride of Obion County due to her lifelong commitment and service to her community.