Paris, TN Obituaries

Marjorie A. Minson

Apr 7, 2019

Marjorie A. Minson, age 84 of Puryear, TN, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at her residence in Puryear, TN.

She retired after working many years as a cosmetologist.  Marjorie was a Jehovah’s Witness by belief.  She was a wonderful quilter, enjoyed sewing and reading.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Laura Cox Cunningham

Apr 7, 2019

Laura Cox Cunningham, age 91 of Dresden, TN, formerly of Henry County, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Weakley County Nursing Home.

She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a homemaker, who loved crossword puzzles, reading books, and cross stitching.

Laura was born August 31, 1927,...

Jimmy Lee "J.L." Valentine

Apr 7, 2019

Jimmy Lee “J.L.” Valentine, age 81 of Puryear, TN, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Jimmy Lee attended Shady Grove Baptist Church. He formerly worked at Holley Carburetor Plant and was a truckdriver for many years hauling Ford trucks for Dealer’s Transport. He truly enjoyed farming and ranching all of...

James G. Hendley

Apr 7, 2019

James G. Hendley age 76 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He retired as the supervisor of maintenance for United Airlines in Los Angeles, CA, after a 37-year career.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the VFW.  After time spent serving in the...

Jimmy Crouch

Apr 5, 2019

James Robert “Jimmy” Crouch, age 62 of Paris, TN, died Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.

He was a retired contractor who loved his construction work building things. Jimmy also enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, and mowing his yard.

Jimmy was born October...

Brenda Collins

Apr 4, 2019

Brenda Collins, 74 of Paris, TN, died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She worked for New Harmony Baptist Church in Springville and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Paris.  Brenda loved going to church, enjoyed gardening, flowers, and shopping.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

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Dana Corey

Apr 3, 2019

Dana Paul Corey, age 84 of New Concord, KY, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at his residence in New Concord, KY.

He moved to Paris in 1966 from Saint Louis, MO, with Emerson Electric.  He retired after a long career with Emerson that spanned for over 40 years.  Dana was a longtime, faithful member of...

Myra Kay Clayton

Apr 3, 2019

Myra Kay Clayton, age 76 of Paris, TN, died April 3, 2019, in Paris, TN.

Kay enjoyed traveling, first with her family as a military spouse - including three years in Hawaii. In the next chapter of her life after returning to Paris, traveling meant time to see grandkids. She was a member of Paris Community...

Joan Baker

Mar 29, 2019

Joan Carolyn Baker, age 60 of Springville, TN, died Friday, March 29, 2019, at her residence in Springville, TN.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed crafting, sewing, gardening, and planting flowers.  Joan was a member of West Wood Pentecostal Church of God in Paris.

Joan was born July 22, 1958, in...

Charlene "Charlie" Whitford

Mar 28, 2019

Charlene Hays Whitford, age 66 of Puryear, TN, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She formerly worked at Comalloy International Corporation in Nashville, TN, and Bethany Christian Services in Nashville, TN.  Charlie moved to Puryear from Mount Juliet in 2012 to care for her father.  She was a...

Marvin Walker

Mar 23, 2019

Marvin William Walker, age 76 of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Prosperity Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care in Knoxville, TN.

He was born May 24, 1942, in Paris, TN, to the late William Delbert Walker and the late Lula Mae Patterson Walker.

Marvin was...

Jerry Powell, Sr.

Mar 22, 2019

Jerry Powell, Sr., age 76 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at his residence in Paris, TN.

He worked on the assembly line for many years at Midland/Haldex.  He also formerly worked at Lewis & Williams in Paris.  Jerry was an accomplished musician who loved playing bass and saxophone to entertain.  He played...

Joni Keesee

Mar 22, 2019

Loretta Joan “Joni” Keesee age 59 of Puryear, died Friday March 22, 2019, at the Henry County Medical Center.

Joni was cashier at Lowes in Paris. She was a member of the Christian Community Church in Murray, KY. Along with her husband she formerly worked in a Motorcross Ministry, where they organized activities for family...

Garron "Houdini" Crafton

Mar 22, 2019

Garron Derek “Houdini” Crafton age 35 of Paris, died Friday March 22, 2019, in Big Sandy, TN.

Garron enjoyed riding his bike and spending time with his son. He formerly had attended Tennessee Valley Community Church. Garron formerly worked at Waverly Lumber Company in Waverly, TN.

Born October 23, 1983, in...

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Wilson

Mar 21, 2019

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Wilson, age 86 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at his residence.

He retired as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne. He also served in the Vietnam and Korean wars. Jerry formerly worked at Reeves Service Center in Florence, KY. He...

Ann Munson Myers

Mar 20, 2019

Ann Munson Myers, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at her residence in Paris, TN.

She was the owner & operator of Universal Coatings for many years.  She was a longtime member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris.  Ann loved to read and was a member of Friends of the W.G....

Kenitha Chapman Desaulnier

Mar 19, 2019

Kenitha Chapman Desaulnier, age 57 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Paris, TN.

She loved her family and friends, enjoyed working in her flowers, and gardening.

Kenitha was born July 31, 1961, in Paris, TN, to the late Ross Chapman and the late Thelma Jean Robbins Hollingsworth.

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Jerry Mccann

Mar 18, 2019

Jerry McCann age 67 of Paris, TN, died Monday March 18, 2019, at her residence.

She was a member of Vandyke Church of Christ where she was very active in church activities including crocheting blankets for newborn babies. Jerry retired from Forever Communications where she served as office manager in the Paris office for over...

Tina Robinson

Mar 16, 2019

Tina Marie Robinson, age 29 of Paris, TN, died Saturday, March 16, 2019.

She was a 2007 graduate of Henry County High School.  Tina was a homemaker who enjoyed being outside and playing with her kids.

Tina was born May 6, 1989, in Jackson, TN, to Marilyn Robinson of Paris, TN,...

Evelyn Anderson

Mar 15, 2019

Evelyn Carol Anderson, age 65 of Henry, TN, died Friday, March 15, 2019, at her residence in Henry, TN.

She retired after many years of working the assembly line at Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris.  Evelyn enjoyed fishing and gardening and she loved her grandchild.  She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in...