All Obituaries

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 members of the participants at the various motorcross events. She also enjoyed making crafts and loved to sing karoke.   Born July 11, 1959, in...

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 at Southside, Country Junction, and was a former member of the Barons in Paris.  He enjoyed fishing.   Jerry was born July 30, 1942,...

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 Paris, he was the son of the late Ronald Dennis Crafton and Sharon Jane “Janie” Greer Bradley who survives of Springville, TN.   Along with...

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 was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Paris. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, simulated flying, metal detecting, and he loved watching his...

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. Rhea Library.  She was a former member of the Paris Henry County Arts Council and a strong supporter of youth sports in the local community. Ann was an avid Pittsburgh...

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.   She is survived by two daughters, Cheyenne (Nigel) Rudolph of Gainesville, FL, and Summer (Bradley) Justice of Fullerton, CA; three sisters, Teresa (Tommy) Willis of Paris, TN,...

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 20 years.   Born January 6, 1952, in Paris, she was the daughter of the late Howard Oakley and the late Jennie Paschall Oakley Pace.   Jerry is...

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, and Jeffrey Lynn Mobley of Paris, TN.   Along with her mother and father, she is also survived by one daughter, Kevonna Moore of Paris, TN; two sons, Kendrick Moore and Vonrick Moore both...

Mike Abbey, age 69 of Paris, TN, died Friday, March 15, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN.   He worked for many years as an automobile mechanic, along with working in construction.  He was a member of Tennessee Valley Community Church in Paris and the Christian Motorcycle Association.  Mike was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of AmVets Post 45 where he served as a veteran’s service officer, and 3rd Vice.  He was also a member of...

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 Henry, TN.   Evelyn was born May 23, 1953, to the late John Henry Lee and the late Ruth Evelyn Mathis Lee.   She was married May 1, 2000, to Tommy...