Margie Evelyn Perry, 71, of Powderly, died at 6:23 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2013 at her home.  A memorial graveside service is set for 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Springhill Cemetery with Jimmy Haley, Jr. officiating.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home.

Margie was born June 21, 1942 in the Pinhook Community of Lamar County, Texas to L.W. and Maggie Sparks Barnett.  She was married to Herman Perry who preceded her in death.  Mrs. Perry was a loving and devoted homemaker for her family and was a member of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Perry is survived by four children, Cindy Johnson and Glen Harwell of Cleveland, Texas, Tommy Huddleston and wife, Wanda of Paris, Jason Huddleston and wife, Mandy of Powderly, and Kevin Milsap and wife, Nancy of Rockwall; four step-children, Dale Perry and wife, Donna of Blossom, Diane Frair of Sherman, Darrell Perry and wife, Brenda of Sherman, and Donna Kay Perry of Temple; fifteen grandchildren and step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Ethel Johnson of Blossom, Linda Haley of Quinlan, Roger Barnett of Dallas, and Kathy Christian of Grand Prairie.  She was preceded in death by a son, David Huddleston; one brother, J.L. Barnett; and two sisters, Dollie Spann and Betty Smith.

Online condolences may be made to the Perry and Huddleston families by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Shirley C. Burks, 79, of Sylvian passed away Sunday December 8, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 11^th at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Bridges and Rev. Susan Butler officiating. Burial will follow in the Detroit cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1 hour prior to service from 10 until 11 a.m.

Shirley was born November 26, 1934 in Clarksville, TX a daughter of Rush and Francis Martin Carter. She married Tommie Burks on Sept. 4, 1954 in Clarksville. She was employed by Red River Bank in Clarksville for many years. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Detroit.

She is survived by daughters Terri Whitley and husband Mike, Tammi Chockpoyah; grandchildren Shane Whitley, Ambrye Pedone, Ashley Watson, Brooks Bailey, and Brittney Anderson; a sister Virginia Browning and a sister-in-law Martha Lou Nicholas.

She was preceded in death by her husband Tommie Burks.

Pallbearers will be John Watson, Lee Pedone, Dale Miller, Kevin Miller, Harold Blackburn, and Chuck Brannan.

Online condolences may be made at www.fry-gibbs.com.

Ret. Master Sgt.  Donald Royce Cravens, 73, of Arthur City passed away December 7, 2013 in Paris Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 2, 1940 in Arthur City, Texas a son of Walter Royce Cravens and Ludie Brown Cravens. He was a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Army. He loved crappie fishing.

He married Estelle Matlock April 1, 1970 in Paris, Texas. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by step-children Gary Black, Ralph Black, Tammy Foster, Dwayne Black, Robert Black and Grayson Black; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; brother Anthony Cravens; sisters Myra Louise Cooper, Birma Gray, JoAnn Davis, Charlotte Vanderburg, and Robbie Henson.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday in the Red Hill Cemetery with Rev. Rocky Burrows officiating. Family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home where online condolences may be sent by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com

James Edward “Eddie” Winters, 70, of Powderly, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at his home.

The family has scheduled a memorial service for 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12^th at the Ft. Towson Baptist Church in Ft. Towson, OK. Cremation was under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Eddie, the son of Floyd & Lois Fernnell Winters, was born Oct. 1, 1943, in Ft. Towson, OK. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Era at Fort Eustis, Virginia as a locomotive operator. He worked for the Frisco Railroad and the Kiamichi Railroad having forty-one years of service before retirement. Eddie was an avid deer hunter.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bobby Winters.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Daughtrey Winters, whom he married on April 30, 2005, a daughter, Trina Winters of Paris, two grandsons, Sydney and Branson of Paris, a brother, Mike Winters of Stillwater, OK, three sisters, Barbara Shehan of NC, Mary Westrope of Tulsa, OK and Renea Winters of Hugo, OK, two step-children, Gerald Stephens, Jr. and Jerra Foreman both of Paris, a brother-in-law, Darrell Daughtrey of Powderly along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Maxine L. McCullough, 86, of Paris, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13^th, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ft. Worth with Rev. Terry Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 – 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. McCullough, the daughter of Arthur & Lona Martin, was born August 8, 1927, in Pitkin, LA.

She was a medication aid at a long term care facility for twenty years before her retirement. She was a member of the Family Worship Center in Paris.

Mrs. McCullough was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert McCullough, her second husband, Bud McCullough, and a son, Gary McCullough in 1969.

Survivors include three daughters, Nancy White & husband Corky of Paris, Darlene Whitehall & husband Bill of Ft. Worth and Cindy Usrey & husband Dennis of Ft. Worth, eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, a brother, Thurman Martin & wife Dorothy of Pitkin, LA, two sisters, Ozell Goodman & husband Roy of Albuquerque, NM and LaVern Hawley of Albuquerque, NM along with numerous nieces, nephews & a host of friends.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Timmy Chapman, 47, of Paris, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013.

A celebration of his life is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12^th, at the Love Civic Center. Cremation was under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Paris Golf & Country Club New Greens Fund, c/o Peoples Bank, 35 S. Plaza, Paris, TX 75460.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

 Jewel Garner Daugherty, 83, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at her home.

Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14^th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Young officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Jewel, the daughter of Millard & Della Moss Garner, was born Feb. 9, 1930, in Delta County. On Dec. 16, 1950, she married John “Joe” Daugherty, building forty-six years of family and memories before his death on April 24, 1997.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, L. D. Garner & Ray Garner.

Mrs. Daugherty was a member of Lifeline Church in Reno. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed sewing and cooking.

Survivors include two children, Cindy Kennedy & husband Ricky of Paris and Ronnie Daugherty & wife Lori of Reno, grandchildren, Sharri Brownfield & husband Wayne of Paris, Mallory King & husband Jonathan of Reno, Raegan Armstrong & husband Luke of Tigertown and Matthew Daugherty of Reno, great grandchildren, Emily Brownfield, Jaythan Brownfield, Caden King and Colton King, a brother, Billy Garner & wife Janice of West Post Oak, a sister-in-law, Rebecca Driggars of Paris along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be; Roger Garner, Jerry Reavis, Benny Brothers, John Proctor, Vernon Carter and Colton Walls.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

JUDY BASHAM, 52, of Paris, passed from this life suddenly on Thursday December 5, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center. Following cremation arrangements by Starrett Funeral Home, the family will conduct graveside rites at 3:00 p.m. Friday December 13, 2013 in the Lake Creek Cemetery with Jack Hoskins officiating.

Judy was born August 16, 1961 in Paris, a daughter of Lloyd Collis and Barbara Gentry Hayles. She attended Paris schools, and was a mother and homemaker. She married Stacey Basham in 1980, and he preceded her in death in 2001.

In addition to her husband Stacey, she was preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include three children, Joyce Hayles, Brandy Basham and Stacey Thomas Basham, Jr.; five grandchildren, Cheyenne Lewis, Renee Weaver, Haylee Weaver, Eric Basham, and Lane Jaynes.; her mother, Barbara Hayles; and a sister, Mary Young..

Friends may register in Judy’s Book of Memories at www.starrettfunerals.com.

James Manuel Copeland, 102 of Detroit, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013.

A private family graveside service was held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at Detroit Cemetery with Pastor Tom Calk officiating.

He was born on August 5, 1911 in Hollis, Oklahoma to James and Laura Hearne Copeland.  He served in the United States Army.  He married Jennie Lou Gee on October 30, 1932.  He was a member of The Lighthouse Church and loved his church family and Pastor Tom.

He is survived by his daughter, Jackie Lou Flournoy; grandchildren, James Alan, Michael DeWayne, Cassandra Lynne; great-grandchildren, Thomas Michael, April Lynne, Jerry Scott, Nicole Lynne, Matthew Philip, Cole Thomas, Jamie Lee, Andrew Michael; great-great-grandchildren, Thomas Anthony, Maddison, Audrey Alise, Eli.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Jennie Lou Gee Copeland; grandchildren, Thomas Eugene Flournoy, Donald Tracy Flournoy; parents, James and Laura Copeland; son-in-law, Thomas Flournoy.

James loved the Lord and his family.  He loved music of all kinds.  His favorite song was “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” and he loved “The Lord’s Prayer”.  He believed “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”.  He and his wife had many happy years together, 73 years of marriage.  He took care of his wife through her illness for over 10 years.  She passed away in March 2006.  Now they are together again.  James was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.  He cared deeply for those close to him.  He loved to play dominoes and other games.

Now they are together again.

Online condolences may be sent to the Copeland family at www.fry-gibbs.com

ELIZABETH (BETTY) LOUISE STARK HENTSCH-KILDAHL, 89, of Sumner, passed from this life on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center. The family will gather to receive friends and to celebrate the life of this remarkable woman from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday December 14, 2013 at Starrett Funeral Home. Following cremation arrangements, her family will gather at Hopewell Cemetery to place her earthly remains and remember her life in a private ceremony

Betty was born August 16, 1924 in Bettendorf, Iowa, a daughter of Louis G. and Dora M. Agans Stark. Her early adult years found her involved in farming and restaurant ownership. She married Fred Hentsch in 1940 in Illinois and he preceded her in death. She later married Merle Kildahl, who died in 1995. In 1982 she moved to Paris, Texas to accept the position of Executive Director of the Lamar County Human Resources Council. Through that organization she touched the lives of many, for the better. One of her great joys was her work in the founding of her church, Peace Lutheran.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons, Frederick Hentsch and Allen F. Hentcsh; a daughter Mary Woods; and a sister, Jean Zan.

Betty is survived by a brother, Louis (Skip) Stark, of Illinois; two granddaughters, Lynn Dishman, of Paris and Elizabeth Woods, of the Virgin Islands; and four grandsons, Greg Hentsch, Allen W. Hentsch, Richard Hentsch, and Scott Hentsch; fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandaughter.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Betty Kildahl Scholarship Fund, which was endowed by the Lamar County Human Resources Council upon Betty’s retirement; at Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460.

Friends may register in Betty’s Book of Memories at www.starrettfunerals.com.

Ima Nell Westbrook, 83, of Paris, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16^th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Bro. Tom O’Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Mrs. Westbrook, the daughter of William Ray & Betty Lemora Reeves Weaver, was born March 4, 1930, in Roxton, Texas.

On November 11, 1947, she married Willie Thomas Westbrook, building fifty-seven years of memories before his death on Sept. 21, 2005.

She was a member of the Church of Christ. Nell was an avid gardener and horticulturist and was known for the beauty of her yard and flower beds. She had been featured in the Paris News with her yard, and many people came to her home to have photos taken for special occasions.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Billie Ray Smithers.

Survivors include her sister, Betty Jo Nance of Houston, nephews, Wayne Nance & wife Shannon of Midlothian and Gary Nance & wife Kathleen of Liberty, a niece, Denise Nance of Tomball, grand nieces, Christel Nance, Melissa Peters & husband Derek and Kara Aguirre & husband Carlos, grand nephews, Casey Nance and Cory Nance along with a host of friends including special friends, Donald and Sandra Shelby.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Margaret Annie Robinson Cuttrell went to be with her Lord Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Legend Healthcare Center of Paris.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 16, 2013 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Fortenberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Margaret was born in the Glory Community of Lamar County on March 18, 1919 the daughter of Joel Grant Robinson and Nettie Jewel Beard Robinson. She eloped with the love of her life, Will Leemon Cuttrell on April 17, 1934 in Sherman, Texas. Together working side by side they owned a successful farm and ranch in the Tigertown Community.

Margaret was an intelligent woman with varied talents. She was one of the first women hired by the Paris Westinghouse Lighting Company. Later she graduated from cosmetology school and owned Faith’s Beauty Shop for several years. Prior to retiring from her professional life, she worked at Darnell’s Livestock Auction as a bookkeeper.

Margaret was an accomplished seamstress and made beautiful quilts which she graciously presented to friends and family. She was known as a wonderful cook and always had a pie or cake and coffee ready to serve any friend who dropped by to visit. She inherited her love for cooking, canning, and homemaking skills from her mother.

Margaret and Leemon were active members of the Tigertown Community. She served as historian and secretary for the community for many years. They were both members of the Tigertown Methodist Church. Margaret and Leemon loved to fish, camp, and travel.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband on October 19, 2001 after 67 years of marriage. Margaret was also preceded in death by siblings Hazel Jewel Robinson, Joy Merle Stephens, Mary Lee Stone, an infant sister Troy, and Joel Grant (Kimmer) Robinson Jr.; daughter-in-law Carline Collins Cuttrell.

Margaret is survived by one cherished son, Leemon Ardis; grandsons Duane and wife Lana of Fort Worth, Brent and wife Monica of Walters, Oklahoma; great grandsons Michael, Bradley, Collin, and Dakota; great granddaughter Michaela; brother Joseph Eugene (Dugan) Robinson and wife Helen of Imperial, California; a special sister-in-law Allie Cuttrell Davis. She is also survived by a large extended close-knit Robinson and Cuttrell families.

Named to serve as casket bearers are Randall Stephens, Michael, Bradley, Collin, Dakota Cuttrell and Kelly Massie.

If desired, donations in Margaret’s memory, may be made to the Georgia Cemetery Fund.

“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31: 10.

Ronald Gerald Norman, 78 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

A memorial service has been set for Monday, December 16, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with family and friends officiating. The family will receive friends after the memorial service.

He was born in Vernon, Texas on October 29, 1935 to William and Trellice Baker Norman. He served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his children, Travis Dean Norman and wife Cathy, Karry Norman and wife Reyna; grandchildren, Mark Norman and wife Krissel, Kyle Wayne Norman, Rebecca Pollock, Tracie Garvin; step-grandchildren, Rosa Lock and husband James, Chuey Potter, Cody Potter; great-grandchildren, Michael Norman, Travis Pollock, Copper Pollock, Killian Pollock, Sage Garvin, Juniper Garvin, Alyssa Lock; brother, Travis Ray Norman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ruth Payne; parents, William and Trellice Norman.

Online condolences may be sent to the Norman family at www.fry-gibbs.com

Marlene Sue Jones Houck, 72, of Blossom, Texas died December 15, 2013, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Lanny. She is also survived by children Kim and Brad, and grandchildren Brook, Shea, and Daniel, all living in Colorado.

Marlene was the daughter of Gerald and Eureva Jones (deceased), of Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1959. Marlene married Lanny Ross Houck in 1959 in Topeka, and they and their two children moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1966. Marlene had an Associate’s Degree in biology. She worked for a while at the Adams County, Colorado, Animal control department, helping both the animals and people close to them. She also worked for many years for Frontier Airlines in the lost-and-found area, where she helped return lost possessions to air travelers, and found surprising things that people left behind. In 1984, she returned to her love of dogs with the joint founding and operation of Tiny Treasures Kennel with Lanny. In 1993, along with their daughter Kim, they created Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Lifeline Puppy Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Colorado that collects puppies from families and other shelters throughout Colorado and surrounding states, and adopts them out to Denver-area families. Marlene and Lanny retired to Blossom in 2007, where they enjoyed participation in many activities at the Blossom Senior Center. She will be greatly missed by the many people who know and love her.

Services will be held at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, in Paris, Texas, Thursday, December 19th  at 2:00 p.m.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Mary Ruth Bush, 82, of Paris, unexpectedly passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Spring Lake Assisted Living.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2:00 pm, Friday, December 20, 2013 at Meadowbrook Gardens Cemetery, with O.J. Bush and Jim Veith officiating.  She will lie in repose at the funeral home, until the day of the service.  No formal visitation is scheduled.

Ruth was born September 20, 1931 in Ben Franklin, TX to J.P. Bush and Pearl Hazel Freeman Bush.  She graduated from Delmar High School, East Texas State University in Commerce and she received her Master of Education degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock.  Ruth taught school in Midland,TX for 37 years before returning to Paris in 2004.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Betty Jo Shirley and a brother, Edwin Bush.  Survivors include a brother, O.J. Bush; a brother-in-law, Bruce Shirley; a sister-in-law, Marie Bush; nieces, Linda Shirley Jenkins and Stacie Bush-Veith & husband, Jim; nephews, Stephen Bush and Bart Bush.

In lieu of usual memorials, the family requests that memorials in Ruth’s honor, be made to the charity of one’s choice.  To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Paul H. Roosevelt, PhD, 87, of Commerce, Texas passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Paris, Texas.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, at the First Presbyterian Church of Commerce.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Johnson Roosevelt, of Commerce; children Jack Roosevbelt and Teresa of Conway, Ark.; Nancy Stallings and Brad of Paris; Robin Johnson Alexander and George of Greenville; and Rick Pedersen of Cooper.

Paul was born March 23, 1926 in Edwards County, Illinois to John Earl Roosevelt and Edith May Roosevelt.  He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of World War II, serving primarily on the island of Saipan in the Pacific Theatre.

He received his Bachelor’s Degree at Eastern Illinois University, his Master’s Degree at Northwestern and he was awarded the first PhD at Southern Illinois University.  He established the Speech and Hearing Program at East Texas State University as well as the Speech and Hearing Clinic.  He served as the director of the program from 1952 until his retirement in 1983.

Paul married Kathryn June Jack on Aug. 11, 1949 and she preceded him in death in 1983. He was preceded in death by his parents, other family members Robert and Ruth Roosevelt, John E. Roosevelt, Howard Boewe, Wayne and Mary Challacombe, Jeanann Roosevelt, Penny Roosevelt King and Sonja Johnson Pedersen.

Other survivors include grandchildren Nicholas and Alex Stallings of Fayetteville, Ark.; Chase Pedersen of Austin; Kolt Pedersen of Morgantown, W.V.; Dylan Pedersen of Nacogdoches; Abbie and Katie Duncan and George Alexander Jr. of Greenville; and Evelyn Roosevelt Boewe, Donald and Elaine Roosevelt, and Darrell and Wanda Roosevelt all of Illinois. He is also survived by a host of nnieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Commerce Public Library, 1210 Park Street, Commerce, Texas 75429; First Presbyterian Church of Commerce, 1308 Monroe Street, Commerce, Texas 75428; or the charity of your choice.

Grady W. Wright, 89, of Deport, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013, at his home while surrounded by family.

Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23^rd, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Buddy Greer & Rev. Mike Fortenberry officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Wright, the son of Henry Clay & Jessie Marshall Wright, was born June 10, 1924, in Deport.

Grady, at age 19, left college in his second year to volunteer for the draft into the U. S. Army in March of 1943. He served under General McArthur in the Philippines.  He also served in Japan along with other small countries. He left Japan on Dec. 1, 1945, after serving 26 months overseas. He was awarded 5 Bronze Stars, the Infantry Rifleman’s Badge, Good Conduct Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon. Mr. Wright was part of three generations who served our country in the armed forces, his father, himself and his son Mike.

His teaching career began in the Veteran’s Vocational School thru Paris Junior College. He taught Vocational Agriculture & was Principal at Chapel Hill in Tyler from 1950 – 1964. Following that he was Superintendent at Blossom beginning in 1964, and became the Superintendent at Prairiland Consolidated Independent School District where he remained until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Wright touched the lives of many students.

He then served on the board of the Region VIII Service Center until 2001.

Mr. Wright enjoyed farming and raising cattle. He was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Billie H. Wright & wife Robbie and Marshall G. Wright, a sister, Mary Ann Morton & husband John, a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Wright,  a son-in-law, Ken Hunt, his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Claude & Allie Burks.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Burks Wright, whom he married on March 23, 1946, building sixty-seven years of family and memories, four children, Mike Wright & wife Sharon of Blossom, Pam Hunt of Deport, Kyle Wright & wife Lisa of Deport and Kent Wright of Deport, grandchildren, Dakota Wright & wife Amy, Brad Hunt, Jamie Mullins & wife Misty, Katie Duncan & husband Tony, Kandi Wright, Brandon Wright & wife Katy and Blaine Wright, nine great grandchildren, a sister, Geraldine Powers & husband Talma of Amarillo, two sisters-in-law, Ruby Wright of Waco and Cindy Burks of Campbell, a brother-in-law, Kenneth Burks of Hawkins  along with numerous nieces, nephews and a plethora of friends.

Casket bearers will be: Jerry Golden, Brad O’Brien, Kenneth Ashcraft, Homer Smith, Johnny Dawson and Jack Wright.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Patricia Griffis Hunt, 80, of Blossom, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013, at her home.

Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Knights of Honor Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Hunt, the daughter of William Edward “Bill” & Lorraine Reasoner Griffis, was born May 13, 1933, in Blossom.

She received her Masters Degree from East Texas State Teacher’s College and was an educator for thirty years before her retirement. Mrs. Hunt was a member of the Blossom Church of God.

Survivors include three sons, Roger Hunt & wife Barbara of Blossom, Bruce Hunt & wife Connie of Georgetown and Richard Hunt & wife Janilyn of Avery, five grandchildren, William Hunt, Rickey Hunt, Renee Blagg, Randi Savage and Jayme Hall, five great grandchildren, a brother,Billy Ed Griffis & wife Mae of Blossom along with a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be: Roger Hunt, Richard Hunt, Bruce Hunt, David Paul Griffis, Billy Hunt & Rickey Hunt.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

MARY HELEN LOLLAR, 70, of Paris, died at 6:10 PM, Saturday, December 21, 2013. A graveside service was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 23, 2013 at Shady Grove Cemetery with Rev. Bill Dickey officiating. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.

Mary was born December 23, 1942 in the Jennings community of Lamar County, Texas to Otto and Hazel Faye Dockery Jones. She married Jerry Lollar on November 5, 1960 in Paris. He died August 19, 2012. Mary was a homemaker and member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Mrs. Lollar is survived by her son, Gerry Don Lollar; grandsons, Tyler, Matthew, and Jeremy Lollar; sisters, Bonnie Jones Frazier and Wanda Jones Archer; sisters-in-law, Linda Lovin, Sherry Brown, and Pat Lollar; and her special caregiver from Cypress Basin Hospice, Brenton Kyle Black. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Ray Jones and a sister, Shirley Jones Pate.

Online condolences may be made to the Lollar family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Debra Goforth, 60, 0f Paris passed away Saturday Dec. 21, 2013. Follow cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday Dec. 28th at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home chapel.

She was born in Paris on November 15, 1953 a daughter of Ben and Erma Lee Austin Peek. She worked at several Nursing Homes.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include children Angela Lee Goforth Barnum; Alex Wayne Goforth and Ashley Holliman; grandchildren Bridget Bree Barnum, Kameron Avery, Christian Goforth; sister Joyce Gunn; brother, Ben Ray Peek along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made at www.fry-gibbs.com.

Martha Lenoir, 86 of Paris, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at Brentwood Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.

A graveside service has been set for Saturday, December 28th at 11:30 A.M. at Providence Cemetery with Patrick Cannon officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

She was born in Paris, Texas on March 14, 1927 to Thomas and Bessie Lenoir.

She is survived by her children, Buddy Jones and wife Dee of Luling, Louisiana and Rebecca “Becky” Nodorft and husband Gary of Richardson, Texas; grandchildren, Andrew and Joshua Jones, Jennifer West and Amber Morgan; and great-grandchildren, Matthew and Sophia Jones, Gabriel and Sydney West, Nicole and Ian Morgan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Bessie Lenoir; and siblings, Bessie Bailey, Christine Larremore, Mary Jo Peace, and Thomas Lenoir.

Quinton Ray Hawkins, 92, of Paris, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family.  Services will be held on Monday, December 30th at 10:00 a.m. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home, with Dr. Tommy Turner and Rev. Ken Cannon officiating.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home on Sunday, December 29th from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Quinton Ray Hawkins was born, May 29, 1921 in Parks, Arkansas, son of George Omar and Beulah Nelson Hawkins. As a young boy, his family moved to Honey Grove, Texas where he graduated from Honey Grove High School.  During his high school years, he was awarded all district running back for the Warriors. He attended North Texas Agricultural College in Arlington, Texas. He was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a lineman before being drafted by the US Army in 1942 where he rose to the rank of Sergeant.  During World War II, he served as a tank commander with the 16th Armored Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, of the 3rd Army under General George S. Patton.  During his service he participated in the Battle of the Bulge.  In 1945, during his post-war military service, he was designated to Nuremberg, Germany where he installed telegraph cabling at the Palace of Justice for the historic War Crimes Trials.

He worked for the The Automotive Inc. as a machinist for 48 years and had a reputation of honesty, fairness and highly skilled precision work, retiring in 1986.  He was a loyal member of the Paris Kiwanis Club, a 32◦ Mason, and a very active member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Paris. His family and close friends knew him as man of extreme integrity, humility and a living witness of the love of Jesus Christ.

He is survived by his loving wife, Billie Jo (Jodie) Hawkins of Paris; daughter Linda Hawkins Flippen and husband Rodney of Paris; sons Steve Hawkins and wife Terresa of Crockett, Texas; Mark Hawkins and wife Jo Beth of Bellaire, Texas; son-in-law Chuck Griffith of Allen, Texas; brother Byrd Hawkins and wife Dorothy Nell of Sulphur Springs, Texas; grandchildren Jason Griffith and wife Linda; Jeremy Griffith and wife Jaime; Lori Hawkins Janek and husband Jason; Niki Hawkins Reed and husband Scott, Joie Hawkins Brownlee and husband Chris; Jerod Flippen and wife Mirtha; Leah Flippen, Weston Hawkins, Audrey Hawkins and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Omar and Beulah Hawkins, sisters Nanny Hawkins and Ved Hawkins Cox, brother Buford Hawkins and daughter Ann Hawkins Griffith.

Pallbearers will be Jason Griffith, Jeremy Griffith, Jerod Flippen, Weston Hawkins, Jason Janek, Scott Reed, Chris Brownlee and Doug Stroud.

In lieu of flowers a memorial may be sent to First Baptist Church, 207 S. Church St., Paris, Texas, 75460.

Elsie Weller Moye, 83, of Toccoa, GA, formerly of Paris, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at The Oaks at Scenic View Assisted Living Home in Baldwin, GA.

Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Private burial will follow on Monday at Evergreen Cemetery.

A daughter of the late Carl & Lena Barthel Weller, she was born on Sept. 12, 1930, in Texarkana, AR having lived in Toccoa for the last several years. She was employed at Westinghouse for several years and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was married to Howard Daniel Moye in 1960. Mr. Moye passed away in 2012.

Survivors include her sister, Joanne Derbin of Mesquite, nieces, Gina Derbin of Cedar Hill and Linda Rachels of Flower Mound, sister-in-law, Marge Shiohira of Bentonville, AR and a number of other nieces & nephews.

The family respectfully requests that flowers be omitted and that memorials be made to Grace Baptist Church, 157 Moore Circle, Eastanollee, GA 30538.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Paul Robins Prentice, Jr., of Paris, Texas, completed his earthly journey to rejoin God in His universe on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Paul, Jr. was born March 25, 1928, in Salina, Kansas to Paul and Lily Prentice. Paul, Jr. attended high school in Sedan, Kansas and Oklahoma State University. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart of 67 years. Phyllis (Kimzey) Prentice; three children, Paul Robins Prentice, III of Dewey, Oklahoma; Pamela Prentice Seybert of Arkansas City, Kansas, and, Paula Raney of Lenexa, Kansas; five grandchildren, Patrick, Fred, Jason, Jack and Jeff, twelve great grandchildren and on great-great grandson.

Paul retired from Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma as a senior chemist where he worked closely with early uses of polymers, profile modifications, petroleum engineering, field applications and mobile lab equipment. He held several patents in the oil and gas industry, and developed a deep water petroleum recover system which was successful off the shores of the southern coasts.

Paul was a renaissance man throughout his life. He served his country during WWII in the US Navy in the Pacific Basin (1945-1949) and received the American Area and WWII Victory Medals and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon. His love of adventure included, but was not limited to, boating, fishing, automobiles, motorcycles, and his unending love of flight. He built, owned, and operated several airplanes and was involved in the Experimental Aircraft Association, the Antique Aircraft Association, and the Aircraft Owners Pilots Association. He orchestrated open houses and fly-in at many airports throughout Oklahoma and Texas and was a trusted volunteer of the annual fly-ins held at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Other club and activities included the Annual Civil War re-enactment, black powder firearms, the Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club, the annual Fourth of July downtown parade, and VFW Post 3990, where he was the editor and writer of the monthly newsletter, Jr. Vice Post Commander and Post Commander.

Paul’s literary accomplishments include the “Fly About Adventures and the Ercoupe” (1992),

“This & That About the Ercoupe (2011); “A Letter to Al Gore”, (2011); and his web site http://flyaboutpublishing.com.

While his works and accomplishments, positive influence will live on, Paul’s final resting place will be the Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.

There will be a visitation at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home, Monday, Dec. 30 from 6 until 7 p.m. and a ceremony at 1 PM on Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home. Any gifts may be received for scholarship funds at the VFW Post 3990. Please contact H.E. Mackey for details.

Online condolences may be made at www.fry-gibbs.com.

WILLIAM (BILL) MALLORY LIGHTFOOT, 88, of Paris, died surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at the home of Philip and Deborah Lightfoot. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, in the chapel of Starrett Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Bush officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday December 30th and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday December 31st at the funeral home.

Bill was born January 27, 1925, in Paris, Lamar County, Texas, the son of Will Henry and Hattie Bell Mallory Lightfoot. He was a graduate of the Paris High School class of 1942 and attended Paris Junior College, Bowdoin College in Maine, and the University of Texas in Austin.  During World War II, he served three years in the Navy in the Pacific theater aboard the U.S.S. Gridley.  He married the beautiful Thelma Christine Knowles on Sunday, August 22, 1948.  Bill graduated from The University of Texas with a Master of Architecture degree on August 27, 1953.  After graduating, Bill returned home to Paris and joined his father’s firm, Will H. Lightfoot & Associates, Architects, of Paris, Texas, where he worked until he retired in 2006.  The firm was responsible for the design and restoration of almost 1,000 public buildings, commercial businesses, health centers, churches, and residences in Paris and the surrounding area, dating from 1916 to 2006. A few of the firm’s accomplishments over the ninety years of practice include the original structures of: Paris City Hall and Fire Station, Paris Junior College, St. Joseph’s Hospital, McCuistion Hospital, UARCO Inc. Printing Plant, Holiday Inn, North Lamar ISD campus, A. M. Aiken Elementary School, Aerofit Fitness Center, Ruth Hall of Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Calvary United Methodist Church and the restoration of the Paris Community Theater.

In addition to his professional life, Bill was very active in the community of Paris and Lamar County over his lifetime. He was instrumental in forming the Paris Toastmasters Club in 1961 and served as its first President.  He was a founding member of the Lamar County Human Resource Council in 1979 and served as its first President. He served a term as President of the Paris Junior College Ex-Student Association, and was active in the Paris Jaycees. He was an organizing member of the board responsible for building The Golden Acres Retirement Center in Paris, and had served as a District Lay Minister for the United Methodist Church. Bill’s quick smile and ready laugh warmed the hearts of all who knew him.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Thelma on May 30,2008, and by his sisters Sarah Etta Lightfoot Denney and Virginia Lightfoot Walker.

Bill is survived by two sons, Philip Lightfoot and wife Deborah of Dallas and Tom Lightfoot and wife Cindy of Frisco; two daughters, Julia Lightfoot of Washington, D.C., and Elaine Smith and husband Vernon of Plano; seven grandchildren, Laura Lightfoot, Maxey Mitchell, Alex Smith, Kelly Smith, Terri Kay Meyer, Mallory Lightfoot, and Candice Shoptaugh; two great-granddaughters Nevaeh and Samantha and sister-in-law Dorothy Rodgers of Paris.

Friends may register in Bill’s Book of Memories at www.starrettfunerals.com.

Patsy Dean Slayden, 69, of Mesquite passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 in Paris. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2014 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Restland Cemetery in Roxton. Family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

She was born on June 5, 1944 in Castor, Louisiana. Patsy retired, after 44 years, from the Bank of America and was a member of First Baptist Church in Mesquite. On September 1, 1964 she married Billy Slayden in Plano, Texas.

Survivors include her husband Bill Slayden; children Sherie Strang and husband Norman of Dallas, Randy Slayden and wife Aileen of Rockwall, and Sandy Newman and husband Lee of Mesquite; grandchildren Maya Strang, Slayden Strang, Drew Slayden, Guerin Newman, and soon to be arriving new grandson Logan Newman; brothers Duane Blake, Johnny Ray Blake and Bennette Blake. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Weaver Blake, “Boy Hal” Blake, Rush Blake and Max Stanley, and a half sister Tommie Jean.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Bobby Ray Tingle, 84, of Sumner, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013.

Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Patrick Cannon & Rev. Bevans Welder officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Tingle, the son of Elvin Clark and Phoebe Lucille Craven Tingle, was born Oct. 30, 1929, in Sumner. He entered the U. S. Air Force on Sept. 19, 1950, and was honorably discharged on Sept. 18, 1954, with the rank of Sergeant First Class.

His career as an Electronic Technician with Varo Inc. in Garland spanned 31 years before his retirement. Bobby was a member of the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Verdell Holcomb.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann Walker Tingle, whom he married on Aug. 18, 1962, building 51 years of family and memories; children, Judy Davis and husband, Tommy, of Oklahoma City; Pamela Johnson of Durant, Okla.; Barry Tingle and wife, Linda, of San Diego, Texas and David Tingle and wife, Karen, of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;  a sister, Laura Carroll, of Sumner; a brother-in-law, Bill Walker of Paris; along with several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be: Brad Francis, Bill Golden, Greg Golden, Bobby Layton, Gus Harris and Gerald Harris.

To leave a message or tribute for the family, visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Patsy Dean Slayden, 69, of Mesquite passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 in Paris. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2014 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Restland Cemetery in Roxton. Family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.

She was born on June 5, 1944 in Castor, Louisiana. Patsy retired, after 44 years of service, from the Bank of America in Dallas and was a member of First Baptist Church in Mesquite. On September 1, 1964 she married Billy Slayden in Plano, Texas.

Survivors include her husband Bill Slayden; children Sherie Strang and husband Norman of Dallas, Randy Slayden and wife Aileen of Rockwall, and Sandy Newman and husband Lee of Mesquite; grandchildren Maya Strang, Slayden Strang, Drew Slayden, Guerin Newman, and soon to be arriving new grandson Logan Newman; brothers Duane Blake, Bennette Blake, and Johnny Ray Blake. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Milton & Pearlie Mae Reaves Blake; brothers Weaver Blake, Thomas Blake, Mack Stanley Blake, and Rush Blake; and a half-sister Tommie Jean Rigdon-Gamble.

Pallbearers will be Norman Strang, Lee Newman, Denny Mac Huggins, Brett Woodard, Cole Woodard, and Dennis Crouse.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

BILLIE JEAN BLANKINSHIP, 85, of Paris, died at 2:03 PM, Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Spring Lake Memory Care.  A funeral service is set for 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 5, 2014 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with visitation to follow.  Stanley Johnson will officiate.  Private burial will be in Rockford Cemetery.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Billie was born October 9, 1928 in Vernon, Texas to Bill and Molly Jamar.  She attended Paris High School.  She married Hack Blankinship in Paris in 1947 and worked as a bookkeeper more than thirty years in the family business.  She was active in the Baptist Church.  She fished, bowled, painted and traveled with her sisters and mother.

She was preceded in death by her sister Pauline (Sis) Carter.  She is survived by her husband; one son, Jim Blankinship and wife, Anne of Spring Branch, Texas; two grandchildren, Houston Blankinship and wife, Katy and their children Brooke and Cooper of Denver, Colorado and Laura Hallam and husband, Nick and their children Maisie and Marin of New Braunfels, Texas; two sisters, Johnnie Jo “Tink” Russo and Mary Hilyer; and two brothers, Robert and Jack Jamar, all of Paris.

If desired, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Research.

Online condolences may be made to the Blankinship family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Thomas N. Duncan, 87, of Paris, died at 8:35 AM, Friday, January 3, 2014 at Dubuis Hospital. Funeral services are set for 11:00 AM, Monday, January 6, 2014 at First United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM Sunday evening at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Gayla Venniece Jones, 58, of Paris, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at her home. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7^th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Gayla, the daughter of Oscar Ceaburn & Mary Francis Burkhead Fox, was born May 12, 1955, in Clarksville. She graduated from Avery High School and worked in healthcare.  Survivors include her husband, Steve Jones, daughters, Trina Gruber of Paris, Jodie Weafer of Destin, FL, and Shelly Banker & husband Bryan of Odessa, sons, Ernie “Boo” Emeyabbi & wife Cassidy of Caviness and Aaron Emeyabbi & wife Katie of Ferris, step-sons, Tyler Jones & Josh Jones, a sister, Judy Goodwin of Destin, FL, grandchildren, Christian & Camron Weafer, Hannah Banker, Kobey Kyle Lee, Chloe Jane, Lily Kate, Ana Clair, Brynn Venniece, Cate Ryan, & Ryan Thorpe Emeyabbi, great grandchildren, Jackson & Ava Weafer along with numerous nieces & nephews and a host of friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Nellie Francis Emeyabbi.

Casket bearers will be: Aaron Emeyabbi, Kobey Emeyabbi, Bryan Banker, Ernie Emeyabbi, Sr., Tyler Jones and Danny Emeyabbi.  To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Edward Lee “Dopey” Weaver, 64, of Paris, passed away Friday, Jan. 3^rd, at his home.  Cremation arrangements are under the care & direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Mr. Weaver will lie in repose until 2:00 p.m.  on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Weaver, the son of Talmage Ray & Peggy Weaver, was born April 30, 1949.  He was a truck driver, driving most of his career for Jelly Skidmore Trucking. He was a master mechanic and enjoyed auto racing at the Paris Drag Strip. Edward had a heart of gold and will be missed by all who knew him.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Weaver, his father, Talmage Ray Weaver, his mother, Peggy Pate, and a grandson, Sol Cuevas.

Survivors include his children, Laura Weaver Vaughn of Paris, Eddie Weaver & wife Shelley of Paris, Brandi Weaver of Paris and Tracy Weaver of Little Rock, AR, grandchildren, Kenneth Vaughn, II, Kelsey Edward Vaughn, Tiara O’Neal, Dayza O’Neal, Isaiah O’Neal, Briyana Weaver, Estrella Cuevas, Jose Cuevas and Edward Cuevas, great grandchildren, Karlee Vaughn, Jordan O’Neal and Kentley Vaughn, brothers & sisters, Earl, Cynthia, Linda, Roger and Doris along with numerous nieces and nephews.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Esterdene Coe Walker, 92, of Arthur City, passed away Saturday, January 04, 2014, at Legend Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6^th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. John Griswood officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Walker, the daughter of Edgar Clay & Willie Mae Benifield Coe, was born May 22, 1921, in Bridges Chapel, Texas. On Dec. 2, 1938, she married Johnie Lee Walker, building sixty years of family and memories before his death on Nov. 11, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, John Louis Walker and two brothers, Louis Charles Coe and Floyd Eugene Coe.  Esterdene & her husband owned and operated Walker’s Cafe in Powderly for nineteen years. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Frankie Eloise Kaiser & husband Eddie of Atlanta, Texas and Johnnie Fay Stewart & husband David of Powderly, two sons, Louis Clay Walker & wife Glenda of Grand Prairie and Jimmy Lee Walker & wife Paula of Arthur City, 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, a sister, Pauline Stansell of Paris, two brothers, Billy Gene Coe & wife Mary Lou of Paris and Bobby Dene Coe & wife Mary of Tyler along with numerous nieces & nephews and a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be: Jody Kaiser, Ricky Kaiser, Ryan Walker, Matt Walker, Jason Dickson, Jeffrey Dickson, Joe Williams & Ty Merritt. Honorary bearers will be: Rickey Shields, Junior Vanderburg, Jimmy Walker, James Boyd Lewis, Paul Kent Lewis, Terry Rogers, Gene Vickers and Gene Sparks.

If desired, memorials may be made to Lakewood Baptist Church Building Fund, 10194 Hwy 271 N., Powderly, TX 75473 or The Resident Christmas Fund, c/o  Legend Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, 520 SE 8^th St., Paris, TX 75460.  To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Ruby Frances Baze, 88, of Powderly passed away Saturday January 3, 2014 at St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday Jan. 7 at Bounds Baptist Church with Rev. John McCollister officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before service time at the church at 11:00 am.

Ruby was born May 8, 1925 in Spencerville, OK a daughter of Robert and Emma Harvey Byrd. She was married to Charley Baze who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, eternal sunshine, and the rock of our family. She was a member of Bounds Baptist Church.

Survivors include children and their spouses, Ronald Baze and Brenda, Janet and Claude Welborn, Robin and Bob Hill, Patricia and Rich Burdick; grandchildren Chuck Baze, Tammy Baze, Suzanna Morse, Lindsey Welborn, Rebecca Robertson, Alexander Burdick and Jillian Burdick; great grandchildren Taylor, Brook, and Paxton; and a treasured niece Sandy Wray; nephew Glenn Fry and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made at www.fry-gibbs.com.

JAMES BALLARD “J.B.” HUTCHISON, JR. 75, of Paris died at 11:15 AM, Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Dubuis Hospital.  A graveside service is set for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Evergreen Cemetery with Bro. Jay Spencer officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 1:30 PM at the funeral home prior to the graveside service.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

J.B. was born May 26, 1938 in Clarksville, Texas to James Ballard Hutchison, Sr. and Mary Cleve Jamison Hutchison.  He graduated from Clarksville High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in 1961.  Mr. Hutchison retired as director of maintenance from the Texas Highway Department.  He married Harolyn Bowden in Clarksville on December 31, 1970.  He was a member of Lamar Avenue Church of Christ and the Professional Engineers Society.

Mr. Hutchison is survived by his wife, Harolyn Hutchison; three children, James “Sonny”  Hutchison III, Angela Hutchison Gain and husband Jeff, and Kathy Dillen; five grandchildren, Jansen Gain and wife Amber, Casey Gain, Justin Hutchison, Mary Hutchison, and Skylar Dillen; two great-grandchildren, Avery Gain and David Gain; one brother, Bill Hutchison and wife Marie; and one sister, Mary Ann Fluth and husband John.  He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Karlee Gain.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Gain, Sonny Hutchison, Justin Hutchison, and Casey Gain.  Online condolences may be made to the Hutchison family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Barbara Ellen Hagood Kohls, 65 years old, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. 

A service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Central Presbyterian Church. The Rev. David Darrow and the Rev. Sharon Hagood Amstutz of Johnson City, Tennessee, will conduct the service. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the service and the burial which will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Barbara was born in Paris on March 30, 1948, to Louise Wimberly Hagood and Col. Thomas M. Hagood, Jr. She was a member of a pioneer family whose ancestors came to this area of The Republic of Texas in 1839. 

She attended Paris public schools and graduated from ParisHigh School in 1966. She was a member of Paris High School’s award winning band when it was honored to march in the 1964 Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans and in the 1965 International Lions Convention in Los Angeles. She graduated from Paris Junior College in 1968 and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from TexasChristianUniversity in 1970. Following graduation, she utilized her science skills at UT Southwestern Medical School and later served as the office manager for Dr. Kelsey Gibbs for 27 years. 

Barbara was an active member of the Paris community. Her service to her church included roles as Elder, Clerk of Session, and a member of various search committees. She also served on the Board of Regents for the Central Presbyterian Day School. Six generations of her family have belonged to this congregation. 

Other benevolent work included membership in the First Circle of King’s Daughters, acting as president, and in 2011 she served as State President. Over the years she also attended several King’s Daughters conventions in Chautauqua, New York. She also was a member of P.E.O., a charitable organization, served as chairman of the Cosmos Club and belonged to Fun ‘n Flowers, a local garden club. In addition, she was on the Paris Education Foundation board, serving as president and the J. T. Davis Golf Tournament chairman for a number of years. An accomplished bell ringer, she belonged to the Wesley Ringers at First United Methodist Church. 

She tirelessly followed her two sons in their pursuit of sports, going from basketball to soccer to baseball games all over eastern Texas and Oklahoma. Some might say there is not a baseball or soccer field within 100 miles of Paris that she did not know. 

Barbara is survived by her husband, Col. Kenneth E. Kohls; two sons, Jeffrey Paul Radighieri and wife Maureen, and Greg Alan Radighieri and wife Brooks; and two daughters, Mara Kohls Barker, and Amy Kohls Buehler and husband Robert. 

She is also survived by her mother, Louise Wimberly Hagood, her sisters Susan Hagood White and husband Col. Gerald L. White; and Nancy Hagood Klein. 

Her grandchildren include Lacey and Harriss Barker; Audrey, Liesel and Kirsten Buehler; and Sophia, Natalie and Emily Radighieri. 

Pall Bearers will be Pat Bassano, Gene Stallings, Tom Hunt, Richard Hunt, Wendell Moore, and Maurice Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the First Circle of King’s Daughters. 

If desired, memorials may be made to the King’s Daughters, Central Presbyterian Day School, or Goodland Academy.

John Warren Norton, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret)

John Warren Norton, 95, passed away Sunday, January 5^th 2014 at Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation Facility in Paris, Texas. 

A Memorial Mass is set for 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 10, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 400 South Church Street, with the Rev. Michael Hurst, rector and the Rev. Betty Clement, deacon, officiating. 

A reception immediately follows in the Parish Hall. 

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Christians in Action, or Red River Valley Veterans Memorial. 

John was born in Petty, Texas to John Winston Norton and Gacia Swearingen on January 5^th 1919. He graduated from Paris High School, attended The University of Texas Austin and was graduated from Paris Junior College, having enrolled as a member of the first Civilian Pilot Training class for PJC students, June, 1940. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in February, 1941 as an Aviation Cadet. He began his basic training at Randolph Field; San Antonio “the West Point of the Air” followed by more extensive training graduating on October 31^st 1941 and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant.  Marriage was not allowed until after graduation and on November 1, 1941 he married Alva Jo Winters the love of his life. They were married for 71 years before her death on June 5, 2012. John continued his training at San Diego, CA being assigned to the field in Baton Rouge, LA.  He was commissioned just 5 weeks before the Pearl Harbor attack, he sailed for the Pacific theater the following February for an 18 month tour. He received the American Defense Service Metal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star. He was assigned to Squadron C 621^st Base Unit, Pine Castle Army Air Field, Orlando FL.  While he was involved with testing jet engines, John and Alva Jo embraced the military life. Alva Jo returned to Paris, Texas for the birth of their daughter Jo Lorraine (born January, 1945). John was demobilized November 23, 1945 with the rank of Captain.  He had been associated with the 347^th Fighter Group – 68^th squadron and the 70^th Bombardment Squadron (M).  He later joined the Air Force Reserve unit in Paris, Texas and retired January 5, 1979 as a Lt. Col.  In 2005, John was recognized by the Paris Junior College Hall of Honor as an alumnus who rendered meritorious service during World War II. A paver has been placed in his honor at the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial. 

After demobilization in 1945 he and Alva Jo and their daughter returned to Paris, Texas. John joined his father-in-law, J. A. Winters at Everybody’s Texaco Service Station on Grand Avenue. He worked there until Mr. Winters retired and he went to work for Grand Auto Parts Company as a Jobber Salesman. He traveled east Texas for many years and then was the city salesman until his retirement in early 1980’s. He also was elected to the Paris city council and during his tenure Pine Bluff and Graham streets were joined. 

John was an active and faithful member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church, serving on the Vestry, delivering the monthly donation to Christians in Action, lending a hand on church yard clean-up day, and faithfully operating the dishwashing machine for luncheons. 

Retirement opened more avenues for John and Jo. They both were long time volunteers at St Joseph’s Hospital. John was in charge of the popcorn sales and Jo volunteered in the ICU waiting room.

John loved to swim; he and Jo were among the original members of the fitness center. By 2004 he had logged 2000 miles in the pool. He retired from swimming in 2010 after a mild stroke but swimming was his passion. 

 John never met a stranger. He would give you the shirt off his back and help anyone in need. He could fix anything and loved having a challenge to tackle. He had a tool for everything and if he didn’t he would improvise and make one that would do the job. Mowing was one of him favorite ‘pastimes’ and he had a mower for every kind of grass.  He was rather famous for his wine making, and receiving a bottle from the Norton Winery was considered a treat. 

John had a long and productive life. He and Alva Jo were a team and a pair. He joined her at the nursing home in the Fall of 2011. He looked after her; she fussed at him. The family thanks the entire staff of Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation Facility for the love and compassion they showed them as a couple and then showed John.  They went well beyond just providing care, they provide love and compassion. 

John was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather John Hart, and half- sister Juanita Hart Hillhouse. 

Survivors: Daughter,  Lorrie  Norton Hegstad Rhodes and husband Lynn of Paris, Niece, Gerry Barnett Stevens and husband Joe of Fort Worth, and their children, Stephanie and her husband Konstantine Bakintas of Grapevine, and Greg Stevens of Dallas; Nephew, Tom Blackstone and wife, Stacy, and their children, Jessica, Sarah, and Abigail of Tampa FL. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Connie Ann Hunt, 59 of Georgetown, Texas passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014.

Funeral services have been set for Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Tom Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Knights of Honor Cemetery in Blossom, Texas. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Hunt; parents, Claudie and Marianna Pinion; brother, Perry Pinion.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Juanita Lyles; niece, Suzanne Smithers; and mother-in-law, Pat Hunt. 

Online condolences may be sent to the Hunt family at www.fry-gibbs.com

James R. Hargroves, 93, of Paris, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Paris Regional Medical Center.  Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9^th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Norris officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Mr. Hargroves, the son of Wes & Stella Webb Hargroves, was born August 25, 1920, in Lamar County. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant with Company L   274^th Infantry. Following his discharge he taught Vocational School for the GIs returning home. James was a Master Mechanic and taught Mechanics at Paris Junior College for 27 years. He also taught heavy equipment operation and maintenance to the National Guard and the Reservist. Following retirement from Paris Junior College he was head of maintenance for PISD for several years. He was a cattle rancher and a member of Southside Baptist Church. He had received his 60 year Masonic pin. James was known as a man of many talents.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Dempsey and two sisters-in-law, Sue Peters and Maxcine Hargroves. Survivors include his wife, Belle McFadden Hargroves, whom he married on Nov. 4, 1945, building 68 years of family and memories, a son, Don Hargroves & wife Sherry of Knoxville, TN, a daughter, Brenda Darnell & husband Mike of Paris, grandchildren, Rachel King and Brandon Hargroves, a great grandson, Brendon King, his twin brother, George Hargroves of Reno, a brother-in-law, Thomas Peters of Cooper, nine nieces & nephews along with a plethora of friends.

Casket bearers will be: Eddie Trapp, Larry Trapp, Bobby Hargroves, Clayton Smoot, Rodney Hocutt and Wade Hocutt. Honorary bearers will be: Ed Smoot, Marshall Jordan and George Newberry.  To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.