Sue Ball Stallings, 83, of Paris, died at 4:17 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Stillhouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2018, in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Crosswhite officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 – 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.

Sue was born July 30, 1935 in Paris to William Jennings Bryan Ball and Lillian Gooch Ball. She graduated from Paris High School where she was a Majorette and was voted “Best All Around”. Sue married George William “Eyes” Stallings on June 25, 1955, in Paris. She was a homemaker and Southern Baptist.

Sue was adored by her husband, sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Wherever Sue was, she lit up the room and everyone was drawn to her. Sue loved her family and Jesus, and she loved to dance-especially jitterbug. She was a one-of-a-kind wife and mother and we will miss her dearly but, we know she’s dancing in heaven.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years; her three sons, William Tracy Stallings and wife Debra, Jay Reagan Stallings, and Bryan Reece Stallings and wife Sheri; four grandchildren, Tommy Stallings and wife Amy, Tony Stallings, Riley Grace Stallings, and Landon Stallings; one great-grandson, Ethan Stallings; one brother, Billy Mack Ball and wife Patsy; one sister-in-law Connie Ball; and a large number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, W.M. Ball and wife Melba and Dean Ball; and her two sisters, Rosemarie Stahmann and husband Odine and Genivieve Solomon and husband Douglas.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Stallings, Tony Stallings, Landon Stallings, Steve Thoms, Jonathan Ashley, Cody Ashley, and Matthew Coyle.

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

Gene-Allen Valdez, 35, of Paris, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Cremation was under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Gene-Allen, the son of Walter Gene Herring and Magdelena Nina Valdez, was born Feb. 25, 1983, in Galveston, Texas.

Mary Frances Wise, 51, of Honey Grove passed away Monday, December 03, 2018, at the Honey Grove Nursing Center.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the chapel of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove with Rev. Tom Prentiss officiating. Burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove. The family will receive friends at the chapel one hour prior to the service.

Mary, the daughter of Lyle E. Wise & Evelyn Frances Voyer Wise, was born May 3, 1967, in Amarillo.

She attended schools in Honey Grove and Port Arthur. Mary then moved to the Brookwood Community in Brookshire, Texas where she lived until 2003. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove.

Her parents and a sister, Sharon Thompson, preceded her in death.

Survivors include a sister, Cheryl Wise Maxam & husband Mike of Honey Grove, a brother, Don Wise & wife Donna of Cooper, nieces & nephews; Jaye G. Denker, Jay Grant Thompson, Cody Beavers, Gregory Beavers, Laura Beavers Pike, Michael Maxam, Tonya Bair, Camron Maxam, Rebecca Maxam, Keith Wise, Christopher Wise, Blake Fry, Eric Fry and Ida Fry along with many great nieces & great-nephews and a host of friends.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Bertha Voyer Memorial Honey Grove Library, 500 N. 6^th St., Honey Grove, TX 75446

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

Sydney (Cindy) Sue Hite Bebee, 78, passed away at her home in Paris, TX, surrounded by her family on December 03, 2018.

She was born on September 7, 1940 in Texarkana, Texas, and was soon adopted by Sidney Scott and Virginia Sue Hite. Cindy spent her early years between Texarkana and her beloved grandmother, Corrie S. Goad’s, home in Idabel, Oklahoma.  Cindy and her mother moved to Dallas, Texas where she attended Highland Park High School, made many life-long friends, and met the love of her life.  On September 28, 1957 she married Doyle Edwin Bebee.  Together, they had four children. Cindy and Doyle made their early home in Dallas and, after sadly losing their first-born son Christopher Edwin, they settled in Garland, Texas, where they raised their three daughters.  Cindy and Doyle attended First Presbyterian Church, Garland, where Cindy became active as a Sunday School teacher and trainer, Vacation Bible School coordinator, Deacon, and Youth Group Leader along with Doyle. She played a very active role in the activities of the church, focused heavily on Christian education and fellowship.  Cindy also worked at the privately owned Promenade Hallmark Shop in Richardson, Texas where she developed her love for Hummel figurines, plates, and greeting cards.  Cindy and Doyle relocated to South Texas in 1983, where Cindy continued her church participation and service at First Presbyterian Church, Seguin, Texas, but they re-settled in North Texas in 2001, ultimately choosing Paris, Texas as their home.

Cindy and Doyle again found their church home and family at Central Presbyterian Church, Paris Texas, where Cindy was actively involved in the Women’s Circle and the Kitchen Crew.  Cindy and Doyle worked many Sunday mornings preparing breakfast for the congregants and also on multiple occasions for special luncheons and potluck dinners.  Cindy had a love for cooking and was most comfortable in the kitchen, preparing traditional, Southern cooked food.  She brought much joy and happiness to many people with her lovingly prepared dishes.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Doyle; daughters, Cathy Bebee, Kim Preslar (Randy), Kerry Harrison (Jon); 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Cindy was preceded in death by her son Christopher Edwin Bebee and parents Virginia Sue Hite and Sidney Scott Hite.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 309 S. Church St., Paris, Texas.  Memorial donations in Cindy’s memory may be made to either The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at www.cholangiocarcinoma.org or Central Presbyterian Church.

Jimmy Ray Heavner passed away on December 3, 2018 at Carrus Hospital in Sherman, Texas.  He was 83 years old.

Jimmy was born in Chicota, Texas on July 23, 1935 to Ethel and Noah Heavner.  He graduated from Paris High School and received his Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees from East Texas State University in Commerce.

He married Sammie June Nowell on January 24, 1958.  Together, they cherished 60 years of marriage.  Jimmy taught school in Paris from 1957 unto 1963.  He taught and coached at Crockett Junior High when it opened in 1963.  He was later employed by Region VIII Education Service Center as Associate Director from 1970 until his retirement in 1995.

He was an active member of his church, Calvary UMC until his passing.  He served on various committees and taught Sunday School.  He dearly loved his fellowship with the members of his church family.  Jimmy volunteered with Meals On Wheels and enjoyed helping at the Paris Food Pantry.

Jimmy had two hobbies that consumed much of this life.  One was golf, which he enjoyed for over 0 years.  He was recognized for his unaccomplished (his words) piano playing, and he entertained many over the years.

Preceding Jimmy in death were his two sisters, Lola Bryan and Annell Jackson and his broth Winifred Heavner.

He is survived by his wife, Sammie, his daughter, Kim Lacey, his son, Brian Heavner and four grandchildren:  Mitchell and Abby Lacey and Kendal and Jack Heavner.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Calvary UMC.  The family will receive visitors prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church.

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

On Saturday, December 1, 2018, 1^st SGT Gary O. Martin was relieved of his post in this world.  Born in Portland, OR on August 18, 1939, he tended to his duties for 79 years.  During that time he was a loving husband and father; he traveled the world; and, he worked in a variety of careers, following in the steps of his father and grandfathers with a life committed to public service.  Because of his efforts, the Oregon National Guard Pipe Band represented the State of Oregon during the first inauguration of President Ronald Reagan on January 20, 1981.  But most of all, Gary was a Marine.  He embodied honor, courage, and commitment—the Marine Corps values that allow them to face down every battle they fight.  He leaves his wife of 32 years, his son and daughters, and his many grandchildren to continue the watch.  He is gone, but not forgotten.

A proud member of the United States Marine Corps, Gary also served in the Army Reserve and the Oregon National Guard for more than 31 years in military service.  Again, like his father and a grandfather, he served as a peace officer in law enforcement, with the best of times being on his big Harleys (with red and blue lights!).  Simply put, this gruff, broad-shouldered, 6 ft 3 in man was bigger than life, and so was his heart for others.  He was known for his sense of humor and the multitude of stories he had to tell!

In December 1979, he led a pack of two dozen “gang” bikers on a mission.  When the Portland police were poised to ticket the motorcycle club members for parading without a permit, Gary pointed out they were bringing toys to the kids at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children so they would have something under the Christmas tree, and that among his bikers were a local sheriff and deputy sheriff.  That was just before he called their attention to the van carrying TV reporters and told the officers, “You’re going to look kind of foolish on the 6 o’clock news giving us a ticket for bringing toys to sick and injured kids.”  The bikers were allowed to pass.  The following year, and for 18 more, “Sarge”, who was also a Mason and a Shriner, applied for the parade permit at Portland City Hall as the Coordinator for the annual Shriner’s Hospital Christmas Toy Run.

After he and his wife Pat returned to her home in Texas in 2000, he continued to pursue his passion for helping others as a fireman and paramedic with the Powderly Volunteer Fire Department.  He served as a Red Cross volunteer in responding to the waves of people coming into Paris after major hurricanes hit Louisiana and the Texas Coast.  Then, he went to prison:  As a guest of Warden Burl Cain and the Heart of Texas Foundation, he spent 3 days inside Angola Prison in Louisiana where God turned his heart from being one who helped to put people into prison, to one who helped to bring a message of redemption and freedom to incarcerated fathers at the Johnston Unit in Winnsboro, TX.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Angie McKenzie and William Martin, his step-father, Frank McKenzie, a son, Gary Otis Martin, Jr., and a daughter, Katherine Martin.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Patricia Watson Martin; their son, Andrew Martin and wife, Trina of Powderly, TX;  daughters, Robin Martin of Wenatchee, WA and Rebecca Martin of Clackamas, OR; grandchildren, Landon McKee-McDowra, Michael Martin and Gabriel Martin of Powderly,  Sunshine Blagg & husband, Charles, Desiree Ledgerwood & husband, Corey, of  Wenatchee, WA, Forrest Martin and Ashley Martin of Portland, OR, along with Sean Hayward & fiancee, Dani Mendenhall and son Collin of Columbus, NE; as well as  6 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth & husband, Christopher Robertson, Emily, Abigail, and Rebekah Blagg, Izabelle Grace and Zander Michael Ledgerwood, all of Wenatchee, WA.

The body will lie in state at Roden-Pryor Funeral Home on Sunday, December 9, 2018, between the hours of Noon and 6 p.m.  Gary will be interred with military honors at the DFW National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.  Serving as pallbearers will be Andrew Martin; Ryan Crawford; Cody Anders; and, Shane McDowra, with Chaplain Casey Miner officiating.

A Memorial Service celebrating Gary’s life—and sharing some of his stories – will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at His Place Fellowship Church, Paris, Texas, with Pastor Mike Fortenberry officiating.

Given Gary’s passion for helping others, his family encourages any donations in his memory to be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd.; Portland, OR 97239, or to the Powderly Volunteer Fire Department, 100 County Road 44112; Powderly, Texas 75473.

Condolences may be left for the family at Roden-Pryor.com

Irmgard Lina Ohlemacher-Allen passed from this world peacefully to be joined with her Heavenly Father on December 5, 2018, in Paris, Texas at the beautiful age of 93.

Family Night is scheduled for 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, at Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors with funeral services scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, December 9, at Roden-Pryor, with Crystal Dawn Brown officiating.  Interment will be in Red Hill Cemetery.  A family gathering will follow at Covenant Christian Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Irmgard’s beautiful life.

Irmgard is survived by two sons Karl Dieter Zeinert of Wiesbaden, Germany and son Geno Lloyd Eugene Allen Jr. of Conroe, Texas; three daughters, Patty Smallwood and husband Sammy, Jeanine Butler and husband Kenneth, and Carolyn Flippen and husband Michael; 10 grandchildren, Geno Ethan Allen, Joseph Allen, ReAnn Allen, Christopher Smallwood and wife Heather, Cassidy Offutt and husband Wesley, Crystal Brown and husband Bronson, Cayton Flippen and wife Kimberly, Jessica Rosson and husband Jordy, Jenny McNeal and husband Cody, and Kaci Butler; 18 great-grandchildren, Rayleigh, Kinsley, Christian, Alec, Arabella, Avalee, Annalise, Weston, CJ, Tressie, Paisley, Jace, Kannon, Krislyn, Kyah, Keeley, Koen, Kage.

She was preceded in death by her parents, August Karl Ohlemacher and Wilhelmine Pauline Ohlemacher of Wiesbaden, Germany; husband, Lloyd Eugene Allen of Arthur City, Texas; son, Franz AdalBert Zeinert of Wiesbaden, Germany

Irmgard was born on November 14, 1925, in Wiesbaden, Germany to August Karl Ohlemacher and Wilhelmine Pauline Ohlemacher. She married Lloyd Eugene Allen, her Army Hero, while in Germany on September 26, 1961. Irmgard never imagined she would come to the United States; however, in 1961 she traveled many miles to arrive in the US, and considered Paris her home for almost sixty years. She became a US citizen on May 26, 1978. She has accomplished the ideal goal in her life; to live a life of unconditional love and pure joy for all others to see; offering life, love, and happiness to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and everyone who crossed her path. She will forever be remembered as a wonderful woman who adored her family, lived in a state of thankfulness, and who gained her strength through her bold prayers.

Irmgard was so giving of herself. She served many years as a volunteer with St. Joseph Hospital where she enjoyed many moments of prayer at the Chapel and with the Sisters. She was also a member of Prime Time. She loved to read, to sing, to garden, to play, to create magnificent music on her harmonica, walk, ride her scooter, and most of all she loved to love all others. She was passionate for all the beauty of God’s created nature. “I love my garden, My Little Piece of Heaven.”

“His beautiful earth has always given me such Joy. I truly enjoy the simple things in my life…flowers, grass, birds, butterflies, poetry, hymns, and just Love.”

A Flower Fund Memorial has been set up to honor residents at Stillhouse who have no family to send flowers at time of passing. Please send donations to Irmgard’s Garden at https://www.gofundme.com/profile/irmgards-garden-nuqek .

The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospital, McCuistion Regional Hospital, EMS, Brookdale Assisted Living, Stillhouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center for all your care and compassion during Irmgard’s life. We give an extended thank you to all the kind and wonderful strangers Mother met during her life in Paris, Texas.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting RodenPryor.com.

Ellen Samuels, 92, of Paris entered eternal rest on December 2, 2018, in Legend Healthcare and Rehab.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Eddie J. Adams serving as Eulogist. Her remains will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until funeral time. Interment will follow to Fairland Cemetery under the Direction of Maxey Funeral Home.

Mrs. Samuels was born February 12, 1926, in Lamar County, Texas to the parentage of the late Ida Lee McFalls and Terry Gordon. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and a retiree of Campbell Soup, Inc.

She is survived by:
sons: Leroy Samuels & Wife, Bettye of Paris
Daughters: Sharon Reed and husband, LaColis Reed, Jr., of Peoria, Illinois; Bobbie Loraine Lintz of Dallas, Texas
Sisters: Juanita Torrence of Paris
Sisters-in-law: Arzea McFalls of Paris; Mattie Washington of Oklahoma City, OK
Grandchildren: Darius Samuels and wife, Coretta; Rosalind Samuels; LaColis Reed, III and wife, Tameka; Ryan Rashad Reed and wife, Sokonie; Andrea Reed Oronsaye, and husband, Iyare; Traci Dixon and husband, Dennis; Brent Lintz and wife, Tonja
Twelve great-grandchildren

Christopher David Gaither, 33, of Paris, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at his home.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Union Grove Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Kelley & Rev. Will Madewell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Christopher, the son of Jerry and Vickie Clark Gaither, was born Feb. 1, 1985, in Paris. He graduated from Hugo High School.

His mother, Vickie Gaither, preceded him in death in 1988.

Survivors include his father, Jerry Gaither of Paris, three siblings; Patty Allison & husband Lance of Powderly, Tammy Kyle of Paris and Jerry D. Gaither & wife Kalynn of Paris, nieces & nephews; Callie Kelley & husband Matthew, Caleb Allison, Alicia Kyle, Kelsey Gaither, Kyle Gaither, Savannah Gaither, Vickie Gaither and Dylan Gaither along with several great nieces & great nephews and a host of friends.

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

Harry Howard Hale, 84 of Arthur City, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018.

Funeral services have been set for Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Rocky Burrow officiating. Interment will follow at Red Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 – 7 p.m. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

He was born on September 22, 1934 in Chicota, Texas to Charles and Jewel Faye Hale. He married Carole Margaret Livermore on April 15, 1959. Harry served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his daughters, Linda Hale White and husband Danny, Rhonda Hale Parham and husband Allen; son, Howard Hale and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Rhiannon Pickett, Meagan Flowers, Sarah White, Andrew White, Kim Riddle, Jacob Parham, Dana Parham, Brianne Allmon, Brittany Ferguson, Amber Banke, Ashley Justice; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Doreatha Riddle and Jean Bunch; brother, Matt Hale.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jewel Hale; his wife, Carole Hale; sisters, Virgnia and Wanda; brothers, Perry, Billy and Robert.

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

Helen Ruth Hart, 90, of Paris, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Stillhouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Knights of Honor Cemetery in Blossom with Rev. Barry Loving officiating. A formal visitation is not scheduled, however, those wishing to pay respects may visit the funeral home.

Mrs. Hart, the daughter of Andrew Sidney & Lily Gillespie Jones, was born Oct. 5, 1928, in Kaufman, Texas.

When her youngest child began school, Mrs. Hart began working for the Dallas Independent School District in the cafeteria. Her career spanned many years before her retirement as the high school cafeteria manager.

On June 11, 1949, she married Billy Joe Hart, building sixty-five years of family and memories before his death on Dec. 5, 2014. She was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Hart and a daughter, Kerry Foster.

Helen enjoyed traveling across the United States with her husband, history, camping, and attending Blue Grass music festivals.

Survivors include her family whom she loved very much, two sons; Kevin Hart & wife Rosa of Tye and Karl Joe Hart of Plano, a daughter, Kim Richey & husband Jerry of Pattonville, grandchildren; Clare Hart, Janice Larson & husband Brandon, Brandi Ebbs & husband Zach, Shelby Richey, Sean Hart, Ghyna Malone and Hoit Malone, twelve great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, a son-in-law, Mick Foster of Johntown and nephews; Phillip Irby & wife Lou of Moab, UT, Joe Bob Jones and Michael Jones.

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

Jeffrey Cade Mahan, age 19, of Honey Grove, was suddenly and tragically taken from this life in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 9, 2018. Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors will conduct funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 201,8 at the Honey Grove High School Gymnasium with Minister Nolan Butler officiating. Interment will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery in Tigertown.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at the funeral home. Named to serve as pallbearers are Coe Caraway, Hayden Lane, Rylee Stoltenberg, Weston Aycock, Dax Stewart, Bailey Mercer, and Hank Honea.

Cade was born March 23, 1999, to Jeffrey Ray Mahan and Andrea Easley Mahan in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He graduated from Honey Grove High School with the Class of 2017. He was enrolled at Paris Junior College and worked for Mahan’s Welding Service.

Cade was a quick-witted jokester who enjoyed aggravating those around him. His pranks would last until they could take no more, yet he always had them laughing. He enjoyed sports, none as much as football and baseball. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who aspired to become a game warden. Cade was admired and loved deeply by numerous friends and neighbors. He will be greatly missed by many.

Cade is survived by his parents, Jeffrey and Andrea Mahan; a sister, Whitney Mahan, of Tigertown; grandparents, Bryan and Windy Raper, of Honey Grove; a grandmother, Mary Davis, of Weatherford; an aunt, Ashley Easley, of Paris; uncles, Rowdy Easley, of Paris; Fillip Gann, of Paris; Bradley Gann, and wife Callie, of Roxton; cousins, Dixie Davis, Rhett Easley, Wyatt Easley, Dani Easley, Emerson Gann, Gentry Gann; two great-grandmothers, Martha Waldrop, and Freda Anderson; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Carl D Kuhle, age 60 of Bogata died Tuesday, Dec 11, in Paris.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at First Baptist Church of Bogata with Rev. David Logan and Joe Kuhl officiating. Burial will be in Bogata Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. The Family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.  Active pallbearers are to be  Donald Jean, Kenneth Palmer, Brian  Giles, Tanner Jeffrey, Brandon Beers, Mark Gable, Ryan Giles and Rodger Kuhl. Honorary pallbearers are staff of Kimberly Clark Corp.

He was born August 13, 1958, in Clarksville the son of Walter and Faye Miller Kuhl.  He married the former Martha Martin Feb. 15, 1980, in Clarksville. He was a material handler supervisor for Kimberly Clark Corp for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife Martha Kuhle of Bogata, two daughters April Wilhite and husband Brad of Bogata and Ashley Coffman and husband Bobby of Mt Vernon, seven grandchildren,  Blake and  Braden  Giles, Kamden and Madilyn Jeffrey, Braden Wilhite, Caydon and Lyric Coffman, a brother Clay Booth of Dallas and a sister Shelia Dean of Clarksville.

Daniel Gary Boehm, age 58, of Paris, Texas passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2018 after two years of suffering.  He was born on August 8, 1960 to Barbara and Gary Boehm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors.  Memorial services will be planned for a later date in both Milwaukee and Houston.

He was a well-respected businessman and friend.  He traveled the world representing Spectrum Corporation of Houston, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a younger brother, Mark Boehm, all of Milwaukee.

Dan is survived by his wife of 35 years, Renee Sleger and their beloved son, David Boehm; two older brothers, Don Boehm (Penny) and Chris Boehm (Jessica); as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Roden-Pryor, 425 S. Church Street, Paris, TX 75460 or by visiting RodenPryor.com.

Billy G. Miller, 86, of Arthur City, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Services, with Masonic Rites, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Fangio officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Graveside services, with military honors, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 at Skyvue Cemetery in Mansfield, Texas.

Mr. Miller, the son of Gus & Anne Miller, was born Feb. 27, 1932, in Franklin County, Texas.
He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Billy owned & operated C & B Air Conditioning in Huntsville for a number of years. He retired from that business in Huntsville and became a realtor, working for Crown Real Estate in Chico, Texas. In 2003, he & his wife, Jane, retired and moved to Lamar County. He was a member of the Roanoke Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Rhea Wilhite.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Hall Miller, two children; Denise Paulikonis of Crowley and Kevin Wilhite & wife Rae of Round Rock, eight grandchildren; Dainelle Scott, Trey White, Laurie Palmer, Kirby Wilhite, Damien Wilhite, Buddy Wilhite, Brittany Wilhite and Jason Wilhite along with eight great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

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

James Bill Jones, 92, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at his home. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2 p.m. Saturday, December 15, at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ with Dr. John Cannon officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Bill was born June 25, 1926, in Ferris, Texas, the son of Charlie Douglass and Mary Inez McKay Jones. He graduated from Ranger High School in 1943, and entered Texas A&M College in September of 1943. The United States Army drafted him in January of 1945, and he served in the Recovered Personnel Detachment which processed Allied soldiers out of Japanese POW camps and returned German POW’s from the United States back to Germany. Upon his discharge, he married June Allen on June 27, 1947, and finished his degree at Texas A&M College on January 13, 1948. He later completed a Masters of Education degree at East Texas State University. Bill taught Veterans at Box Elder, Texas for one semester, and then he and his wife, June, moved to Silverton, Texas, and both taught for one year. They moved to Detroit, Texas, where Bill taught Vocational Agriculture for three years. While in Detroit their son, Trent, was born in 1950, and their daughter, Jana, was born in 1952. Next Bill and the family moved to Paris and he taught Vocational Agriculture at Central School in Sumner for three years. He then taught Vocational Agriculture ten years at East Lamar School in Pattonville and for ten years at Prairiland High School. He served six more years as a Vocational Counselor at Paris High School. After retiring, Bill enjoyed helping his son, Trent, in farming and ranching.

Bill was preceded in death by June, his wife of 63 years and siblings; Charles, George, Mack, and Wanda.

Survivors include his son, Trent of Paris, his daughter, Jana Maddux & husband Dave of Frisco; five grandsons, Allen Jones & wife Kelley and their children Ryan and Emily June of Mansfield, Russell Jones of Paris, Robert Jones of Tyler, Scott Maddux & wife Tressa and their son Judah of Bedford, and Stephen Maddux of Singapore; one granddaughter, Caroline Maddux Uza & husband Chris of Richardson; one sister, Joyce Gilley of Weatherford along with several nieces & nephews and a plethora of friends.

Casket bearers will be: Allen Jones, Russell Jones, Robert Jones, Scott Maddux, Stephen Maddux and Chris Uza.

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

Linda Sue Lott, 71, of Reno, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018, at her home.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Guille Seigler officiating. Burial will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Linda, the daughter of Clarence Grayson and Doris Wilkinson Grayson, was born Sept. 25, 1947 in Okmulgee, OK.

On July 1, 1967, she married Doug Lott, building fifty-one years of family and memories.

Linda and Doug owned and operated Lotts of Flowers while she was the office manager at Morgan & Lindsey Dime Store. Later she worked as activities director at Cherry St. Annex and then as a secretary at Belew Music.  She and Doug were the Dallas Morning News distributors for twenty-five years.

Linda was a member of Springlake Baptist Church, and her favorite hobbies were watching NASCAR and cookouts with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Danny Grayson.

Survivors include her husband, Doug, a son, Cary Lott, Sr. & wife Sharon of Hugo, OK, six grandchildren; Cary Lott, Jr. & wife Jessica of Paris, Nathan Lott & wife Amber of Pattonville, Blake Lott & wife Staci of Greenville, Aaron Lott of Murfreesboro, AR, Breanna Carswell of Hugo, OK and Dakota Harrison of Hugo, OK, five great-grandchildren; Asher Lott, Aysen Lott, Blakley Lott, Olivia Harrison and Grayson Harrison, a brother, Bill Grayson & wife Sandra of Joliet, MT along with several nieces & nephews and a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be: Cary Lott, Sr., Cary Lott, Jr., Nathan Lott, Blake Lott, Aaron Lott, Asher Lott, and Aysen Lott.

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

Patsy Ruth Whiting 90, of Paris, died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Paris Regional Medical Center.  No services are being planned at this time.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of cremation arrangements.

Patsy was born April 13, 1928, in Dallas to Floyd and Loraine Clayton McGuire.  She graduated from Sunset High School and retired as comptroller for Bluco Oil Company in Austin, Texas.

She is survived by her daughter, Bobby Anderson and her husband, Bill of Powderly; two granddaughters, Staci Kimberlin of Anna and Wendy Timbes and husband, Rodney of Forney; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Roy Cox.

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

Dorothy Lou Allen 82, of Paris, died at 4:19 a.m., Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine.  Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2018, in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Jody VanDeaver and Benjamin Hall officiating.  Burial will follow in Knights of Honor Cemetery in Blossom.  The family will receive friends from 7 – 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.

Dorothy was born April 17, 1936 in Paris.  She worked as the bookkeeper for Allen’s Transmission Service from 1968 until 1982 and along with her husband, Edd, owned Allen’s Auto Parts Store from 1982 until she retired in 1999.  She was a member of East Paris Baptist Church.  Mrs. Allen married Edd Talma Allen on August 19, 1952, in Paris.  He died November 26, 2013.

She is survived by her two sons, Jerry Edd Allen and wife, Ann and Terry Lynn Allen and wife, Sherry; three grandsons, Aaron Matthew Allen, Daniel Ryan Allen and wife, Brittany, and Benjamin Lee Hall and wife, Kayla; a great-grandson, Phoenix Hall; one sister, Mary Helen VanDeaver; several nieces and nephews; her two beloved Boston Terriers, Angel and Carli; and her grandpup, Roscoe.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Rodgers; her daughter, Patricia Ann Allen; and a great-grandbaby, Gideon Hall.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Allen, Benjamin Hall, Jody VanDeaver, Tommy VanDeaver, Gary VanDeaver, Earl Dean Posey, and Daniel Allen.

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

Burnice Carl Brewer, age 83, of Sugar Land, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 14,  after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Brewer was born in Kaufman County, Texas, on February 13, 1935. He was the son of Bernice C. Brewer and Callie R. Duckworth. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. In September 1979 he married Elaine Warren Hayes in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Brewer was survived by his wife Elaine of Sugar Land, his daughter Karla Brewer Lang and husband Jerry of Palestine, Texas, his son Barry C. Brewer and wife Angie of Abilene, Texas, his son Stephen R. Hayes and wife Susan of Flower Mound, Texas, his daughter Marsha Hayes Strom and husband Erik of Manchester, Missouri and Miriam Hedge of Houston who was like a daughter to him. He was survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and his brother Robert Brewer and wife Gayle and predeceased by one granddaughter and his brother Joe Brewer.

He retired from MCI/WorldCom after 49 years in telecommunications. He enjoyed genealogy and world history. He especially enjoyed telling about his ancestor Quanah Parker.

A memorial service for Mr. Brewer will be held at Grand Parkway Baptist Church in Richmond, Texas on Tuesday, December 18. Visitation will be held at Fry and Gibbs, Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas on Thursday, December 20, at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at the chapel at Evergreen Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Grand Parkway Baptist Church Building Fund, 12000 FM 1464, Richmond, Texas 77407.