On Sunday evening, December 30, 2018, our father, a patriot and truly inspirational man, joined his beloved Eloise in Heaven.

Rudolph Patrick Calabria, better known to many as Dr. Rudy, was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on January 1, 1924. He was a World War II veteran and used the GI Bill to attend college and continue on to dental school at The Ohio State University earning his DDS in 1951. He then completed his Oral Surgery Residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1953.

Rudy married Eloise Hudson while in New Orleans on November 2, 1951 and moved her to Dallas, where he opened a dental practice in the Stevens Park area of Oak Cliff. Rudy and Eloise raised 6 children there, spending their weekends in Red River County where Rudy was simultaneously building his lifelong dream of a working cattle ranch. He named the ranch Good Hope as a tribute to his beloved Eloise, her hometown being Good Hope, Illinois.

Rudy and Eloise were married for 66 years, sharing that rare kind of love and companionship that so few truly find in a relationship. They set a beautiful example for their children and grandchildren.

Dr. Rudy opened a second dental practice in Paris, Texas, and built his own clinic on the corner of 42^nd street and HWY 82 in 1982 eventually making the Good Hope Ranch his permanent home.  Dr. Rudy practiced general dentistry in Paris with his daughter, Dr. Patricia Calabria, and son, Dr. Tom Calabria until he retired in 2010 at the age of 87.

Dr. Rudy was a dedicated dentist and loved the art and science of dentistry, but his true second love, next to his Dear Sweet Eloise, was the Good Hope Ranch. Through sheer stubbornness and determination, he built a working cattle ranch from solid timber and kept it up and running for almost 60 years.

Dr. Rudy was a lifetime member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, The Dallas County Dental Society, and the North East Texas Dental Society. He and Eloise were faithful members of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Paris for over 40 years.

Dr. Rudy was preceded in death by his Italian immigrant parents, Jasper and Anna Calabria; his brothers Dr. J.C. Calabria and Dr. Jim Calabria of Dallas, Texas; sister Pauline Calabria Moore of Denver, Colorado; sister Mary Lou Calabria Hayes of Oakland, California; and an infant son, Tommy.

He is survived by his children, Michael and Eileen Emmett Calabria, Steve and Pat Calabria Laird, Bob and Pam Calabria Waggoner, Tom and Wendy Jetton Calabria, Ruth Calabria Moseley, and George and Beth Calabria Harrington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Rudy was truly a remarkable man, an inspiration to his children and grandchildren having lived the American Dream: the son of poor Italian immigrants working his way up from poverty through a successful career and property ownership.

A rosary for Dr. Rudy and Eloise, who passed away in April of 2018, will be held Friday January 11, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. A celebration of the life and love of Rudy and Eloise will be held at Our Lady of Victory on Saturday January 12 following a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.

Contributions to the Dallas Area Alzheimer’s walk, Team Eloise’s Angels can be made online atact.alz.org/goto/EloisesAngeles, or by phone please call: Danelle Brown at 214-540-2471

Thank you for your outpouring of love and support.

Helen M. Donnelly, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Pittsburg, TX.

She was born on May 20, 1937 in Decatur, AL to Roy and Elizabeth Collier.

She is survived by her children, Sharon Lyn Hepburn of Pittsburg, TX; Shelby James Green and wife Darlene of Selma, NC; Keith Eric Green and wife Patricia of Pittsburg, TX; Karon Lenae Green and husband Bryan of Pittsburg, TX; granddaughter, Crystal Rose Green of Fredericksburg, TX; sister, Peggye Joyce Ratliff; brother, Fred Collier, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Elizabeth Collier; sisters, Betty Thatcher and Nell Collier; brother, JR Collier.

Cremation arrangements are being held under the direction of Curry Welborn Funeral Home.

Harold Lewis Griffis Sr. Sunrise: December 1, 1927 to sunset: December 23, 2018 Services are set for Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Cypress View Mausoleum and Crematory, 3953 Imperial Avenue San Diego, California 92113. The Rev. Larry Dixon, eulogist.

Harold was born on December 1, 1927, (91), in Paris, Texas. He was the child to the late Richard and Odessa (Troupe) Griffis. He attended Gibbons High School and was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Paris, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in 1950 and later received an honorable discharge. He was a self-employed auto mechanic as the owner of Griffis Garage. Shortly thereafter, he met and married Dorothy Sue Reed in June of 1955. Harold was blessed to have nine children.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Odessa Griffis: granddaughters, Dacia Griffis, and Monicsha Griffis.

When Harold Sr. was called home on December 23, 2018 the legacy he left to carry on his wisdom and teachings included: daughters, Georgia Griffis of San Diego California,  Dianne Ross of Dallas, Texas, Sharon Griffis of Austin, Texas, Vickie Griffis-Jones of Sand Diego, California, Valeria Griffis of San Diego, California: sons include, Harold Griffis Jr. of San Diego, California, Craig (Shonda) Dangerfield of Paris, Texas, Gregory (Paulette) Griffis of San Diego, California, Nicholas (Tanya) Dangerfield of Dallas, Texas. Also to cherish in his memory are a host of grandchildren (21); great-grandchildren (40); great-great-grandchildren (4) and others that love him dearly.

Pallbearers will be Dontrell Griffis, Jamal Johnson, Brandon Jones, Craig Dangerfield, Nicholas Dangerfield, Ronald Gaither. Honorary pallbearers will be Gregory Griffis and Harold Griffis Jr.

The family of Harold Griffis Sr. wishes to express our sincere thanks for the flowers, calls, prayers, cards and other expressions of love during our time of bereavement.

Special thanks to the Veterans Home at Chula Vista, California, for the care, concerns, and love for our father. May God bless you all.

Kristopher Kyle Parker, 46, of Frisco, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at Medical City of Frisco.

Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Clark, Matthew Snyder and Brian Losure officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Kris, the son of Tommy & Barbara Ann Mixon Parker, was born April 8, 1972, in Paris.

He graduated from Paris High School in 1990. From his high school years until 1998, he worked at Brookshires and Super 1.

Kris then began working in the security and fire industry before opening his own security and fire companies, Parker Security and Security King.

Kris and Stephanie have been members of Prestonwood Baptist Church since 1999.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Parker on Jan. 7, 2018 and his brother, Wesley Parker on Nov. 20, 2013.

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Parnell Parker whom he married on June 19, 1999, his father, Tommy Parker of Reno, five daughters, Mallory Hogg & husband Damon of Anna, Emmy Parker of Dallas, Madison Parker of Frisco, Reese Parker of Frisco and Chloe Parker of Frisco, sisters, Bunny Parker Talton of Arlington and Johnnie Parker Freeman of Paris, his mother-in-law, Laura Herod & husband Richard of Little Elm, his father-in-law, Ronny Parnell of Paris, nieces & nephews, Cassandra Parker Denyer of Arlington, Tiffany Young & husband Brandon of Aubrey, Whitney Hurd of Arlington and Parker Freeman of Paris along with numerous aunts, uncles, great nieces and great nephews and a plethora of friends.

Should friends desire, contributions can be made to the widow and young children via PayPal (Email Address: KrisParkerMemorial@gmail.com)

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

Shirley Clyde Rains Greer, 76, of Paris went to be with her Lord Thursday, January 3, 2019. Funeral services will be held at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home on Monday January 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Steve Speer officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6 – 8 p.m. A private burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born to humble parents, Clyde and Muriel Pruett Rains in Sabine Parish, Louisiana on November 8, 1942. She attended Belmont school and was valedictorian, class of 1960. She married the love her life, Buddy Greer, July 31, 1960. She was a gentle, loving, devoted mother to her three children, Laurie, Shane and Wendy, then a doting grandmother to seven grandchildren, and great-grandmother to three great-grandchildren. After her children were grown, she worked at Belk Department store for 17 years, where she won several sales and service awards. She spent 58 years being a devoted and exemplary pastor’s wife, which proved to be her life’s calling. Although she played a supporting role, her support was invaluable in carrying out the Lord’s work. She was a faithful, trusting, and steadfast follower and never questioned a part of her journey. Her quietness was her strength, and it was strong and evident in everything she did. She had many qualities, but to those that knew her, she had the most gentle, loving character of anyone you would meet. Though she may have been meek and mild, her strength was immeasurable and unwavering. Her love for the Lord was evident in her kindness and compassion for others. When asked in her latter days what her purpose was, she replied, “so that others may see the Lord Jesus Christ through me,” and they definitely did. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Blossom.

She loved to travel and see the country, finally settling on Colorado as her favorite place to visit. Her hobbies included cooking, reading, doing crossword puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune, and spending time with her family.

To know her, was to love her. If you were privileged enough to know her, you were indeed blessed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Randy and Jack Rains.

She is survived by her husband, James Roscoe (Buddy) Greer; children; Laurie Gibson, Shane Greer, Wendy Ruthart and husband Brett; grandchildren, Josh Williams and wife Holly, Leah Hancock and husband Daniel, Dylan Cathey and wife CeAnne, Kastley Greer, Seth Greer, Madeline Greer and Carson Ruthart; great-grandchildren Olivia Hancock, Aceleigh and Conor Cathey.

Pallbearers will be Josh Williams, Dylan Cathey, Seth Greer, Carson Ruthart, Daniel Hancock, and Brett Ruthart.

A special thank you to Rachel Wood, RN and Cindy Huddleston with Platinum Hospice for the love and compassion shown in the care provided. We appreciate you both more than you know.

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

Dolores Ann Hillis, 79 of Powderly, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019.

Funeral services have been planned for Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Shupp officiating. Interment will follow at Meadowbrook Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home.

Dolores was born on October 6, 1939 in Honey Grove to Boyd and Helen Marshall.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Hillis; son, Anthony Hillis and wife Kathy; granddaughter, Heather Hillis; grandson, Joshua Hillis and wife Kelley; great-granddaughter, Abigail Hillis; great-grandson, Landon Hillis; two brothers, Earl Gene Marshall and Brian Marshall.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Wayne Hillis, Anthony Hillis, Joshua Hillis, Earl Gene Marshall, Tommy Hulsey and Freddie Hulsey.

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

Mary Janell Trapp, 76, of Paris, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Services took place at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Dr. Tommy Turner and Rev. Doug Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Trapp, the daughter of Hubert Thompson and Ludie Phelps Thompson, was born March 26, 1942, in New Boston, TX.

In her younger years, she worked at a physical therapy clinic and later at Paris Air Conditioning and Reddy Ice.

Janell was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Thompson, her mother & dad, Ludie & Cleve Hatcher, and a brother, Rodney Hatcher.

Survivors include her husband, John L. Trapp, two children, Shawn Miears & wife Kandy of Paris and Casey Miears of Paris, grandchildren, Christian Miears, Ashlyn Miears and Aaron Miears all of Paris, a sister, Brenda Farmer & husband Pete of Powderly, two nieces, Jana Uselton & husband Tim of The Colony and Ashley Norwood & husband Spur of Mt. Vernon along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces, great nephews and a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be Caleb Peek, Mark Boswell, Jr., Christian Miears, Aaron Miears, Spur Norwood, and Aaron Peek. Honorary bearers will be Daniel Brackeen and David Wayne Phelps.

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

Max Lamar Lile, 52, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2019 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Lyn Dennis officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery with Larry Conley, Jason Toon, Jacob Toon, Bill Barton, Billy Jack Silman and Jimmy Waters serving as pallbearers. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service in chapel.

Max was born on November 17, 1966 in Paris the son of Danny D. and Paulette Hadaway Lile. He was a graduate of Cooper High School and attended the Charleston United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Paulette Lile on January 3, 2008.

He enjoyed many things in his life such as listening to the weather report, going to garage sales with his mother, riding around the countryside and going to Mexican Restaurants. He loved talking to anyone on the telephone, playing card games on the computer and watching cars going down Hwy 19 and FM 895. He loved the caps that numerous people had given him and watched for the mail every day at Noon.

He is survived by his father, Danny D. Lile, aunt, Barbara Calvin, and husband Larry and a cousin Kent Calvin and his wife Deborah.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, family requests memorials are made to the Charleston United Methodist Church

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

Joannie Gibson, 51 of Paris, passed away January 4, 2019.

A memorial service has been set for Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 6 p.m. at Living Word Pentecostal Church located at 902 S. Main in Paris.

James Richard “Jimmy” Cook, 57, of Paris, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at his home.

Following cremation, Bright-Holland Funeral Home transferred his cremated remains to his brother, John Cook, in Stroudsburg, PA.

James, the son of John Wesley Cook, Jr. and Mary Van Ness Cook, was born Aug. 4, 1961, in Pompton Plains, NJ.

Mona Ann Barnwell, 76, of Denver, CO, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019. Ms. Barnwell, the daughter of Samuel Moran Barnwell and Charlene Capitola Ham Barnwell, was born February 28, 1942, in Detroit, Texas.

Mona Ann graduated from Detroit High School in 1959 and from Paris Junior College in 1961. She attended nursing school in Massachusetts and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. At the age of 61, she returned to school and became a Registered Nurse. She retired from Rose Medical Center of Denver, CO, following a career that spanned 42 years.

Mona Ann enjoyed gathering with friends and family and was known for her sense of humor and laughter. She loved holding and singing to babies, whether it be the infants in the hospital or one of her many nieces or nephews. She was an avid sports fan, especially following the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandmother Mary C. Barnwell, and siblings David Barnwell, Frank Barnwell, Mary Drew Gibson, and Michael Barnwell.

Survivors include her siblings Ruth Garrison of Detroit, Texas, and Neil Victor Barnwell and wife Gail of Bogalusa, LA, along with many nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at the First Christian Church in Detroit, Texas, on Wednesday, January 16, at 3:00. Interment will be at the Detroit Cemetery. Cremation was under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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

Venita Jane O’Neal crossed over from this life to her heavenly home at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her loving family as she completed her journey on this earth. Her family and friends find great comfort and joy in the reunion that occurred at 1 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2019.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Life Tabernacle Church, Cunningham, Texas, with Frankie Norwood officiating.   Bright-Holland Funeral Home will make burial in Restland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m.   at the church.

Jane O’Neal was born Dec. 20, 1930, in Rockford, Texas to Oscar and Annie Gann Barber. She was the oldest of three siblings, Betty Jo Burks and Billy Hue Barber all who preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Claude Taylor O’Neal on Dec 4, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1976. We imagine he was waiting at the gate with unimaginable joy.

She attended Delmar and Cunningham Schools, She graduated Salutatorian of her Cunningham graduating class. She attended Paris Junior College and East Texas State University. She worked for the Department of Agriculture for 29 years and helped her husband manage the Cunningham cotton Gin for several years. She was devoted to her church and church family and was a founding member of Life Tabernacle Church in Cunningham.

Survivors include three daughters, Claudia Sue Jackson and husband Murray of Paris, Karla Jean Palmer-Coker of Paris and Lisa Gail Drinnon and husband Dwayne of Cunningham; seven grandchildren, David Jackson and wife Kathleen, Janee Black and husband Keith, Andrea Martin and husband A.D., Kara Baca and husband Brad, Aaron Palmer, O’Neal Drinnon and wife Julia and Weston Drinnon and sister in law Ann Barber and nine great grandchildren, her son-in-law, Kenneth Palmer of Bogata, an abundance of nieces, nephews and friends along with her cherished caregivers, Ester Rodriquez and Daniella.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Life Tabernacle Church or Restland Cemetery in Cunningham in care of Neva Oats at P.O. Box 186, Cunningham, Tx 75434.

A special thanks to Platinum Home Health and Hospice.

Pall Bearers: O’Neal Drinnon, Weston Drinnon, Aaron Palmer, David Jackson, A.D. Martin, Brad Baca, Kenneth Palmer, and Keith Black.

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

Norma Irene Neuville McLaughlin 96, longtime Paris resident and community supporter, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at her home at Spring Lake Assisted Living.  Visitation for family and friends is set for Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 1 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with the Reverend Mark Hutchison officiating.  Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. McLaughlin was born January 4, 1923, in Neuville, Texas to Will and Naoma Neuville.  As a child, she attended Neuville and Honey Island public schools followed by Stephen F. Austin Teachers College in Nacogdoches.  Norma graduated from college in 1942 and immediately began teaching full time as a second grade teacher in Beaumont.

In 1945, Norma married her college sweetheart, James Donald McLaughlin of Jewett Texas.  After he graduated from the University of Texas Law School, the couple made Paris, Texas their home as Don took a position working with local attorney O.B Fisher. Shortly after moving to Paris, Norma and Don placed membership at First United Methodist Church, where Norma taught and played piano for Sunday school children and adult classes for over 20 years.  Her passion for sharing the Bible also led her to become a member of the Littleton-Hyte Bible Club.

Norma enjoyed being a part of the community and was an active member of King’s Daughters, C’est La Vie, and various bridge clubs through the years.  A dedicated mother, Norma was also very active in the East Paris PTA and served as a Girl Scout leader for several years.  Music was an enjoyable past time for Norma.  An accomplished pianist, Norma enjoyed providing music for the noon Rotary Club of Paris.  She was also a member of the Moderne Music Club.

A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Norma will be missed by all those who knew her.  She is survived by two daughters, Donna Jones and husband, Reid of Thornton, Colorado and Brenda Anthony and husband, Bobby of Paris; son-in-law Tony Hutto of Paris; 9 grandchildren, Steve Jones; Mark Jones; Brad Jones and wife Leah; Jennifer Sandoval and husband, Anthoney; Denise Moffitt and husband, Michael; Deanna England; Scott Biard and wife, Shannon; Will Biard and wife, Anne; and Don Biard.  She was also the proud great-grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald McLaughlin; daughter, Anne Hutto; brothers Charles Neuville and Glen Neuville.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Scott Biard, Will Biard, Don Biard, Brad Jones, Michael Moffitt, and great-granddaughter, Ally Moffitt.

A heartwarming thank you to Betty Robison, Nita Goforth and Caroline Frierson who took care of Norma and never left her side for the past three years, and to the wonderful people at Spring Lake Assisted Living and Platinum Hospice.

If desired, memorials may be made to the King’s Daughters, First United Methodist Church organ fund, or the charity of your choice.

Barbara Jean O’Dea Biggerstaff, 80, of Paris, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, in Paris Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2019, in Meadowbrook Gardens. The family will receive family and friends from 7 –  8 p.m. Thursday at the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

Barbara was born on July 3, 1938, in Paris, a daughter of Don and Edna Clark O’Dea. She was a homemaker and affiliated with the Baptist Church. She married Freddie Martin Biggerstaff on August 19, 1956, in Paris, He preceded her in death on May 2, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother Jimmy Don O’Dea.

Barbara is survived by children, Brett Martin Biggerstaff of Garland, Bruce Don Biggerstaff of Paris and Tamara Beth Hanson of Paris, 6 grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.

Barbara Jean O’Dea Biggerstaff, 80, of Paris, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, in Paris Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m.Friday, January 18, 2019, in Meadowbrook Gardens with Rev. Mike Fortenberry officiating. Family will receive family and friends from 7:00 PM till 8:00 PM Thursday at the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

Barbara was born on July 3, 1938, in Paris, a daughter of Don and Edna Clark O’Dea. She was a homemaker and affiliated with the Baptist Church. She married Freddie Martin Biggerstaff on August 19, 1956, in Paris, He preceded her in death on May 2, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother Jimmy Don O’Dea.

Barbara is survived by children, Brett Martin Biggerstaff of Garland, Bruce Don Biggerstaff of Paris and Tamara Beth Hanson of Paris, 6 grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.

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

Beth Margraves Hurst, 81, of Paris, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at her home. A funeral service has been set for 11 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2019, in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Clements officiating. Burial will follow in the Bluff Cemetery in Detroit. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Bethel Clydine Margraves was born May 16, 1937, in Roxton, the second of seven children born to Clyde Royce and Ruth Bell Weddle Margraves. Beth first came to know of God’s love at the family altar at the home of her maternal grandparents, Fannie Belle Chumley and Joseph Bethel Weddle and gave her heart to Jesus on Blossom Prairie and was baptized at a revival at First Baptist Church in Blossom in the spring of 1948. She married Dillard Manon Hurst on June 14, 1954, in Paris. She was a homemaker and member of Highway 82 Baptist Church.

She is survived by her six children, Ruthann Hurst Harris, Tina Kim Hurst Copeland, Samuel Lynn Hurst, Amelia Shawn Hurst Richards, Mark Manon Hurst, and Samantha Hope Hurst Smith; grandchildren, Angel Cangas, Melinda Cangas, Jay Cain, Megan Laplante, Niles Hurst, Zoe Hurst, Nathan Hurst, Robin Richards, John Michael Hurst, Margaret Hurst, Alexandria Hurst, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Smith, Timothy Smith, and Johnathan Smith; three siblings, Melinda Cunningham, Tommy Margraves, and Joe Bob Margraves. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard Hurst on March 16, 2010; her parents; and three siblings, Robbie Cole, Watson Ray Margraves, and Gary Dale Margraves.

Cave Harris, Jr. Of Detroit, Texas passed away January 14, 2019.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church with Pastor D. Bernard Perry serving as Eulogist.  Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Brownrigg Funeral Home.

Weldon Eugene Love, Sr., 81, of Paris, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at his home while surrounded by his family.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the Evergreen Chapel. Military honors will follow. A formal visitation is not scheduled, however, family and friends may pay their respects at the funeral Home.

Weldon, the son of Herschell E. and Adelle Boatwright Love, was born Nov. 5, 1937, in Minter.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. His career at B & W as a welding engineer spanned many years before his retirement.

Weldon loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Weldon Eugene Love, Jr. on June 16, 2000, and by two brothers, Leon Love & wife Billie and Gary Love & wife Verda.

Survivors include four daughters; Sue Parr & husband Glenn of Bonham, Holly Love Henderson & husband Matt of Paris, Kelly Love & Kendall Holback of Reno, NV, and Kristi Love of Paris, grandchildren; Bethany Love of Paris, Brittany Thompson of Bonham, Jordon Love of Sulphur Springs, Morgan Drake & husband Benjamin of Paris, Emily Love of Paris and Bay Lamb of Paris, a great-grandson, Samson Mejia, two nephews, Michael Love and Craig Love along with a host of friends.

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

Gladys Mowrey, 98, of Paris, passed from this life to the beautiful eternal life with her Savior and Lord on January 21, 2019. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in the Meadowbrook Cemetery with Rev. Steve Gunter officiating. She may be viewed 30 minutes prior to service at cemetery.

She was born to Henry Clay Hartgrove and Bertie Bell Wood Hartgrove on June 19, 1920 in Amarillo, Texas. She moved to Hopkins County as an infant, then to Lamar County in 1929. She was employed at Nahas Mfg. Co. until it burned in 1980. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church since 1949, a member of the J.O.Y. Sunday School Class and she worked with the bereavement committee for many years. She married L.M. Mowrey in Paris, Texas in 1941. They were blessed with one son, Oscar Mowrey.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband L.M. Mowrey, son, Oscar Mowrey, four brothers, and two sisters.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Louise Hartgrove, niece Tammy Wood as well as a host of church family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 1771 Bonham St. Paris, Texas 75460.