Timothy Hunter Brasher, 22, of Paris, left this world far too soon on January 21, 2019. He was born October 3, 1996 in Tulsa, OK, the son of Kevyn Borgen and Timothy Brasher. He attended North Lamar school district and graduated from NLHS in 2015, where he played varsity soccer. He was currently enrolled at Tyler Junior College majoring in business.

Hunter was a server at Chuy’s while also working as a tattoo apprentice at Exotic Ink Tattoo, both in Tyler, TX. He loved hanging out with his friends, playing with his boxer Kilo, adding to his tattoo collection and exploring. His most recent adventure being a trip to Denmark with his mom and sister whom he absolutely adored. His smile lit up any room and he never had any trouble making new friends. There seemed to never be a moment of stress or tension when Hunter was around. He made everyone as comfortable as he always seemed to be.

Hunter is survived by his mother Kevyn Borgen and her husband Niels Borgen of Copenhagen, Denmark and his father Timothy Brasher of Anniston, Alabama, and his sister Haley Brasher of Paris, Texas and step siblings Anne and Martin Borgen of Copenhagen, Denmark. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Betsy Bryant of Paris, Texas; and his paternal grandparents, Alvin Brasher and wife Zelda of Anniston, Alabama and Libby Hertzog of Anniston, Alabama. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Hunter was preceded in death by his uncle, Samuel Alvin Brasher.

Family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by this care-free soul are welcome to join in visiting before the funeral at Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home in Paris on Saturday from 10-11AM. The funeral and burial service will follow immediately after. Interment will be at Providence Cemetery. Please join our family in celebrating the life of Hunter, whose impact on our lives will last a lifetime and more.

To send condolences to the Brasher family please visit www.fry-gibbs.com

Jerry Earl Bailey, 66 of Paris, Texas, passed away, Monday, January 21^st, 2019.

Friends are invited to visit with family on Wednesday, January 23^rd, 2019 from 6 PM to 7 PM at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 24^th, 2019 at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home, Reverend Rob Spencer will officiate with Bill Coleman assisting.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

Jerry was born September 18, 1952 in Temple, Texas to Woodrow “Woody” and Wilma (Jezek) Bailey.  At age 13, Jerry began building homes with his Uncle J.L. Bailey during the summers.  This created his passion for building and making things throughout his life.

In high school, Jerry played tight-end for Paris High School football team.  He was also very active in FFA & Key Club and was on the State Championship 4-H Dairy Judging Team that represented the State of Texas in the National 4-H contest in Columbus, Ohio.  In 1971, Jerry showed the Grand Champion Steer at the 1^st Lamar County Junior Livestock Show held in Paris.   He later graduated from Paris High School in 1971 and Texas A&M University in College Station in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

In 1975, Jerry accepted the position of Assistant County Extension Agent for Van Zandt County and in 1979 he accepted the position of Vice President Loan Officer for PCA (later known as AgriLand Farm Credit Services) in Paris and Sulphur Springs.  After building many friendships within the business over 32 years, Jerry retired in 2011.

Jerry married in 1975, and had one daughter named April in 1980.  He was a loving and supportive father who attended every ball game through her high school years.

On July 17, 2010, Jerry married Cheryl (Johnson) in Paris, Texas.  They moved out to the farm and have made many memories together building their home, riding mules, fishing in the pond and frying fish with their children, grandchildren and friends.

Over the years Jerry has been a member of the Paris Jaycee’s, Young Farmers of America and Lamar County Texas A&M Club.  He was an avid outdoorsman, loved riding his mule Andy through the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico, camping throughout the country with Cheryl, crappie fishing and country dancing.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Cheryl; daughter, April and her husband Dan Desabrais of Southlake, Texas; step-son Ryan and his wife Cheslie Brook of Paris, Texas; step-daughter Whitney and her husband Jamie Allen of Paris, Texas; seven grand-children, Isabella, Colby, Addison and Bailey Desabrais; Campbell and Emery Brook and Kyler Allen; sister, Beverly and her husband Joe Proffer of Paris, Texas; nephew, Brian and his wife Marleena Proffer, daughter Landree, son Gage; niece, Anna Proffer and a plethora of good friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Honorary Pallbearer will be Ron Martin.  Pallbearers will be Stephen Towler, Gary Ensey, Rick Vance, Dwight Bell, Thump Witcher, Monty Cannada, Jerome Chapman

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

Roger Allen Ward, age 85, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. A Celebration of Life service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors; 425 So. Church St., Paris, Texas, 75460. The family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services.

Roger was born June 16, 1933, to Viola and Sylvester Ward in Newark, NJ. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in New Jersey; attended Paris Junior College and later graduated from Oklahoma University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In between colleges, he served in the U.S. Navy for four years and was later honorably discharged.

Roger spent thirty-three years in the printing industry and retired as Vice President of Manufacturing with Ennis Business Forms. He was instrumental in building three new plants and driving each to successful business.

He married the love of his life, Marilyn Willison on August 29, 1964 at Lovers Lane Methodist Church in Dallas, TX. Together they started their life in Riverside, CA and soon their daughter Robin Anne was born.

Roger began his love of aviation and the mechanics of flight while building model airplanes with his father. Later in life, Roger received his private pilot’s license. He was involved in many more beloved activities: tennis, cooking, water volleyball, wood working, art, reading, playing the violin, and spending time at the beach.

He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church of Paris where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.

Although Roger was diagnosed with many chronic conditions and disabilities, he never appeared to suffer. He never lost his sense of humor or love of life. He never complained about his chronic pain, although, at times it was debilitating. He was the most lovable and laid-back person you could ever meet. In a final act of selflessness, Roger has donated his body to the Willed Body Program at UT Southwestern for heart and brain scientific medical research.

Roger leaves behind his beloved wife, Marilyn Ward; a daughter, Robin Ward; as well as, a sister in-law, Pat Brown, and her daughters, Julie Spruell and Brenda Bettaglio. Roger dearly loved many longtime family and friends who will forever miss him. Today he is looking down with a smile as we celebrate his life.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Signature Home Health and Waterford Hospice for the excellent care they provided Roger in his time of illness.

The family requests that donations be made in Roger’s memory to Central Presbyterian Church, 309 So. Church St., Paris, Texas 75460.

Mary Kathryn Gordon Frye (Mom/Nannie) of Chicota, Texas passed away on “the hill” Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at the age of 99 years and 8 months…..as a Host of 100 angels gathered round and were singing “Sweet Beulah Land”, at 8 a.m. today, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ said, “welcome home Kathryn, my good and faithful servant.”  And the Heavens sang “Hallelujah.”

Kathryn was born in Chicota, May 15, 1919, to Sina Katherine (Stubblefield) Gordon and John Tiffen “Tiff” Gordon.  She graduated from Chicota High School in 1935.

Immediately after graduation Kathryn moved to her sister’s home in Minden, La and took a job at Miss Matties dress shop there, and also learned to work as a switchboard operator.  It was there she met Howard Wilson Frye of Doyline, La, and on August 25, 1942, they married in Paris, Texas.

Howard’s work as a pipefitter and steamfitter took them to different cities around the United States, and Kathryn always found work as a switchboard operator; Chicago and Willmington, Illinois, Terra Haute, Indiana, Rio Grande City, Kilgore/Danville, Texas and settling in Plano, Texas in 1954.  Kathryn immediately began work as a switchboard operator at the GTE office until they changed over to rotary phones.  It was then she became the office manager for Ken Moore Ford dealership in Plano.

About that time Kathryn and Howard bought 4 acres near downtown Plano with the dream to one day build an apartment complex on the property, which they did in 1965, then added a second building in 1968.  They sold the remaining land to the Plano Ministerial Alliance who then in 1988, built the Plano Community Home.

They both worked the apartment business until Howard’s passing in 2006, then Kathryn retired to her family homeplace, “the hill” in Chicota, then her daughter and grandchildren took over the apartment business, and it’s still family owned and operated.

Kathryn is a member of the First United Methodist Church, and an original member of the Weslyan Angels Bible study group, a member of the Eastern Star, and in the early 1960s was President of the Plano ISD PTA, and a chaperone of the 1961 Senior Class!!!!

Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband, their infant son Phillip in 1946, her parents, her siblings Pauline “Penny” Gordon McAnally Jones, Travis Gordon, Harry Gordon, Margaret Gordon Love, Phara Gordon Jenkins White, her grandson Phillip Cowart, and her son-in-law Lewis Allman.

Survivors include her daughter Janis Frye Cowart Allman, granddaughter Tracy Cowart Tucker Carmichael, grandson Gordon Cowart, great-grandson Garrett Tucker and Aubrey, and great-great-grandchildren Tristan and Brynleigh Tucker.  Also surviving are step-grandchildren Lisa Cowart-Cromwell and family, Allen Cowart and family, Brandon Cowart, and Trevor Cowart and family, several cousins, and nephews and nieces.

We want to give a special Thank you, hugs, and love to two special angels on earth, Moms caregivers, Sarah Addy Flinn, and Pam Maddox.

Pallbearers will be Gordon Cowart, Garrett Tucker, Jimmy Love, Tim Love, Kenny Love, and Johnny Hale.

The graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2019, at the Forest Chapel Cemetery in Chicota/Forest Chapel, Texas with Rev. Rocky Burrow officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest a donation be made to the Chicota Volunteer Fire Department c/o Clark Pugh, 5817 FM 197, Arthur City, Texas 75411, or a selection of your choice.

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

Barbara Ann Sale, 73, of Paris, died at 12:29 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Paris Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services are set for 11 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2019, in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry McDowell officiating.  Burial will follow in the Chicota Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2 – 3 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Barbara was born February 13, 1945, in Modesto, California to Samuel Franklin and Clara Mae Tarwater Linkswiler.  She graduated from Hugo High School and received her associate’s degree from Paris Junior College.  Mrs. Sale married Robert Loyd Sale on February 12, 1963, in Hugo.  He died June 26, 2009.  She was a teacher’s assistant for PISD for over 30 years at the T.G. Givens campus and was a member of Word of Life Church of God.

Survivors include three children, Dana Sale of Paris, Stephen Sale of Mount Pleasant, and Sandra Offutt and husband, Jodie of Paris; five grandchildren, Tina Offutt, Shannon Haskell and husband, Corey, all of Paris, Valerie Edmonson and husband, Randy of Powderly, Bennie Wright and wife, Brandi of San Antonio, and Clint Burnsed and wife, Taffie of Blossom; seven great-grandchildren, Addison, Cinna, Olivia, Tate, Tinsley, Elizabeth, and Savanah; and her cousin whom she considered a sister, Irma Woodruff of Paris.

She was preceded in death by a son, Rick Sale; her parents; and her two brothers, Van and Roy Linkswiler.

Pallbearers will be Corey Haskell, Richard Lenoir, Brien White, Casey Spears, Jake Haskell, and Josh Haskell.

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

June C. Burdwell, 87, of Sulphur Springs, formerly of Lamar County, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, in Sulphur Springs.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Forest Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Hyatt officiating.

Mrs. Burdwell, the daughter of John & Grace Vanderburg Wortham, was born June 21, 1931, in Paris.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Calvin Burdwell; a grandson, Brandon Smith; and all her brothers and sisters.

Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Smith & husband Christopher of Sulphur Springs, four grandchildren, Dennis, Erica, Beth and Matthew, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces and nephews.

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

Landon Michael Moore of Clardy, Texas, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at the age of 16.

Landon was born in Paris Texas on September 26 2002 to Kimberly Dawn and Michael W. Moore. Landon was raised in Clardy Texas and attended Prairiland High School where he was loved by all. He loved all as well. Landon was known for his big bright smile and even bigger heart. He was known for always trying to make everyone laugh and smile. He attended Bethel Baptist Church and was a saved Christian and loved and trusted in Jesus Christ.

Landon loved football and played with an intensity and dedication that was unrivaled. Although he was a thin build he would outplay guys twice his size and played the game the way it was intended with all his heart. Landon was also an avid fisherman and loved everything about the outdoors. Hunting with his dad and fishing with his friends and family was when he was happiest.

He was a bright light in any room he walked in to and always had a hand or ear when his friends or family needed him. Landon never knew a stranger and anyone who needed a friend he was that friend.

Landon is preceded in death by his grandfather William “Rex” Moore and his great-grand mother Doris Moore.

Survivors include his father, Michael Moore, his mother, Kimberly Moore; his sisters, Mikali Moore and Savannah Moore; his grandmother, Cecelia Phillips; his grandmother, Melinda Dunigan and grandfather, Gary Dunigan; many, many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Landon will be remembered forever as a loving caring friend and a devoted son and brother.

Pallbearers are Derek Crawford, Bryan Boehler, Eric Cornmesser, Brandon Young, Shane Oats, and Jacob Allison.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 29th 2019 at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Clardy, Texas at Bethel Baptist Church at 1:00 P.M.with Jody Vandeaver and Kent Kirby officiating.

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

“Coach” Bill Scudder received the call and went home to Jesus, his Lord, and Savior, and to the family and friends already in Heaven.

He passed away peacefully on January 27, 2019, in Texarkana, Texas. Bill was born in Lamar County to Willie Tom and Robbie Nell Parks Scudder on January 11, 1944, and died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 75.

Coach Scudder attended Blossom Elementary, then Paris High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He was a member of the 1961 Paris Wildcats baseball team playing in the State Tournament. He then went on to play for the Paris Junior College Dragons for two years and upon graduation, Bill received a scholarship to play baseball for the Crimson Tide at the University of Alabama. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education in 1966 and began his teaching and coaching career with Paris ISD.

In 1969, Coach Scudder became the last coach for the Blossom Bulldogs boys’ basketball program and in perfect Bill Scudder fashion, he led the team to a district championship and the team also played deep into the playoffs. The following year, Bill became the first boys’ program coach for the newly consolidated high school in Prairiland ISD. Coach Scudder spent the next 34 years as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director mentoring thousands of young men and women. One of his special memories was coaching the 1986 Prairiland Patriots baseball team to a 3A state championship. In 2000, Bill made the decision to retire to spend more time with his family and to be able to coach, mentor and positively influence the lives of his grandchildren and their friends & teammates.

Bill was a true testament to a faithful servant and lived out his love for the Lord. He was a member of Moores Lane Baptist Church in Texarkana, Texas. The family would like to say a special Thank You to the staff at Magnolia Memory Care in Texarkana for the love and care they gave “Coach” for the past year for his life.

Coach Scudder was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Baby Pickelman and David Samuel Anderson. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Sue Carter Scudder, his three children, Scott Scudder and wife Tracy of Burnet, TX, Amy Pickelman and husband, Jason and Jan Anderson and husband, Kurt of Texarkana, Tx. He was blessed with eight grandchildren, who affectionately referred to their grandfather as Ballpa: Reed Scott Scudder of Phoenix, AZ, William Trey Scudder and Kylee Sue Scudder of College Station, TX, Ryan Scott Pickelman, Rebecca Grace Pickelman, Tucker Thomas Anderson, Rebekah Rose Anderson and William Buchanan Anderson all of Texarkana, TX.

Honorary Pallbearers are some of his longtime friends, Ronnie Baker, Billy Gene Golden, Jimmy Lassiter, Bob Marshall, Loren Stephens, LC Stout, Dickie Towers, Jeff “Weezy” Morrison (representing his father, Harold Morrison) and his nephew, David White (representing his father, Ed White).

The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Pleasant Grove Education Foundation for the Bill Scudder Memorial Scholarship. Please send donations to Pleasant Grove ISD Central Services 8500 North Kings Hwy Texarkana, Texas, 75503.

 A visitation was held Tuesday, January 29, at First Baptist Church, Moores Lane in the Atrium from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. A memorial service will be held on February 16th at East Paris Baptist Church, Paris, Teas at 2 p.m. to honor his life.

Summer Raine Smith, 24, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019, in Paris.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019, in Evergreen Cemetery with LaGene Linsteadt as speaker. Pallbearers will be Wesley Lester, Jeremy Young, James Taylor, Royce Wilson, Dominique Turner and Bobby Brumley. Family will receive friends from 7 – 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

Summer was born on August 21, 1994, in Paris, Texas, a daughter of Mark C. and Kellie Enloe Smith. She was a CNA and was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by her parents, Mark and Kellie Smith; brother, Chase Avance; sisters, Angelica Shaw and Rona Avance; grand-mother, Lora Smith, uncle, Stan Enloe and family; and aunts, Joy Enloe and family and Connie Young and family and numerous other family.

The family wishes to express their thanks to Dominique Turner, Deanna Lester and Kassie Lester for the help they provided helping to take care of Summer.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting fry-gibbs@sbcglobal.net

Sarah Nell Clem Smith 92, of Paris, died at 11:35 PM, Monday, January 28, 2019 at Paris Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Dr. John H. Cannon officiating. 

Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Sarah Nell was born October 11, 1926 in the Jennings Community of Lamar County to Robert Claude and Nola Maude Greenlee Clem.  She graduated from high school and Paris Junior College.  She married Alvin Zack Smith on October 2, 1959 at the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ.  He died in July of 1974.  She was a secretary for the Texas Highway Department in the Paris office.  Mrs. Smith was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, the hospital auxiliary, and the Texas Public Employees Association.  She was a longtime and faithful member of Lamar Avenue Church of Christ.

Sarah loved to travel with the Young At Heart group from Lamar Avenue Church of Christ and play Chicken Foot with a group of ladies from the church.

Survivors include a sister, Margaret Preston; her sister-in-law, Marjorie Clem; nieces, Cathey Weaks and husband, Gary, Lynn Rosas and husband, Alex, Jan Preston, Kay Forbes and husband, Harris, and Barbara Reeves; and her nephew, Norman Clem. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert “Bob” Clem and Thomas “Tommy” Clem; and a sister, Georgia Dillingham.

Online condolences may be made to Sarah’s family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Bobby Gene Exum, “Bob”, age 83, of Paris, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Christus Health of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors will conduct graveside services 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 in the pavilion at Evergreen Cemetery with Chad Barnes officiating. No formal visitation is scheduled.

Bob was born January 9, 1936 to Gene and Arminta (England) Exum in Paris, Texas. He was a Paris High School graduate class of 1954 and was a student at Paris Junior College. Bob worked twenty years (1956-1976) as a general foreman at UARCO, Inc. helping build the new plant “from the ground up.” He retired from the US. Navy having served honorably for forty years at the Navy Recruiting Command in Dallas, Texas. He was acknowledged as the most successful Chief Petty Officer and Zone Supervisor in the District overseeing twelve Navy Recruiting Stations in the D/FW Metroplex and Northeast and Southeast Texas districts. Over his career, Bob received many decorations including, multiple Armed Forces Reserve Medals, multiple Navy Achievement Medals, a Gold Wreath Award with Silver Star; among many others.

He is survived by a son, Chip Exum, his wife, Beth, of Paris, Texas; a son, Kelly Exum, of Paris, TX; a sister, Sharon Kay Fortner, and husband, John, of Terrell, TX.; grandchildren, Ashley Henriksen, and husband, Brian, of Wylie, TX.; Jason Exum, and wife, Clarisa, of Paris, TX; Josh Exum and Katie Exum, of Paris, TX.; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Sharon Ruth Exum, and a sister, Pat Slagle.

Helen Ruth King, 67, of Brookston, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 6 p.m. Sunday at Bright-Holland Funeral Home. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date at Pathway International Church of God.

Mrs. King, the daughter of James Randolph & Ora Jean Kimbro Graham, was born March 21, 1951, in Olney, Texas.

She worked in the healthcare field for a number of years at Millennium Home Care as a nurses aid.

Helen was a longtime, faithful member of Pathway International Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Frances Graham and a brother, Bill Graham.

Survivors include her husband, Tom King, whom she married on Dec. 19, 1969, building forty-nine years of family and memories, four children; Kenneth Enlow, Tom King, Jr. & wife Jenny, Barbara King and John King, grandchildren; Skyler Reily & husband Kevin, Amber Enlow, Kyle Enlow, Brittany Cherry & husband Richard, Tiffany Garrison-Brown & husband Jared, Chelsey Black & husband Mason, Kinley King and Zach Kaiser & wife Lavisha, great-grandchildren; Dakota Cherry, Lucas Cherry, Serinity Cherry, Aidan Reily, Talin Reily, Emma Porter & Brysen Enlow, two brothers; Randy Graham and Ron Graham & wife Kim along with several nieces & nephews and a host of friends.

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

John Cashion, 77, of Paris passed away Friday, February 1, 2019, at his home. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home will conduct graveside services at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Red Hill Cemetery with Chaplain Mike Stone officiating. There will not be a formal visitation.

John was born September 18, 1941 in Paris a son of Johnny T. Cashion and Vera Stone Cashion. He married Karen Story on January 24, 1972 in Hugo, OK. He proudly served his country in the Army. He was active at Ft. Polk Battery C 132 Artillery and the Berlin Crisis with the 49^th Armory. He still met with these groups at the Holiday Inn Express once a month. He was employed by the Paris Fire Dept. for 18 years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Gary Cashion; grandchild D.J. Risinger; and a special aunt and uncle Wilma and Roy Hargus.

He is survived by his wife Karen; children, Dale Cashion and wife Leslie, Steve Cashion and Karla, Phillip Cashion and wife Lana, Julie Risinger, Jerry Dudley and wife Charla; grandchildren John Cashion and wife Heather, Jan Campbell and husband Shawn, Stephanie Covey and husband Cody, Ryan Cashion and wife Hali, Justin Cashion, Karmon Cashion, Kayla Reed, Colton Dudley, Justin Dudley and wife Megan, Jaydon Dudley, Mark, Chris and Brian McKinnon; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers Kenneth Cashion and wife Marley and Jimmy Cashion; Sisters Wanda Tharp and husband Robert, Doris Moore and Billy Merrett, and Teresa Cashion.

Pallbearers will be Dale Cashion, Steve Cashion, Phillip Cashion, John Cashion Ryan Cashion and Jerry Dudley.

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

Sheryl Deen Jenkins, 73, of Paris, Texas, formerly of Huntington Beach, CA, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Ellis officiating. Family will receive friends from 7 – 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Sheryl was born on February 6, 1945, in Edgewater, Colorado to John Charles Sabourin and Marion Petticrew Sabourin. On November 6, 1964 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married Kenneth Roy Jenkins and later she had 3 children.

She was a member and Guardian of Jobs Daughters Bethel 321 in Huntington Beach, California for several years in the 1980’s. Sheryl was an executive secretary and partner of Golden State Imaging in Huntington Beach, California. Her passion was working as a pharmacy technician for: Thrifty Drug Store and Savon Drug Store in Huntington Beach, California. She later worked for Walmart Pharmacy and Walgreens Pharmacy in Paris, Texas.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Roy Jenkins; and her children, Paul Edward Jenkins and Wendi Kae Gray; her grandchildren, Erik Jenkins, Stephanie Jenkins, Julie Jenkins, Keegan Gray, Noah Gray, Emily Jenkins and Maggie Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Kenley Jenkins, Torrin Jenkins, Forest Jenkins, Jarrett Zimmerman, Elliot Zimmerman, Trinity Zimmerman. She is also survived by her sister, Nida Gyorfy.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Roy Jenkins Jr., father, John Charles Sabourin and her mother, Marion Pabis.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to charity of choice.

Bennie “Beau” Bryant Jr. was born on September 18, 1958, to Bennie Ray Bryant and Mae Bryant, He left this world peacefully on February 1, 2019, in Denison, Texas.

Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home, Paris, TX with Rev. Fred Fangio officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Beau lived an eventful and full life, he served in the Army right out of High school beginning in April 1976 and receiving his honorable discharge in August 1982. He took a job that was in Iraq in 2002 so he could still do his part to serve his country. He took a lot of pride in his last place of employment which was Kimberly Clark in Paris TX. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He always love to tell stories of his life and what he had done. We will miss his stories and Him being here with us on earth.

Beau survived by his sister Carla Charles and husband Jimmy of Honey Grove TX, sister Tanja Mitchell and husband Tim of Burlington Kentucky, brother John Jenkins and wife Tammie of Irving TX, numerous nieces & nephews, numerous great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.

Proceeding him in death are his father Bennie Bryant, father Jim Jenkins, mother Mae Bryant, brother Mark Bryant, a nephew, Danny Joe Ford III and a niece, Ellie Bryant.

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

Cornelia Estell (Mutt) Thomas, 95, of Paris, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Paris.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019, in the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Henry Blackmon officiating. Interment will be in the Detroit Cemetery. Miss Thomas was born on March 29, 1923 in Hovertown, Texas a daughter of Timothy and Eula Songer Thomas.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Detroit. She is survived by a sister, Virginia (Mickey) Freelen and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, Songer Thomas, Kathryn Patterson, Inez Luttrell, Martha Briscoe and Erich Wayne Thomas.

Reba Nell Schillinger, 64, of Paris, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Medical City of McKinney.

Following her wishes, cremation was under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.

Mrs. Schillinger, the daughter of Ike & Emogene Gentry Cuttrell, was born May 21, 1954, in Paris.

She graduated from West Lamar High School. Later she began her career with the Department of Human Services which spanned many years before her retirements in 1993.

Reba was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Eric Schillinger.

Survivors include two sons; Chesley Phillips & wife Dana of Blossom and Wesley Phillips of Paris, grandchildren; Raden Phillips of Paris, Haley Phillips of Blossom, Dalton Phillips of Blossom and Talia Dixon of Manchester, NY, a great-grandson, Seifer Dixon of Manchester, NY, three sisters; Wanda Massie & husband Gene of Tigertown, Marilla Hamm & husband Don of Tigertown and Regina Ables of Paris along with several nieces & nephews and a host of friends.

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

Wayne Edward Roth II, 42, of the Hopewell Community, passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at Bright-Holland Funeral Home.

Little Wayne, the son of Wayne Edward Roth, Sr. and Wendy Davidson Roth, was born July 6, 1976, in Paris.

He attended North Lamar High School and was an owner/operator truck driver. Wayne attended welding school and became a welder. He also worked in erecting and bringing down cell towers.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Wendy, and his grandparents, Gene & Wanda Davidson and Fred & Louise Roth.

Survivors include his father, Wayne Edward Roth, Sr., three children, Chloe Roth, Nakita Roth and Aiden Roth, brothers, Taylor Wainscott, Christopher George Roth, and Daniel Lee Roth, two sisters, Kayla Renae Roth and  Amanda Rae Roth, his step-mother, Renee Lassanske along with many many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He enjoyed and loved children. He liked raising and caring for children so much that he adopted two children.

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Virginia DeWitt (Pearce) Deering of Arlington, formerly of Paris, died at 2:40 a.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019, in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Lory Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Ms. Deering’s daughter, Jennifer.

Virginia was born October 14, 1928 in Detroit, Texas to Ralph and Edna DeWitt Pearce. She graduated from Paris High School in 1946 and attended Paris Junior College graduating in 1950 from Texas Christian University. Ms. Deering taught school for over 31 years retiring as a special education teacher at Lamar High School in Arlington where she managed the VAC program. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Arlington.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Hutchison and husband, Brad of Paris; one granddaughter, Alexandria Pearce Hutchison of Fort Worth; and three nieces, Jacque Roll, Virginia “Gigi” Haltom, and Debbie Owen, all of Dallas.

If desired, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 780 NE 20^th, Paris, Texas 75460 or the charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be made to Ms. Deering’s family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.