Henry Morgan Davis, 73, of  Powderly passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at his residence, after his courageous two year battle with lung cancer. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend.

He was born on July 10, 1939 in San Mateo, California a son of Thomas N. and Etta Inez Terry Davis. Henry graduated from Central High School earning a basketball scholarship to Paris Junior College. He attended East Texas State University, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, and earned master’s degrees in Math, History, and Education. Henry was a past member of Paris Golf and Country Club, Pine Ridge, Boy’s Club and TSTA Transportation Reg. VIII Service Center. Henry also served in the Texas National Guard He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Davis began his teaching career in 1965 at Detroit School as coach, Kopperl, and Ferris Districts.  He was a coach and principal at West Lamar and held the position of superintendent at Chicota. Mr. Davis retired in 1986 as assistant superintendent at North Lamar and head of transportation.  He taught drivers education, defensive driving and bus driving school for 20 years. He also was athletic director at Clayton, Oklahoma and taught at Grant, Oklahoma. He refereed basketball games and umpired baseball games all over Lamar County. Mr. Davis also coached Little League Baseball, Pony League Baseball and Pee Wee Football.

He is survived by his spouse Margie Blaine Davis whom he married on February 4, 1966 in Paris Junior College Chapel. Also surviving are his children Steven Davis, Stephanie Sanders and husband Kelly, and Stacie Davis and her fiancee` Adam Bruckhoff and  granddaughter Bailee Sanders, and grandson Blake Davis. He was preceded in death by brothers Thomas Davis and Jerry Davis.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the Hopewell Cemetery with Rev. James Eddie Cheatham officiating. Family will receive friends at the Sanders residence at 5705 Old Clarksville Rd., Reno, Texas Monday evening from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Bobby Slagle, Jace Carrington, Leslie Towers, Terry Jordan, Mike Newsom, and Adam Bruckhoff. Honorary pallbearers will be Denny Hines, Hen Phan, Ronnie Terry, Porter Griggs, Butch Smith, Blaine Moore, and all Henry’s former students and athletes. Services are under the direction of the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home where online condolences maybe made by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Donations may be made in his name to an account that has been set up at First Federal Community Bank in Paris to help defer medical expenses.

Jack Dale Shepard, 81, of Paris, died at Medical City of Dallas, Sunday, March 10, 2013.  Funeral services are set for 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Glynn Vickers officiating.  Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until service time prior to the service on Wednesday.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Jack was born June 8, 1931 in Wellington, Texas to States Coleman and Lola McClure Shepard.  He married Myra Ford in the Faulkner Methodist Church on July 12, 1953.  Mr. Shepard worked for Grand Auto Parts for many years and retired after 17 years from the security department at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church and served in the United States Army National Guard.

Mr. Shepard is survived by his wife, Myra Shepard; one daughter, Diana Kay Jordan and fiancée, Leslie Green; one granddaughter, Bryana Paige Latham and husband, Ricky; and one great-granddaughter, Jayden Paige Latham.  He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roland, John, Lee, and Billy Shepard as well as two infant brothers.

Pallbearers will be Larry Dean Shepard, Ricky Latham, Buddy Heuberger, Leslie Jordan, Leslie Green, and David Rutherford.

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

Lloyd Lee Diggs passed from this earth Monday March 11, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services are set for 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 14, 2013 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Michaels officiating.  Burial will follow in EvergreenCemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home.  The family will also gather at the home of Reithie and Tommy Frazier.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Lloyd will be remembered as a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend to many.  Lloyd was a dedicated man to his work and his love for antiques and genealogy.

Lloyd was born May 14, 1926 in Lamar County to James Homer Diggs and Lila Mae Diggs.  He graduated from DirectHigh School and started his 30 year career at S.H. Kress as receiving manager until its closure.  He then was employed at Sears where he retired.  His love of antiques took him to Canton and surrounding areas finding treasures to fill his dreams.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; two sisters, Gladys Diggs, Louzelle Winton; and a brother-in-law, Charley Winton.

He is survived by his nieces Sharon Mullens and husband, Eddie, Reithie Frazier and husband, Tommy; great-nephews and nieces, Chad and Leesa, Reuben and Amanda, Meredith and John, Bret and Saundra, and Matt and Angie; numerous great-great-nephews and nieces; cousins, Carol Diggs and Jina Strohl; and his favorite dog, Lucy Lou.

Pallbearers will be Chad Frazier, Brett Ashton, Reuben Frazier, Matt Ashton, Chase Frazier, Dillon Ashton, Rhett Powell, and Tommy Malone.  Honorary pallbearers named are Thomas Jackson, Shane Boatwright, and Dr. Ralph Brown.

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

Tillman J. Archer, 79, of the Faught community, passed from this life Sunday March 10, 2013 at his residence after a valiant battle with cancer for several years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 14, 2013 in the chapel of Starrett Funeral Home, with Rev. Bill Dickey officiating. Interment will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens, with full military honors by the U.S. Air Force.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

T.J. was born December 28, 1933 in Cunningham, a son of John Wayne and Leola Sutherlen Archer. He was a graduate of Cunningham schools, then attended East Texas State University, where he obtained his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Education. Tillman served his country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force for thireen years. He retired as an engineer for E-Systems in Greenville, TX, following some twenty-five years of service. Tillman was a member of D.A.V., the Breakfast Optimist Club, the V.F.W., and a member of Maxey Baptist Church.

He married Wanda Jones on February 22, 1955 in Cunningham.

Tillman was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Archer, and a sister-in-law, Patsy Archer.

Survivors include his wife Wanda, of the home; two sons, Richard Archer and wife Robbie, of Faught and Daniel Archer and wife Christy, of Timpson, TX; eight grandchildren, Ena Black and Mitzi Livesay, whom he raised, Steve Holt, Michael Holt, Mackenzie Archer, Jace Archer, Cade Archer, Kendall Archer,; four great-grandchildren, Brenton Black and fiancée Bessi Jones and their child Levi Jones, Mitchell Black and fiancée Scottlyn Todd, Sean Price, and Ashlyn Price; four brothers, Gary Archer and wife Betty, Ronnie Archer and wife Paula, Billy Wayne Archer and wife Mary Ann, and Tommy Archer; one great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Melba Browning.

Named as Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Holt, Jace Archer, Cade Archer, Jonathan Archer, Brenton Black, Mitchell Black, Steve Holt and Gary Lollar.

The family wishes to express their sincere love and appreciation to the staff of Jordan Home Health Services and Cypress Basin Hospice for their tender care of both Tillman and our family.

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

After a brief illness, Roy “Cllint” Davis, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend joined his father in heaven on March 14, 2013, in New Braunsfels, TX. Everyone who knew him, loved his hearty laughter, his infectious personality, and his giving nature. Clint, or Poppa, as he was affectionately known by his grandkids, had a passion for life and a smile that could light up any room. He loved to barbecue for friends and family and actively served his community to raise money and awareness for many notable causes.

He was born on May 1, 1959,  in Lubbock, TX, to Roy and LaNita Davis. He attended elementary school in Lubbock and Amarillo but considered McAllen, TX, his “old stomping grounds” while attending McAllen High School. He moved to Cunningham, TX, in 1991, and in 2007, he relocated to Canyon Lake, TX.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 21 years Belinda Davis. His children Crystal (Heath) Sessums, Lacy (Kyle) Penwell, Roy Clint Davis Jr. (Kayce), Jesi Davis, Ashley Ebarb, and Marli (Brennan) Erickson. His grandchildren Connor and Ali Sessums, Brynlee and Rylee Penwell, Jordin Davis, Channing and Jagger Nation, and Kenzli Erickson. His mother LaNita “Skeeter” Davis, brothers Wesley Wayne (Marla) Davis, Charles Wilburn (Gina) Davis, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his father Roy Lee Davis.

Visitation will be held at Bright-Holland Funeral Home on March 17, 2013, from 5:00-6:30 PM in Paris, TX. The funeral service will be held at Life Tabernacle Church in Cunningham, TX, on March 18, 2013, at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetary in Cunningham, TX. Pallbearers are Heath Sessums, Kyle Penwell, Charlie DeKock, Brett Westerman, Ronald Hicks, and Quentin Baker. Honorary pallbearers are Wesley Wayne Davis, Charles Wilburn Davis, Charles Andrew Davis, Matthew Gage Davis, and Kenneth Fritts.

A visitation was held in Canyon Lake, Friday, March 15, 2013, at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in Sattler, TX.

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

It broke our hearts to lose you.

But you didn’t go alone.

For parts of us went with you.

The day God called you home.

Margaret Louise Wolf Daugherty, 95, died March 12, 2013 in Oklahoma City, OK at Clare Bridge Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday March 16 at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Knights of Honor cemetery in Blossom. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 7-8 p.m.

Margaret was born March 3, 1918 in Blossom a daughter of Grover and Malissa Hensley Wolf. She recently moved to Oklahoma City from Paris, where she resided at Paris Oaks for the past four years. She married David Daugherty on April 18, 1942 in Gainesville, FL. With David in the armed forces, they moved throughout the United States until he retired from the Air Force in Abilene, TX. They returned to Paris where they would live for many happy years. Margaret has been a member of the First Baptist Church for the past 30 years. Margaret was a beautician for 25 years and volunteered at McCuistion Hospital – now Paris Regional Medical Center for 20+ years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband David Daugherty; and daughter Carol Renea Covey.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Roberts and husband Ron; five grandchildren Ann-Marie McCormick and husband James, Audra Jane Richerson and husband Danny, David Lee Cayton, Jeffrey Glen Covey and wife Keri, Matthew Brian Covey. Five Great –Grandchildren Katherine Jane, Samantha Leigh, and Truman William Richerson, Stephen Michael Cayton, Amber Covey, Michaela Covey; four step grandsons James Roberts, Jeff Roberts and wife Sara, Jason Roberts and wife Julie, Jeremy Roberts and 11 step-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Lee, Michael Lee, Mack Humphrey, James Harold (Jamey) Barham, Ron Roberts, and David Lee Cayton.

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

Jerry Lynn Gray, 55, of Deport, Texas a beloved father, brother, uncle and nephew, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6^th, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of his life will be held at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 19^th at Immanuel Baptist Church in Paris with Rev. Randall Scott officiating.  Food will be served after the celebration.

Jerry was born on April 4, 1957 in Dallas, Texas, a son of Billy Young Gray and Billie Faye Gray.  He was a graduate of Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas.  His father, Billy Young Gray; his mother, Billie Faye Gray; his grandparents, Bill and Lillian Green and Robert Young and Rose Gray; his brother, Billy Jack Gray; his cousin, Rocky Stone and his brother-in-law, Ronald D. Cox, preceded him in death.

His children, Alicia Gray of Dallas, and Corey Gray of Houston; his twin brother, Terry Gray and wife Carla of Flower Mound, Texas; two sisters, Carolyn Armstrong and husband Dean of Flossmoor, Ill., Dottie Cox and the late Ronald Cox of Paris, Texas, survive him.  He also leaves behind three aunts and many more beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; his extended family, Charlene and Tommy Borders of Deport, Texas and his beloved, sweet dog, Ruban.

Jerry will be remembered for his infectious laugh and never ending smile.  He never complained about his pain or his genetic circumstances that riddled his body for so many years.  He loved C&W music, the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers.  He was a good man with a heart filled with nothing but love and pride for his children, family and friends.  He was an inspiration to all of us.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Jerry’s name to:

www.utsouthwestern.edu/donatenow; http://www.cureanca.com/donations/ or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

First Sergeant Talma Lee Brown, Ret., 87, of Roxton, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2013 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.  Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 10:00 am, Monday, March 18, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Roxton with Reverend Jackie Spencer officiating.  Burial, with Masonic Rites and Military Honors will be made in Restland Cemetery in Roxton.  The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm, Sunday at the funeral home.

Lee was born April 21, 1925 in Minter to James Arthur Brown and Annie Belle Shephard Brown.  He married Donnie Faye Moree in Paris on February 7, 1947.  She preceded him in death on August 8, 2006, after building over 59 years of family and memories.

Lee enlisted in the U.S. Navy V5 program in April 1943 as a Naval Aviation Cadet.  Later he was transferred to the Navy V-12 program and stationed at the University of California, Berkeley, California.  Lee served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service, aboard the U.S.S. Razorback, during WWII, in the Pacific Theater of Operations, and was awarded the Submariner’s coveted “Dolphins” pin, the insignia and badge of a qualified Submariner.  Also, he was awarded the Submarine Combat Pin, for combat against enemy forces, Japan.

Only after passing extensive oral and written test and learning about every piece of equipment and its operation in a submarine, is the “Dolphins” awarded to an individual.  Submarine duty included picking up (rescue) of airmen that had to bail out or ditch their aircraft, after making air raids on Japan proper.  This included U.S. fighter and bomber personnel.  The United States lost fifty two (52) submarines during the war, and had the highest casualty rate of any of the armed forces, one in five (20%).  The Razorback was one of twelve submarines selected to be in Tokyo Bay with the Occupation Forces during the formal surrender of the Japanese Forces, 2 September 1945.  The Razorback was the longest running commissioned diesel submarine in the United States Navy and was on loan to the Turkish Navy from 1970 to 2005; and then returned to the U.S.

The Razorback is now in the museum in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Lee served in the United States Army from 1949 to 1969, retiring at Ft. Bliss, Texas (El Paso) as a Permanent First Sergeant, Regular United States Army, in October 1969, with over twenty six years military service.  He served in the I Corps, with the United States Marines, (1^st and 3^rd Marine Divisions) in the northern part of South Vietnam, along the De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) 1967-1968, and was involved in the TET Offensive in the early part of 1968.  He was assigned to the United States Army Air Defense School at Ft. Bliss, Texas 1955-1967, and was the Chief Computer Instructor of the Computer Branch, of The Army School.

Among his awards and decorations are:  The Navy Presidential Unit Citation with one bronze star (2 awards), The Army Unit Valorous Citation, The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters (3 awards), The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with five stars, The Vietnam campaign Service Medal with three stars, the Submarine qualification insignia “Dolphins”, and the Submarine Combat Insignia with stars, as well as many other awards.

After retiring from the U.S. Army in October 1969, he was employed by The National Cash Register Company in Dallas, Texas in the Technical Services as a Field Engineer.  After moving to Roxton, TX in 1977, he was employed by The Westinghouse Company and later by Phillips Lighting Company, in Paris, Texas as an electronic technician and electrician.

In his retirement, he and wife, Donnie, enjoyed traveling and camping.  He enjoyed guns, shooting and coin collecting.  He was a Christian and church deacon and dedicated to his church, First Baptist Church—Roxton.  Lee served as a Boy Scout Committeeman and a Boy Scout Leader in the Boy Scouts of America, a member and President of the Roxton Kiwanis Club, a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher, served on the Roxton City Council two different times for a total of eleven years, a sixty five year member of the Paris Masonic Lodge 27, a member of the Roxton Masonic Lodge 543, a member of the Lamar Scottish Rite Club, The Red River Shrine Club, The Dallas Scottish Rite and The Dallas Shrine.

He was also a 65 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 5, Paris, Texas.  Lee was a long time member of the National Rifle Association and a firm believer in the Second Amendment and the right of the individual to keep and bear arms.  He also is a life member of The Submarine Veterans of WWII.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Donnie, a sister, Geneva Bridges and two brothers, Harold and Ray Brown.

Survivors include his sons, Gary Brown & wife Veronica of Chandler, AZ and David Brown & wife Lynn of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Jennifer Elaine Mixon of Winnfield, LA, Lindsay Brown of Chandler, AZ, Jason Brown of Chandler, AZ, Emily Brown of St. Louis, MO and Julie Brown of St. Louis, MO; great-grandchildren, Tyler Mixon, Emilee Mixon and Jaci Mixon all of Winfield, LA; along with several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Casket Bearers will be Jeff Reed, David Rutherford, Joe Mashburn, Floyd McCoin, and Don Nelson.  Honorary Casket Bearers will Luther Smith, Gerry Hindman, Tommy Funderburg, Michael Bush and Ed Moree.

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

Betty Jane Follmar, 73, of Paris, passed from this life Thursday March 14, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday March 18, 2013 in the chapel of Starrett Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Taylor officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and at other times will be at the home of her son Ricky, in Reno.

Jane was born August 2, 1939 in Paris, a daughter of Dewey and Bertha (Mammy) Johnson Beard. She attended Paris and Lamar County schools, and worked in various retail establishments in the area until her retirement. She was a member of Bethel Temple Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, L.D. Beard; and by three sisters, Geraldine Haley, Imogene Sturdivant, and Bertha May Beard.

Jane is survived by two sons, Ricky Follmar and wife Lisa, of Reno and Alan Follmar and wife Lisa, of Paris; a grandson, Chance Follmar, of Reno; a granddaughter, Lacy Follmar and spouse Chance Copeland, of Sumner; a sister, Wilma Follmar and husband James, of Paris; two brothers, Roy Dean Beard and wife Linda, of Paris and Ted Beard and wife Dorothy, of Brownwood; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

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

Don Carpenter, 77, of Sherman, died at 7:15 AM, Friday, March 15, 2013 at his home.  A graveside service is set for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery with Bro. Patrick Cannon officiating.  No formal visitation hour will be observed.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Calvin Donald Carpenter was born in 1935 in Pattonville to Calvin Davis and Mildred Thetis Wilson Carpenter.  He graduated from Pattonville schools and received his bachelors degree from East Texas State University and later his masters degree from Abilene Christian University.  He was a school counselor serving in several school districts throughout Texas.  He was also a 32^nd degree Mason.  Don was an avid grocer owning his own grocery store in Deport.  Don married Lila Floydell Peacock Taylor on April 28, 1979 in Shamrock, Texas.  He was a member of Western Heights Church of Christ in Sherman and he also served in the Army National Guard.

Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife, Flo Carpenter of Sherman; two sons, one daughter, his sister, Mary Nell Hughes and husband, T.J. of Brighton, Illinois; his step-son and wife, David R. and Kenda Taylor of Paris; one niece; and two nephews.  He was preceded by his parents in January of 1997.

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

David Wallace Ingram, 84, of Paris, died at 3:25 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services are set for 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Patrick Cannon officiating.  Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM Monday evening at the funeral home.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Ingram was born March1, 1929 in Paris to Sam and Syrena Ingram.  He graduated from Delmar schools and received his bachelor and master degrees from East Texas State University.  He married Ruth Mary McArthur on July 19, 1952 in Panama City, Florida.

Mr. Ingram served as principal of Thomas S. Justiss Elementary School for several years and retired from PISD as assistant superintendent.

Mr. Ingram is survived by his wife, Ruth Ingram of Paris; one son, Terry Ingram and wife, Karen of Tulsa, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Tiffany Ingram, David Ingram, both of Paris, Adam Ingram of San Antonio, and Heather Ingram of Longview; and two great-grandsons, Devin and Cain.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David Ingram, two sisters, and one brother.

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

Christine “Ganny” Nesbitt, 91, of Paris, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013.

Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19^th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Dickey officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Nesbitt, the daughter of John & Lela Belle Mahon Albright, was born February 21, 1922, in the Froghop Community of Lamar County.

She married Herman Nesbitt in 1940, and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her son, Donnie Nesbitt, in 1997.

She was a cake decorator working at Braden’s Bakery and at Highland Park Cafeteria.

An avid gardener, she enjoyed canning and cooking for her family. She was a member of Glory Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Sloan of Paris and Pam Burns and husband Craig of Paris, three granddaughters, Tina Vanderburg & husband Brian of Paris, Mandy Chapman & husband Erik of Paris and Jennifer Nesbitt of Dallas, four great grandchildren, Dakota, Rylee, Laney and Mia, two sisters, Doris Alexander of Ft. Worth and Tommie Wansley of Memphis along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be: Quint Creighton, Erik Chapman, Rodger Ruthart, David Blake, Brian Vanderburg and Dakota Vanderburg. G. L. Callaway will serve as an honorary bearer.

The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to the staff of Millennium Home Care and the Home Place for the  three and one half years of wonderful care given their loved one. A special thank you to Legend Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for the last two months of wonderful care, and they would like to extend gratitude to Dr. Ganguly for his tender care for Mrs. Nesbitt.

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

Mavis Ann Young, 60, of Detroit, died Friday March 15, 2013 at East Texas Medical Center Tyler. Following cremation arrangements, a memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday March 19, 2013 in the chapel of Starrett Funeral Home, with her son-in-law Kimmie Snowton officiating. She will be interred among the Young family in Springhill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Mavis was born February 27, 1953 in Red River County, a daughter of Clemmie Joe and Mary Louise Smith Bradford. She attended Red River County schools, and was a retired hairdresser. She married Darwin Young on November 21, 1969 in Blossom, and they shared a life of over forty-three years.

Mavis is survived by her husband Darwin, of the home; two daughters, Christie Nelson and Michelle Snowton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Danny Bradford; and a sister, Mary Sue Edmonson.

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

Captain John Dickson (Dick) HOUSE,

U.S NAVY RESERVE (Ret.)

He was born at home, 1408 Clarksville Street, in Paris, Texas, on Jan. 13, 1920, to John Devericks House Jr. and Loucile Dickson House. He was a retired Navy captain, and a businessman in Paris of 25 years as owner and founder of Dick House’s Good Housekeeping Shoppe in Williamsburg Shopping Center.

He passed away Saturday, March 16, at age 93 at The Home Place Assisted Living in Paris. Visitation with friends will be at Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Carl Haggard and family members will conduct the services at Fry and Gibbs funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, with military interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris.

Twice he answered his country’s call to active duty with the U.S. Navy – once in World War II and again during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.  He left civilian life and a business career to enlist in the Navy in January of 1942.

During his naval career he received Midshipman training at Columbia University in New York in January of 1942 and was commissioned as an Ensign there upon graduation in October of the same year. He was then sent to shipboard active duty in the South Pacific to report to the Destroyer USS Farragut.

From 1942 to 1946, Captain House served his country in the Pacific area as a gunnery officer aboard the destroyer USS Farragut and the cruiser USS Vicksburg. He participated in 17 major naval bombardments and landings against the Japanese while earning nine campaign service and award ribbons with 10 battle stars.

On Jan. 18, 1946, he married Betty Carlisle Sluder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sluder of Paris, in a formal ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Paris.

Recalled to active duty in January of 1951 by the U. S. Navy during the Korean War, he served two more years with a Naval air squadron attached to the Pacific Fleet. After his second discharge in 1946, he maintained his association with Naval Reserve units at the Dallas Naval Air Statio and the local Naval Reserve company at Paris Junior College that he organized and initially commanded.

In July of 1963, he was selected by the Navy for promotion from the rank of Commander to the rank of Captain. In January of 1980, he was placed on the Navy’s retired list after completing 23 years of creditable service.

In September of 1956, he and his wife, Betty, founded “Dick House’s Good Housekeeping Shoppe” specializing in top brand appliances and gift wares. For 25 years he operated the store, which in 1974 won the “Texas Appliance Retailer of the Year” award.

His education began with kindergarten at Mrs. Woodson’s School and Fourth Ward Elementary School.  Later, in 1937, he graduated with honors from Paris High School and lettered on the basketball, track, and golf teams.

He received an Associate of Arts degree in 1939 from Paris Junior College and at graduation was awarded the Distinguished Service Cup. He served as business manager of the 1939 Galleon yearbook and vice president of his sophomore class.  He was captain of the 1939 PJC basketball team and a member of the district championship golf team and track team. In 1994, he and the 1939 basketball team he captained were inducted into the PJC Hall of Fame.

He received his BBA degree in 1941 and was an honor graduate of the University of Texas business school in Austin. While there, he was inducted into Delta Sigma Pi, a Business Fraternity. In 1949, he served as president of the Lamar County Chapter of the Texas Ex-Students Association and continued until his death to be an active supporter of the university’s activities.

He served as president of the Paris Junior College Ex-Student’s Association; vice president of the PJC board of regents, which he served for six years; and chairman of the building committee during the college’s expansion in the early 1960s.

House was a member of the Paris Rotary Club with 42 years of perfect attendance and served in most of the club offices. He was the first Rotary District 5830 Secretary as well as chairing several district and Paris Rotary Club committees. In 1976, he was selected by the Paris club as a Paul Harris Fellow, the local Rotary club’s highest honor.

Other civic activities he enjoyed were the American Legion, the VFW, and the 2:30 Coffee Club. He had former service to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, United Way, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, and the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, where he taught Sunday school for a number of years. He was a proud “Friend of Bill W.” for 32 years and spent countless hours mentoring others. Many admired him for his devotion and adherence to the program.

After his retirement in 1982 from his store, he enjoyed learning about computers, playing golf, and writing about his naval battles and self-help tools he learned in life.  His books on naval experiences are titled “House On The Water” and “Action Starboard.” Two books he wrote on self-help were “Elephants Don’t Bite” and “12 Steps To A Happy And Successful Life.” All are in the City of Paris and PJC libraries.

He greatly loved his family and friends he met along the way. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Mr. and Mrs. John D. House, Jr.; a sister, Lou Ann Milliken of Paris and her husband Russell Milliken; his wife, Betty Sluder House; and  a grandson, Stephen Jeffrey Scott.

Among his survivors are his children: Marilou House Maxwell and husband Jim of Dallas; John Sluder House of Paris; and Dicksie Ann House Walker and husband Rick of Bullard.

Other survivors include five grandchildren: Will Walker and wife Andrea of Tulsa, Okla.; Natalie Scott Gradke and husband Regan of Phoenix, Ariz.; Erica House Brasseux and husband Eric of Katy, Texas; Kristina House Courson and husband Roger of Paris; and John David House of Paris.

He is survived by 11 great-grandchildren Breanna Courson, Jake Gradke, Haven Gradke, Chloe Gradke, Jackson Brasseux, Connor Brasseux, Presley Brasseux, Aila Walker, Cyra Walker, Carly Scott, and Kagen Caldwell.

Also surviving are two nieces and a nephew.

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

Thomas Edwin White, 69, of Roxton passed away Monday March 18, 2013 at ParisRegionalMedicalCenter. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home will conduct graveside services at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday March 20, at Evergreen cemetery with Rev. Mark Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 7-8 p.m.

He was born September 25, 1943 in Richton, Mississippi a son of V.W. and Minnie Arlene Graham White. He married Elizabeth Ann Hackler on December 1, 1964 at Paris. He was an electrician and a member of Powderly Church of God.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Elizabeth and a son Brazos (Omar) White.

Survivors include sons Anthony White and wife Bobbi and family, Melvin White and wife Missy and family, Lance White; 6 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren; 4 brothers Rev. Bob White, Bill White, Melvin Gene White, Rev. Mitchell White and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Richard A. Varner, 93, of the Faught Community, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at his residence.

Mr. Varner was born on February 21, 1920, in Pinhook, Texas, the oldest son of Arthur Gillum and Mary Samantha Fendley Varner. He retired, after 20 years, from International Harvester as a salesman. He had previously worked for Swift and Company. He was a member of the PentecostalChurch.

On December 26, 1939 he married Gladys Marie Clarkson in Paris. Mr. & Mrs. Varner celebrated 73 plus years of happy family memories. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Harmon, Troy and Junior, sisters Gladys Goforth, Juanita Watson, and Hazel Doss.

Mr. Varner is survived by his wife Gladys Marie Varner; brother-in-law Randle Clarkson; special niece Sandra Goff Griffin; and a host of  other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Thursday, March 21, 2013 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with James Varner and Steve Varner officiating. Burial will follow in the SpringhillCemetery with Mike McHam, Frank McHam, Rhett Clarkson, Mark Bates, Tanner Goff, Rick Goforth, Michael Griffin and Dean Rawlinson serving as pallbearers. Family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. till Noon on Thursday at the chapel. Online condolences maybe sent to the family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Rebecca Metcalf, 89, of Paris, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27^th, at Meadowbrook Gardens with Rev. Ben Read & Rev. Glynn Vickers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Metcalf, the daughter of O. V. & Henrietta Kelly Salter, was born Feb. 11, 1924, in the Shady Grove Community of Lamar County.

During World War II she worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and later retired from J. C. Penny. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.

She married Thomas Ladd Metcalf in 1945, and he preceded her in death in 1970. She was also preceded in death by a son, John Orion Metcalf and a great grandson, Colton Blake Cochran.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas Morgan Metcalf & wife Jean of Denison and Mark Metcalf & wife Dorothy of Blossom, grandchildren, Kristi Cochran of Paris, Morgan Metcalf of Denison, Kyle Metcalf of Denison, Jackson Tyler Brown of Blossom and Clint Moore of Paris, great grandchildren, Katelyn Metcalf, Rachel Metcalf, Harlee Cochran and Preslee Cochran along with several nieces & nephews.

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

Charles Leonard Ratliff, 88, of Powderly, Texas passed from this earth and was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior, March 22, 2013.  Services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Monday, March 25, 2013, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday at the funeral home.

Leonard was born August 24, 1924 in Fisher County, Texas to Charlie and Katie Burk Ratliff. He was the older brother to two sisters, Jewell and Faye.

He grew up in west Texas, graduating from Roby High School when he was 16. He served in the Navy from 1943 – 1946, assigned to the Jasper PYC13 which patrolled the west coast along California and Baja California.

After his time of serving his country ended, he returned to Fisher County and married his sweetheart, Eva Crawford, on January 4, 1947 in Rotan, Texas. They made their home in Roby, Texas until 1951 at which time they moved to Midland, Texas. Leonard worked for Superior Oil Company in Midland for 19 years. In 1971 he purchased land in the Novice Community of Lamar County where he built a home and returned to his love of the farm and ranch life. In addition to raising cattle, he worked for Harrison Walker Construction Company for several years and later established his own construction business from which he retired.

Leonard was a kind and gentle husband, father and grandfather. He was a Godly man who loved his family with all of his heart and lived his life demonstrating his love of the Lord to all those around him. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Paris, where he had served as a deacon for many years.

Leonard loved the outdoors, gardening, and taking care of his horses and cows. He loved people and was always available to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.

Leonard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eva Ratliff and their children and spouses; son Randy and Carolyn Ratliff of Powderly, Texas, daughter Tanya and David Stout of Arlington, Texas and daughter Sherry and Brad Bush of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren Jeff and Carolyn Ratliff, Michael and Wanda Green, Angela and Ronnie Points, Casey and Candace Bush, Samantha and Chris Manzo, Cody and Heather Bush and Caleb Bush; great-grandchildren Tyler and Colby Ratliff, Bekah Green, Ben and Ava Points, Cadie and Chloe Bush, Wesley and Connor Crissey, Cannon Manzo and Kaitlyn Bush. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Kate Ratliff.  His grandsons will serve as casket bearers.

Daddy, we will miss you but we are so thankful that you are celebrating your new life in heaven with our Lord and Savior – whole again and totally pain free! Thank you for showing us the joy that is found in living a Godly life. What a legacy you have left. We will try to fill your very big shoes!

The requests that memorials be given to the Finish the Race Program, % First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 489, Paris, TX  75461.

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

Mrs. Dottie Troylene Massey, 65, of Paris passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at DuBuis Hospital.

She was born on April 16, 1947 in Dallas a daughter of Troy Digby Sr. and Dorthy Flynn Digby. She was a beautician and homemaker. Dottie loved to cook and everyone especially liked her enchiladas and german chocolate cakes. At Christmas time her family  always looked forward to her pumpkin pies. Dottie will be remembered as a person who never met a stranger.

Survivors include her spouse C.D. Massey whom she married on August 8, 2003 in Lamar County; her son Richard B. Neal and daughter-in-law Selina Neal; grandchildren Christian Neal, Chance Neal, Cysilee Roper; brothers Troy Digby, Jr., Ronnie Digby; and her sister Donna Burnett; aunt Betty Flynn, cousin, Sue Steffey; niece Barbara Whitmier and sister-in-law Helen Morrison and numerous other close family and friends including neighbor Deborah Upchurch and long-time friend Julie.  She was preceded in death by her parents Troy Digby, Sr. and Dorothy Flynn Digby Wilks; and a brother Larry Digby.

Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 24, 2013 in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Mike Fortenberry officiating. Pallbearers will be Chance Neal, Christian Neal, Kenny Massey, Willie Hudson, Joe Rickman, Sr., Joey Rickman, Jr.and honorary pallbearers were Bubba Coston and Eddie Massey. Family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Saturday at the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home where online condolences may be sent by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Rudy (Rudolph) C. Shufeldt, 75, of Powderly, formerly of Fort Towson, OK passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.  Cremation was under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.

A family directed memorial service will be held at a future date and inquiries of the time may be made to his family.

Mr. Shufeldt was born April 5, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Adolph C. Shufeldt and Minnie Wampler Shufeldt.

He was preceded in death by his parents of Fort Towson; and two sisters, Shirley Adams of Rosamond, CA and Judith Shrewsburg of Fort Towson, OK.

Survivors include his wife Patricia of Powderly; son, Rudy Shufeldt & wife Lisa of Elysburg, PA; daughter, Leslie Templeton & husband Gary of Powderly; granddaughters, Courtney Valdes & husband Lindsey of Austin and Tricia Shufeldt of Elysburg, PA; grandson, Erick Shufeldt of Elysburg, PA; great-granddaughter, Kelsey Valdes of Austin; great-grandson, Solomon Valdes of Austin; four brothers, Robert Shufeldt of Fort Towson, OK, Bill Shufeldt & wife Susan of Rome, GA, Steve Shufeldt & wife Cathy of Paris and Mark Shufeldt of Fort Towson, OK along with many dearly loved nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

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

James Harold “Buster” Harbuck, 59, of Reno, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Buster, the son of Henry & Neva Smith Harbuck, was born March 4, 1954, in Paris.

He graduated from Paris High School in 1972. Following graduation he began a career in the construction field working for Misso Construction Company of Paris from 1973 – 1985, alongside his father, Henry Harbuck, who was then superintendent. During those years he worked on projects at St. Joseph’s Hospital, L. P. McCuistion Regional Medical Center, North Lamar High School, Texas Highway Department, Texas Workforce, several physicians’ offices and the Aerofit Fitness Center. He then traveled across the state for twenty-five years working for various construction companies as their project superintendent until his retirement due to health issues.

Buster had a passion for outdoor sports; hunting, field trials with his birddogs and drag racing, but his greatest joys were his grandchildren, Daylan Whitley & Angelina Harbuck, who lovingly knew him as Pepa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Brenda Grizzle, a special aunt & uncle, Edith & Buddy Stephenson and in-laws, Dr. J. R. Jackson & Johanna Jackson.

Survivors include his wife, Jocasta Jackson Harbuck whom he married in 1977, two daughters, Alecia Harbuck & fiancé Christopher Brandon of Arlington and Angela Harbuck of Blossom, grandchildren, Daylan Whitley & Angelina Harbuck, sisters, Sandra Windsor & husband Ray of Reno, Lillie Cole of Paris and Patricia Jones & husband David of Blossom, a brother-in-law, Jon Grizzle of Faught, brother-in-law & sister-in-law, James Jackson, Jr. & Vickie Jackson of Sumner, his mother-in-law, Colette Jackson of Paris along with his precious nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.

Casket bearers will be: Joey Stanphill, Gary Robinson, Mike Barnett, Steve Hutchings, Jeff Smith and Micah Jones. Tommy Huddleston & Randy Locke will serve as honorary bearers.

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

James Eugene “Gene” Starks, a quiet, humble man of 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 20, 2013, at his home in Roxton. He was a loving husband, father, and Grandaddy.

He was born, December 26, 1929,  in Clayton, New Mexico to the late George Starks and Sudie Wells. He was preceeded in death by brothers, George and Lloyd Starks and an aunt, Lillie Wells.Gene served in the Air Force as a Senior Propeller Mechanic. He received the Korean Service Medal, the UN Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal for his service to his country.

He worked for A & J Propane at the time of his retirement. He was a devoted member of the Roxton Volunteer Fire Department. He was one of the first members when the RVFD was established in 1967. He served as Fire Chief for 25 plus years, until he had to step down due to health problems. At that time the department gave him recognition as Honorary Fire Chief.

He was very instrumental in making sure the Roxton July 4th fireworks show happened each year. His last year to help was July 2011, when he was only able to sit in the fire truck and give instructions from there. He was known as a “man of few words” in the Roxton Community. But his words were meaningful and powerful when he did speak.

Gene is survived by his loving and caring wife, Ruthie Mae Akers Starks, whom he married on December 26, 1954; one son, Stanley Starks of Chicota; three daughters, Sabrina Rosson and husband, Jeff of Roxton; Nadine Brem of Paris; Anita Ellis and husband, Marcus of Roxton. He leaves to cherish his devoted grandchildren, Hank Bryant and wife Jennifer; Kathy Archuleta and husband Joseph; Sandra Ramsey and husband Shaun; Rachel Wood and husband, Marcus; Garath Rosson and wife Kara; Jacob Brem and wife Merrie; Michael Brem; Jerimy Bell and wife Stacie; Chase and Carlee Dake and Bryan Murphy. He had nine great-grandchildren, a host of brother and sister-in-laws, and nieces and nephews.

Serving as pall bearers will be Tony Brem, Jacob Brem, Michael Brem, Garath Rosson, Chase Dake, and Marcus Wood. Honorary pall bearers will be Evan Wood, Dakota Johns, Kain Rosson, Larry Bramlett, and the Roxton Volunteer Fire Department members.

Memorials may be made to the Roxton Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Anne Jones, of Paris, passed away at her home on March 13, 2013. She was the daughter of Ralph and Margrete McHam. She was born October 23, 1923 in Paris, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband Austin Jones and her two sons, Mark Jones and Steve Jones.

She is survived by 2 sons, Jimmy Jones and Frank Jones of Paris; grandchildren Jennifer Jones of Paris, Stephany Glass and husband Joseph and their 4 children and grandchild of DeQueen, Arkansas; Elton Jones and wife Lisa of McKinney; Zac and Marnie Jones of Paris; Kris Jones and wife Bonnie of Paris; Matthew Jones of Paris and Katy Denham and husband Shawn of Paris.

She loved gardening and going fishing. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all.

A memorial will be held at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2013.

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

Taylor Paul Barker, 30, of Arthur City, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Chicota Baptist Church with Rev. Rocky Burrow officiating.

He was born in Amarillo, Texas on December 18, 1982.  He was a welder/mechanic and loved drag racing and his best friend his dog, Molly.  He was always the center of attention and loved to make people laugh.

He is survived by the love of his life, Amanda Burgin; mother, Deborah Frigo of Powderly; father, Danny Barker and wife Jackie of Amarillo; sisters, Melanie Sanchez and children, Mariah, Marcus and Olivia, Randi Danielle Barker, Hope Pierce Aguilera, Destiny Thompson; brother, Dominick Frigo and son Allen Michael; grandparents, Ronald and Pat Killingsworth, Lanell Bell, Bud Barker; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Fern Camp.

Gloria Mae Mitchell Risinger, 69, of Paris, died at 11:45 AM, Sunday, March 24, 2013 at her home.  Funeral services are set for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Don Shovan officiating.  Burial, along with the ashes of her late husband, will follow at Union Grove Cemetery in Reno.  The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 PM Tuesday evening at the funeral home.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Gloria was born September 11, 1943 in Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee to Horace and Aurelia Lewis Mitchell.  She graduated from Tennessee Ridge High School in 1961 and attended Paris Junior College.  She served as a Wave in the United States Navy from 1961-1963.  She married Jackie Steve Risinger on April 22, 1962.  He died May 24, 2007.  Mrs. Risinger was a sales associate for Walmart for several years.  She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the National Guard, and the Children’s Miracle Network.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Mays Home Health and Hospice and Dr. E.S. White for the wonderful care they extended to Gloria during her final days on this earth.

She is survived by two children, Christopher Michael Risinger and Kelly Draper and her husband, Deryl; four grandchildren, Stonar Marshal McKinney, Steven Asa McKinney, Samuel Jay McKinney, and Vincent Draper; two sisters, Martha McCall and Becky Barrella; sisters-in-law, Tonya Mitchell, Beverly Coleman and husband, Glen, and Phyllis Huggins and husband, Mickey; a brother-in-law, Larry Risinger and wife, Dianne; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by one son, Neil Wayne Risinger in 1984; her parents and two brothers, Wayne and Timothy Mitchell.

Pallbearers will be Mickey Huggins, Glen Coleman, Jason Huggins, Scotty Coleman, Dale Hunold, and Chris Grooms.  Honorary pallbearers are Larry Risinger, Kenny Greer, and Sammy Chessire.

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

Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home

Rondal Wilton Compton, 87, of Paris, formerly of Lawton, Oklahoma, died at 11:30 PM, Monday, March 25, 2013.  A graveside service is set for 2:00 PM, Friday, March 29, 2013 at ProvidenceCemetery with Dr. Tommy Turner officiating.  The family will be at the home of Garry and Karla Davis.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Ron was born December 14, 1925 in Agawam, Oklahoma to Henry and Rena Ritchey Compton.  He married Betty Joy Gibson on September 22, 1944 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  She died April 30, 2011.  Mr. Compton was a retired pharmacist and longtime member of First Baptist Church of Lawton.  He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy.

Mr. Compton is survived by five children, Rod Compton and wife, Linda, Gary Compton, Karla Compton Davis and husband, Garry, Steve Compton and wife, Kay, and Jan Compton Hover; fourteen grandchildren, Rob, Gina, Joni, Kristine, Mia, Candice, Ryan, Kerri, Mark, Jill, Kayla, Matt, Trent, and Brooke; and four great-grandchildren, Liam, Dylan, Gage, and Gabryele.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruby Emerick.

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

Olga Letta Adcock, 93, of Waxahachie, died peacefully, on March 27, 2013, at her residence. Letta was known to her family and to everyone as “Mamaw”.

She was born on February 9, 1920, in Ft. Worth, Texas a daughter of Edward Levi and Versie Lowe Ennis. On May 25, 1938 she married Elton Adcock. Letta retired from Kroger and enjoyed gardening and sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. Letta was a faithful member of First Assembly of God in Paris for a number of years before moving to Waxahachie with her daughter last year. She will be remembered as a kind southern lady who always had a smile and kind word for everyone and was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by parents, infant son, Kenneth Darrell Adcock, son-in-law, Rev. Michael Shields, sister, Mozelle Lemons, brother Felton Ennis, and twin brothers Rev. Paul Ennis and Doyle Ennis.

Letta is survived by her daughter, Judy Shields, and the joy of her life her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, grandson Brent Shields and wife Rachael, granddaughter Kami Allen and husband Jon, great-grandchildren Landry Shields, Makenna Shields, Maddox Shields, Peyton Allen and Josiah Allen.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 30, 2013 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home, with long-time friend and former pastor, Rev. Edwin Hancock officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with Brent Shields, Jon Allen, Joel Parker, Dale Ennis, Duane Schaefer, and Arthur Lay serving as pallbearers. Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Friday at the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home where online condolences may be sent by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Patrick Steven Gaston, 62, of Paris passed away Tuesday March 26, 2013 at his home. Arrangements are pending with Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

Tanya Lee Acevedo, 34, of Paris, passed from this life suddenly on Friday March 28, 2013 in at Childress Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday April 2, 2013 in the chapel of Starrett Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth Turnipseed officiating. Interment will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Tanya was born October 27, 1978 in Denton, a daughter of Leonel and Nona Kite Acevedo. She attended Honey Grove High School, and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Tanya is survived by four children, Kendall Redwine and Raylee Keshawn Redwine, both of Farmersville, and Niah Hickson and Mija Hickson, both of Paris; her mother, Nona Kite, of Childress; her father, Leonel Acevedo, of Paris; two brothers, Leonal Acevedo, Jr., and wife Erika, of Childress, and Joe William Acevedo and wife Tara, of Paris; a sister, Amy Belk and husband Ellis, of Alabama; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

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

Helen L. Scott, 85, of Paris, died at 12:05 AM, Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center.  A graveside service is set for 2:00 PM, Monday, April 1, 2013 at Hopewell Cemetery with Rev. Terry Rogers officiating.  The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00 PM Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Helen was born September 27, 1927 in Paris to Will and Margarett Ann Nesbitt Tomblin.  She was the manager at the Pitt Grill in Paris and the Dairy Queen in Longview for several years.  She was baptized at Immanuel Baptist Church many years ago.

Helen was a loving mother and grandmother and devoted her life to them.  She was a strong woman having been a two time cancer survivor and dealing with the loss of her son.  She will be missed greatly by her family.

Mrs. Scott is survived by three daughters, Loretta Cunningham and husband, Boyd, Mary Aguilar, and Paula Scott; six grandchildren, Brandy Cox, John Eric Retiz, Raquel Aguilar, Sunnijo Scott, Adan Garcia, Jay J. Scott, and nine great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her son, John William Brent Holt, Jr.; her parents; four siblings, J.W. Sanders, Billy Gene Sanders, Arrie Tomblin, and Elouise Lorenz.

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

Dalton Judge (Tootie) Hodnett, 74, of Arthur City, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour at 11:17 PM, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.  Funeral services are set for 11:00 AM, Monday, April 1, 2013 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 4801 Pine Mill Road, Paris, Texas, with Rev. Tony Van Der Wilt officiating.  Interment will be at Morton Memorial Cemetery in Morton, Texas at 11:00 AM, Tuesday.  The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Dalton was born to Brock and Maggie Hodnett of Morton, Texas on April 11, 1938.  He grew up in West Texas and graduated from Three Way High School with a close knit group of friends.  He married Nedra Mixon, May 1, 1959 and raised three children, Dalton Greg of Arthur City, Stephen Todd of Canadian, and Nedra Lanae Fox of Aledo, Texas, and eight grandchildren whom he adored.  He is survived by a brother, Jack Hodnett of Muleshoe, and a sister, Pauline Harlow of Van Horn, Texas.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents, a brother, John Hodnett, two sisters, Florence Moore and Laverne Collins.

Dalton was a farmer and rancher that loved the land.  He was blessed to enjoy that life with his sons.  His great joy was his children and grandchildren.  He was a faithful member of his church and served as a deacon for many years.  A man of great faith and a man of prayer, Dalton loved life and loved people.  He delighted in bringing laughter to everyone, always sharing jokes and stories just to hear their laughter.  He was a man of great wisdom who deeply touched the lives of those who knew him.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Cornerstone Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 898, Paris, Texas 75461.

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

Bobby G. Robinson, 79, of Powderly, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at his home.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 1^st, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Cannon & Rev. Jim Semple, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.

Mr. Robinson, the son of Dewey Robinson & Juanita Holloman Robinson, was born Jan. 1, 1934, in Paris. He graduated from Paris High School, attended Paris Junior College for two years and then attended East Texas State University. He served in the U. S. Navy at the close of the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated a grocery store and later worked for LANCE. Bobby was a member of First Baptist Church of Paris where he was a deacon and a member of Bob Phillips Sunday School Class.

His parents, Dewey Robinson and Juanita Brand, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Lewis Robinson, whom he married in 1958, one son, Bob Robinson of Powderly, one daughter, Traci Talley & husband Cole of Celina, two grandchildren, Alex Talley & Kate Talley, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Al & Barbara Leiker of Albuquerque, NM and Bill & Dolores Lewis of Glendora, CA along with one niece and several nephews.

The family would like to extend appreciation to Dr. Khalid Shafiq and his staff and Kendra Proctor and her staff for the care given their loved one.

Members of the Bob Phillips Sunday School Class will serve as honorary bearers.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the library at First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 489, Paris, TX 75461 or The Paris Public Library, 326 S. Main St., Paris, TX 75460.

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

Myron Craig Look, 83, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Regency Healthcare & Rehabilitation.

Burial will be made in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Wichita, Kansas. A memorial service, at the cemetery, will be scheduled at a  later date. Bright-Holland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Look, the son of Hilmar D. & Mildred Craig Look, was born July 12, 1929, in Spring Garden, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Donald H. Look and John R. Look.

Survivors include  his sister-in-law & guardian, Myrna Look of Paris, a sister, Karen Koehler & husband Jerry of WI, a sister-in-law, Ann Look of Topeka, KS, nieces & nephews: Martha Look of Panama, Nancy Donnally of Plano, Michael Look & family of Houston, David Look & family of Berlin, Germany, Valerie Hendricks & family of WI, Pam Koehler, Kenneth Koehler, Brenda Johnson, Jeffrey J. Look & wife Shawn of Bonham, Lori Look Grant & husband Ray of San Antonio and Kimberly Look Hevron & husband Don of Paris.

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

Kathryn B. McFadden, 83, of Paris, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 3^rd, at Meadowbrook Gardens with Rev. Tiny Freelen officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. McFadden, the daughter of Jack J. & Beula Gould Williams, was born Oct. 9, 1929, in the Glory Community of Lamar County.

She retired from Uarco following many years of service to the company.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Jim McFadden, her parents, and siblings; Florance Taylor, Jim Williams, Dorothy Mae Williams, J. D. Williams and Jack Jr. Williams.

Survivors include two daughters, Diane Genovese of Paris and Elaine Thompson & husband Woody of Corpus Christi, grandchildren; Shawn Thompson of Oklahoma City, OK, Ginger Foster of Paris, Antony Bryan Foster of Austin and Michael Neil Foster of Austin, one brother, Bill Williams of Paris along with several nieces and nephews.

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

Patrick Steven Gaston, loving son, brother, uncle, father, and grandfather, passed away in his sleep on March 26, 2013. Steve will be greatly missed.

He was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on August 13, 1950, to Frank & Mary Gaston. He married Donna Reed on December 4, 1971, and they had one daughter, Bonny.

Steve was preceded in death by his father Frank, and beloved brother, David.

Steve studied music at the University of Texas and was an accomplished musician, with the guitar being his instrument of choice. He lived many years in Ft. Worth, Texas, and he traveled extensively throughout his life and lived in Mexico and Canada, as well as all across the U.S., eventually settling in Paris, Texas in 2009. Steve was fluent in Spanish and French, and loved the country of Mexico, where he spent a great deal of his time, and where he leaves behind many friends and admirers. Steve loved life, and always enjoyed time spent with friends. He also loved visiting his grandsons, who greatly adored their Grandpa. He loved writing music, playing music, and spending his time in public service to others. One of four children, Steve was frequently found in the presence of his family. He was a gentleman, spoke most eloquently, was very witty, and loving.

He is survived by his mother Mary of Paris, Texas, brothers Parris Meyer of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, and Michael Gaston of Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter Bonny Glenn of McKinney, Texas, grandsons, Maximilian and Rhett Glenn, beloved nephew, Noah Gaston of Gorham, Maine, and beloved nieces Jillian Davis of Eustis, Maine and Gabrielle Gaston of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Graveside memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, April 8, 2013, at Evergreen Cemetery, Paris, Texas.

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

Maria del Refugio Garcia, 86, of Paris, passed away at her home Sunday, March 31, 2013.  A memorial service has been scheduled for 6:00 pm, Friday, April 5, 2013, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home.  Mrs. Garcia was born July 4, 1926, in Durango, Mexico to Longino Garcia and Maria Martinez.  She was preceded in death by her parents and also her husband, Antonio Rubio Carillo, whom she shared 40 years of life and memories.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Oosterloo & husband Luke of Paris; two sons, Luis Garcia & wife Lourdes of Las Vegas, NV and Antonio Rubio Garcia & wife Concepcion of Juarez, Mexico; grandchildren, Crystal & Christopher Sheppard, Isabel, Ivan, Jose Luis & Elia Garcia and Nadia & Antonio Rubio.  To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Violet Martha Smith, 87, of Paris, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, with her family at her bedside.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6^th, at Highway Full Gospel Church with Rev. Dverle Archer and Rev. Harvey Blackshear officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Smith the daughter of Earvin & Maudie Martin Payne, was born Feb. 18, 1926, in Muskogee, OK.

She married Garvin Smith on March 7, 1946, in DeQueen, AR,  building forty-two years of family and memories before his death.

Violet lived a full life, putting God first, then her husband, children and family. She was a faithful member of Highway Full Gospel Church.

Survivors include her children, Geney Louise Simpson, Maudie May Lick & husband Johnny and Larry Michael Smith & wife Patsy all of Paris, grandchildren, Geney Lynn Simmons & husband Terry, Michael Simpson & wife Tracey, Cheryl Michael & husband Lonny, Penny Burnett & husband Billy and Larry Mack Smith, Jr. & wife Tori, great grandchildren, Eric Simmons & wife Dallas, Gena Morrison & husband Bradley, Nicholas Landrum, Jalee Burnett, Braley Burnett, Cutter Smith, Chris Michael, Zach Spangler and Seth Spangler, great great grandchildren, Kylee Brooke Morrison, Peyton Kay Simmons, and Paisley Dawn Simmons, sisters-in-law, JoAnn Conley,  Smitty Payne and Lyda Jean Bourland along with numerous nieces, nephews & a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be: Michael Simpson, Larry Smith, Jr., Eric Simmons, Nicholas Landrum, Terry Simmons and Billy Burnett.

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

Lila Jean Cook, 90, of Paris, died at Paris Regional Medical Center, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 6, 2013 with Father Morgan White officiating.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.  A Rosary and visitation is set for 6:30 PM, Friday evening at the church.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Lila Jean Ayres was born October 4, 1922 in Ft. Smith, Ark. to parents William Henry & Alta Marie Ayres.  In 1932 she moved with her family to Paris, Tx. where her father established Ayres Department Store.  She graduated from Paris High School and Paris Junior College and North Texas State Teachers College in Denton.

She married Phillip Parker Cook of Syracuse, N.Y. in 1946. They met while he was stationed at Camp Maxey.  She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church where she taught pre-school classes and was an active member of The Altar Society, having served in every office of the organization including two terms as President.

She was a stay-at-home mom during her children’s early years always devoting time to their music, scouting, dancing and school activities.  After many years of working when needed at Ayres, Inc. she later took over as store credit manager.  She enjoyed golf, swimming and was a former member of The Round Table. She was an active volunteer at St. Josephs and Christus St. Josephs Hospitals, also Essent and Paris Regional Medical Center.  She enjoyed years of activities with Prime Time, especially being one of the original preforming line dancers.

Surviving children, Phillip Henry Cook and wife, Carol of Austin, Tx. Charles Mac Cook of Austin and Houston, Tx. Craig Couch of Austin, Tx, Alta Marie Ballard and husband Robert of Seattle, WA.  Grandchildren are Carrie Bray and husband Dudley of Centerville, OH, John Cook and wife, Jennifer of Boulder, CO., Douglas Barrett of Austin, Tx., Jennifer Swart of San Antonio, Tx. and Robert Ballard of Seattle, WA.  Dear sister Callie Shelton of Paris and seven great grandchildren, Austin Barnard, Makenna, Lila, Jack and Henry Cook, and Violet and Garrett Charles Swart, special nieces and nephews of her sisters and brother’s families.

Preceded in death by husband, Phillip Parker Cook, infant son George Kevin, Sister Mary Alice Wallace, brother Bill Ayres, sisters-in-law Mary Ayres and Virginia Ayres, brothers-in-law, Ladd Wallace and Joe Shelton.

Pallbearers will be Phil Cook, John Cook, David House, Brad Shelton, Charles Cook, Dudley Bray, and Craig Couch.

Memorials may be made to St. Vincent dePaul Society in care of OLVC, or Phillip P. and Lila Jean Cook Scholarship Fund at Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville St. Paris, Tx. 75460.

On line condolences may be made at www.fry-gibbs.com.

Bobby Lee Vaughan, 76, of Powderly passed away Thursday April 4, 2013 at Legend Healthcare. Funeral services will be held at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 6, 2013 with Bro. Chris Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Red Hill cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 7-8 p.m.

He was born in Lamar County on December 4, 1937 a son of James Alton and Edwina Dunmon Vaughan. He married Brenda Day on April 1, 1961 at Bounds Baptist Church. He retired from Babcock-Wilcox Co. after 32 years of service and was an inactive deacon at Bounds Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Blossom Masonic Lodge #303, served in the Powderly Volunteer Fire dept. for 40 years and was a member of the Lamar Co. Sheriff’s Reserve for 27 years.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; brothers, Jimmy and Gary Vaughan and a brother-in-law, Carl Hopkins.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years Brenda Vaughan; daughter Cindy Lee Vaughan; brother Joe Vaughan and wife Doreen; sister Juanita Hopkins and sisters-in-law Mary Vaughan and Delma Vaughan.

Pallbearers will be Tim Parks, Mike Smith, Zackery Smith, Gary W. Vaughan, Donald Vaughan, and R.L. Douglas.

He always said the Lord came first and then his family. He loved working for God and people. He was always helping someone work on their tractors or doing something in his shop for someone. He loved his wife and his daughter most of all.

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

Ailene D. Duley, 71, of Paris, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 8^th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Bryan Mackey officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery at Taylortown. The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Duley, the daughter of Allen & Connie Dollarhide Abney, was born Oct. 17, 1941, in Foreman, AR. She graduated from North Caddo High School in Vivian, LA. Her career with Campbell Soup Company spanned thirty-two years before her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents, twin brothers, Jimmy & Timmy Abney, a brother, Thomas Ray Abney and a sister, Mary Lois Lawrence.

Survivors include two children, Ray Duley of Paris and Robin Ruthart & husband Rodney of Midlothian, a grandson, Matthew Garcia of Midlothian, siblings, Wanda Williams of Andrews, Yvonne Simmons of Andrews, Linda Bagley of Andrews, Glen Abney & wife Robyn of Andrews, Margey Ysasi of Andrews, James Abney & wife Linda of Odessa, Roy Abney of Vivian, LA, and Cherry Abney of Garland along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Casket bearers will be: B. J. Stiff, Carey Clifton,  Rodney Ruthart, Paul Green, Thomas Abney and Zachary Clifton.

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

A graveside service has been set for Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Restland Cemetery in Roxton, Texas.

She was born in Blue Ridge, Texas on July 9, 1917 to Samuel and Murhl Box Jameson.  She married Lee Roy Kirkham on September 28, 1934 in the Baptist Church parsonage in Roxton, Texas.

She is survived by her three children, Robert Lee Kirkham and wife Linda, Lois Faye Kirkham Evans and husband Anthony, Martha Joyce Kirkham Webb and husband Joel; 6 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lee Roy Kirkham, parents, Samuel and Murhl Jameson, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

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

Anna Marie Berry, 51, of Paris, passed away Sunday, April 07, 2013, at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

Memorial services have been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13^th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Duane Hamil officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Anna, the daughter of Donald & Barbara France Eaton, was born May 24, 1961, in Paris.

She attended East Paris Elementary and Paris High School.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Eaton, her step-father, Lawrence Raper, a son, Joseph Eaton and a sister, Lisa Eaton.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Berry whom she married on June 13, 2009, her mother, Barbara Raper, three children, Randa Heintz & husband Patrick, Melanie Leonard & husband Steven and Richard Eaton, three step-children, Cody Berry, Kelley Berry and Scotty Berry & wife Glenna, one sister, Wanda Eaton, two brothers, David Eaton and Donald Eaton, two grandchildren, Harlin Leonard and Jordan Robles, five step-grandchildren, Constance, Weston, Christopher, Caden and Jaden, along with several nieces & nephews and a host of friends.

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