Paris, TX Obituaries

Wayne Chapman passed on April 2, 2026, at the age of 93; born October 28, 1932, he was a resident of Paris, Texas.

Merilyn Pierce Beeman passed on March 31, 2026, at the age of 98.

Wanda Fay (Byers) Babb, 90, of Paris, Texas, passed away on Palm Sunday-Sunday, March 29, 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bright-Holland Funeral Home, on Good Friday- April 3rd 11am ...

Verlene Faye (Wadford) Wilburn, 89, of Paris, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 31st at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Jim...

Stetson Lee Piovesan born on March 18th, 2018, left his earthly body at Paris Regional Medical Center on March 25th, 2026, at 8 years old. He was welcomed into the arms of Jesus completely healed now...

James Michael “Mike” Gordon, 75, of Minter, TX passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his home. He was lovingly known as “Cooter” by his firehouse family. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled...

Elsie Frances Stout Johnson, 85, of Reno, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Paris Reginal Health. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29th a...

Linda Lee (Langham) Knight passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 78.

In Loving Memory of Helen Fae Temple 1936 - 2026 Helen passed away peacefully at home Saturday morning, March 21, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Minter, Texas, to Tully Floyd Temple & Helen Lawl...

In Loving Memory of Lenise Allen Posey King October 7, 1957 – March 16, 2026 Lenise Allen Posey King, 68, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wif...

Jerry Lee Allen, born December 21, 1958, passed away on March 14, 2026. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Lee Allen. He was a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle who l...

Donald Ray Carroll, 90, of Reno, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by the love of his family on March 13, 2026. Don was born on August 4, 1935, in Pattonville, Texas, where he spent his ...

Stanley Carl Davis ,69 years old, of Lewisville and Paris Texas, passed away March 9, 2026. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Lester H. and Billie L. Davis. Both deceased. Stan’s early years were spent...

Gail Yvonne Farmer, 91, of Paris, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at her home. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 13th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Guille Seigler & ...

Donna Jean Nicar Donna Nicar (Simms) 80 years old of Paris, TX passed away March 9th 2026 surrounded by love from family and friends . She was born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Eunice and John Simms o...

Billy Gene Walker, born July 13, 1943, to Emma Leatherwood Walker and James Adam Walker, passed away peacefully on March 7 at Paris Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. Billy proudly...

Dickie had a love of sports that began as a child, and he would ride his bicycle every day down to the Boy’s Club. He was captain of his high school basketball team (where his elbow-throwing became i...

Shirley Juanita Henderson, 91, of Bogata, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12th...

J. W. “Dub” Matlock, 84, of Blossom, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Paris Regional Health. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8th at Eas...

Nancy Joyce Biard Nance passed away March 2, 2026, at the age of 95. Nancy was born on June 24, 1930, to Jefferson Braden Biard and Monica Terry Biard in Marshall, Texas. She was delivered at home by ...

Leslie H. “Buddy” Taylor, 96, of Cunningham, Texas, went to his final eternal resting place on March 2, 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home and services...

Gloria Pax Tingley, 86, of Paris, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at her home while surrounded by family. The family has scheduled memorial services for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7th at Kingdom ...

Greg Simpson, 58, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Paris Regional Health. Services are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3rd at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Tiny Fre...

On the bright morning of Sunday, May 21, 1978, Maritza Dolores “Pook” Franklin made her grand entrance into the world on her parents Clarissa and Justice Franklin’s wedding anniversary. Joining her o...

Betty Marie (Little) White, 85, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and faith. A devoted mother of five, she selflessly dedicated her life to her chi...

Milton Savage, born on May 26, 1951, passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 74. He was a resident of Paris, Texas.

Douglas William “Doug” White was born on April 4, 1942, at home in Lamar County, Texas, the second child of Albert Alfred White and Martha Lois Vickers White. Doug passed away peacefully at his home ...

Willie Kathryn Mills, 98, of Sumner, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, while surrounded by her family. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20th at Emberson ...

James Russell Holland, 85, of Paris, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19th at the Evergreen Chapel of Evergreen Cemet...

Debbie Kay Glosson, age 73, of Powderly, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 14, 2026. She was born on July 24th, 1952, in Chicota, Texas , to William Richard & Margaret F...

Michael DeCrane, 73, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Paris, Texas. Born on September 30, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas, Michael was the son of Frank and Donna DeCrane. He grew up with a strong sen...

Robert L. Ballard, 87, of Blossom, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at his home while surrounded by loved ones. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14th at Bright-Holland Funeral Hom...

Lydia Ruth Caudle, 96, of Paris, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at her home. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Dr. Duane Falk officiatin...

Weldon Slaton, 94, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. He lived a life filled with kindness, laughter, and generosity. Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb...

Richard Lee Rodgers, 78, of Blossom, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at his home. The family will receive friends at Bright-Holland Funeral Home Saturday, Feb. 7th from 2-4 pm. A family directed...

Silas W. Taylor, 89, of Paris, formerly of Cunningham, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6th at First United Methodist C...

Garth “Skipper” Yeager passed away peacefully at his home on February 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Skipper lived a life rooted in hard work and loyalty to those he loved. He was a ...

Winifred Joe Barber, 84, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Paris Regional Health. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31st at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Doug...

Nancy Sue Meade, born on May 14, 1950, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 75. Nancy was a resident of the Rawhide Community, Texas.

Oberia Lea Herron, 92, of Blossom, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at her home. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Harry Kelly & Mike W...

Nancy Ruth Thompson passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on November 1, 1944, in Paris, Texas, the fifth of six children born to Ordra Lester and Vera Mae Chapman. Ruth marr...

Clara Mae Cogburn, age 93, of Detroit, TX passed away on January 22, 2026. Clara was born December 3, 1932, to Jack E. Wright and Lois Self in Birthright, Texas. She was one of seven children with th...

Sandra Sue (Arnold) Sulsar, 82, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at her home following a lengthy battle with dementia. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17th at Brig...

James Threlkeld, 67, of Powderly, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation was under the care & direction of Bright-Holland ...

Leslie Howie, Jr., 90, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at Heritage House of Paris. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18th at Novice Baptist ...

Melisa Ann Brewster, 58, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 10:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19th at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Allan...

Mary Jo (Offutt) Brumley, 87, of Boswell, OK, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at Kings Daughter & Sons Care Center in Durant, OK where she was under the care of Centric Hospice Care. Services are ...

Mark Curtis Smith, 66, of Emory, formerly of Paris, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at his home. Cremation is under the care & direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Mark, the son of Christophe...

John Dewitt Worrell, 66, of Paris, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home, following a battle with a number of health issues. Cremation services were under the care & direction of Bright-H...

HELEN RUTH (THREET) CLARK Helen Threet Clark, the matriarch of our family, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Paris Regional Medical Center at the age of 90 surrounded by her family...