Paris, TX Obituaries

Violet Francis Matlock Johnson, 69, of Paris, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Avir At Paris. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4th at Pro...

Robert Lee Fagan, Jr., 49, of Arthur City passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Focused Care of Clarksville. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7th at Bright-Holland Funeral...

Juanita Ann “DeeDee” Freelen Juanita Ann “DeeDee” Freelen, 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 26, 2026. Though she fought a long fierce battle against cancer, she nev...

A life of faithful service ended on July 26, 2026, when Betty Sue Reese Anderson took her final earthly breath and opened her eyes to the glory of heaven. Betty Sue Reese was born to Odie Burke Rees...

Maryles E. Ruthart Taylor, 91, of Paris, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Paris Regional Health. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23rd at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with bur...

Martha Ruth Kennedy, 93, of Paris, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at The Home Place. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 11:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3rd at the Evergreen Chapel with...

Joan Lee (Tinker) Jackson passed on July 17, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on September 26, 1937. Joan lived in Bogata, Texas.

Connie Maye (Ward) Marshall, 74, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25th at Bright-Holland...

Betsy Elizabeth Townsend, 94, of Paris, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at The Home Place. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 17th at the Pavilion of Py...

Thomas Lee Chennault, 79, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Paris Regional Health. At Thomas’ request, there will be a private inurnment at Knights of Honor Cemetery in Blossom. ...

Russell Bryant Robbins, 64, of Yantis, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at UT Health-Quitman. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 13th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Thoma...

Stevi Joette Posey, 41, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, following an automobile accident. The family will schedule a memorial service at a later date. Cremation was under the care and...

Kenneth Dewayne Feemster passed on July 6, 2026, at the age of 74, having been born on October 6, 1951, in Long Beach, California.

Amanda Beth Leathers, 78, of Paris, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Paris Regional Health. The family has scheduled a celebration of Amanda’s life for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9th at Living Word...

Biddie F. (Prewitt) Whitley, 81, of Blossom, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 8th at Knights of Honor Cem...

Kenneth Bradley “Brad” Allen, age 50, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Brad was born on February 9, 1976, in Paris, Texas, to Kenneth Harold Allen and Ruth Ann Allen. He was raised...

Eddie "Edward" Wayne Poole passed on July 2, 2026, at the age of 89, having been born on March 15, 1937, and residing in Powderly, Texas.

Samuel "Sam" Blake Adams passed on July 1, 2026, at the age of 39, and was a resident of Paris, Texas. Contributions can be made in person or mailed to Bright-Holland Funeral Home, 2601 Lamar Avenu...

Linda Garrett (Gray) Wear, 73, of Blossom, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at her home. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 3rd at Lifeline Worship Cent...

Larry Gene Hutchings, 78, of Tyler, Texas, passed away on June 21, 2026. Born on August 22, 1947, in Paris, Texas. Larry was the beloved son of Norman Enloe and Vessie Carmon Hutchings. Larry served...

Brian David Newsom, 55, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Plano Medical City Hospital. Visitation will be held at Bright-Holland Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 – 7 p.m. Funeral servi...

Joyce Marie Wilson, 95, of Paris, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Heritage House of Paris. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24th at First Bapti...

Olivia De (Johnson) Peter, 78, of Roxton, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Heritage House of Paris. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, ...

Shane Cole Tyson, 56, of Deport, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Hoskins officiating. Buria...

Gary Merrill Patterson, 68 of Brookston, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Brentwood Terrace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TX. A graveside service has been scheduled for 10 a...

Nellie Fay Adams, 90, of Fate, formerly of Paris, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 15th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Adams, R...

Our heavenly father called Alice Jean Perry home on June 10, 2026, at Medical City of Plano at the age of 89. She was surrounded by her family singing praises to God to comfort her as she left this e...

Brenda Lee Rodgers, 83, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Paris, Texas while surrounded by her family. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13th at C...

Martha “Sue” Malone October 12, 1939 – June 8, 2026 Martha “Sue” Malone, age 86, of Paris, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 8, 2026. Sue was born on...

James Ollie Lee, 88, of Paris, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2026, at his home. Services with Masonic Rites are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Bi...

Robert John Sawyer, 45, of Pattonville, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Paris Regional Health. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Meadowbrook Gardens...

Glenna Faye Harper, 94, of Powderly, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Heritage House of Paris. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at The Gospel Lighthou...

John Eric Bonnette (1942 - 2026) was a man of passions. He loved the opportunities for travel, learning and leadership he had while serving in the United States Navy for thirty-eight years. He liked ...

Lenora Evonne Springer passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Born June 9, 1945, Lenora lived in Paris, Texas. A Private Interment will be held at Antioch Cemetery, FM 1497, Biardstown, Texas, U...

Jordan Vaughan Trent Edwards, 33, passed away on May 24, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on January 26, 1993, in Dallas, Texas, and was deeply loved by his family and all who knew him. Jordan was...

Charles "Charlie" Donald Thompson passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on November 20, 1936, Charlie was a resident of Paris, Texas.

Alexander Slater passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 88; born on October 20, 1937, Alexander was a resident of Paris, Texas.

Jackie Dearborn, 81, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home after a lengthy illness. Jack was born in Brawley, California on February 4, 1945, to Jack and Dell Dearbor...

Susan Renee Parker, 56, of Paris, Texas passed away May 22, 2026 at Paris Regional Health surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 17, 1970, to Arthur and Evelyn Muraira in Frankfort...

Karen Sue (Sinclair) Hinsley was born October 24th, 1956, to Donald Alfred Joseph Sinclair and Florence Grace Moore in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Growing up she lived all over places like New York, Tenness...

Elsie Marie (Dickey) Ensey, 87, of Paris, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, with her sons at her side. A celebration of her life is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20th at Bright-Holland Funer...

George H. Williams 93, died Saturday, May 16, 2026 following a brief illness. Funeral services are set for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Bright Holland Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Gregor...

Dr. Herbert L. Temple, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, died Friday May, 15. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Cordova, Tn., where the Temples resided for over 30 years. After his ret...

Betty Joe (Kenemore) Thompson peacefully passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 16th at Pine Tree Ranch assisted living in Paris, Tx. Betty was born on August 9th, 1930, in...

Stephen Jay Gifford, 73 of Paris, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Paris Regional Health. Cremation was under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Stephen, the son of Jack Henry...

Molly Grace Ybarra Our precious Molly, born February 18, 2026, passed away far too soon on May 10, 2026, Mother’s Day. Though her time here on earth was brief, the love she brought into our lives wi...

Jerri Ann (Reeves) Howard, 75, of Cunningham, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at her home. She was born on Aug. 24, 1950, in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services fo...

Kendall Wayne “Kenny” Hamm, 56, of Powderly, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of family and friends. A celebration of Kenny’s life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Th...

Kay Robin (Allen) Norwood, 62, of Pattonville, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at her home. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev....

Glenda Jo Klaber, age 68, of Paris passed away Thursday, April 30 in Plano, TX. A family directed memorial service will be held at later date. Cremation was under the care of Bright-Holland Funera...