Paris, TX Obituaries

In Loving Memory Melvin Clayton Hornbuckle June 7, 1955 – September 29, 2026 Melvin Clayton Hornbuckle, lovingly known as Clayton, was born on June 7, 1955, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Melvin and...

Our beautiful momma, Nona “Beth” Andrews Bell, went to stand beside her Lord and Savior on the morning of September 29, 2026. To know Beth was to love her and the light she shone in every room and ga...

Betty Jo Martin, 92, of Paris, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Heritage House of Paris. Services are scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3rd at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with burial foll...

Jerry Joe Fleming passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, September 26, 2026. He was 28,359 days old, or 77 years—for those who count in years. Jerry was born on February 3rd, 1949, in Key We...

Rev. James E. Barnes, 96, of Paris, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at his home. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Dr. Tommy Turner & Re...

William Kenny “Ken” Haynes, 82, of Paris, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services, with military honors, for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25th at the Evergre...

Shonda Lynn Anderson was born Sept. 8, 1974, and went home Sept. 15, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Kathy and the late Danny Anderson. Shonda attended Prairiland School all her school years. S...

Bernice June McGee Shamblin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at the age of 99. Bern...

John Robert Dibble of Deport passed on September 10, 2026, at the age of 62. John, the son of William H. Dibble & June Maryann Archer Dibble, was born April 1, 1964, in Rome, New York. John worked man...

Winnie Voncile Sellers Edwards, of Paris, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at Paris Regional Health. Born February 18, 1949, in Polk County, Florida, to GJ Sellers and Katie Carri...

Dr. L C Stout, 89, of Paris, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at The Plaza. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Karl Bush officiating....

Michael Lewis Hill June 30, 1958 – September 5, 2026 Michael Lewis Hill, beloved father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 68. M...

Catherine “Cathy” Sue Sprueill of Blossom, Texas, passed away at her home on September 4, shortly after being diagnosed with bladder cancer. She was 77 years old. Throughout her life, Cathy was a dev...

Leon Thomas “Tommy” Parker Jr., 85, of Reno, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at his home. Services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Moody...

Johnnie Dale Housley passed on August 30, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born to Joe and Lela Basham on July 23, 1939, in Lamar County, Texas, and spent time living in California, Colorado, and Geo...

Lacrecia Nadine (Scott) Risinger Lacrecia Risinger peacefully entered heaven Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1942, in Paris, Texas. She attended Paris schools graduating in 196...

River Jones was a beloved husband, precious son, caring brother, faithful friend, and devoted Christian whose kindness, loyalty, and adventurous spirit touched everyone who knew him. River lived life...

LaVerne (Newman) Briggle passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on April 9, 1931, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, LaVerne lived in Powderly, Texas. A Private Graveside Service will be hel...

Burrell Dean Jones passed on August 24, 2026, at the age of 82. She was a resident of Powderly, Texas. Bright-Holland Funeral Home made burial at Long Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.

Carolyn Ann (Powers) Miller Carolyn Ann (Powers) Miller, 81, of Paris, Texas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, in Paris, Texas. Carolyn...

Herbert Dankowski passed on August 23, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born March 11, 1938, in Germany. He married Dorotha Ann Akard, and she survives him. Herbert was a friend to everybody.

Carolyn Sue Wortham, 87, of Brownwood, formerly of Lamar County, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood, TX. Memorial services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Monday...

Corey Clark Gibson, 53, of Paris, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 20th, 2026, at his home. Corey was born December 13, 1972, in Paris. He attended Paris High School, graduating with the Class of ...

Roger Dale Edwards, 70, of Paris, Texas, began his journey home on August 20, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, friendship, and memories that will be cherished forever. Roger was a ...

Amy Robertson With her sisters, “Sassy” and “Jones” lovingly by her side, Amy Danielle Robertson also known as Ms. Amy or “Honey” departed this life and gained a new healthy heavenly body on Monday,...

Jimmie Sue (Craig) Baker, was born July 22, 1934, in El Campo Texas, to James Leslie Craig and Francis Gertrude (Winfield) Craig. She joined the Lord Jesus Christ on August 15, 2026, in Paris Texas w...

Leslie Franklin Hinson, 66, of Pattonville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at his home. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Re...

Mary Ruth (Kincaid) Preston passed on August 14, 2026, at the age of 93. Mary Ruth was a resident of Emory, Texas. A Cemetery Service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery Chapel, Evergreen Cemetery, ...

Lawrence Lain Dale Jr. passed away on August 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Lawrence was a resident of Blossom, Texas.

Ronnie Lee Preston, 74, of Paris, passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at his home. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Miller & Dr...

James Rolland “Jimmy” “JJ” Spargur III, 52, of Paris, passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at Heritage House of Paris. He was born in Cambridge, MA, March 25, 1974, to James and Ruth Spargur. At 9 mont...

Ron Brothers, 74, of Reno, TX passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at his home. He was born August 16, 1951, in the old Paris Sanitarium in Paris on Bonham Street, the son of Artie Mae LaRue and Thomas...

Susan Denise (Webb) Weiberg, 67, of Blossom, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at her home. A Gathering of Family & Friends is scheduled between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9th at Bright-H...

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 Reese...

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.