Paris, TX Obituaries

Michael Charles DeCrane, born on September 30, 1952, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 73. He was a resident of Paris, Texas.

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...

We are here today to celebrate the life of our beloved one. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, and an amazing friend. Billy DeWayne Foster was born on May 24th, 1991, in Paris, Texas. He loved country...

Terry Wayne Hammonds, born on July 18, 1953, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Terry was a resident of Powderly, Texas.

Sammy Earl Bivens, 83, of Paris, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at his home. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 10:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2nd at Emberson Baptist Church with Dr....

Jasper Doyne Barry passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on October 21, 1935. Jasper resided in Paris, Texas.

Peggy Beard Stinson, of Allen, and formerly of Paris, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Medical City in Plano, Texas. Peggy, the daughter of William Love Beard, Jr. and Martha Pearl Philli...

Bobby Don Whitaker, 88, of Paris, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at his home. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31st at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Lawson offic...

Virginia Ann Harp, 89, of Paris, passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, at Heritage House of Paris. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Dian...

Our dearest friends – it is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved Thamas Palya, husband, father, and grandfather. We would like to thank God that he passed away peacefully in the ...

John Harry Cunningham, 86, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the care & direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Mr. Cunningham, the son o...

David Lynn Brumley, 75, of Blossom, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Paris Regional Health. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 10:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26th at ...

W. D. Wynn, 75, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at his home. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26th at the Evergreen Chapel of Evergreen Ceme...

David Lee McKinney, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at home, in (his words) "God's Country," Paris, Texas. Born on July 27, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to W.N. McKinney, Sr.,...

Stacey L. Jumper, 74, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at Paris Regional Health. The family will receive friends at Bright-Holland Funeral Home Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, from 1 -2 p.m. wi...

Dennis Joseph Jameson September 28, 1995 ~ December 11, 2025 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dennis, who left this world peacefully and entered the loving embrace of God, on Thursd...

Amie Marie Fieseler, 93, of Reno, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Pastor Toby Byrd officiating. Burial...

Nancy L. Sherwood, 75, of Sumner, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15th at Tigertown Cemetery with Donnie Crutchfield of...

Georgia “Georgie” Ann (Cook) McCool, 68, of Paris, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Medical City Plano after a courageous battle with cancer. Georgie, the daughter of Newt & Ru...

Thelma Joyce Earle was born on February 11, 1937, to James and Bertha Marriott in Hunt County, TX. She had many fond memories of growing up on the farm with her 5 siblings – Mary, Fay, Mamie, Edwin ...

B. Edith Terry Bonner October 1, 1938 - December 2, 2025 B. Edith Terry Bonner was born in Hobart, Oklahoma on October 1, 1938. Born to Ed (Edgar) and Geneva (Gene) Terry. Edith remembered mil...

Morris Rex Wood, born on August 1, 1934, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 91. He was a resident of Bonham, Texas.

Monte Ross Waldron, aged 88, passed away on November 26, 2025. He was born on June 20, 1937. Monte Ross Waldron was a resident of Sumner, Texas.

Melba Edmonson Philley, 90, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Chad Fleming officiating. B...

Jonathan Paul Conder, 61, of Paris, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at his home. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Bro. James ...

Jay Richard “JR” Ray, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 96. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services, with Masonic Rites, for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28th at Re...

Freddy Wayne Owings, 95, of Detroit, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Focused Care of Mt. Pleasant. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled a graveside service for 2:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1st...

Wanda Jean (Bowman) Burns, 92, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Paris Regional Health surrounded by her family. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22nd at Bright-Holl...

Judith Mae Stamper, age 79, of Paris, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2025, at Paris Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her children and the family who loved her dearly. Born on October 29, 19...

Victoria Smith, age 42, of Paris, passed away on November 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength and joy. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19th at Bright-Hollan...

Joy Leigh Carter, 53, of Pattonville, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 14th, at UT Southwestern in Dallas. Born on April 24, 1972, in Alexander City, Alabama, to Ronnie and Brenda Bishop, ...

Frances Marie (Parson) Foster passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on January 28, 1943. Frances was a resident of Paris, Texas.