Paris, TX Obituaries

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 Grego...

Dr. Herbert Leslie Temple passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on October 31, 1935, Dr. Temple was a resident of Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Betty Joe Thompson passed on May 16, 2026, at the age of 95. She was a resident of Paris, Texas. Visitation will be held at Bright-Holland Funeral Home Chapel, 2601 Lamar Avenue, Paris, Texas 75460...

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...

Jefferson (Wayne) Cardwell, 86, of Paris, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Stillhouse Rehabilitation & Care Center. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services with military ...

Barbara Ellen (Henson) Pomroy passed on April 29, 2026, at the age of 83. Barbara was a resident of Paris, Texas.

Jesse Wayne Sanders II October 7, 1969 – April 27, 2026 Jesse Wayne Sanders II, 56, of Blossom, Texas, passed away on April 27, 2026. Jesse was born in El Centro, California, to Jesse and Ann Sanders...

Dorothy Ann (Burns) Pace passed on April 26, 2026, at the age of 90, having been born on March 14, 1936, and residing in Blossom, Texas.

John Wayne Story, 75, of Paris, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2026. John was born on February 23, 1951, in DeQueen, Arkansas, to Cecil Story and Eunice Story (Duggan). He built a life rooted in h...

Jessica Kay (Allen) Billingsley passed on April 25, 2026, at the age of 49. Born on February 10, 1977, Jessica was a resident of Idabel, Oklahoma.

Martha Sue Haggard Lewis Martha Sue Haggard Lewis passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 after more than a 16-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was at peace and went gently into the arms of ...

Emily Elizabeth Furphy passed on April 22, 2026, at the age of 43, having been born on October 15, 1982, and residing in Blossom, Texas.

Leslie Geron Chapman, 89, of the Sylvan Community, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. His urn will be placed at Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cem...

Kevin Jay Williams passed on April 19, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on October 25, 1955, Kevin lived in Paris, Texas.

Girttie Muriel Stephens, 85, of Paris, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19th at the Pavilion of Long Cemetery. The fa...

Mary Jane “Hulen” Cass, 95, of Rockwall, formerly of Paris, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22nd a...

Charlotte Francine Murray, 71, of Paris, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home while surrounded by family. Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15th at Bright-Holland Fune...

Michael ”Mike” Jonathan Gray was born as the baby of the family on July 13, 1971 in Jasper, Texas and passed from this life into eternity in Paris, Texas on April 10, 2026 at the age of 54. Mike or ...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann O’Dell (Spencer), age 73, of Blossom, slipped into the arms of Jesus on April 9, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her children. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 12, 2026, f...

Anthony Dee Brewer, 63, of Paris, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with burial following in Ev...

Donna Kay (Follmar) Seat, of Powderly, passed on April 8, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born on November 27, 1955, to James Follmar & Wilma Lee Beard Follmar.

Trina Renae Gruber passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 57. Trina was a resident of Paris, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held at Union Grove Cemetery, U S Highway 82 E @ Sugarhill Rd, Ren...

Gary "Pete" James Kirby passed on April 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Pete was born on April 7, 1945, and was a resident of Paris, Texas.

Bobby Allen Jones passed on April 4, 2026, at the age of 67.

Eldon Wayne Chapman, 93, passed away leaving a distinguished legacy of integrity, service, and love. A former standout basketball player for Paris High School and an honors graduate of East Texas Sta...

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...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Lee Langham Hamrick Knight, age 78, who passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026 of Paris, Texas surrounded by her loved ones. A beloved m...

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...