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Amos J. Thompson
July 31, 2008
Amos Jackson Thompson, 75 of Brookston, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2008 at Dubuis Hospital.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday evening.
He was born June 26, 1933 to William Bryan Thompson and Ethel Lillian Scott Thompson. He attended Petty schools. He worked and retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 31 years as a bender-operator. He married
Effie Jean Bohler on May 19, 1953 in Honey Grove, Texas at the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Jean, two daughters; Debra Lester and husband Ricky of Brookston, Diane Rickman and husband William of Brookston, two sons; Kevin Thompson and wife Beth of Blossom and Keith Thompson and Kenda Henry of Paris, 13 grandchildren; Jacqueline Graham, Brent Caffee, Chris and Robert Rickman, Brittany Thompson, Kolt Thompson, Colton, Cody and Chance Booker, Blake, Haley and Kyle Thompson and Kelsie Braden, 2 great- grandchildren; Mercedes Graham and Jesse Wayne Rickman, sisters; Willie Faye Banker of Self, Texas and Carolyn Rae Shelton of Sulphur Springs, Texas, brother; Ellis Thompson of Honey Grove, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; William Bryan and Ethel Lillian Thompson, brothers; Bobby Wayne, James, Eugene Thompson.
The family gives a special thanks to Platinum Home Health nursing staff Liz Williams and Rachel Woods as well as the nursing staff at Dubuis Hospital.
Pallbearers will be Brian Hooser, Clint McKnight, Micheal Canup, Steven Martin, Jeff Ensor and Bruce Ary. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky Freelen, Tiny Freelen and Danny Bramlett.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Brookston Volunteer Fire Department.
Michael Ray Armstrong
July 30, 2008
MICHAEL RAY ARMSTRONG 49, of Sumner, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 2, 2008 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 PM Friday evening at the funeral home. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Armstrong was born November 26, 1958 in Honey Grove to Bobby Ray and Janice Welch Armstrong. He graduated from West Lamar High School and attended Paris Junior College. Mr. Armstrong was a catastrophic insurance adjuster with Allstate Insurance Company having worked many disaster claims such as Hurricane Katrina. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Armstrong is survived by two sons, Josh and Jeremy Armstrong of Sumner; his parents, Bob and Janice Armstrong of Honey Grove; two brothers, David Armstrong and wife, Selena of Honey Grove and Clint Armstrong and wife, Bonnie of Sumner; four nephews, Luke, Cody, Cade and Dylan Armstrong; one niece, Meagan Armstrong; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and a host of friends.
Asked to served as pallbearers are Marshall Sugg, Will Armstrong, Jr., James Lloyd Armstrong, Jerry Springer, Buddy Burgess, and Greg Melasky.
Ruby Lee May Crofford
July 29, 2008
Ruby Lee Crofford May, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at her home in Roxton.
Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, in the Crofford Pavilion at Hickory Grove cemetery, south of Petty, with Rev. Richard Gilmer and Rev. Carey Robinson officiating. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the Crofford Pavilion at the cemetery.
She was born February 9, 1919, in Noble, to Garvin E. and Maggie (McBurnett) Crofford. She attended Noble and Petty schools. She married
Joel A. May in Hugo, Oklahoma, on August 14, 1935. He preceded her in death in 2005. She was a homemaker and assisted her husband in the farming and ranching business. She and her husband owned May’s Antiques, operating a shop in Petty, Texas, and exhibiting at antique shows across the south and mid-west. She was a member of the Roxton United Methodist Church and several antique organizations.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Major Joel A. May, Jr., who was killed in Vietnam in 1969; her parents, sisters Virginia Gregory and Maxine Lowe, and brother Garvin Crofford, Jr.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Lou Carolyn and Phillip Rutherford of Roxton; grandchildren Dr. Phillip T. Rutherford, of Huntington, West Virginia; Kristopher and wife Karen Rutherford of Maumelle, Arkansas; Sam and wife Patti May of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jennifer May and Krystee Dancer, both of Memphis, Tennessee; brother Jim and wife Lois Crofford of Roxton; sister Peggy Mathis of Midlothian; six great-grandchildren and several very special nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family gives special thanks to her two loving caregivers Zelma Henry and Hester Lawson.
Pallbearers are Jimmy Crofford, Kevin Mathis, James Mathis, Douglas Cooper, Jimmy Cooper, and David Griffin. Honorary pallbearers are grandsons Kris Rutherford, Phil Rutherford, and Sam May
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Roxton United Methodist Church, Dr. Lura Gregory Memorial Library (Roxton), or Hickory Grove cemetery.
Ida Mae Bonham
July 28, 2008
Ida Mae Golden Bonham, 97, died on Monday, July 28, 2008 at Paris Regional Medical Center surrounded by loving family members. Paris Oaks Assisted Living had been her home for the past three years.
Following a private graveside service at Evergreen cemetery, Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home has scheduled a memorial service for Saturday, August 2 at 11:00 am at Oak Park United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Cook and Rev. Van Lazaroff officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 1 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.
Ida Mae was born on August 26, 1910 in Howland to James Andrew Golden and Minnie Frances Redus Golden, the third of six children. She married
James Morris Bonham on November 30, 1931 at the Methodist Parsonage in Brookston, Texas. She was a seamstress for Johnston Snowden and Hollywood Vassarette for many years, as well as sewing for her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Oak Park United Methodist Church where she was a member of the choir and the Goodwill Sunday School Class. She had been a member of St. Joseph Hospital auxiliary. Her lemon pound cakes and millionaire candy were enjoyed by family and friends. She was very competitive and enjoyed wahoo, forty-two, bingo and Ranger baseball.
Ida Mae was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jim, who died on Sept. 17, 1982. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Golden, and four sisters, Mary Lee Jones, Irene Cheatham, Trudy McCollum Griffis, and Mildred Bailey.
Surviving cousins are Virginia Redus Clark, Jo Redus Parham, Billy Redus, and Vera Jo Redus Thompson.
Jim and Ida Mae were blessed with four children who with their spouses survive: Helen Katherine and J.C. Short of Powderly, Nancy Jane and Harold Rayburn Hill of Rockwall, Donald Morris and Janie Lou (Stewart) Bonham of Powderly, Harold Wayne and Shari Lynn (Strong) Bonham of St. Louis, MO. She was both blessed by and a blessing to her grandchildren and their spouses: James Marion Short and wife Kim of Euless, Laura Kay Dawson and husband Dennis of Powderly, Linda Carolyn Strong and husband George of Carrollton, Cheryl Jane Perry and husband Brian of Powderly, Vicki Denise Flenniken and husband Blake of Paris, Donald Brent Bonham of Salt Lake City, UT, Charles Bennett Bonham and wife Rebecca of Edwardsville, IL, Elizabeth Ann Bonham of St. Louis, MO, and Barbara Megan Bonham of Kirksville, MO. Three grandsons preceded her in death: Tony Scott Hill, Larry Bonham Short, and Harold Rayburn (Hal) Hill Jr.
Great-grandchildren are Amanda Lynne Bonham, Casey Jennifer Bonham, Sara Elizabeth Bonham, James Bennett Bonham, Katherine Grace (Kate) Bonham, Kathleen Rose Dawson, Kevin James Dawson, Colleen Mae Dawson, Caitlynn Brooke Hill, Nichole Michelle Perry, Chase Lee Perry, Jacob Larry (Jake) Short, Andrew James (Drew) Short, James Conner Short, Alyssa Ann Strong, Lindsay Kay Strong, and Alexis Carolyn Strong.
Pallbearers will be Brent Bonham, Dennis Dawson, Blake Flenniken, Brian Perry, Jim Short, Ben Bonham, and George Strong. If desired in lieu of flowers family requests memorials be made to Oak Park United Methodist Church or a favorite charity.
Clifford Dewayne Self
July 26, 2008
CLIFFORD DEWAYNE SELF 66, of Paris, died at 5:00 AM, Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Paris Healthcare Center. Funeral services are set for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July29, 2008 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Patrick Cannon and Dan Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 PM Monday evening at the funeral home. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Dewayne was born November 7, 1941 in Paris to Grover Louin and Callie Ozella Casey Self. He graduated from Paris High School and served in the US Army Reserve in the early 1960’s. Mr. Self married
Billie Jo Thorp Chamberlain on February 2, 1973 in Paris. He was employed by UARCO for 20 years and retired as site manager for Protection Technology at the local Kimberly-Clark plant after 19 years. He was a member of the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ.
Dewayne was an avid golfer and hunting enthusiast and enjoyed doing anything outdoors.
Mr. Self is survived by his wife, Billie Self of Paris; three children, Craig Self and wife, Nikki of Cypress, Texas, Grady H. Chamberlain of Dallas, and Annette Chamberlain Green and husband, Bobby of Granbury; six grandchildren, Amanda and Collin Whitley and Elizabeth Kerley of Paris, Casey and Devin Self of Cypress, and Levi Green of Granbury; his brother, Gayle Self and wife, Mary of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his special sister-in-law and golfing buddy, Kathy Thorp Cooper and husband, James of Roxton; a step-sister, Charlotte Brittain and husband, David of Waxahachie; and numerous extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Gary McKnight, Drew McKnight, Billy Dicken, Timmy Harrison, Ron Mobley, Kelly Sanders, and Ron Jackson. Honorary pallbearers are John Henry Gentry, E.J. Griffin, Leroy Reaves, Eddie Thoms; and his golfing friends at the Delta County Country Club in Cooper.
Marion Daniel Wright II
June 11, 2009
MARION “MEL” DANIEL WRIGHT II, died at 9:25 AM, Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Paris Regional Medical Center. A funeral service is set for 10:00 AM, Monday, June 15, 2009 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Bishop Bundy officiating. Burial will follow in Knights of Honor cemetery in Blossom. The family will receive friends from 4:00-5:00 PM Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Wright was born September 19, 1927 in the Sylvan Community of Lamar County to Marion Daniel and Norma Vista Wrenn Wright. He served in the US Army Cavalry during World War II. Mr. Wright was a professional painter by trade and member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.
Mr. Wright is survived by 7 children, Norma Vista Edelhauser, Marion “Mel” Daniel Wright III, Elvis Lewis, Angie Shoemake, Johnny Rowan, David Lewis, and Kay Rowan; 7 grandchildren, Alex Matlock, Ethan Edelhauser, Annette Lewis, Elvis Lewis, Jr., Anthony Lewis, Josh Shoemake, and Solitaire Shoemake; 2 great-grandchildren; one sister, Joan Heald; and the mother of Norma and Mel, Martha Wright. He was preceded in death by 5 sisters, Ruth Green, Trudy Wright, Grace Tarver, Dorothy Wright, and Juanita Fussell.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Guilliams, Chris Whitley, Zack Clifton, Mel Wright, Johnny Rowan and Terrance Owen.
Bobby Don Carter
June 11, 2009
BOBBY DON CARTER 74, of Powderly, passed away at 3:17 AM, Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Dubuis Hospital. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 13, 2009 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Long cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30-7:30 PM Friday evening at the funeral home. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Carter was born January 12, 1935 in the Milton Community of Lamar County to Johnnie and Cecil Oneta Weatherbee Carter. He married
Dorothy Fay Dewese on December 9, 1955 at the Palestine Methodist Church in Powderly. Mr. Carter was a Master Carpenter and worked in industrial construction for Brown & Root Construction Company. He was a member of Ramseur Baptist Church and served in the Army National Guard.
Mr. Carter is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Fay Dewese Carter of Powderly; two children, Melissa James and husband, Bob of Justin, Texas and Stephen Carter and wife, Sonja of the Hopewell Community; 5 grandchildren, Jeannie James Johnson and husband, Nathan of Keller, Texas, Christy James Taylor and husband, Chris of Kingsland, Texas, Carter James of Justin, and Ethan and Landon Carter of Hopewell; 7 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Agnes Miller and husband, Dolon “Junior” of Blossom.
Pallbearers will be Bud Keenum, Thomas Tomlin, David Shelton, Willard Dewese, Mickey Russell, and Randy Daniel. Honorary pallbearers are Neal Conder, Junior Miller, Bobby Ray Dewese, and Gary McDowra.
Russell Stephens
June 9, 2009
RUSSELL STEPHENS 79, of the Georgia Community, went home at 1:45 AM, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Paris Regional Medical Center with his grandson, Rusty by his side. Funeral services are set for 10:00 AM, Friday, June 12, 2009 at Leslie Chapel Assembly of God with Rev. Jerry Moore and Rev. Andrew Hebert officiating. Burial follow in the Georgia cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home. Following the service, everyone is invited to lunch at Nita and Joe Goforth's home. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
He was one of a kind. When God made him, he threw the mold away, although his grandson, Rusty ran a close second. He loved Rebecca, his wife of almost 58 years whom he married
on November 9, 1951; his one and only daughter, Nita; his grandkids and great-grandkids. He also loved his home, land, cattle, and horses. He loved to bird hunt and there was always quail to eat!
Russell was a retired rancher, farmer, and cattle hauler. He had cattle trucks for 25 years.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Townsend Stephens, who lovingly took care of him; his daughter, Nita Goforth and husband, Joe who he loved; his grandchildren, Jill Wood and Rusty Goforth and wife, Elizabeth who so unselfishly helped take care of him; his great-grandchildren, Hunter and Charity Wood and Isabella and Luke Russell Goforth.
Russell’s family would like to thank Cypress Home Health, Arlene Roberts, RN, CFNP, Dr. Amanda Green, Dr. Robert Zimmerman, and the staff at Paris Regional Medical Center, both north and south campuses. They all provided him with excellent care.
Our Daddy and Granddad loved life. He was a friend to many and he had many friends. We were so blessed to have him. We loved him with all our hearts and we’ll carry on until we see him again.
Pallbearers will be Felix Stephens, Rick McKee, Loren McQueen, Bobby McQueen, Larry Jordan, Joe Sanders and Charles Mallicote. Honorary pallbearers are Hunter Wood and Luke Russell Goforth.
