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Ronnie Mac McCurry
May 9, 2010
Ronnie Mac McCurry, 64, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at his residence in Kemp, Texas.
A graveside service has been scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Forest Chapel cemetery with Rev. James Brown and Rev. Rocky Burrow officiating. A visitation has been scheduled from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to the service on Friday at the cemetery.
He is survived by his children, Larhesa Haley and husband Gary of Kemp, Tx., Ron McCurry of Athens; grandchildren, Garrett, Clay and Emily Haley; siblings, Sonya Hensley and husband George of Royse City, Tx., Ida Mae Brown and husband James of Tulsa, Ok., Shelia Webster and husband Charlie of Ft. Smith, Ar., James McCurry of Chicota, Tx., Mitchell McCurry of Carrollton, Tx., Gary Clyde McCurry and wife Linda of Philadelphia, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde A. and Velma Bullard McCurry; brothers Arley McCurry, Lanny McCurry, Terry McCurry.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jamie Chadwick, Larry Miller, Larry Miller, Jr., Charlie Foster, Jimmy Moore, Bud Sumrow.
Marieta Lucas
May 8, 2010
Mrs. Marieta Lucas, 88, of Paris passed away Saturday May 8, 2010 in Paris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Lucas was born on September 15, 1921, a daughter of Homer and Iva Rhoades McGlasson, in the Oklahoma Community south of Roxton, Texas where she was raised. She attended and graduated from Roxton High School. On January 1, 1947 she married
Wayne Lucas in Paris, Texas.
Wayne was store manager for Piggly-Wiggly in Paris and was transferred to Greenville, Texas in 1949 where he was also store manager. While in Greenville they were members of Kavanaugh United Methodist Church. Wayne and Marieta owned and operated Mr. Ricks Drive In Grocery for several years. Marieta later managed Graves Dress Shop for many years until moving back to Paris. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Paris, Texas.
Marieta was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Lucas, a grandson Justin Blake Lucas, her parents, 2 brothers J C McGlasson and Homer McGlasson, and by a sister Mildred Meuir.
Survivors are her children Rickey Lucas and wife Joan, Pam McCarley and husband Kyle; grandson Lucas Ross of Oklahoma City; step grandchildren Meagan McCarley of Austin, Andrew McCarley of Paris, Lauren McCarley of Paris, Leanna Bawcum and husband Matt of Paris, and Brian Bills of Dallas.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in the Memoryland cemetery in Greenville, Texas with Rev. Rusty Hedges officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Monday at the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Johnny Ray Robinson
May 8, 2010
Johnny Ray Robinson, 38, of Paris died Saturday May 8, 2010 in Dallas. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home will conduct graveside services 2:00 p.m. Friday May 21, at Evergreen cemetery with Rev. Allen McCool officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 am until 1 pm Friday.
He was born in Paris April 9, 1972 a son of Donald and Dolores Hess Robinson. He was a truck driver and attended Arthur City Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother Christopher Robinson and his grandparents Kemper and Lela Hess.
Survivors include children Jonathon, Kimberley, Kristopher and Kayla Robinson; mother Dolores Goley and husband Ernest; father Donald Robinson; sisters Angela Armstrong and husband Danny, Donetta Robinson; brothers Donnie, Danny and Roger Robinson and grandparents Marshall H. and Annie Robinson.
Dixie Lou Hale
May 4, 2010
Dixie Lou Hale, 64, of Chicota passed away May 4, 2010 in Dubuis Hospital.
She was born on February 25, 1946 a daughter of Richard and Golie Vaughan Henson. Mrs. Hale was a member of the Chicota Baptist Church where she was church pianist for over 20 years and was a cafeteria employee of Aaron Parker Elementary School for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Owin Hale on December 28, 2009. They were married
on April 21, 1967 in Hugo, Oklahoma. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister Evelyn Wynn, and a brother Alvin Henson.
Survivors include her daughter Patty Mohler and husband David of Reno; two grandchildren Haley Terrell Mohler and Devin Terrell; great- granddaughter Christy Madelyn Mohler; sisters and brother; Altha Alder, Fae Chapman, Nora Henson, and Elmer Henson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday May 7, 2010 in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Rocky Burrow officiating. Burial will follow in the Little John cemetery. Family will receive friends from 7 till 8 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Richard Wayne Nafe
May 2, 2010
Richard Wayne Nafe, longtime resident of Paris, passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, May 2, 2010 in Bells, Texas. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Thursday May 6, 2010 with Rev. Van Lazaroff officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m.
He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on June 13, 1912 a son of Charles Vernon and Katryn Alice Trayer Nafe. He married
Martha Elizabeth Price in Muskogee on November 14, 1936. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2003 after 67 years of marriage.
The Nafes moved to Paris in 1954 from Lake Charles, LA where he worked for Cit-Con Oil. Upon moving to Paris, he started Nafe Concrete Products which he owned and operated. He and his wife were members of the First United Methodist Church. They were active with the Methodist Youth Fellowship in the 50’s and 60’s. For many years, he was a teacher for the Couples Class, of which they were members. He was also a member of the Methodist Men and was on the Board.
Mr. Nafe gave freely of his time to participate in civic activities in and around Pars. He was a member of the Rotary Club, served on the City Council of Paris and later became Mayor of Paris in 1966. His greatest passion was volunteering his time for the Boy Scouts of America. He was presented with the Silver Beaver Award, was honored as a Century Member and in 2007 was given the National Endowment Award designating him as a James E. West Fellow.
Mr. Nafe is survived by one son, Rick Nafe and his wife, Anne of Bells, TX and one daughter, Marilyn Coan and her husband, Rodger of Paris. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Shawn Nafe of McKinney, TX, Emily Kingsbury of Fayetteville, AR and Jenny Alvord of Paris and two great-grandchildren, Jack Kingsbury and Jase Alvord.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Rick Erickson, Dr. Michael Lewis, Ed Dodd, Terry K. Haynes, Don McCaskill and John Fuston. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Thomas, Jack Troutt, Ray Starnes, Marvin Simmons, Art Schumacher, Phillip Hartliep, Eddie Poole, Jerry Richardson, John Good, Charles McClure, Robert Campbell, Richard Stauter and Bill Coleman.
Rosa Lee Emerson
May 1, 2010
ROSA LEE EMERSON 89, of Paris, died at 1:50 PM, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Paris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services are set for 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Calvary United Methodist Church with Rev. Rusty Hedges officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time prior to the service on Wednesday. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Emerson was born January 9, 1921 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to William Erastus and Velma Cody Scott Renfrow. She graduated from Texas Tech University in 1942. Mrs. Emerson married
Ralph M. Emerson in 1952. He died April 19, 1994. She and Mr. Emerson owned Emerson Marine Sales, Inc. in Dallas.
Mrs. Emerson served as a volunteer at Paris’ local hospitals and was a member of Paris Business and Professional Women’s Club. She loved oil painting, crafts, and quilting, but above all her many interests, she loved helping others. She was a faithful and active member of Calvary United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Emerson is survived by a sister, Willeen Majors and husband, Forrest of Kilgore; a brother, Billy Joe Renfrow and wife, Lillian of Richardson; her step-daughter, Dianne Simmons of Dallas; three grandchildren, Kim Simmons Wisdom of Longmont, Colorado, Kristy Simmons Glorfeld of Kansas City, Missouri, and Greg Simmons of Broomfield, Colorado; a great-grandson, Skylar Wisdom of Longmont; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and three sisters.
Pallbearers will be Chet Hilyer, John Parker, Danny Efaw, Brady Fisher, Larry Cass, and Bud Shannon.
John A. Hoskins, Jr.
May 1, 2010
John Allen “J.A.” Hoskins, Jr, 74, . of Paris passed away on May 1, 2010 while at home surrounded by his loving family, following a 3 month long battle with a sudden serious illness which began on January 30, 2010.
Visitation will be held for friends and family on Monday May 3, 2010 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home, 730 Clarksville Street, Paris; with a graveside service to be conducted on Tuesday May 4, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Meadowbrook Gardens with Rev. Dennis Cates officiating.
J.A., as he was known to his family and friends was born on September 8, 1935 in Red Oak, Texas (Red River County) to John Allen and Edna Hoskins. J.A. attended Detroit schools, and was a graduate of many technical certification & engineering programs and was a master welder.
J.A was a veteran of the United States Air Force. On August 4, 1955 he enlisted into the United States Air Force, completing basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio Texas, receiving an honorable discharge.
J.A. was Secretary Treasurer of Boilermakers Local 902 for over 10 years, serving as the final union officer after the closing of the plant. He worked for Babcock and Wilcox (B & W) for 33 years. While at B & W he was a welder and welding inspector.
He was a union member, steward, and union officer throughout his career with B & W.
He rose through the membership of the union, a cause he truly lived by and fought for. “Papa” was a 100% pure blood union member, and did his very best to make sure that his job was done to the best of his ability and that the members employees were treated fairly.
It was a daily ritual for “Papa” to come home and tell all about work and the funny events of the day at the dinner table. He was a soft spoken mild mannered person, with sometimes a dry sense of humor. He was well loved by his family, friends, and co-workers, and could manage to get a laugh out of just about anyone with his comments, his smile, and his big blue eyes.
After the plant closed, he held a number of jobs, including as a security officer, and truck driver. He was most recently employed full time as a medical transportation driver for East Texas Support Services full time until his illness, a job he truly loved. He enjoyed his job and all of the good friends he made while working there.
He was proceeded in death by his father, John A. Hoskins, Sr, in August 1990, and his mother, Edna Clark Hoskins in October 2003, grandson Joseph Andrew Hoskins on December 10, 1983, as well as sister-in-laws Helen Green in 1992 and Gearldine Walker in 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Duetta Stanfield Hoskins, of the home, who was his pride and joy, to whom he was married
for 56 years 11 months. He met Duetta in September 1955 in Hugo, Oklahoma, and they were married
on June 23, 1956 in Paris, Texas.
He survived by his son John A. “Allen” Hoskins, IV, and wife Gabriella, and son John Jones of Grand Saline; daughter Tammy Hoskins, of Paris; his eldest grandson John A. “Jay” Hoskins, V, of Paris, granddaughter Stacy Lynn McCoy, of Paris her children, great granddaughter Kaylyn McCoy and great grandson Zackary McCoy; and grandson Stephen Hoskins and wife Lori, and children Erick, Brieanna, and Luke of Sherman, Texas.
J.A. was the eldest of 6 brothers and sisters, all of whom survive him. J.A., is survived by brother Larry and wife Mary Ann; Dwight and wife Barbara, sister Mary Nell Dorse; as well as sister Rose, and husband Jesse; sister Mavis and husband Gilbert; and sister Christine.
J.A. is survived by one aunt, Maudie Westmooreland of Wichita Falls, Texas.
He enjoyed reading, spending time with his family and taking care of his grandkids and great-grandkids.
He had accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, and his favorite verse was always John 3:16. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Papa, you will be sorely missed, but we will be alright, and we know we will see you again in Heaven.
Papa, your name and legacy will live on for generations to come.
You were the best husband, father and grandfather that your wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren could have ever had. You will live on in our hearts forever. We will never forget the memories we shared and the lessons you taught us. Until we meet again, we love you.
