Christine Janice Boyd, 45, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500
Roderick Dontay Dawson, 28, Assault Family/Household Member w/ Previous Convictions/Suspension
Brandon Russel Matlock, 30, Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=1g <200g
Arnold Wayne Vandergriff, 54, Issuance of Bad Check
Robert Leroy Crawley, 34, Failure to Display DL, Violate Promise to Appear
William Loyd Hindman, 51, Assault Class A
Taurus Dawan King, 29, Possession Marijuana <2oz
Christopher A. Sanders, 31, Failure to Display DL
Johnny Dee Trapp, 48, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500
After a brief illness, Roy “Cllint” Davis, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend joined his father in heaven on March 14, 2013, in New Braunsfels, TX. Everyone who knew him, loved his hearty laughter, his infectious personality, and his giving nature. Clint, or Poppa, as he was affectionately known by his grandkids, had a passion for life and a smile that could light up any room. He loved to barbecue for friends and family and actively served his community to raise money and awareness for many notable causes.
He was born on May 1, 1959, in Lubbock, TX, to Roy and LaNita Davis. He attended elementary school in Lubbock and Amarillo but considered McAllen, TX, his “old stomping grounds” while attending McAllen High School. He moved to Cunningham, TX, in 1991, and in 2007, he relocated to Canyon Lake, TX.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 21 years Belinda Davis. His children Crystal (Heath) Sessums, Lacy (Kyle) Penwell, Roy Clint Davis Jr. (Kayce), Jesi Davis, Ashley Ebarb, and Marli (Brennan) Erickson. His grandchildren Connor and Ali Sessums, Brynlee and Rylee Penwell, Jordin Davis, Channing and Jagger Nation, and Kenzli Erickson. His mother LaNita “Skeeter” Davis, brothers Wesley Wayne (Marla) Davis, Charles Wilburn (Gina) Davis, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his father Roy Lee Davis.
Visitation will be held at Bright-Holland Funeral Home on March 17, 2013, from 5:00-6:30 PM in Paris, TX. The funeral service will be held at Life Tabernacle Church in Cunningham, TX, on March 18, 2013, at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetary in Cunningham, TX. Pallbearers are Heath Sessums, Kyle Penwell, Charlie DeKock, Brett Westerman, Ronald Hicks, and Quentin Baker. Honorary pallbearers are Wesley Wayne Davis, Charles Wilburn Davis, Charles Andrew Davis, Matthew Gage Davis, and Kenneth Fritts.
A visitation was held in Canyon Lake, Friday, March 15, 2013, at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in Sattler, TX.
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
But you didn’t go alone.
For parts of us went with you.
The day God called you home.
Margaret Louise Wolf Daugherty, 95, died March 12, 2013 in Oklahoma City, OK at Clare Bridge Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday March 16 at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Knights of Honor cemetery in Blossom. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 7-8 p.m.
Margaret was born March 3, 1918 in Blossom a daughter of Grover and Malissa Hensley Wolf. She recently moved to Oklahoma City from Paris, where she resided at Paris Oaks for the past four years. She married David Daugherty on April 18, 1942 in Gainesville, FL. With David in the armed forces, they moved throughout the United States until he retired from the Air Force in Abilene, TX. They returned to Paris where they would live for many happy years. Margaret has been a member of the First Baptist Church for the past 30 years. Margaret was a beautician for 25 years and volunteered at McCuistion Hospital – now Paris Regional Medical Center for 20+ years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband David Daugherty; and daughter Carol Renea Covey.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Roberts and husband Ron; five grandchildren Ann-Marie McCormick and husband James, Audra Jane Richerson and husband Danny, David Lee Cayton, Jeffrey Glen Covey and wife Keri, Matthew Brian Covey. Five Great –Grandchildren Katherine Jane, Samantha Leigh, and Truman William Richerson, Stephen Michael Cayton, Amber Covey, Michaela Covey; four step grandsons James Roberts, Jeff Roberts and wife Sara, Jason Roberts and wife Julie, Jeremy Roberts and 11 step-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Lee, Michael Lee, Mack Humphrey, James Harold (Jamey) Barham, Ron Roberts, and David Lee Cayton.
Online condolences may be made at www.fry-gibbs.com.
The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers in Lamar County – community leaders, cancer survivors, caregivers, anyone wanting to make a difference – to join their Relay for Life of Lamar County. The organization is seeking volunteers who are interested in getting involved in the fight against cancer through fundraising in their signature fundraising event, the Relay for Life.
2012′s Relay for Life event — one of Lamar County’s largest one yet.
Relay for Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. The events are held overnight to honor and symbolize a cancer patient’s journey through treatment. This years’ event will be June 28th at R.L. Maddox field at North Lamar High School.
A Relay Team is a group of 12 to 15 people, led by a Team Captain, who commits to raising at least $100 each and participating in the overnight event fundraising event. All of the proceeds raised through the Relay for Life fund the mission of the American Cancer Society to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. While teams do the majority of their fundraising prior to the event, many teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during the Relay for Life which creates a 12-hour festival-like atmosphere.
To learn more about the Relay for Life of Lamar County and to sign up your team, attend the next team meeting. The next team meeting will be held on March 7th, at 1950 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Paris, TX. Team meetings are an opportunity for all teams to come together and learn about fundraising and the mission of the American Cancer Society. Everyone is invited to attend. You can also get involved by calling the local American Cancer Society at (1-800-227-2345), or by going to their website: Cancer.org.
“The Relay for Life is all about our community uniting with the American Cancer Society and supporting its efforts to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” said Carolyn Lockett, Event Chair. “Volunteers and participants who are willing to give their time and energy to this exciting event are making a commitment to let Lamar County know that cancer can be defeated.”
Funds raised at Relay for Life of Lamar County helped the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer. In 2012, Relay for Life events across East Texas helped patients and their families in local communities and to fund lifesaving cancer research. The Relay for Life raised approximately $50 thousand to help the American Cancer Society save more lives by helping
People stay well, get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. We welcome you to join us in the fight against cancer today!
Michael Paul Dillard, 36, Public Intoxication
David Harold Ingram, 30, Aggravated Assault, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Carrying of Weapon
Jeffery Corwin, 32, Assault Causing Bodily Injury
Ezekiel Sanchez Simmons, 25, Failure to Display DL, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
Justin Matthew Tidwell, 25, Possession of Dangerous Drug
Jerry Lynn Gray, 55, of Deport, Texas a beloved father, brother, uncle and nephew, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center.
A celebration of his life will be held at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 19th at Immanuel Baptist Church in Paris with Rev. Randall Scott officiating. Food will be served after the celebration.
Jerry was born on April 4, 1957 in Dallas, Texas, a son of Billy Young Gray and Billie Faye Gray. He was a graduate of Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas. His father, Billy Young Gray; his mother, Billie Faye Gray; his grandparents, Bill and Lillian Green and Robert Young and Rose Gray; his brother, Billy Jack Gray; his cousin, Rocky Stone and his brother-in-law, Ronald D. Cox, preceded him in death.
His children, Alicia Gray of Dallas, and Corey Gray of Houston; his twin brother, Terry Gray and wife Carla of Flower Mound, Texas; two sisters, Carolyn Armstrong and husband Dean of Flossmoor, Ill., Dottie Cox and the late Ronald Cox of Paris, Texas, survive him. He also leaves behind three aunts and many more beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; his extended family, Charlene and Tommy Borders of Deport, Texas and his beloved, sweet dog, Ruban.
Jerry will be remembered for his infectious laugh and never ending smile. He never complained about his pain or his genetic circumstances that riddled his body for so many years. He loved C&W music, the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. He was a good man with a heart filled with nothing but love and pride for his children, family and friends. He was an inspiration to all of us.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Jerry’s name to:
www.utsouthwestern.edu/donatenow; http://www.cureanca.com/donations/ or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
First Sergeant Talma Lee Brown, Ret., 87, of Roxton, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2013 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 10:00 am, Monday, March 18, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Roxton with Reverend Jackie Spencer officiating. Burial, with Masonic Rites and Military Honors will be made in Restland Cemetery in Roxton. The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm, Sunday at the funeral home.
Lee was born April 21, 1925 in Minter to James Arthur Brown and Annie Belle Shephard Brown. He married Donnie Faye Moree in Paris on February 7, 1947. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2006, after building over 59 years of family and memories.
Lee enlisted in the U.S. Navy V5 program in April 1943 as a Naval Aviation Cadet. Later he was transferred to the Navy V-12 program and stationed at the University of California, Berkeley, California. Lee served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service, aboard the U.S.S. Razorback, during WWII, in the Pacific Theater of Operations, and was awarded the Submariner’s coveted “Dolphins” pin, the insignia and badge of a qualified Submariner. Also, he was awarded the Submarine Combat Pin, for combat against enemy forces, Japan.
Only after passing extensive oral and written test and learning about every piece of equipment and its operation in a submarine, is the “Dolphins” awarded to an individual. Submarine duty included picking up (rescue) of airmen that had to bail out or ditch their aircraft, after making air raids on Japan proper. This included U.S. fighter and bomber personnel. The United States lost fifty two (52) submarines during the war, and had the highest casualty rate of any of the armed forces, one in five (20%). The Razorback was one of twelve submarines selected to be in Tokyo Bay with the Occupation Forces during the formal surrender of the Japanese Forces, 2 September 1945. The Razorback was the longest running commissioned diesel submarine in the United States Navy and was on loan to the Turkish Navy from 1970 to 2005; and then returned to the U.S.
The Razorback is now in the museum in Little Rock, Arkansas. Lee served in the United States Army from 1949 to 1969, retiring at Ft. Bliss, Texas (El Paso) as a Permanent First Sergeant, Regular United States Army, in October 1969, with over twenty six years military service. He served in the I Corps, with the United States Marines, (1st and 3rd Marine Divisions) in the northern part of South Vietnam, along the De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) 1967-1968, and was involved in the TET Offensive in the early part of 1968. He was assigned to the United States Army Air Defense School at Ft. Bliss, Texas 1955-1967, and was the Chief Computer Instructor of the Computer Branch, of The Army School.
Among his awards and decorations are: The Navy Presidential Unit Citation with one bronze star (2 awards), The Army Unit Valorous Citation, The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters (3 awards), The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with five stars, The Vietnam campaign Service Medal with three stars, the Submarine qualification insignia “Dolphins”, and the Submarine Combat Insignia with stars, as well as many other awards.
After retiring from the U.S. Army in October 1969, he was employed by The National Cash Register Company in Dallas, Texas in the Technical Services as a Field Engineer. After moving to Roxton, TX in 1977, he was employed by The Westinghouse Company and later by Phillips Lighting Company, in Paris, Texas as an electronic technician and electrician.
In his retirement, he and wife, Donnie, enjoyed traveling and camping. He enjoyed guns, shooting and coin collecting. He was a Christian and church deacon and dedicated to his church, First Baptist Church—Roxton. Lee served as a Boy Scout Committeeman and a Boy Scout Leader in the Boy Scouts of America, a member and President of the Roxton Kiwanis Club, a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher, served on the Roxton City Council two different times for a total of eleven years, a sixty five year member of the Paris Masonic Lodge 27, a member of the Roxton Masonic Lodge 543, a member of the Lamar Scottish Rite Club, The Red River Shrine Club, The Dallas Scottish Rite and The Dallas Shrine.
He was also a 65 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 5, Paris, Texas. Lee was a long time member of the National Rifle Association and a firm believer in the Second Amendment and the right of the individual to keep and bear arms. He also is a life member of The Submarine Veterans of WWII.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Donnie, a sister, Geneva Bridges and two brothers, Harold and Ray Brown.
Survivors include his sons, Gary Brown & wife Veronica of Chandler, AZ and David Brown & wife Lynn of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Jennifer Elaine Mixon of Winnfield, LA, Lindsay Brown of Chandler, AZ, Jason Brown of Chandler, AZ, Emily Brown of St. Louis, MO and Julie Brown of St. Louis, MO; great-grandchildren, Tyler Mixon, Emilee Mixon and Jaci Mixon all of Winfield, LA; along with several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Casket Bearers will be Jeff Reed, David Rutherford, Joe Mashburn, Floyd McCoin, and Don Nelson. Honorary Casket Bearers will Luther Smith, Gerry Hindman, Tommy Funderburg, Michael Bush and Ed Moree.
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.
Betty Jane Follmar, 73, of Paris, passed from this life Thursday March 14, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday March 18, 2013 in the chapel of Starrett Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Taylor officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and at other times will be at the home of her son Ricky, in Reno.
Jane was born August 2, 1939 in Paris, a daughter of Dewey and Bertha (Mammy) Johnson Beard. She attended Paris and Lamar County schools, and worked in various retail establishments in the area until her retirement. She was a member of Bethel Temple Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, L.D. Beard; and by three sisters, Geraldine Haley, Imogene Sturdivant, and Bertha May Beard.
Jane is survived by two sons, Ricky Follmar and wife Lisa, of Reno and Alan Follmar and wife Lisa, of Paris; a grandson, Chance Follmar, of Reno; a granddaughter, Lacy Follmar and spouse Chance Copeland, of Sumner; a sister, Wilma Follmar and husband James, of Paris; two brothers, Roy Dean Beard and wife Linda, of Paris and Ted Beard and wife Dorothy, of Brownwood; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may register in Jane’s Book of Memories at www.starrettfunerals.com.
Don Carpenter, 77, of Sherman, died at 7:15 AM, Friday, March 15, 2013 at his home. A graveside service is set for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery with Bro. Patrick Cannon officiating. No formal visitation hour will be observed. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Calvin Donald Carpenter was born in 1935 in Pattonville to Calvin Davis and Mildred Thetis Wilson Carpenter. He graduated from Pattonville schools and received his bachelors degree from East Texas State University and later his masters degree from Abilene Christian University. He was a school counselor serving in several school districts throughout Texas. He was also a 32nd degree Mason. Don was an avid grocer owning his own grocery store in Deport. Don married Lila Floydell Peacock Taylor on April 28, 1979 in Shamrock, Texas. He was a member of Western Heights Church of Christ in Sherman and he also served in the Army National Guard.
Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife, Flo Carpenter of Sherman; two sons, one daughter, his sister, Mary Nell Hughes and husband, T.J. of Brighton, Illinois; his step-son and wife, David R. and Kenda Taylor of Paris; one niece; and two nephews. He was preceded by his parents in January of 1997.
Online condolences may be made to the Carpenter family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.
David Wallace Ingram, 84, of Paris, died at 3:25 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are set for 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Patrick Cannon officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM Monday evening at the funeral home. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Ingram was born March1, 1929 in Paris to Sam and Syrena Ingram. He graduated from Delmar schools and received his bachelor and master degrees from East Texas State University. He married Ruth Mary McArthur on July 19, 1952 in Panama City, Florida.
Mr. Ingram served as principal of Thomas S. Justiss Elementary School for several years and retired from PISD as assistant superintendent.
Mr. Ingram is survived by his wife, Ruth Ingram of Paris; one son, Terry Ingram and wife, Karen of Tulsa, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Tiffany Ingram, David Ingram, both of Paris, Adam Ingram of San Antonio, and Heather Ingram of Longview; and two great-grandsons, Devin and Cain. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David Ingram, two sisters, and one brother.
Online condolences may be made to the Ingram family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.
Christine “Ganny” Nesbitt, 91, of Paris, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013.
Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Dickey officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Nesbitt, the daughter of John & Lela Belle Mahon Albright, was born February 21, 1922, in the Froghop Community of Lamar County.
She married Herman Nesbitt in 1940, and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her son, Donnie Nesbitt, in 1997.
She was a cake decorator working at Braden’s Bakery and at Highland Park Cafeteria.
An avid gardener, she enjoyed canning and cooking for her family. She was a member of Glory Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Sloan of Paris and Pam Burns and husband Craig of Paris, three granddaughters, Tina Vanderburg & husband Brian of Paris, Mandy Chapman & husband Erik of Paris and Jennifer Nesbitt of Dallas, four great grandchildren, Dakota, Rylee, Laney and Mia, two sisters, Doris Alexander of Ft. Worth and Tommie Wansley of Memphis along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Casket bearers will be: Quint Creighton, Erik Chapman, Rodger Ruthart, David Blake, Brian Vanderburg and Dakota Vanderburg. G. L. Callaway will serve as an honorary bearer.
The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to the staff of Millennium Home Care and the Home Place for the three and one half years of wonderful care given their loved one. A special thank you to Legend Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center for the last two months of wonderful care, and they would like to extend gratitude to Dr. Ganguly for his tender care for Mrs. Nesbitt.
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.
Justiss Elementary recently held a STAAR Family Night to share information about the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) assessment. Strategies to help students prepare were discussed, while parents received materials to them at home.
Pictured is Justiss 4th grade student Ashlyn Callihan and her mother Kristi Callihan, along with Justiss 4th grade math teachers, Janie Sharrock and Rachel Henson.
Paris Police Chief Bob Hundley
“Paris Police felt the warmer temperatures as calls for service picked up, but arrests were few,” Chief Hundley told the Extra!. “Six people were arrested, as officers answered 107 calls for service.”
Arrests included a emergency detention, one municipal court warrant, one arrest warrant for aggravated assault, one for family assault, and two unrelated arrests on drug charges.
Keep an eye on the Extra! on Monday for this weekend’s adult arrest report and Police Department press release.
Thank you for reading the Extra!
Four Crockett students won awards at the East Texas Regional Science Fair. Madeline Petrikas, 5th grade, won 8th place in Biological Science. Easton Vaughn, 6th grade, won 2nd place in Physical Science. Asher Andoe, 6th grade, received the Geoscience Excellence Award. Sahil Prakash, 6th grade, received the United States Surgeon General Award.
Petrikas and Vaughn will advance to the ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair on March 27-29 in San Antonio.
Katherine Bryan and Nathan Crawford are their sponsors.
Pictured are Aher Andoe and Sahil Prakash
Pictured are Madeline Petrikas and Easton Vaughn.
AS OF APRIL 1, 2013
TEXAS WOMEN’S OUTREACH
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PARIS, TEXAS 75460
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a contract to MHB Construction of Ft. Worth, Texas for $176,580.50. This contract provides for the repair of concrete pavement slabs on Loop 286 in Paris. Also, under this contract repairs will be made to abutments to the FM 195/20th Street NE overpass as well as the US 82 West/Bonham Street overpass. Work will begin on March 18th and is scheduled to be completed by the end of May.
This work is being performed to repair concrete pavement slabs and bridge abutments that have cracked and become rough due to heavy traffic loads. The serviceability and sufficiency of these two overpasses are excellent and this repair work will ensure that they stay that way. While construction is underway, one lane of traffic on the loop will be closed while repairs are made. TxDOT will endeavor to have all lanes of traffic open over the week ends. On occasion, traffic will be held by flagmen when workers must temporarily be located in the traveled way. Advanced warning signs, barrels, and arrow boards will be used to alert drivers that they are entering a construction zone with a lane closure. Access to adjacent properties and places of business near the construction areas will be maintained throughout the duration of contract work.
Safety is a priority in this and all work zones and TxDOT urges the traveling public to observe warning signs and limit their distractions while traveling through the work area. It is TxDOT’s mission to work with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas.
Johnny Dee Trapp, 48, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500
Janna Carter, 46, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500
Robert Leroy Crawley, 34, No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed), Violation of Promise to Appear (Uniform Act)
Billy Arness Carter, 51, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500
Jamal Tyrece Tennon, 21, Aggravated Robbery, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon, Theft of Firearm, Possession of Marijuana <2oz
William Lloyd Hindman, Jr., 51, Assault Causing Bodily Injury
Zachary Lance Bridgers, 25, Driving While License Suspended
Edward Lee Gaffney, Jr., 26, No Safety Belt, Violation of Promise to Appear (Uniform Act)
Taurus Dawan King, 29, Possession of Marijuana <2oz
Paris Police responded to a recent burglary in progress, where they found the front door’s window busted out, according to a Paris PD Press Release.
This incident took place in the early morning hours of March 13, around 3:30am. By the time police arrived the suspect had fled the scene.
When the owner of the of the store got to the scene, located in the 2200 block of Clarksville Street, it was noticed that there had been things stolen during the burglary.
The Paris Police Detectives are investigating the incident, however Crime Stoppers urge the public to help their investigation by providing any knowledge you may have of who may have been involved in this crime. As well as the many other recent burglaries and thefts that have taken place in our area.
We should all work to keep our city a safe one. If you would like to make an anonymous tip just call (903) 785-TIPS (8477) and your information will be immediately relayed to the detectives with the police department — some of the tips are this difference in some cases.
Who’s ready to Paint Paris Purple? Because, ready or not, for the American Cancer Society’s Show Your Hope Week of April 1-6, every business and all those that wish to be included are invited to decorate their storefronts or building windows with anything PURPLE — balloons, streamers, flowers, posters, curtains, etc. Get creative, and do not be afraid to be excessive with the purple.
Relay for Life of Lamar County encourages the entire City of Paris to get involved with this Kick-Off for the 2013 Relay for Life event fundraising countdown.
RFL’s Paint Paris Purple Kickoff Party will be held on the first Friday in April — April 5th — at 6pm, in conjunction with the Cruisers’ Class Cars, who will also be there, on the Downtown Plaza.
Teams are invited this night to set up booths around the square so to promote, draw awareness for RFL 2013, and begin raising money with fundraisers.
Relay for Life encourages and asks that the downtown businesses stay open late on this night, as the event could bring many potential shoppers for your benefit, not to mention ‘givers’ to the Relay cause.
To make this year’s Paint Paris Purple event a little more fun, the RFL committee has decided to make this year’s week of decorating event a competition, offering the winner a FREE sponsorship in this year’s 2013 Relay for Life event — which as in past years, is expected to be huge event — meaning mega publicity for your business, plus your name on the 2013 Relay for Life t-shirts. So, decorate to win.*
There will be mystery judges that visit each participating location and a winner will be announced at the Kick-Off Party on the Plaza on April 5th.
As even more incentive to participate in this year’s RFL’s Paint Paris Purple event, a Relay representative will visit all the purple participating locations for pictures to add to the popular RFL Facebook page and groups. This is a wonderful opportunity for lots of free, good publicity for your business.
Sixteen teams have already signed up for this year’s Relay event, and there is still plenty of time for many more teams to sign up. You may do so online at the Relay for Life website by clicking here.
“This is a GREAT time for all the teams to get acquainted with each other and start raising money for Relay for Life 2013,” stated RFL Committee member, Molly Woodall. ”If you have a fundraiser — t-shirts, bracelets, raffles, food, bake sales, etc…bring them the night of April 5th for the Kickoff Party.”
If there are teams that do plan on setting up a booth for the Paint Paris Purple Kickoff Party, please let Carolyn Lockett or Molly Woodall know prior to the event. (Each of their contact information is at the bottom of this article on the flyer image.)
The more teams the better, and the more businesses decorating and ‘painting’ their buildings and staff purple, means more awareness and possible funds raised for the great cause of Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
“If you remember, two years ago, the Plaza was PURPLE! It was beautiful,” Mrs. Woodall said with excitement! We’d like to get back to that and make it a huge event.”
Photo from the 2012′s Relay for Life event at the North Lamar football stadium. Memorial Luminaria Bags line the track.
There are some guidelines, but they are simple and shouldn’t cause any issues.
The City of Paris has the following to say about the booths that will be set up on Friday, April 5th:
“If a team sets up in front of a business, please make sure that they have gotten their (the businesses) permission as a courtesy. Please make sure there is at least 4 feet of sidewalk available for wheelchairs to pass, and please do not block sidewalk accessible ramps (ADA Rules). Also, please, no cooking close to buildings.”
As in recent years during the Relay for Life event — being held this year on June 28, again at the North Lamar football stadium and track — there will be hundreds of Luminaria Bags (pictured above) that line the tracks in dedication to cancer survivors, victims and their families, and those that are lost. The bags are customizable and available for purchase at $5. Unlike other years, this year teams will be selling the bags and all the money raised from the sale of these Luminaria Bags will go to the TEAMS!
For more information about the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and their Paint Paris Purple event click here. Here you can sign a team up and even make a donation to the American Cancer Society. Every penny counts in their mission to find a cure, new treatments, and all the research they conduct for cancer.
Join the Relay for Life of Lamar County Group on Facebook by click here!
Click the above image to access a PDF file containing many great ‘Purple Painting‘ tips & ideas, these may really help if you plan to win that FREE SPONSORSHIP — a wonderful opportunity.
*You do not have to be a downtown business to participate in the decorating contest, it is open to anyone, however the Paint Paris Purple RFL Kickoff Party will be held on the Plaza downtown.
Mavis Ann Young, 60, of Detroit, died Friday March 15, 2013 at East Texas Medical Center Tyler. Following cremation arrangements, a memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday March 19, 2013 in the chapel of Starrett Funeral Home, with her son-in-law Kimmie Snowton officiating. She will be interred among the Young family in Springhill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Mavis was born February 27, 1953 in Red River County, a daughter of Clemmie Joe and Mary Louise Smith Bradford. She attended Red River County schools, and was a retired hairdresser. She married Darwin Young on November 21, 1969 in Blossom, and they shared a life of over forty-three years.
Mavis is survived by her husband Darwin, of the home; two daughters, Christie Nelson and Michelle Snowton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Danny Bradford; and a sister, Mary Sue Edmonson.
Friends may register in Mavis’s Book of Memories at www.starrettfunerals.com.
The test call on the evening of March 6th went as planned, allowing the City’s CodeRED database to be validated for non-working numbers and/or other situations where a number had changed since the last test, according to Paris Police Chief Bob Hundley.
With a usual call speed in our area of 1500 calls per minute, the CodeRED system was throttled back to only 500 calls per minute during the test, as another measure to ensure precision.
Being that the system was in use at a slower rate, the test took about an hour to complete, and that is including the second attempt to reach the numbers. The system has an auto-recall feature that makes one more attempt to reach telephone numbers that are not answering.
The CodeRED mobile app, a fairly new feature, reported 34 notifications.
In the above summary chart, CodeRED made 28,795 attempts on a total of 17, 714 numbers, making a good connection on only 8,841 numbers.
In the above active line breakdown chart, only 56% of the calls were answered by a human, 31% by an answering device, and no answer for 10% of the calls. Only 1% of the lines called were busy and 3% of the calls were answered by a fax machine.
“With the test completed, the database will be purged of the non-working numbers allowing future emergency calls to take place in a more timely manner,” Chief Hundley added in conclusion.
William Chance Abbott, 28, Driving While Intoxicated, Unlawful Carrying of Firearm
Courtney Raquel Aguilar, 29, Public Intoxication
Kenji Demond Barr, 32, Forgery Financial, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 <1g Drug Free Zone, Fraudulent Use/Possession of Firearm
Terry Don Booker, 56, Failure to Display DL, Aggravated Assault, Possession of Marijuana <=2oz Drug Free Zone, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Chester Wayne Christopher, 54, Parole Violation Warrant
Chad Chanin Cline, 26, Public Intoxication
Joe Boyce Cox, 64, Motion to Revoke Probation
Charlie Michael Davis, 59, Parole Violation Warrant, Theft of Property <$1500 2/More
Natalie Nichole Davis, 29, Driving While Intoxicated
Michael Paul Dillard, 36, Public Intoxication
Michael Lorenzo Ellis, 24, Public Intoxication
James Christopher Harrelson, 41, Assault
Chelsie Danielle Hoskins, 23, Possession of Marijuana <=2oz Drug Free Zone
Wasmecia Wyshinell Jeffery, 27, Failure to Display DL, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic), Public Intoxication
Roy Charles Kresen, 20, Minor in Consumption of Alcohol
Willie Joe Marlen, 29, Public Intoxication
Doretha Daniella McCool, 23, Harassment
Clinton Eugene Neal, 48, Running Stop Sign, Driving w/ License Invalid, Expired Motor Vehicle
Christopher Lee Nowell, 32, Public Intoxication, Prohibited Weapon
Alexis Sharday Patt, 22, Motor Vehicle Inspection
Joshua Wade Pruitt, 19, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
Jason Don Prunty, 30, Violation of Promise to Appear
Robert Gene Runnels, 68, Burglary of Habitation
Terez Vaughndrell Smith, 21, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Expired Motor Vehicle Registration, Failure to Appear
Samuel Jerome Sneed, 28, Burglary of Building, Possession of Dangerous Drug
Devonica Ivy Sugg, 19, Public Intoxication
John Samuel Temple, 22, Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct
Captain John Dickson (Dick) HOUSE,
U.S NAVY RESERVE (Ret.)
He was born at home, 1408 Clarksville Street, in Paris, Texas, on Jan. 13, 1920, to John Devericks House Jr. and Loucile Dickson House. He was a retired Navy captain, and a businessman in Paris of 25 years as owner and founder of Dick House’s Good Housekeeping Shoppe in Williamsburg Shopping Center.
He passed away Saturday, March 16, at age 93 at The Home Place Assisted Living in Paris. Visitation with friends will be at Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Carl Haggard and family members will conduct the services at Fry and Gibbs funeral home at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, with military interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris.
Twice he answered his country’s call to active duty with the U.S. Navy – once in World War II and again during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He left civilian life and a business career to enlist in the Navy in January of 1942.
During his naval career he received Midshipman training at Columbia University in New York in January of 1942 and was commissioned as an Ensign there upon graduation in October of the same year. He was then sent to shipboard active duty in the South Pacific to report to the Destroyer USS Farragut.
From 1942 to 1946, Captain House served his country in the Pacific area as a gunnery officer aboard the destroyer USS Farragut and the cruiser USS Vicksburg. He participated in 17 major naval bombardments and landings against the Japanese while earning nine campaign service and award ribbons with 10 battle stars.
On Jan. 18, 1946, he married Betty Carlisle Sluder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sluder of Paris, in a formal ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Paris.
Recalled to active duty in January of 1951 by the U. S. Navy during the Korean War, he served two more years with a Naval air squadron attached to the Pacific Fleet. After his second discharge in 1946, he maintained his association with Naval Reserve units at the Dallas Naval Air Statio and the local Naval Reserve company at Paris Junior College that he organized and initially commanded.
In July of 1963, he was selected by the Navy for promotion from the rank of Commander to the rank of Captain. In January of 1980, he was placed on the Navy’s retired list after completing 23 years of creditable service.
In September of 1956, he and his wife, Betty, founded “Dick House’s Good Housekeeping Shoppe” specializing in top brand appliances and gift wares. For 25 years he operated the store, which in 1974 won the “Texas Appliance Retailer of the Year” award.
His education began with kindergarten at Mrs. Woodson’s School and Fourth Ward Elementary School. Later, in 1937, he graduated with honors from Paris High School and lettered on the basketball, track, and golf teams.
He received an Associate of Arts degree in 1939 from Paris Junior College and at graduation was awarded the Distinguished Service Cup. He served as business manager of the 1939 Galleon yearbook and vice president of his sophomore class. He was captain of the 1939 PJC basketball team and a member of the district championship golf team and track team. In 1994, he and the 1939 basketball team he captained were inducted into the PJC Hall of Fame.
He received his BBA degree in 1941 and was an honor graduate of the University of Texas business school in Austin. While there, he was inducted into Delta Sigma Pi, a Business Fraternity. In 1949, he served as president of the Lamar County Chapter of the Texas Ex-Students Association and continued until his death to be an active supporter of the university’s activities.
He served as president of the Paris Junior College Ex-Student’s Association; vice president of the PJC board of regents, which he served for six years; and chairman of the building committee during the college’s expansion in the early 1960s.
House was a member of the Paris Rotary Club with 42 years of perfect attendance and served in most of the club offices. He was the first Rotary District 5830 Secretary as well as chairing several district and Paris Rotary Club committees. In 1976, he was selected by the Paris club as a Paul Harris Fellow, the local Rotary club’s highest honor.
Other civic activities he enjoyed were the American Legion, the VFW, and the 2:30 Coffee Club. He had former service to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, United Way, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, and the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, where he taught Sunday school for a number of years. He was a proud “Friend of Bill W.” for 32 years and spent countless hours mentoring others. Many admired him for his devotion and adherence to the program.
After his retirement in 1982 from his store, he enjoyed learning about computers, playing golf, and writing about his naval battles and self-help tools he learned in life. His books on naval experiences are titled “House On The Water” and “Action Starboard.” Two books he wrote on self-help were “Elephants Don’t Bite” and “12 Steps To A Happy And Successful Life.” All are in the City of Paris and PJC libraries.
He greatly loved his family and friends he met along the way. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Mr. and Mrs. John D. House, Jr.; a sister, Lou Ann Milliken of Paris and her husband Russell Milliken; his wife, Betty Sluder House; and a grandson, Stephen Jeffrey Scott.
Among his survivors are his children: Marilou House Maxwell and husband Jim of Dallas; John Sluder House of Paris; and Dicksie Ann House Walker and husband Rick of Bullard.
Other survivors include five grandchildren: Will Walker and wife Andrea of Tulsa, Okla.; Natalie Scott Gradke and husband Regan of Phoenix, Ariz.; Erica House Brasseux and husband Eric of Katy, Texas; Kristina House Courson and husband Roger of Paris; and John David House of Paris.
He is survived by 11 great-grandchildren Breanna Courson, Jake Gradke, Haven Gradke, Chloe Gradke, Jackson Brasseux, Connor Brasseux, Presley Brasseux, Aila Walker, Cyra Walker, Carly Scott, and Kagen Caldwell.
Also surviving are two nieces and a nephew.
Online condolences may be made to the House family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.
The Paris Community Theatre is proud to present Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry. Sponsored by Ameriprise Financial, the production runs March 22-24 & March 28-31, 2013, in historic downtown Paris at the Plaza Theatre on the square.
Directed by Hilda Mallory and produced by Special Arrangement with Dramatists Play Service INC., the play is set against a backdrop of changing world events between 1948 and 1973. Driving Miss Daisy depicts the relationship over a twenty-year period between a feisty elderly Southern widow and her proud but soft-spoken chauffeur, who is a retired mild truck driver. They embark on a journey from suspicion and mistrust to respect and deep-rooted affection.
Based on a Pulitzer Prize – winning play, Driving Miss Daisy won the Academy Award as the best film of 1989. Driving Miss Daisy premiered off -Broadway in 1987. In addition, Jessica Tandy won the Oscar as Best Actress, and writer Algred Uhry won for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 903-784-0259 or emailing pct@1starnet.com. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm.
DRIVING MISS DAISY By ALFREY UHRY
CAST
Daisy Werthan Kathy Brown
Boolie Werthan Kennan Daus
Hoke Coleburn Robert High
PRODUCTION STAFF
Director Hilda Mallory
Assistant Director; Tehnical Director Josh Maxwell
Prompter; Dresser for Miss Daisy Sue Jordan
Stage Managers R. J. Case & Justin Gallant
Scene Construction Charlie Thompson &
Chuck Collins
Scene Painting Bill Kennedy
Lights & Sound Josh Maxwell
Sound Tract Kennan Daus
Costumes Sue Jordan & Cast
Properties Hilda Mallory
Thomas Edwin White, 69, of Roxton passed away Monday March 18, 2013 at ParisRegionalMedicalCenter. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home will conduct graveside services at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday March 20, at Evergreen cemetery with Rev. Mark Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 7-8 p.m.
He was born September 25, 1943 in Richton, Mississippi a son of V.W. and Minnie Arlene Graham White. He married Elizabeth Ann Hackler on December 1, 1964 at Paris. He was an electrician and a member of Powderly Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Elizabeth and a son Brazos (Omar) White.
Survivors include sons Anthony White and wife Bobbi and family, Melvin White and wife Missy and family, Lance White; 6 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren; 4 brothers Rev. Bob White, Bill White, Melvin Gene White, Rev. Mitchell White and numerous nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.fry-gibbs.com.
