Billy Mac “Bill R” Rheudasil, 74, of Paris, passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Paris Regional Medical Center.
A private burial will be made Wednesday morning at Moores Spring Cemetery, with Wade White officiating, under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, 12/12/12, in the Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church, 780 20th N.E., with Wade White moderating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Bill, the son of Charles & Irene Gibson Rheudasil, was born Oct. 27, 1938, in Sylvan. He graduated from Paris High School in 1956, and from Texas A&M University in 1960, with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He was in the Corp of Cadets while at Texas A&M. To prove he was the Aggies’ ultimate 12th Man his service will be held on 12/12/12. He had served in the National Guard.
Bill had an entrepreneurial spirit; managing Breezeway Farms in Plano and then becoming a building contractor for a number of years. Later he was a wholesaler for local car dealerships.
Bill was strong in his faith and was very active in his church, First Christian Church in Paris.
He was preceded in death by his parents, twin children, Timmy & Tammy and two brothers, Bob Rheudasil & Jerry Rheudasil.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Cain Rheudasil, children, Carla O’Donnell & husband John of Lucas, Richard Rheudasil of Plano and Karen Barry & husband Brian of Austin, grandchildren, Morgan Philpot & husband Ryan, Jessica Rheudasil, Colin O’Donnell, Ryan Rheudasil, Duncan O’Donnell, Devin O’Donnell and Blaise Barry, great grandchildren, Ava Parker, Josslyn Philpot & Samantha Philpot, a sister, June Vest of Paris along with several nieces, nephews & a plethora of friends.
The family requests that memorials be made to First Christian Church, 780 20th N.E., Paris, TX 75460.
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.
Gig’em!
Mary Kathleen Heifrin Williams, 65, of Reno went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2012. Funeral services will be held at Mt.Olive Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 12, with Rev. Tim Reger and Gary Norman officiating. Burial will follow in Mt.Olive cemetery. The family will receive friends at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home Tuesday 6 until 8 p.m.
She was born Jan 16, 1947 in Bryan, Texas a daughter of G. Roy and Mary Olive Garrett Heifrin. She married James D. Williams on December 30, 1967 inLancaster,Texas. She was a graduate of Wilmer Hutchins High School in 1964 and East Texas State University in Commerce with a BS in Home Economics 1968 and her Master’s Degree in 1970. Her first and only job was teaching Home Economics at North Lamar High School for 34 years from 1969 until her retirement in 2003. During this time she was involved with RRV Aggie Moms Club, Lamar County Home Economics Association, Texas State Teachers Association, Lifetime member of the 4-H Foundation, Retired Teachers Association of Texas, Prime Time, Tejas Garden Club and Red Hat Society.
She is survived by her husband of almost 45 years James David Williams; daughter Katie Ann Williams of College Station; son Jay David Williams and wife Abbie of Celina; 2 grandchildren Brody Hutson, Clara Mae, and expecting Griffin Murphy on Jan. 10, 2013; 2 brothers, Rollin Heifrin and wife Martha, Roy Heifrin and wife Kathleen; their families Frank and Misty Heifrin, Tim and Garrett Jones, Justin and Charlsie McDaniel, Jeff and Mallory Heifrin along with great nieces and nephews, Jake, Levi, Ansley, Jency, Jackson, Heidi, and Coleman. Kathleen was better known as “Mother” to Katie, Jay and Abbie; “Gram mom” to Brody and Clara, “Sister” to Rollin, Roy, Martha and Kathleen and “Aunt Sister” to Frank, Jeff, Garrett, Charlsie and their spouses and children. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Heifrin, Frank Heifrin, Bradley Snodgrass, Chad Ashby, Michael Murphy, John Bloss, Tye Carter, and Richard Smithey. Honorary pallbearers will be Bailey White, Tim Jones, Justin McDaniel and Brian Weatherford.
If desired, memorials may be made to TexasA&M Health Science Center.
Your check should be made payable to and sent to:
Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics
Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine
Medical Research and Education Building
8447 State Highway 47
Bryan,TX77807-3260
Online condolences may be made at www.fry-gibbs.com.
Cora Jane Wogberg, 72, of Paris, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, at Dubuis Hospital.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.
The family has scheduled memorial services for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12th at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Eric Moore officiating.
Mrs. Wogberg, the daughter of Bryice Gilbert & Virginia Coplin Sherwood, was born Oct. 7, 1940, in Paris.
She worked as a baker in the cafeteria of Paris Junior College and later in the bakery at Wal-Mart. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and was a Girl Scout leader for twelve years.
Her parents and a sister, Judy Partridge, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Donald, whom she married on November 9, 1970, building forty-two years of family and memories, one daughter, Tonya Wogberg of Frisco, son-in-law, Ronnie Jacobson of Frisco, a niece, Melissa Partridge Mastin of Dallas and a nephew, Greg Partridge of Hallsville along with several great nieces & great nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Lamar County Humane Association, c/o Paris Animal Shelter, 300 Clement Rd., Paris, TX 75460, (www.lamarhumane.com) or Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 1771 Bonham St., Paris, TX 75460
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.
Donna Lynn Biggers, 54, of Novice passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her family. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Long Cemetery, with Pastor Peter Gray officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7 pm, Monday, December 10, 2012 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Biggers was born August 27, 1958 in Colorado City, TX to Henry Haltom and Lola Mae Davis Haltom.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her step-father, Art Radford.
Survivors include her husband, Freddie; children, Cody Berry, Kelley Berry and Scotty Berry & wife Glenda; step-children, Gwendolyn Harris Biggers and Rodrick Biggers; grandchildren, Constance, Jaden, Kaden, Bradon, Christopher and Weston; three brothers, Ron Taylor, Rick Taylor & wife Debbie and Mickey Taylor & wife Cindy; brothers-in-law, Eddie, Jessie, Curtis and Carl Biggers; sisters-in-law, Susie, Clara, Elnora, Virginia and Pamala; special friends, Randall Berry and Joyce Collins, along with a host of extended family and friends. The family desires for memorials to be made to Platinum Hospice. To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.