Travis L. Luman, 85, of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Paris Regional Medical Center.
Cremation is under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. The family has scheduled a visitation from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursday, June 28th, at The Double R Cowboy Church, 485 FM 1159, Clarksville, TX 75426, 903-966-2239.
Mr. Luman, the son of William Zaddock & Rosie Violet Hunter Luman, was born March 27, 1927, in Tyler.
He married Jo Ann Ratliff on Jan. 7, 1964, and she preceded him in death on May 26, 2011.
He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. At the age of fifty he received his GED and entered East Texas State University where he received his teaching degree. He taught and drove a bus for the Clarksville ISD until his retirement.
Survivors include children; Susan Brown & husband Roger of Paris, Sandra Smith of Pittsburg, Chuck Luman & wife Jenny of OK, Rick Luman & wife Becky of Provencal, LA, Sam Luman & wife Karen of Savoy, Teresa Hines & husband David of Arlington, Travis Luman & wife Kim of Clarksville, Russell Sanchez & wife Kate of Virginia, Rachel Herrick of Detroit, Helen Sanders of Tyler & Peggy Head of Tyler, thirty-two grandchildren along with numerous great grandchildren.
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.
Jack Norman Bolton, 85, of Biardstown, died at 5:30 PM, Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his home. Funeral services are set for 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Covenant Christian Church with Rev. Diana Russell and Dr. Stephen Russell officiating. Burial will follow inEvergreenCemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Jack was born November 15, 1926 in Biardstown to Dennis and Ethel Frye Bolton. He was a devoted and loving son to his parents. He married Marcheta Young on Christmas Eve of 1949 and built their life together in the Biardstown community for 48 years. She passed away February 17, 1997. Mr. Bolton joined the Army during World War II and served his country in the occupational forces in Germany. While in the Army, he excelled as a rifle and carbine sharpshooter. His military and working career consisted of being a rifleman, truck driver, farmer, and boilermaker. He was a self taught independent thinker and was a caring and compassionate man to all people. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox in 1983 after 30 years of service. He was devoted to his church and church family at Covenant Christian Church.
Mr. Bolton was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His sons remember him as a hard working man sacrificing for his family.
He is survived by two sons, Jack Bolton, Jr. and wife, Ellen of Seattle, Washington and John Bolton and wife, Kathy of Biardstown; grandson, Brad Bolton and wife, Merianne of Biardstown; great-grandsons, Garrett, Christian, Austin and Evan Bolton of Biardstown; granddaughter, Keri Bolton Davis and husband, Ed of Anna, Texas; great-granddaughters, Ashlyn and Katelyn Davis of Anna; and three sisters-in-law, Anna Beth Allen, Melissa Phillips, both of Deport, and Yvonne Bowers of Paris.
Pallbearers will be Garrett Bolton, Christian Bolton, Sammy Bolton, Charles Bolton, Robert Jenkins, and Joe Matthews. Honorary pallbearers are Rodger Allen and Doug Phillips.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Society or the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Online condolences may be made to the Boltonfamily by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.
Nolan Benjamin Barrios, infant son of Erick Barrios and Nikki Brown, was received by the angels at birth on June 24, 2012 in Paris Regional Medical Center-North.
Survivors include his parents Erick Barrios and Nikki Brown; brother Christeon Barrios grand-parents Carolyn Barrios, Pedro Barrios, Jr., Gayle Ackley Barrios, Mickey Brown and Blinda Brown; several aunts uncles, and cousins.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday under the pavillion at theForestChapelCemeterywith Rev. Mishayla Brewer officiating. Services are under the direction of the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Virgil Dean Gill, 78, of Blossom, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012, at Red River Regional Hospital in Bonham.
Services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 28th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Young officiating. Private burial will follow in Red Oak Cemetery.
Mr. Gill, the son of Rev. Lewis Gill & Jesse Mae Boren Gill, was born Nov. 3, 1933.
Survivors include four sons; Steve, Paul, John and James Gill all of the Houston area, a sister, Jewel of Hobbs, NM along with several grandchildren.
To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.
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