All Obituaries

  Betty Jean Hearn, 76, of Paris passed away April 29, 2021, in her home. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021, at New Birth Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Wallace serving as eulogist and Bishop S. F. Evans, pastor. Interment will follow to Littlejohn Cemetery under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home. Betty Hearn was born in Paris, Texas, to the parentage of Joe Mickens and Geneva Gray. She attended Gibbons High School. She accepted Christ at an early age,...

Marilyn Scott, 66, of Paris entered eternal rest on April 22, 2021. Funeral services are set for 1:00 pm Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Maxey Funeral Chapel. Bishop S. F. Evans will serve as eulogist. Interment will follow to Restlawn Garden Cemetery under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home. Marilyn Scott was born July 17, 1954 to the parentage of the late Earl and Clara (Minor) Scott.  She was a graduate of Paris High School and Paris Junior Colloege Vocational Nurse Program. Loved Ones...

Hugh Dockins,75, of Paris passed away April 11, 2021. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021, at El Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Young serving as eulogist and the Rev. Randy McCarty, officiant. Interment will be held in DFW National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday, April 16th from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Survivors:  Wife: Ruth Dockins of Paris,...

Trachan Holt-Wilson, 63,  of Paris passed away April 9, 2021. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Maxey Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Restlawn Garden Cemetery under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home. Trachan (Frachan) Louise Holt Wilson was welcomed into this world by her loving parents Clarice Green Holt and John Robert Holt on September 28 th , 1957. She graduated from Paris High School in 1975 and worked as a phlebotomist in Paris, Texas...

 Lorene Ethridge, 91, of Paris entered eternal rest on April 8, 2021, Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm on Saturday April 10, 2021, in Maxey Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop S. F. Evans serving as eulogist and the Rev. Harold Washington as officiant. Interment was held in Fairland Cemetery under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home.

OBITUARY William D. King was born in Lamar County to the parentage of Adrian and Parthenia King on November 25, 1946.  He attended Lamar County Schools.  He was a member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church where he enjoyed working in the church as an usher, choir member, deacon, and any area in which he was needed. He entered eternal rest on April 5, 2021. His Cherished Memories: A Loving Wife, Phyllis Godchild:  Philana Ellis Brother: Michael King Mother-in-law, Arzea...

The Rev. Johnnie Crussel Bills peacefully entered everlasting rest on April 3, 2021. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Maxey Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop S. F. Evans serving as eulogist and the Rev. Harold Washington as officiant. Interment was held in Restlawn Garden Cemetery under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home.

John Henry Wilson, 95, of Windom, Texas passed away March 26, 2021, Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Maxey Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Carlton Mitchell will serve as eulogist. Interment will follow to Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home.  John Henry was born to Charlie and Hattie Wilson on December 30, 1925. He joined church at a young age, loved going to church, singing in the male choir. He married Bernice Blackmon...

Quentin M. Lipscomb, 52, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away March 24, 2021. The family will receive friends Friday, April 2nd in Maxey Funeral Chapel from 6 to 7 pm. Funeral services are set for 1:00 pm Saturday, April 3, 2021, at New Birth Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Fairland Cemetery under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home. Quentin Lipscomb was born on September 24, 1968, to the parentage of Lillian Lipscomb Wade. He was a 1987 graduate of Paris High School. He...

Abdual Jamel Hardison, 45, of Paris passed away March 22, 2021. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, April 2, 2021, in Maxey Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Charles Wallace will serve as eulogist. Abdual Jamel Hardison  was born April 28, 1975, to the  parentage of Pamela Hardison. He entered eternal rest on  March 22, 2021. He will be  greatly missed.  LOVED ONES WHO REMAIN: Son: Zavyon Jamal Hardison, daughters, Britney Hardison and  Edelyn...