All Obituaries

Paula Sue Davis, age 73, of Bogata, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Paula was born September 7, 1949, in Deport to William L. and Ruth Wright Morris.  In her younger years Paula enjoyed fishing, cooking, canning, gardening, sewing, she was an avid shot with a rifle, and loved to drive fast cars. She was an awesome wife, mama, and Nana. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Bobby Sam Davis and her two brothers. Survivors include her son,...

Jimmy Lynn White, Sr. age 61, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. Jimmy was born March 26, 1962, in Clarksville to George White and Mary Green White.  Jimmy enjoyed the outdoors and loved his family.  Preceding him in death are his parents and brother, Morris White. Graveside services are set for 3:00 p.m. Sunday May 28, 2023, at Tuggle Springs Cemetery with Bro Craig Fletcher officiating.  Burial  is under the direction of Clarksville Funeral...

Sammy Garrison, age 62, of Garland, formerly of Clarksville, passed away, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Plano. Sammy was born, January 31, 1961, in Clarksville to Clarence and Patsy Conine Garrison. He was a 1979 graduate of Clarksville High School. Sammy was a true Dallas American Sports Fan. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, Mavericks, Texas Rangers and the Dallas Stars. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed the drag races and spending time with his family and grandkids. Back in the day,...

Billy Joe McDowell age 91 of Sachse, Texas passed away May 15, 2023. Billy was born May 1, 1932 in Aikin Grove Texas to Lee Roy and Oma Melton McDowell. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Ann Burrow McDowell, and son Mackie Lynn. His parents Lee Roy and Oma McDowell, brothers Derrell and Carroll McDowell, sister DeLoyce Nichols. He is survived by his brother Bobby McDowell, and wife, Jeanette of Quitman Texas. His daughters Patricia Richardson of Leonard, Texas, Linda Johnson...

June Faye Monkhouse, age 74, of Clarksville, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Focused Care of Clarksville. June was born, June 20, 1948, in Clarksville to Calvin Eugene and Audrey Ervin Monkhouse. She was a longtime Cosmetologist. Her parents; a daughter, Kelly Tisdale, 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Hopewell Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home. Survivors include 3...

John R. Kocurek, age 87, of Clarksville, passed away, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Stillhouse Rehabilitation Center in Paris.  John was born, November 30, 1935, in Clarksville to Henry and Thelma Fancher Kocurek.  He earned his Bacholor’s of Science Degree in Chemistry from Texas A&M University.  John retired from Day and Zimmermann in Texarkana and was in the National Guard. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  John married Jennell Humphrey on February...

Donald Ray Murphy, age 77, of Avery, passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2023.  Don was born December 11, 1945, in Texarkana, Arkansas to John Wesley and Velma Pauline Howard Murphy.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from East Texas State University.  He taught at Hope High School for 4 years and retired from the Avery Independent School District after 32 years. Don was a member of Avery Masonic Lodge #921 AF&AM.  He was known  for his...

Frances Mills Berryhill, age 84, of Clarksville, passed away, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Berryhill was born, December 18, 1938, in the Fulbright Community of Red River County. She was the daughter of Charley and Annie Mae Knowles Mills. Mrs. Berryhill enjoyed her flowers, cooking and canning her own vegetables. She loved her family and was very proud of her granddaughters and new great grandson. Mrs. Berryhill was a very devoted Christian woman who loved...

Ted Dennis Ewing II was born on March 6th, 1969, in Texarkana, Texas to Ted and Elaine Ewing. He passed away at his home on April 23, 2023. Dennis was a hard worker. He worked over twenty-seven years in the oilfield. He devoted his whole life to his ranch and took great pride in his land. He was the life of the party, and when he wasn’t being that he loved being on his dozer. He married Deanna Carnes Ewing on August 7th, 1998. They were married for 24 and a half years. Dennis is...

Jimmy Puckett, age 63, of Bogata, passed away, Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home after a five year courageous battle against cancer. He took his last breath with his beloved daughters by his side. He married Nancy Martin on January 31, 1991 in Bogata. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife; and his father, Gaston Puckett. Jimmy was born, September 12, 1959, in Clarksville to Gaston and Roberta Kidd Puckett. He was known by many as Dad, Gramps, Puckett, JimBo, Big Red and Plowboy. Jimmy...