All Obituaries

Eva Hilliard was born March 23, 1958 to the parentage of the late Charlie Taylor and Zetha Scales.   Eva M Hilliard, as a mother of two and grandmother of four, Eva Hilliard grew up as a Christian, married to a preacher, William "Teddy" Hilliard until his sunset in 1991. She was a caretaker, working in the nursing home until she could no longer work. In her leisure, she enjoyed gardening, music, arts and crafts, collecting relics, long rides in the countryside, and brain...

Linda Kaye Henry was born on December 11, 1954 to the union of the late John Mickens & Tennie Mae Johnson. She was the 4th out of 5 children. She attended Cheatham Elementary and Middle school in Clarksville, Texas and later moved to Dallas, Texas. Linda Kaye graduated from Lincoln High School in South Dallas. She worked as a solderer at Texas Instrument and a supervisor at DART, and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. On April 27, 2023, Linda Henry went Home to be with the Lord. She is...

Rev. Adrian Jerome Gray was born October 13, 1983 to the parentage of Willie Gray and the late Lillie Gray.  He was the pastor of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Idabel, Oklahoma.  He entered eternal rest on April 20, 2023. Loved Ones Who Remain: Wife:  Alisha Brown Gray. Son:  Taymar Gray. Stepchildren:  Dominique Brown, Mia Jolley, Brandon Brown, Jesse Brown, LaDorothey Brown, and Demetrice Brown.  Father:  Willie Gray. Sisters:  Amenia...

Minister Jimmie Ellis was born in Kennard, Texas to the parentage of the late Sherwood and Rose B. (Hearn) Ellis. Jimmie and his siblings grew up and attended schools in Shallowater, Tx. Jimmie retired from Southwest Airlines after 25 years of working in the airline industry. He was also a licensed Pentecostal minister and an anointed guitarist, supporting churches across Texas and Louisiana. He is survived by his children, Jimmie M Ellis and Angela Coston. Six grandchildren, Jonathan...

Glenkeruis Keontre Scott, 27, of Paris went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 24, 2022. Funeral  services are set for 11:00 am on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Clarksville, Texas where the Rev. P. A. Porchia serves as pastor and the Rev. Glenn Scott, eulogist. Interment will follow to Fairground Cemetery under the direction of Brownrigg Funeral Home. 

Nellie Louise English Coulter (82) passed away March 14, 2022. She was born on March 7, 1940 in Annona, TX to the parentage of Henry English, and Pearl English Mitchell, who has preceded her in death. She came to Red River County as a young girl, where she united in Holy Matrimony with Willie Coulter, and to this union nine children were born. Nellie joined St. James Baptist Church at an early age. She worked many years as a healthcare worker. Nellie was a mother, aunt, and granny to...

John’nell “Johnnie” Sykes Wright (71) gained her wings March 10, 2022. She was born in Dekalb, Texas October 15, 1950, to George and Lucinda Sykes. Johnnie was the 9th child of 12 children. Johnnie attended Marvin Pines High School in Dekalb, TX. She was a member of Saint Paul Baptist Church, where she accepted Christ at an early age. She was also a faithful member and worker at Macedonia Syloam Baptist Church of Clarksville, TX, until her health declined. Johnnie...

Josie Ree Reed (98), was born December 8, 1923 to Surrena (Titus) Smith and Alex Smith. She is the 8th child out of eleven which all preceded her in death. Josie became a Christian at age 12, through the prayers of her mother and Mrs. Lula Jones. Josie Reed, the Mother of the church has been a faithful member of the Antioch Baptist Church serving in many capacities including deaconess, vice president of the Mission and a member of the food committee. Josie through her love for Christ has...