Obituaries

Jul 10, 2023

June Ann (McLaughlin) Gilstrap passed away July 10, 2023, in Hillsboro, Texas surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held July 13, 2023, at 9:00 am at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas, with the service following at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at the Itasca Cemetery.

June was born to Kenneth and...

Jul 8, 2023

David Wayne Bartley, age 56, of Whitney, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Baylor Scott and White hospital in Waco, Texas. There are no funeral arrangements made at this time.

David was born December 4, 1966, in Waco, Texas, to Roy Dean and Kathleen Marie (Densman) Bartley. He grew up in...

Jul 7, 2023

Thomas Edwin McCown passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. There are no funeral arrangements at this time.

Thomas was born on February 22, 1934, in Whitney, Texas to his parents Jack and Elizabeth McCown. Tom received a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering at Texas Tech University and a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Methodist University...

Jul 5, 2023

Our beloved wife and mother, Greta J. Tramel passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023, at the age of 91.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:00 am at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard.

She was born in 1931 in Vernon, Texas to Ben and Lillian Kay, the youngest of two daughters.  She...

Jul 5, 2023

On July 5, 2023, Ernest Donald Cooper, of Whitney, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Peoria Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas.

Ernest was born on May 29, 1938 in Whitney,...

Jul 4, 2023

Jerry W. Manak, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Baylor-Scott and White Medical Center of Waxahachie. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00am, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Ennis, Texas, with Father John Dick officiating.

He was born January 12, 1940, to John and Theresa (Malish) Manak, in...

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Katherine Lynch, 87, of Itasca went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2023, at Itasca Cemetery.

Mary was born June 20, 1936, to Edward H. Stout and Fannie Vela Stout in Milford.  She later married Billy Lynch on May 24,...

Jul 3, 2023

Maria (Mary) Lidia Flores, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends July 3, 2023. Funeral service will take place at 1:30 pm, Monday, July 10, 2023, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory, Hillsboro.  Visitation will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Sunday, July 9, 2023, at...

Jul 1, 2023

Vanessa Eileen (Faulkner) Meyer, 52, of Whitney, Texas, passed away July 1, 2023, at her home. Graveside services will take place at 10:00am, Friday, July 7, 2023, at Bethlehem Cemetery in Whitney, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Whitney, Texas.

Vanessa was born January...

Jun 30, 2023

Johnny O. Ivie, age 85, of Whitney, Tx, passed peacefully Friday, June 30, 2023 in Whitney.

Johnny was born June 12, 1938, to Ellis and Beatrice Ivie in Hillsboro, Tx. He grew up in Hillsboro, where he met the love of his life, Sandra Williams, of 66 years. Johnny retired first sergeant from the Army National Guard,...

Jun 30, 2023

Phyllis (Pelham) Cole Mattingly passed peacefully in her home surrounded by love and family on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was 65.

Phyllis lived most of the past thirty-five years in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was co-owner of Shiloh Machine, LLC with her beloved husband, Kevin Mattingly. Phyllis was a practicing Lutheran who loved the Lord with...

Jun 30, 2023

Patricia Ann (Patti) Ward, age 78, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 30, 2023 in Whitney, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Sunday, June 2, 2023 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 3, 2023 at Marshall and Marshall. A...

Jun 28, 2023

Larry F. Cryts, October 29, 1941-June 28,2023, 81 years old

Larry Fred Cryts was born on October 29, 1941, in Dudley, Missouri, to Fred and Irene Cryts, the youngest of four children.  He shared many adventures with his siblings growing up while learning the value of hard work and perseverance with a little fun sprinkled in.  Larry...

Jun 28, 2023

Carolyn Kay Cryts was born on July 27, 1948, in Hillsboro, Texas to Raymond Lee Turner and Katherine Louise Turner. She was the beloved younger sister of Brenda. The family initially lived in Whitney, Texas and later moved to Itasca, Texas. She grew up in a loving, hardworking, Christian household. She enjoyed nature and animals, especially dogs. She treasured...

Jun 28, 2023

Joyce F Anderson (59) of West died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at St Anthony's care center in Waco, Texas. Graveside Services will take place at 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Beeman Cemetery, 700 FM 2555, Corsicana, Texas, 75110, with Richard Wiese officiating.

Joyce was born on July 9, 1963, in Waco, Texas, to Helen McCoy...

Jun 27, 2023

William "Bill" Nelson, 83, of Whitney, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2023. A memorial service to honor Bill's life will be held on Monday, July 3rd, at 10:00 am at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, 201 North Bosque Street Whitney, Texas.

Born on November 19, 1939, in Lawrence, Kansas, Bill was a loving and hardworking man...

Jun 25, 2023

David “Keith” Stanford, 77, of Whitney, Texas passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest hospital in Waco, Texas with his children by his side. A celebration of life service will be held at 2PM Friday, July 7, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas with Rev. Darrell Phillips officiating.

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Jun 23, 2023

Franklin Grant Fricke was born on November 12, 1930, to Karl Brownie and Ruth Florence Coolidge Fricke in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the fourth of five children. He passed peacefully from this world surrounded by his family on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the age of 92. Franklin was a friend to many and a stranger to few. He could...

Jun 22, 2023

Darlene (Moore) Boykin, 79, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, by her daughter’s side in Itasca, Texas.  She was born October 15, 1943, to George Moore and Jewel Akeman, in Lancaster, Texas, where she grew up.

After working as a nurse for several years, Darlene worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield, processing insurance claims.  She loved caring...

Jun 20, 2023

Eugene Wendell Freeman, age 70 of Morgan, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Waco at Providence Health Care Center. He will truly be missed by family, friends, and loved ones that knew him.

Eugene was born December 10, 1952, in Waco, Texas to Wendell Freeman and Sarah Elizabeth (Davis) Vickers. He married his wife Brenda...