Obituaries

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...

Jun 19, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Brown, 61, of Brandon, Texas unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2023. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Brandon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 23, 2023, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Kenneth was...

Jun 19, 2023

Peggy Alexander Morris, age 70 of Whitney passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Waco at Providence Hospice. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, June 23, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall with Mr. Bruce Martin...

Jun 16, 2023

Edwin Henry Gustave Kunkel, 93, of Bynum passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Town Hall Estates Nursing Home in Hillsboro.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Salem Lutheran Church in Malone with Pastor James Heiser and Pastor Anthony Oncken officiating.  Burial will follow at Salem Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be held...

Jun 14, 2023

Daniel David Wise, age 81 of Blum, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Callaway, Florida to George Washington Levy and Lessie Lucille (Vickers) Wise. Daniel worked as a Boat Captain in the shipping part. He also served in the United States Army, during Vietnam.

He is preceded in...

Jun 12, 2023

Kelly Lynn Darrah, age 52 of Blum, Texas passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at her residence in Blum. She was born September 11, 1970, in California to Don and Nancy Lahrson. Kelly loved traveling, riding on the boat, camping, and swimming. She was a great cook and even took cooking lessons with her sister. Kelly never met...

Jun 9, 2023

Christine Butler Downs, age 87 of Whitney passed away Friday June 9, 2023, at her son's home in Tolar, Texas. Christine was born in Lewisville, Kentucky on November 6, 1936, to Thomas Earl and Francis Eugene Bratcher) Kirk. She was a great mother she would do all she could to help the kids do all they wanted to do....

Jun 9, 2023

Nettie Mae (Parker) Stephens, 87, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, in Itasca.  Nettie was born August 27, 1935, to Bruce and Frankie Mae (Randalls) Parker, in Des Arc, Arkansas.

A strong lady, Nettie was a fighter, especially when it came to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed raising flowers in her garden and rode...

Jun 6, 2023

Paul H. Miller, 90, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro, with Levin Ainsworth officiating. Visitation will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 9, 2023, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

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