Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Maxine “Sit” Evans Dutton, 97, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away February 21, 2023 at Silverado North Shore Memory Care Community in Glendale, Wisconsin.  A graveside service will be held in Hillsboro, Texas on March 17, 2023.

Maxine was born November 6, 1925 to Charles and Grace (Bobbitt) Evans in Seminole, Oklahoma before relocating with her family to...

Feb 21, 2023

John Charles Overton, 93, of Whitney, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 21, 2023.Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Whitney Memorial Park in Whitney, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11am- 12pm at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney, Texas.

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Feb 20, 2023

Thelma Grace “Bitsy” Trigg Gannon, 98, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 24, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro.  The funeral service and interment will be held at a later date.

Bitsy was born August 14, 1924, in...

Feb 18, 2023

Kenneth Lee Thomas passed away peacefully on Saturday February 18, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 61 years and eleven months old.

Kenneth was born March 2, 1961, to Patsy and Gene Thomas in Cleburne, Tx. He came to live in Blum about fifteen years ago to help care for his mother Patsy, and his aunt...

Feb 17, 2023

Finis Algie Moore, age 94, passed away on February 17, 2023, in Hillsboro, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro, Texas. Burial will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas. A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, February 20,...

Feb 11, 2023

Lesby Ray of Hillsboro, Texas, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of eighty-nine. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm, Monday, February 20, 2023, at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas, with Father Michael Heidt officiating.

She was born September 5, 1933, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Minnie Romine Daniel and Doyle Phillip Daniel. Lesby saw the...

Feb 9, 2023

Gray Blake Estes, four-month-old infant daughter of McKenzi Estes and Ethan Rodriguez, Jr. gained her angel wings and went to meet Jesus on February 9, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.  Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home Chapel, 3124 North Robinson Drive, Waco, Texas 76706.  Visitation with family and friends...

Feb 8, 2023

Versie Jean (Baker) Johnson, 67, of Hillsboro, departed this life on February 8, 2023, and was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The Celebration of Life will take place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas, with Reverend Sharon D. Rich, Pastor of Wade Chapel...

Feb 5, 2023

Tonnie Jean Bond went to be with her Savior on Sunday, February 5, 2023. A memorial service will take place  at 1:00pm Friday, February 24, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro, with Pastor Stephen Burnett officiating.

Tonnie was raised in Dallas, Texas; but resided in Hillsboro, Texas since 1992.  She loved Jesus and dedicated her...

Feb 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we regretfully announce the death of Dennis Allen Whittington “Blue Feather”, 77 of Hillsboro, Texas.  He passed away the day before his 78th birthday in his home after a difficult battle with Type 2 diabetes.  Memorial will be held at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas at 2:00 pm on Thursday,...

Feb 3, 2023

Wayne Bower went to his eternal reward on Friday, February 3rd, at the age of ninety-two. He was known as "Mr. B" to the thousands of math students he helped over a 42-year career at Hillsboro High School.  He was respected and loved for his gentle manner, his sense of humor, and his willingness to give time to any...

Feb 3, 2023

Chrystal Lee Ervin, age 42 of Grandview, Texas passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 10, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Pastor Abel Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Itasca Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, February 9, 2023,...

Feb 1, 2023

James Wells, 65, of West, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Plano, Texas.  A private family service will be held. James will lie in state from Noon- 3:00 pm Sunday, February 5, 2023, and from 9:00am-5:00pm Monday, February 6, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

James was born on April 15, 1957, in...

Feb 1, 2023

Mrs. Sandra Kay (Daniel) Edens, age 77, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023.  Graveside services will take place at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, with Pastor Michael Nemec officiating.

Sandra was born April 22, 1945 in Hillsboro, the daughter of the late Files and Lorene (Enders) Daniel. ...

Jan 31, 2023

Darlene LaCour of Hillsboro, Texas, went to heaven Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas. Graveside services will take place at 1:00pm, Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro, with Reverend T.J. Burris officiating.

She was born June 28, 1946, in Hunt County, Texas, to William Clifford Darden and...

Jan 31, 2023

Patricia Pauline (Leverett) Reeves, age 85, passed away on January 31, 2023 at her residence in Clifton, Texas.

Patricia was born on June 16, 1937, to her loving parents J.H. and Edith Pauline (Bruns) Leverett in Wichita, Texas. She loved being outdoors, camping, playing guitar, and singing with her family. Patricia was a homemaker and a very...

Jan 30, 2023

Abigail “Abby” Bason was born February 22, 1958, in Itasca, Texas to mother, Nellie Lara Bason and father, Sunday Bason, Sr. (who was deceased before her birth).  She went home to her heavenly Father, and to meet her earthly father on January 30, 2023, at the age of 64. Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, February 10,...

Jan 30, 2023

Dr E.L. Perry, Jr., age 83, was received into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, January 30, 2023. On Monday, February 6, 2023, there will be a Visitation from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. and Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 1:00 p.m. at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas. Interment will be at Richland...

Jan 29, 2023

Mable Doris Gilmore, 81, of Temple, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, in her home.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Marshal and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas.

Mable was born August 12, 1941, in Laredo, Texas, to Fred and Elsie Bechthold.  On May 11, 1968, she...

Jan 29, 2023

David Harold Pederson, 72, of Hillsboro departed this life to reside eternally in his heavenly home on January 29, 2023, with his loving wife of 47 years by his side. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro.  Visitation...