Obituaries

Feb 27, 2023

Robert Lee Vandagriff, age 84 of Cransfill Gap, Texas passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, after a long battle with cancer at Willow Park Rehab in Clifton, Texas. He went on hospice with Lutheran Sunset in his last 2 weeks while there. Thanks to all the wonderful nurses and staff for his care.

Robert was born...

Feb 27, 2023

Kimberly Ann Melin, 51, passed away Monday morning, February 27, 2023, in Mansfield, Texas. She was born December 6, 1971, to William Kirt Sullivan and Phyllis Harvey Jacobs in Hialeah, Florida.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Melin, brother Jonathan Sullivan and sister Ashley Sullivan.

Kim attended high school in Copperas Cove, Texas and...

Feb 26, 2023

Donna Ruth Cook, age 70,  passed peacefully February 26, 2023. Memorial Services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Whitney, Texas.

Donna was born Donna Ruth Dubois in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents Lloyd and Ernestine Dubois, who preceded her in death. Donna and her husband retired...

Feb 26, 2023

Linda Kay (Allen) Tufts, 79, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hillsboro. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 3, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro.

Linda was born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Hillsboro, Texas. In her early years, she...

Feb 24, 2023

Joan Windmiller MD, age 90, died peacefully February 24, 2023. Dr. Windmiller was born October 24, 1932, in Fort Worth, Texas the only child of Hazen E. Windmiller and Rosalyn M. Baker. Joan graduated from Texas Christian University in 1955 and entered (now known as) University of Texas Southwestern Medical School from which she graduated in 1958.  She went...

Feb 22, 2023

Bobby F. King, age 73, passed away on February 22, 2023, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Dallas, TX.  A memorial service will take place at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

He leaves behind a son, Mark King and wife; a daughter Emily Foster and husband; a...

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. ...