Obituaries

Apr 10, 2022

William Daniel (Will D) Strickland, 93, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Graveside services will take place at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Peoria Cemetery, with Kelby Williams officiating.

Will D was born August 11, 1928, in Axtell, Texas to James Melton (Jim) and Maggie (Thrasher)...

Apr 5, 2022

Harold Weldon Higginbotham, 83, of Whitney, Texas, entered peacefully into the arms of his Lord on April 5,2022 at his home in Whitney surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday April 9, 2022 at Whitney Church of Christ. Officiating will be Bruce Martin. A visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 pm...

Apr 4, 2022

Hollis Comer 77, of Itasca, Texas, passed away on April 4, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas, with burial following at the Itasca Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6,...

Apr 2, 2022

Darrell Lelton Vest, age 68 of Whitney passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at his residence in Whitney. He will lie in state Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, April 8, 2022, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral...

Apr 2, 2022

Shirley Ann Wood, age 87 of Blum passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her residence in Blum. A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Kimball Bend Cemetery in Bosque County with Levin Ainsworth officiating.

Shirley was born March 24, 1935, in Brownwood, Texas parents Lilla Lavelle Crowder Evans and...

Apr 1, 2022

Jerry Bert Cook joined his Father in heaven on Friday, April 1st, 2022, in Whitney, TX.

Jerry was born on July 2, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA to Jo Ann Romey and Donald George Cook. He was raised in California and moved to Stephenville, Texas in 1978 where he resided until 1984 when he moved to Dallas,...

Mar 29, 2022

Adam Richard Depweg, age 61 of Whitney passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his residence. No services are planned at this time.

Adam was born May 20, 1960, in Hamilton, Ohio to Richard Henry and Lois Ann (Gebhart) Depweg. He lived in Hamilton till he was 8 years of age, when his family decided to move...

Mar 28, 2022

Maria Luisa Trejo passed away at Medical City Fort Worth on March 28, 2022, at the age of sixty-two. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, in Hillsboro, Texas. Visitation will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 1, 2022, at Marshall and Marshall.

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Mar 25, 2022

Dana R. Boyd, 77, of Alvarado passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro.

He was born October 4, 1944, in Hillsboro.  Dana was preceded in death by the love of his life, Barbara Gail Boyd; son, Kevin Boyd; great-grandson,...

Mar 25, 2022

Billy Wayne Holley 86 of Whitney, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at his residence. A graveside service under the direction of Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors of Whitney will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Whitney Memorial Park, officiating will be Dr. Alan Lane.

Billy was born on July 5, 1935...

Mar 24, 2022

William (Billy) Hayes, 74, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on March 24, 2022, from pancreatic cancer.  There are no services scheduled at this time.

Billy was born in Hillsboro on December 17, 1947, to George Edward Hayes and Vanita (Nea) Sweeney Hayes.  He was raised in Hillsboro and graduated...

Mar 22, 2022

Donald Wray Rice, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his home. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas.

He had the kindest, sweetest soul, with a smile that could light up a...

Mar 22, 2022

Loving husband, father and grandfather Dick Cannon's love of life was evident in the love that he showed his family and friends. His generosity and patient spirit were a gift that he shared with many.

Dickson Yeager Cannon was born in Shawnee, OK to Vivian Payne Cannon and Elizabeth Erwin Yeager Cannon. He resided in OK until...

Mar 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Malinda Sue Stanford Van Buskirk. She lived a full and rich life as a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, co-worker, mentor, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She passed away on March 18, 2022, at the age of eighty-five. There will be a visitation on Friday, March...

Mar 17, 2022

Dr. Harvard Lee “Harvey” McBrayer, Jr. passed away March 17, 2022, at his home in Brownwood, Texas. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas.

Born in Mangum, Oklahoma, he moved to Hillsboro, Texas, where he attended and graduated from Hillsboro High School. After graduation, he...

Mar 17, 2022

Clyde Richard Venable, Jr., age 71 of Whitney passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his residence.

Clyde was born July 12, 1950, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Clyde Richard, Sr. and Donna Ruth (Brooks) Venable. He resided in Texas most of his life, but for some time in his life, Clyde served in the army and...

Mar 16, 2022

Eric Clay Ellison, age 56 of Whitney passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Town Hall Estates in Whitney. There are no funeral arrangements at this time.

Eric was born November 2, 1965, in Temple, Texas to Donald Lee and Barbara June (Wiggins) Ellison. He was raised in Temple and later lived in Academy, Texas. Eric was...

Mar 16, 2022

Melinda Jo Ward, age 67 of Whitney passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Bethlehem Cemetery in Whitney with Greg Johnson officiating.

Melinda was born January 27, 1955, in Washington State to Olan Ray, Sr. and Bonnie Lee (Castleberry) Samford. She...

Mar 13, 2022

Kenneth Bruce Conor of Whitney, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his home. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro, Texas.

US Army veteran, father, son and free spirit, Kenneth was born in Iraan, Texas on July 10, 1956, to Robert Albert...

Mar 12, 2022

Wayne Thomas Whitworth, 74, of Hillsboro went to be with the lord on March 12, 2022, in Temple, Texas.  The family will hold a memorial service later.

Wayne was born in Decatur, Texas, to William Thomas and Minnie Violet (Shelton) Whitworth, on December 19, 1947.  He served in the United States Army from 1968-1974 during the Vietnam...