Obituaries

Sep 14, 2021

Susan Louise Hutchinson of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in Hillsboro.  She was born June 6, 1980, in Trenton, Michigan to David Russell Hutchinson and Linda Lee Bradshaw.

Susan was a quality assurance supervisor at Allergan in Waco, Texas.  She enjoyed scrapbooking, photography, nature, and horses in her spare time, along with spending time...

Sep 13, 2021

M. R. Hilliard of Grandview, Texas, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.  He was born January 1, 1932, in Douglas, Texas to James Floyd “Pat” Hilliard and Lois Lucille (Grim) Hilliard.

His family moved to Dallas, Texas when he was seven years old, and he graduated from Sunset High School.  M.R. joined the United States Air Force...

Sep 12, 2021

Joe Luis Rocha, 60, of Whitney, Texas, was born August 20, 1961, and went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Lucille Rocha; brothers Aurelio Rocha, Raymond Rocha; sister Francis Rocha Lancaster.

Joe loved working on his cars and fixing lawn mowers.  He always helped...

Sep 12, 2021

Luis Angel Chavez, Jr. of Whitney passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021.  Luis was born October 3, 1988, in Dallas, Texas to Luis Angel Chavez, Sr. and Phillis Markwardt.

He grew up in Hill County and attended school in Bynum.  After graduating in 2007, Luis worked several years in pipe lining.  Working out and spending time with...

Sep 11, 2021

Edith Marie (Bruton) Dandridge, age 93, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her home in Hillsboro, Texas.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday, September 16 at First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro with Pastor Tommy Prud’homme officiating.  Interment will be at Itasca Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on September...

Sep 10, 2021

Elizabeth Faye Griffith, age 73, of Whitney went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to Jessica Stone and George Richardson in Middleberry, Vermont.  Elizabeth grew up on a dairy farm and her heart never left that wonderful place.  She was a woman of many talents with a heart...

Sep 9, 2021

Teresa Haynes Hansen, age 65, of Morgan, TX passed away on September 8, 2021 peacefully at her residence.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and wonderful friend to many.  Teresa loved to laugh, especially at the numerous pranks she pulled on her kids.  Her silly humor and contagious smile are already greatly missed.

She was born in...

Sep 9, 2021

Allie Morgan Davenport Jr., age 97, of Whitney, TX passed away on September 9, 2021 peacefully at home.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at King United Methodist Church in Whitney, TX with Mr. Mike Kervee and Mr. Brad Slaten officiating.  A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, September 14,...

Sep 8, 2021

Cheryl Lynn (Frank) Teel, 62, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas with Darrell Beggs officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro.  A Visitation will be held from...

Sep 7, 2021

Dennis Walter Sonnenburg, 93, of Hillsboro passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at his residence.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro with Rev. Brad Slaten officiating.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Dennis was born February 10,...

Sep 6, 2021

William "Bill" Hunt, age 80, of Whitney, Texas passed away on September 6, 2021 peacefully at home.  There will be a private graveside service for family at DFW National Cemetery.

He was born on January 1, 1941 to William D. Hunt and Juanita Lucille Hunt (Reynolds) in Wichita Falls, Texas.   Bill went into the Marine Corps. In...

Sep 6, 2021

Martin V. Behnke, age 57, of Whitney, passed away on September 6, 2021 peacefully at home.  There are currently no services pending at this time.

He was born on October 16, 1963 to Dale and Gayle Wilkinson Behnke in Michigan.

Martin is preceded in death by his mother, Gayle Wilkinson Behnke; grandparents, Vaugn and Beryil...

Sep 5, 2021

Haleigh Frances Heath, age 18, of Chatfield, TX, passed away on September 5, 2021 in Wyoming while attending college.

She was born on April 9, 2003 in Hillsboro, TX to Charles and Krystalyn Faith (Tingle) Heath.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney, Texas...

Sep 5, 2021

Pamela Renee’ Jenkins, 45, of Mertens passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Chaplain Chuck Smith officiating.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

She was born September...

Sep 3, 2021

Rachel Gail Maffeo, 83, of Hillsboro passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021, at her son’s home in Cleburne, Texas.

Rachel was born October 4, 1937, in Somerville, Alabama, to Buck and Ethyl Johnson. At a young age, she moved with her family to...

Aug 30, 2021

Joshua Lee Palmer was born to Henry Palmer and Sharon Johnson on September 9, 1994 in Dallas Texas. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 am, Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Open Range Cowboy Church of Whitney, Texas. His favorite thing growing up was working on cars with his grandpa and father. He graduated from Whitney High school...

Aug 27, 2021

Marvin Lynn Tune, age 79, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro with Diana Tune officiating. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2021, prior to the service at Marshall...

Aug 27, 2021

Sara Ann Siddons McDonald, 93 years old, lifetime resident of Hillsboro, Texas, died in the afternoon of August 27, 2021, peacefully in her home.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. Mrs. McDonald will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1,...

Aug 26, 2021

Lee Middleton, a life-long resident of Hill County, passed away on Aug. 26, 2021, after contracting COVID-19 at the age of 62. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the family will only be holding a graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September, 4, 2021, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. There will be a viewing on Friday, September 3, 2021,...

Aug 26, 2021

Jimmy Wayne Bynum, 74, of Hillsboro passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at his residence.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Jimmy was born June 19, 1947, in Plainview, Texas, to William and Helen (Wylie) Bynum.  He was a 1965 graduate of DeSoto County High School in Arcadia, Florida.  Following graduation,...