Obituaries

Aug 3, 2021

Trevor Cain Smith of Carrollton, formerly of Brandon, Texas, departed his earthly life on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Carrollton.  He was 24.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 14th, at 1 p.m. at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro with Mr. Kelby Williams officiating.  A visitation will be held at Marshall and Marshall on Friday...

Aug 3, 2021

Billie Findley Barnett of Whitney passed away on August 3, 2021. Billie was born in Clifton, Texas, on June 19, 1929, to Marcus A. Findley and Bessie Marie (Ingram) Findley. Billie graduated from Whitney High School in 1946 and from Hillsboro Junior College in 1948, and she attended North Texas State College in Denton in 1948-1949.  She worked for...

Aug 1, 2021

Joseph Robert “Roby” Vinson, age 73, of Whitney passed away on August 1, 2021 in McAllen, Texas.  He will lie in state between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.

He was born in Hillsboro, TX on July 20, 1948 to Joe Bob and...

Jul 31, 2021

Thomas Gene Knight, age 78, of Hillsboro passed away in Cleburne, Texas on July 31, 2021. Visitation will be on Friday, August 6, 2021, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney...

Jul 31, 2021

Peggy Pool Hurley, age 97, of Clifton passed away on July 31, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory with Dr. Doris Stevens officiating.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.

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Jul 30, 2021

Dennis Dean Vardeman, age 67 of Blum, passed away on July 30, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at Blanton Cemetery in Blum at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 8, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mazellea; son, Denver and wife, Stacy; daughter, Delaina; grandchildren, Dawson, Dylan, Darett, Brookelynne, Waylon,...

Jul 29, 2021

Ronald Douglas Wood, 75, of Woodbury passed away at Homestead Nursing Home on Thursday, July 29, 2021, after a lengthy illness.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Richard Hill officiating. Burial will follow at New Woodbury Cemetery in Woodbury. A visitation...

Jul 28, 2021

Theresa Ann Romano, 57, of Abbott passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Robert Hopson officiating.  Burial will follow at Vaughan Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, at the funeral home....

Jul 28, 2021

David Wayne Brackin, of Itasca, went peacefully to his eternal home on Wednesday, July 28 at the age of 47 after fighting a courageous battle with Epthilioid Sarcoma. David was born on July 1, 1974, to Regi and Sandra Brackin.

As a young child, David began his school career in Itasca, where he was involved in sports...

Jul 27, 2021

Darrell Wayne Meador, Sr., loving husband, father, pawpaw, brother, uncle, age 68, of Whitney, gained his wings on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

He was born on July 27, 1952 in Bosque County to Oscar Meador, Jr. and Lilly M. Stewart and was raised by Alvildia “Mom” Meador Casey-Leake.  During his life he served in the U.S. Navy...

Jul 26, 2021

Roy Don Gibson, age 67, of Hillsboro passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. A funeral service will be held at noon Friday, July 30, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Dr. Gerald Dudley officiating. Burial will follow at Frost Cemetery in Frost. He will lie in state from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday,...

Jul 25, 2021

Katie Ann (Cordell) Sandstrom, age 70, was called home to meet her Lord on July 25, 2021.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Danny Gilliam officiating.

Katie was born on September 26, 1950, to James and Margaret (Gregston) Cordell.  She was...

Jul 22, 2021

Early in the morning of Thursday, July 22, 2021, Tommy Joe Joslin fell asleep in death at his home in Whitney, Texas.

Tommy was born fourth of six children to Lawton and Delores Joslin (Lowe) November 24, 1955, in Okemah, OK.  He graduated from Varnum High School in Seminole, OK in 1974 and then joined the U.S....

Jul 21, 2021

Michael Eugene Stevenson, 74, from Fort Worth, Tx, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Michael was born in Stamford, Tx to Charles W. and Stanley Stevenson on July 16,1947.  He graduated from Northside High School in 1965. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and moved to Camp Pendleton, California. Throughout his life,...

Jul 18, 2021

Gary Wayne Cosby, 74, of Mertens, Texas, passed away on July 18 of natural causes.  A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro.

He served the nation in the Navy during the Vietnam era.  Gary’s happiest times were with a rod and reel in...

Jul 18, 2021

Wanda Mayo, 87, of Clifton, Texas passed away at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 23, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel, 201 N. Bosque St. Whitney, Texas 76692 with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. followed by the service at 1:00 pm.

Wanda was...

Jul 16, 2021

Early in the morning on Friday, July 16, 2021, our loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Cynthia Darlene Kallus passed away at the age of 65.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro.  Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near...

Jul 15, 2021

Trudy Mae Rejcek of Corsicana passed away suddenly at the age of 73 on the morning of July 15, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro. Burial will follow at Fatima Cemetery in Abbott. A viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m....

Jul 13, 2021

Linda Sue Worley, 80 passed away peacefully Monday, July 13, 2021.  A graveside service under the direction of Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors of Whitney will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Bethlehem Cemetery near Whitney. A visitation will be held from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. The service will be...

Jul 10, 2021

Michael Ray Taylor, 71 of Whitney, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 10, 2021.

He was born on July 26, 1949, to Rayburn and Marcel Roden Taylor at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Dallas.Mike grew up in Irving and graduated MacArthur High School in 1967.  He became a resident of the Whitney community 16...