Obituaries

Apr 21, 2021

David Burl Hanes 72, of Whitney, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney.

David Hanes was born on June 25, 1948, in Ft. Worth, Texas to Burl and Hazel (Hill) Hanes.

He...

Apr 19, 2021

Sue Bell Thomas, 93, of Whitney passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at Town Hall Estates, Hillsboro. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall chapel in Whitney with Rev. Eddie Booth officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory. Visitation will be held from 1:00--2:00 p.m. prior to the...

Apr 16, 2021

David Randall “Randy” New, 67, of Hillsboro, Texas, went to be with the Lord Friday April 16, 2021. A memorial service will be held Friday April 23, 2021 from 2-4pm at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Hillsboro.

David was born October 20, 1953, the son of the late J.D and Alma New also of Hillsboro. He graduated ...

Apr 16, 2021

Carl Mac Davis, age 78, of Whitney, Texas went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2021 at his residence.  A Celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M Sunday, May 30, 2021, at his farm, 914 Highway 22 in Whitney.

Carl was born on September 6, 1942 in Moulton, Iowa to Harold B....

Apr 15, 2021

Clarence Henry “Skip” Tesch age 73, of Aquilla passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children on Thursday, April 15, 2021. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. at The Church of Garden Valley, 22049 FM 1995, Lindale, Tx 75771.

Skip was born on July 8, 1945, to Clarence and...

Apr 13, 2021

Tommy Gene Sessums, age 66, of Whitney passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday April 18, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.  Preceding him in death are his parents, Thomas “Red” and Annie Lois Sessums; sister, Brenda Fay Braswell; and nephew,...

Apr 12, 2021

Timothy Mark "Tim" Morgan, age 61 of Hillsboro passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 in Waco. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Whitney Memorial Park in Whitney with Rev. Darrel Beggs officiating.

Tim was born September 9, 1959 in Hillsboro, Texas to James Arthur and Mary Louise (Royal) Morgan....

Apr 11, 2021

Joe Bailey Roberts 88, passed away on April 11, 2021

Joe Bailey Jr. was born in the small town of New London,Texas as the first son born to Joe Bailey Roberts, Sr. and Jessie Naomi Roberts on July 18, 1932.  Approximately one year later his father Joe Bailey Roberts Sr., while working for the Humble Oil Company...

Apr 11, 2021

Bryan Todd Daily, age 52 of Itasca passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Itasca. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro with Dr. Terry Williams and Rev. Paul Cooper of Burleson Baptist Church in Burleson, Texas officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from...

Apr 10, 2021

Victor Garcia, 15, of Itasca passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro.  Funeral services will be held at Noon on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the family’s home, 405 North King Street, Itasca, TX 76055.  Burial will follow at Itasca Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, at the family’s...

Apr 8, 2021

Betty Jean Brackett, 91, of The Woodlands passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at her residence.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro.  Burial will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro.  Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Monday prior to service time.  Facial...

Apr 8, 2021

Theresa Jo Powell, age 75, of Whitney passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Hillsboro. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Waco with Pastor Ronnie Holmes officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in...

Apr 4, 2021

Carol Jean Wareham, age 62 of Waco passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Abbott. A memorial visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00am – Noon Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. A memorial service will be held at Noon Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the funeral home with Pastor...

Apr 2, 2021

Troy Eugene Claridy, lover of sugar, master of naps, experienced woodworker, fisherman and hunter and friend to just about anyone who knew him died Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 33 in Whitney, Texas.

Troy was light-hearted and could cut any silence with a joke (or inappropriately placed comment) to make you laugh. He was...

Apr 2, 2021

David Edwin Ponewash of Whitney, TX, age 74, passed away on April 2, 2021.  He was born on November 23, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois.  David loved the Lord with all his heart, his family and his friends.  David enjoyed spending time at the lake, traveling and serving others.  He was a devoted husband, loving father, adoring grandfather and friend...

Apr 1, 2021

Martin Hernandez Gutierrez, 34, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Mexico. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hillsboro with Father...

Apr 1, 2021

Alivia Reign Upton, 3 months and 24 days, of Hillsboro passed away from this life April 1, 2021. Alivia was born at 12:10 pm in Waco, TX on December 8, 2020.

Alivia is the daughter of Elisa Infante of Hillsboro, TX and Christopher Upton of Cedar Hill, TX. Alivia was so loved by her adoring big brother,...

Mar 31, 2021

Gary Wayne Cole, 61, of Itasca passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Bob Messor officiating. A visitation with the family present will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2021, at the funeral home. He...

Mar 30, 2021

JoAnn Horn 87, of Tyler passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Tyler. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney. David Snipes will be officiating. A visitation will be from 10:00 am- 11:00 am Tuesday, April 6, 2021 prior to the service at...

Mar 30, 2021

R.E. ‘Buddy’ Blanton of Whitney, TX passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 while holding his wife’s hand.

Buddy or Bud as those who knew him and loved him was born August 5th, 1931 in the Harvey Community in Brazos County to Guy and Mamie Ward Blanton. He grew up in the Bryan/College Station area and attended...