Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

Brenda Joyce (Melson) Coursey, age 68, of Blum, Texas went to be with her Lord & Savior on Friday, September 17, 2021 at home after a very long and courageous battle with cancer.  A funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at King United Methodist Church in Whitney, Texas.  Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00...

Sep 17, 2021

David Ray McPherson, 65, of Whitney, TX, passed away of a heart attack and went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, September 17, 2021. Services will be 10 AM Friday, September 24, 2021, at Abiding Life Church, 1105 N Brazos St, Whitney, TX 76692, with Pastor Curtis McGehee officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Sep 16, 2021

Loyd Wayne Murphy, age 56, of Whitney, TX, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  A private memorial will be held for Wayne at a later date.

Wayne was born on November 17, 1964, in Plainview to Loyd and Patsy (Gibson) Murphy.  He was raised in Irving, where he attend The Christian Academy and...

Sep 16, 2021

James Lamkin Beatty, born January 31, 1924, in Clay, Louisiana, passed away Monday, September 16, 2021.  James was a pilot in The United States Air Force and served in World War II, The Korean War and The Vietnam War.  He joined the Army Air Corp on Memorial Day in 1942.  James told some amazing stories and was proud to...

Sep 14, 2021

Osteen, Buford Prentice (“BP”)

It is with much sadness that the family of BP Osteen announces his passing on September 14, 2021, at the age of 101. BP was born to Ruby Clara Mae Clifton and James Elzie Osteen on April 11, 1920, near Cleburne, Texas. Shortly after his birth Ruby and James divorced. She married Charles...

Sep 14, 2021

Kenneth Ray Peel passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the age of 69, in his hometown of Hillsboro, Texas. In recent years, his battle with serious medical issues showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain and discomfort, Kenneth came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. He was born to...

Sep 14, 2021

James “Jim” Albert Shields, age 78, of Whitney, Texas went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, due to COVID complications.  A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2021 at Whitney Memorial Park with Mr. Bruce Martin officiating. Jim was born on October, 17, 1942 to Albert and Irene Shields in...

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...