Obituaries

Mar 7, 2021

Hunter James Germer, 24, was a wonderful person that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. He was an amazing fiancé/life partner, father, son, brother, best friend, nephew, and outdoors man like no other could be.

Hunter’s story began on October 29, 1996, the oldest son of Kevin and Bonnie Germer. Hunter was the younger...

Mar 7, 2021

Raegan McKenzie Cook entered the gates of heaven on March 7, 2021 in Hillsboro, TX at the age of 18 along with the love of her life, Hunter Germer.  Their loss has caused a shockwave of grief among her family, friends, and the surrounding communities.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13. 2021,...

Mar 5, 2021

Linda Duke Shaw, of Whitney, Tx. went to heaven on March 5, 2021 at age 73.

Born in Dallas, Tx. on Nov. 24thto Finnis Foster Duke and Geri Duke Henson. Linda was married for 33 years to her wonderful and loving husband Benny Shaw. She loved playing bingo, hanging out at one of her favorite casinos and...

Mar 4, 2021

Dustin Michael Riley, age 27 of Hillsboro passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence.  He will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a visitation from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Dustin was born August 20, 1993 to Rhonda McDaniel and William Riley....

Mar 4, 2021

Monte Don Hill 60, passed from this world to his heavenly home on March 4, 2021. A graveside service held under the direction of Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Lebanon Cemetery with Jeremy Beggs officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm- 7:00pm on Monday, March 8,...

Mar 3, 2021

Dorothy Elizabeth (Bruton) Davis, Age 90, passed away on March 3, 2021, in Sugar Grove, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Darrel Phillips and Rev. Melissa Graham officiating. She will be buried beside her husband in Ridge Park Cemetery in...

Feb 28, 2021

Billy Joe Williams, 76, of Bynum passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Baylor Scott and White-Hillcrest in Waco.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Charlie Henry and Rev. Joshua Daniel officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Calm Area Cemetery in Mt....

Feb 28, 2021

David Charles “Dave” Haver, age 93, of Hillsboro passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, in Waco. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Pastor Al Crane officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Waco Memorial Park in Waco. A visitation will be...

Feb 26, 2021

JV Looper was born on March 17,1932 to Aaron and Susan Looper and passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 26, 2021 at his residence in Whitney Texas. He loved traveling, especially vacationing through the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming camping and site seeing with this wife Sue and many relatives that joined them over years. He enjoyed...

Feb 26, 2021

Wayne Gant passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, in Temple, Texas. He will Lie in State on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 9:00am – 7:00pm at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors with Pastor Stephen Burnett officiating. Burial will be...

Feb 25, 2021

Buford “Jackie” Mills Thomas, 77, of Whitney passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. A graveside service under the direction of Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors of Whitney will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Whitney Memorial Park with Rev. Eddie Boothofficiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday,...

Feb 25, 2021

Pat Earl Hooks II passed away February 25, 2021, in Dallas. He will lie in state on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. Facial masks and social distancing are required for those who attend.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Feb 24, 2021

Gary Lynn Bighouse, age 67, of Hillsboro passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2021, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. Facial...

Feb 23, 2021

Jack Curlee, age 91, passed away February 23, 2021, in Carthage,Texas. Immediate burial will be at 1:00 p.m Friday, March 5, 2021, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro, Texas. Facial masks and social distancing are required.

Jack Jeaton Curlee was born on August 4, 1929 in Itasca, Texas to Thomas and Phemia Curlee. He was the...

Feb 22, 2021

Brenda Ruth Battles McGregor died at Hillsboro, TX on February 22, 2021. She was born at Port Lavaca, TX on February 6, 1954 to Lenita Ruth Green Battles and Luther Varnell Battles. Brenda graduated from Waco High School in 1972, where she was a cheerleader and homecoming princess. She later received her AA degree from McLennan Community College and...

Feb 21, 2021

Charles Glen Allen, age 91, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Waco. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Ridge Park Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....

Feb 20, 2021

Samuel Allen Cooper passed away in Dallas Texas on February 20, 2021, at the age of 81. A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro with Gary Hall officiating.

Sam was born on February 16, 1940, in Hillsboro, Texas to Elizabeth Jones and James Allen Cooper of...

Feb 19, 2021

Ralph Allen Cordell, Sr. passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Texas. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home with Ernie Christie officiating. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest...

Feb 17, 2021

Ralph Wayne Grounds was born on September 25, 1936, in Blooming Grove to Ima Shumate Grounds and James Ralph Grounds, as the oldest of 6 children. He attended school in Hillsboro and earned a GED after joining the United States Air Force in 1958. At his first assignment at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS, he met the love of...

Feb 16, 2021

Zela Mae "Tippie" Horne Sullins, age 92, of Hillsboro passed away February 16, 2021, at Homestead Nursing Home in Hillsboro, TX. She will lie in state on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. A private burial will be held. Face masks and social distancing are required.