Obituaries

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...

Mar 29, 2021

Ken Alan Bush, age 51 of Whitney passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 in Ft. Worth. A visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 pm Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. Facial mask and social distancing are encouraged.

Ken was born in Clifton, Texas to Jerry and Donna Bush. He grew up in...

Mar 29, 2021

Billy Joe Rogers, age 63 of Whitney passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Bethlehem Cemetery in Whitney with Pastor Rusty Penney officiating. Facial mask and social distancing are encouraged.

Billy Joe Rogers was born on September 8, 1957 to Joe...

Mar 29, 2021

Mark Andrew Fletcher of Whitney, Texas formerly of Midlothian, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2021 surrounded by his family. Friends may visit with the family at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home in Whitney, Texas at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021.  A rosary will be held at 1:00 p.m. and service will follow at 2:00...

Mar 24, 2021

Lois Wynelle (Nell) Bigham, age 94, passed away at her Las Vegas home on March 24, 202, at 8:30 a.m. from complications of a recent stroke. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall...

Mar 24, 2021

Mary Winnette Sullivan, 95, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro with Brother Barron Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Brandon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2021, at the funeral home. Facial masks...

Mar 24, 2021

Dr. Sam Houston, age 89, of Hillsboro, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his residence.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Pastor Rob Rolison officiating.  Interment with military honors will follow at Hillcrest...

Mar 23, 2021

Lula Bell Crawford, age 89, of Whitney passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Whitney.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, March 26, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney with Greg Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Whitney Memorial Park in Whitney. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00...

Mar 21, 2021

Blaine Glenn Green, 81, of Covington, Texas passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his residence. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021, with President Tom Killebrew officiating. Burial will be...

Mar 20, 2021

Donald Wayne Schmidt, age 59, of Hillsboro passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Providence. A Funeral Service will at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the funeral home. Facial masks and social distancing will be...

Mar 19, 2021

Josh Garvin, age 36, of Itasca went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2021. A Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro. Burial will follow at Peoria Cemetery in Peoria. Facial masks and social distancing are encouraged.

Joshua was born...

Mar 15, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Eastep, 80 years old, beloved husband and father, died and entered eternal life on March 15, 2021 at William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home.

Chuck was born on March 10, 1941 in Fannin County, Bonham, Texas.

A Marine Corps. Veteran, he served as a Motor Vehicle Operator from January 22, 1957 to...

Mar 15, 2021

Bruce Jernigan Jr., ‘BJ’ was tragically taken from us Monday March 15, 2021.   A Celebration of Life Saturday March 27, 2021 at 1:00,  at Becky's house, 3817 Windy Ln. Alvarado Tx, 76009

BJ was born May 11, 1982 to Bruce and Becky Jernigan. BJ was a sweet soul and quite the jokester. He will be missed by...

Mar 13, 2021

Don M. Austin II passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Town Hall Estates. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro with Mr. Bruce Martin officiating. Don will lie in state prior to the service time from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Marshall...