Obituaries

Jun 14, 2020

Roy Kenneth Paxton, age 76, of Whitney, Texas, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2020, in Waco. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro. Visitation will be held...

Jun 10, 2020

Jose Jesus “Chuy” Flores, age 72 of Hillsboro passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro.  A service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Pastor Peter Zarate officiating.  A visitation will be held prior from 9:00 AM -2:00 PM.

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Jun 8, 2020

Stephen Lynn Frank, Sr. passed away at his farm early Monday morning, June 8, 2020 at the age of 73.

Steve was born to parents W.W. "Ollie" and Emma Orr Frank on November 23, 1946 and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1965.  He attended Texas A&M University where he majored in Electrical Engineering and was a...

Jun 5, 2020

Christopher Russell Peyton, age 39, of Whitney, Texas went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, the 5th day of June, 2020 in Frisco, Texas.

Christopher was born June 25, 1980 in Palestine, Texas to Dennis Russell and Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Peyton. Chris became a saved child of God at an early age. He attended...

Jun 5, 2020

Jesus “Chuy” Rodriguez, 86, of Hillsboro, passed away at his residence on June 5, 2020.   Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro with Rev. Manuel Ramos officiating.   Burial will follow at Itasca Cemetery in Itasca, Texas.   Mr. Rodriguez will lie-in-state from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m....

Jun 2, 2020

Joe Lewis Scasta, Jr. age 79, of Hillsboro passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2020 prior to the funeral service at 2:00 PM, at The First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro with Pastor Tommy Prud’homme officiating. Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June...

Jun 1, 2020

Tori Michele Parker, 27, of Richardson, passed away on June 1, 2020, at a Richardson hospital.   The family will hold a celebration of life for Tori to be announced at a later date.

Tori was born on October 14, 1992, in Clifton, Texas, to Bill and Terrie (Walker) Parker.   She went to Whitney High School, but graduated...

May 30, 2020

Melva Jean White, amazing waitress and homemaker, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2020 at the age of 85.

Jean was born in Hamburg, Iowa to Roy and Valla Goodwin who proceeded her in death. She was an avid fisherman and at one time one of the top 10 women bass fisherman in Texas.

May 29, 2020

James Franklin Hamilton, 76, of Peoria went to be with the Lord while at his home on Friday, May 29,2020. Celebration of life will be at The Peoria Community Center at 1:00 PM Saturday, June 6, 2020. The Peoria Community Center is located at 103 County Road 1320, Hillsboro, Texas 76645.

James was born in Waco, Texas...

May 29, 2020

Charles Gaston Howard, age 71, passed away May 29, 2020, at a Mansfield hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Christ Lutheran Church in Hillsboro with Pastor Michael Nemec officiating. Funeral services will be live streamed via the church and funeral home Facebook pages. Burial will follow at Salem-Irene Cemetery in Irene....

May 28, 2020

Bruce Eugene Glover 51, of Whitney, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 28, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, June 1, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. Pastor Gerald Dudley will be officiating.

Bruce was born in Dallas, on March 26, 1969 to Mary...

May 28, 2020

Liffie Moran, 67, of Whitney, passed away on May 28, 2020.   A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Bethlehem Cemetery in Whitney with Mr. Bruce Martin officiating.   A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – Noon on Sunday at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.  The service will be streamed...

May 27, 2020

Veronica Sanchez, age 49, of Hillsboro, TX left this world peacefully sleeping in her home Wednesday morning May 27th, 2020. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated June 1st, 2020, on Monday morning at 10 AM, at ‘Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church’ in Hillsboro, with Father Ouseph Thekkumthala a celebrant. The rosary will be held Sunday evening...

May 27, 2020

Jack Dodson Smith age 94, from Alvarado passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his residence. A Chapel service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Chaplain Dan Ashley officiating. Burial will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00...

May 26, 2020

George Howard May, 78, of Hillsboro, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 26,2020 at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro, Texas.

George was born on April 30, 1942, in Hillsboro, Texas, the son of Elenora Waldschumidt and Monte Raymond May.

He is preceded in death by his mother Eleanora and Father Monte, brothers...

May 24, 2020

Cindy Lyn Linker was born July 26, 1966, in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Glynn and Glenda Linker. She passed away peacefully at 11:52 p.m. on May 23, 2020.

Cindy's wish was to be cremated and buried alongside her mother Glenda Golden in Omaha, TX at the Omaha Cemetery. No memorial service or funeral is being held.

May 22, 2020

Patricia (Patti) Emily Hughes, 89, of Hillsboro, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2020 at Lampstand Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bryan, Texas while recovering from major surgery.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.  She will lie-in-state on Tuesday, May 26, 2020...

May 21, 2020

Rachel Lynn Summers, 28, of Whitney, passed away on May 21, 2020, at her residence.   The family will hold a memorial service at 10:00 a.m, Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Whitney with Rev. Greg Johnson officiating.

Rachel was born on August 26, 1991, in Waco, to Patrick Summers and Janita...

May 20, 2020

Ashley Ann Bishop, 35, of Clifton, passed away on May 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney with Pastor Stephen Daywitt officiating. A visitation will be held from 11:00 – 1:00 on Saturday at the funeral...

May 19, 2020

Willow Grace Youngblood, infant daughter of John Paul Youngblood, Jr. and Malinda Lane Tucker was welcomed into Heaven with open arms on May 19,2020. The family will hold a memorial service on June 8, 2020 at 8:00 P.M. at 130 F.M. 2604 Whitney, Tx 76692.

Willow is preceded in death by her grandfather, Chuck Blanco; great-great grandmother,...