Obituaries

Apr 17, 2020

A Graveside Memorial Service for Jackson M. Miles, Sr., age 86, will be held on June 17, at 1:00 p.m. at Minden Cemetery in Minden, LA, with Rev. Fred Wideman officiating.

Mr. Miles was born on June 12, 1933, to Kirtley J. Miles and Eris Monzingo Miles, and died at his home on April 17,...

Apr 14, 2020

William Theodore Buchholz, 84, of Kopperl, passed away on April 14, 2020, at his residence.   No services are scheduled at this time.

William was born on March 26, 1936, in Mena, Arkansas, to Fred and Christine (McCombs) Buchholz.   He later moved to Garland, Texas where he attended high school.   In 1953, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps...

Apr 11, 2020

Dorlon Penaluna, 77 of San Angelo, formerly of Whitney, passed away on April 11, 2020, in San Angelo.   She will lie-in-state from 9 am to 5 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.   A private family service will be held.

Dorlon was born on March 4, 1943, in Fort Worth...

Apr 8, 2020

Joe Lee Bailey, III, of Jacksboro, passed away at his residence on April 8, 2020.   The family will hold a private service.

Joe was born in Milford, Texas on July 27, 1965, to Joe Lee Bailey, II and Ruby (Hawkins) Bailey.   Joe enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors.  But he especially loved being with his family.

Apr 8, 2020

Katherine Weeks, age 86, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. A private family service will be held. Mrs. Weeks will lie in state from 9AM to 5PM Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Katherine was born December 8, 1933, in Noodle, Texas, to Vernon Denver (Dick) and Olive...

Apr 8, 2020

Joseph Randolph “Randy” Branscome, 78, of Penelope passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his residence.  Private family services will be held.  Mr. Branscome will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Randy was born May 4, 1941, in Hillsboro to Weldon and Jane...

Apr 7, 2020

On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Rickey Lynn Fowler, loving brother and father of one daughter, passed away at age 50.  A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday May 9, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney. If desired, friends may make memorial contributions.

Rickey was born March 4, 1970,...

Apr 6, 2020

Joyce LaNelle Palmer age 62, of Abbott, Texas, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020.  Private family services will be held. Mrs. Palmer will lie in state from 9AM – 5PM Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Joyce was born July 8, 1957 in Muleshoe, Texas to Gordon and Loveta (Estes) Guest....

Apr 6, 2020

Lorene Jeanette Sessums was born to John Franklin Moss and Artie Edna Boatman on October 8, 1927, in Onalaska, Texas. She passed from this life on April 5,2020 while residing at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Hillsboro. A private service will be held. Mrs. Sessums will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 5 :00 p.m....

Apr 4, 2020

Wanda Lee McGrath, 59, of Red Oak, TX passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her home with family.  Private family services will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Wanda was born in Clifton, Texas, on May 27, 1960 to William F. Davis and Bessie Lea Davis of Crawford, TX. She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 3, 2020

Mary E. Gonzalez, age 92, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 in Hillsboro. A private service will be held. A viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Mary was born September 16, 1927 in the Massey community of Hill County, Texas. She...

Apr 1, 2020

Suzanne Karen Boots, 60, of Watauga passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Texas Health Harris Methodist.  Private family services will be held. Suzanne was born in Hillsboro, when she was 19 her family moved to Fort Worth and remained there until here passing. Survivors include her brother, Wesley Boots of Watauga, and her cousin, Bonnie M. Emmerson of...

Apr 1, 2020

Edna Viola Seedorf, age 90, of Aquilla passed away on April 1, 2020, in Hillsboro. She was born September 13, 1929, in Ozone Park, New York, to John and Edna (Wagman) McMullen. She attended St. John’s Catholic School and graduated from there. Edna married Arthur “Bill” Seedorf on September 16, 1950, and they were married for 55 years.  Edna...

Mar 31, 2020

Estaline Cartwright, 99, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020.  Private family services will be held.

Estaline Cartwright was born in Vaughan, Texas, on June 9, 1920. She had been a lifelong member of the Vaughan/Abbott/Hillsboro community. She returned to her heavenly Father, joining the loved ones she so dearly missed on March 31, 2020. As a lifelong...

Mar 31, 2020

Darlene Clara (Frank) Kelm, 82, of Malone passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Town Hall Estates in Hillsboro.  Private family services will be held.  Mrs. Kelm will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Darlene was born on October 29, 1937, in...

Mar 29, 2020

Imogene "Jean" Hollingsworth, age 94 of Hillsboro passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. Private family services will be held. Jean will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Jean was born September 28, 1925 in Purseley, Navarro County, Texas the daughter of Ben...

Mar 28, 2020

Osteen, Loreta Kathleen

It is with much sadness that the family of Kathleen Osteen announces her passing on the morning of March 28, 2020 at the age of 93 after her long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Kathleen grew up in Hill County, Texas. She was the youngest of eight children born to Bertha and William Oscar Dumas. Her...

Mar 27, 2020

Della Jordan Owen, 68, of Hillsboro, passed away on March 27, 2020, in Hillsboro.

Della was born on February 20, 1952 in Murphy, North Carolina to Willard and Margie (Moore) James. In 2002, Della moved to Texas from North Carolina. Della loved to go to church events and enjoyed her Thursday gatherings at DJ Williams Barn. She...

Mar 27, 2020

James Dale Sharpe, Sr. age 68 of Clifton, Texas passed away, Friday, March 27, 2020 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

James was born June 11, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to James Carson and Marion (Conklin) Sharpe. He grew up in Wisconsin and later moved to the Dallas-Ft Worth area....

Mar 27, 2020

On March 27, 2020, Carolyn Slaton Smith, our precious sweet Mom, Grandma, Nanny, Aunt, and Sister joined her Heavenly Father.  The family will hold a private graveside service.  A memorial service will be held at a latter date.

Carolyn was loved by everyone she came into contact with.  Someone once described Carolyn as “home”, what a wonderful...