Obituaries

Feb 22, 2024

We said goodbye to our loving Grandmother, Aunt, and friend of many, Avis Gene Sullivan McKnight on February 22, 2024, as she passed away gently in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her granddaughters. Known as Gene, or Aunt Gene or Mam-ma to most, we remember a life lived with generosity, resilience, and an abundance of love....

Feb 21, 2024

Brett James Serven, age 52 of Whitney, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney with Justin Florence officiating.

Brett was born April 13, 1971, in Wayne, Nebraska to James and Sharon (Onderstal) Serven....

Feb 18, 2024

Leticia Duron ,69, passed away peacefully February 18, 2024. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 pm, Friday, February 23, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Covington, with Pastor Marc Burnett, Sr. officiating,  A burial will follow at Covington Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Covington.

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Feb 18, 2024

Ramon Salinas, 81, of Bynum, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on February 18, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Ramon’s life will be held at Marhsall & Marshall Funeral Directors, 2495 Corsicana Hwy, Hillsboro, Texas 76645, with visitation on Friday, February 23rd from 6-8 PM and funeral service on Saturday, February...

Feb 18, 2024

Teresa Caron (Todd) Calhoun, age 67 of Whitney, Texas passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her residence in Whitney. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Whitney Memorial Park in Whitney with Pastor Shane Metcalf officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, February 23, 2024, at Marshall and...

Feb 18, 2024

Curtis Ender, 65, of Malone, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas.  A memorial visitation will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

He was born January 14, 1959, to Fred Ender, Jr. and Selma(Lander) Ender, in...

Feb 16, 2024

June Stanley age 71 of Covington, Texas passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at Providence Health Care Center in Waco. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Cleburne State Park, 1:00pm-5:00pm. Family and friends are encouraged to join us for memories shared and fishing in her honor.

June was born March...

Feb 16, 2024

Loyd Charles “Charlie” Baker, age 68, passed away on February 16, 2024, at his home in Whitney, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Marshall & Marshall in Whitney, Texas.

Charlie was born on June 10, 1955, in Portsmouth, Virginia to his parents, Charles and Barbara Baker.

Feb 15, 2024

Janice (Jan) Ruth Schiftner, age 85, passed away on February 15, 2024 at her home in Whitney, Texas. A celebration of Jan’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024 at White Bluff Chapel in Whitney, Texas.

Jan was born on July 7, 1938 in Arlington, Texas to her parents, Jesse Wheeler and Alice...

Feb 14, 2024

Luis Ernesto Verde de Whitney, Texas fallecio el 14 de febrero de 2024.

Ernesto nacio de Ignancio y Sandra Verde el 24 de octubre de 2000. Se graduo de Whitney High School y fue estudiante de tercer ano en La Universidad Texas A&M-Commerce Rellis. Aspiraba a ser Ingeniero Civil, era un avido fanatico de Los Green Bay...

Feb 13, 2024

Rhonda Renee Hermes, 59, of Itasca, TX, passed into peacefulness on February 13th, 2024.  Visitation will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, TX, from 2 - 4 p.m.

She was born December 14, 1964, in Houston, TX, to Gerald and Geraldine Hermes. Rhonda is survived by her devoted partner...

Feb 11, 2024

Peggy Ann Slack, age 87 of Morgan, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born March 23, 1936, in Hillsboro, Texas to Hugh Urban and Pauline (Nash) Jordan. Peggy was united in marriage to Bobby Lee Hoyt Ball on January 30, 1954, and then later was united in marriage to Glenn Slack...

Feb 10, 2024

Juanita McCoy, age 89 of Whitney passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Town Hall Estates in Hillsboro.

Juanita was born on March 3, 1934, in Corsicana, Texas to John and Mary (Cantu) McCoy. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

She is preceded in death...

Feb 10, 2024

Helen Easterwood, 102, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors, in Hillsboro, Texas

She was born January 25, 1922, in Hill County to William Charles and Rosa Lee Boyd. Helen was an amazing, strong, Godly woman....

Feb 10, 2024

Floy B. (Pyburn) Basye, 89, of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 pm,  Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Blanton Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Born April 12, 1934, to Lester and...

Feb 6, 2024

Timothy Joe Wright, 66 of Whitney Texas passed away at his home on Tuesday February 6, 2024. Tim was born in Mercedes, Texas on August 29, 1957 to the late Elbert Lum Wright Sr. and Mrs. Johnnie Mayatt Howle. He was born into a loving family and his father was a dedicated football coach. He spent most of his...

Feb 4, 2024

Florene (Harris) Weir, 82, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Hillsboro. A memorial service will take place at 3:00 pm, Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Florene was born February 25, 1941, in Italy, Texas, to J.D. and Lillie (Earles) Harris. She worked in the kitchen at...

Feb 2, 2024

Jimmie David Magers, age 80 of Whitney passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2024. A  graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm Monday, February 5, 2024, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.

Jimmie was born...

Feb 2, 2024

Timothy Daniel Sanders, age 82 of Stephenville, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Stephenville Nursing Home in Stephenville. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Whitney Memorial Park in Whitney with Ron Shackleford officiating.  A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Marshall...

Feb 1, 2024

Glenda Sue (Davidson) Collins, 79, of Itasca, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Homestead Nursing Home in Itasca. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 9, 2024, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro with Pastor Brian Upchurch officiating. A burial will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro. Visitation will take place from 7:00 to...