Obituaries

Oct 16, 2026

Services for Helen Ruth Alford, 81, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rosehill Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Alford passed away on October 16, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

Helen was born on August 18, 1945, in Marshall, Texas to Clayborn Williams and Paralee Lane Williams...

Oct 16, 2026

Janita Greer Bolt was born November 20, 1937, to Bernice (Jack) and Ethel Greer in Gladewater, Texas. She joined her beloved husband, Harold Dean Bolt, in their heavenly home on October 16, 2026, at the age of 88.

Throughout her life, Janita was a devoted member of both Immanuel Baptist Church, where she was a member of the BYKOTA Sunday School...

Oct 13, 2026

Don was born in the hospital in Sheridan, Wyoming. It was the closest hospital to the family homestead, which was a ranch that lay between Birney and Ashland, Montana. The family later moved into Sheridan, Wyoming where Don attended school and as a young teen began working as a ranch hand during the summers. He loved and lived the...

Oct 13, 2026

A visitation for Mike Kennedy, 75, of Marshall, Texas will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2026, at Downs Funeral Home.

Mike was born on November 14, 1950, in Magnolia, Arkansas to Roy Calvin Kennedy and Edris Louise Nash Kennedy and passed away on October 13, 2026, in Longview, Texas.

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Oct 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Henson, 75, of Jefferson Texas.

A beloved father, grandfather and friend. Though our hearts are broken by his absence, we find comfort in remembering the life he lived, the laughter he shared, and the love he gave so freely to those around...

Sep 30, 2026

Kathlyn Marie Rosborough, 69, of Hallsville, Texas passed away on September 30, 2026, in Longview, Texas.

Kathlyn was born on April 13, 1957, in Longview, Texas to Kenneth Allen Salter and Myra Nell Ferguson Salter. She was married to Thomas Clinton Rosborough and the two remained married until his passing. She enjoyed fishing and loved to be...

Sep 29, 2026

Bobby Lee Teague, 88, of Marshall, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

He was born on March 7, 1938, in Longview, Texas to Claud Hilton Teague and Collie Lois Walden Teague.

Bobby graduated from Cy Fair High School in Cypress, Texas in 1956.  He enlisted in the United States...

Sep 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Gloria Lueker Hayes, who passed peacefully at her home on September 27, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1943, in the little brick house behind her parents' station on Highway 80 in Waskom, Texas.

Shopping was one of Gloria's...

Sep 21, 2026

Services for Marilyn Jadrosich, 86, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2026, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marshall. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the church.

Marilyn was born on July 13, 1940,...

Sep 20, 2026

Janet McConnell Jones, 91, of Marshall, Texas, died Sunday, September 20, 2026, surround by family and caregivers at her home.

She was born Janet Leigh McConnell on July 2, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Pedlar Putnam McConnell and Frona Lee Evans McConnell. She married Dr. Roger Kay Jones on July 1, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

Sep 19, 2026

Caleb Justice, 10 years old, was born on April 4, 2016, in Marshall, Texas to Kevin Justice and Zipporah Mack and passed away on September 19, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Caleb lived in Marshall, Texas all of his life and attended Price T. Young Elementary School as a fifth grader. He loved running and football and was...

Sep 15, 2026

Patricia Olvera falleció el 15 de septiembre de 2026, después de una vida llena de amor, risas, familia y una fe inquebrantable. Estuvo rodeada del amor que significó tanto para ella a lo largo de su vida, y su memoria permanecerá para siempre en los corazones de todos los que la conocieron y amaron.

Nació el 17...

Sep 15, 2026

Enrique Olvera, de 51 años de edad, nació el 8 de septiembre en Río Abajo, Xichú, Guanajuato, México, y falleció el 15 de septiembre de 2026. Enrique amó profundamente a su familia y, especialmente, estuvo siempre dedicado a su madre, a quien cuidó con un amor y una entrega inquebrantables.

Enrique deja en el recuerdo a sus...

Sep 13, 2026

A memorial service for Steve Welch, 65, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

Steve was born on October 2, 1960, in Marshall, Texas...

Sep 13, 2026

Ofilia Margarita Bailey, age 92, of Marshall, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026.

Born in Delicias, Mexico, on October 17, 1933, to Ramon T. and Ofilia Quintero Caballero, she lived a life defined by devotion to her family and community. As the proud spouse of a twenty-year Air Force veteran, Ofilia expertly managed her household...

Sep 5, 2026

Judy Nell Williams Clark, 73, of Marshall, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on September 5, 2026. Judy was born on June 29, 1953, in Carthage, Texas, to Noble Wayne Williams and Frankie Nell Shires Williams. She married the love of her life, David Lewis Clark, on December 17, 1971, in...

Aug 22, 2026

Rita "Nana" Lee- Jones passed away on August 22, 2026, after a life filled with love, laughter and unwavering faith. She was born on June 24, 1959, in Houston, Texas to Attis and Bonnie Whitehead. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

A graduate of Houston Community College in Business Management....

Aug 21, 2026

Jeffery Scott Graff, 57, of Wake Village, Texas passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, after an extended illness. A funeral service for Mr. Graff will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, August 30th in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Warbington officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm, Saturday, August 29, 2026.

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Aug 18, 2026

Services for Baby Kahlani Akari-Rose Fagan, 3 months, of Longview, Texas will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the funeral home.

Kahlani was preceded in death by...

Aug 16, 2026

Donna Lancaster, 63, of Marshall, Texas was born on February 14, 1963, in Houston, Texas and passed away on August 16, 2026, at her home in Marshall.

Donna was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, and will be remembered for her creative spirit, generous heart, and deep love for both people and animals.

She...