Obituaries

Oct 23, 2026

Annette Squier was born February 1, 1934 in Waco, TX to Raymond and Margaret Bird. She passed away October 23, 2026, in Marshall, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Margaret Bird, her husband George Squier and her sister Margaret Bird Ridgway.

Mrs. Squier is survived by her children, Jari Cash of San Antonio, TX; Donna Lamb and...

Oct 23, 2026

Thomas Rickey Polk, 65, of Elysian Fields, TX passed away October 23, 2026 in Shreveport, LA. He was born October 10, 1961 in Pineville, LA to Thomas Larry Polk and Janie Sue Wade Polk. If there was one thing Rickey loved, it was his family. He always enjoyed spending time with his children, but there was something extra special about...

Oct 21, 2026

A memorial service for Pamela Merl Ruppe Golladay will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 28, 2026, at Crossroads Baptist Church, Marshall, Texas.

Pamela Merle Ruppe Golladay was born on February 6, 1954, to Melvane and Delores Ruppe. She passed away on October 21, 2026.

Pam married Ronald Eugene Golladay, Sr., on August 30, 1972 and together they raised their family...

Oct 19, 2026

Services for Margaret "Granny" Epps, 91, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Marshall. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2026, at the funeral home. Mrs. Epps passed...

Oct 18, 2026

Beverly Hayes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 87.

Beverly leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory and the love she shared throughout her life.She is survived by Donna Powell (Cliff), Kenneth Hayes, Chris Hayes (Samantha), Matt Hall and Gary Hall (Christol). She also...

Oct 17, 2026

Stanley James Weiss, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle to many, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Longview, Texas, at the age of 82.

Stanley is survived by his children, Shelby (Mark) Spencer, Scott (Tracey) Weiss, Shawn (Carrie) Weiss, Brandon Weiss, and Brandy Weiss; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.

Stanley was born...

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 and...

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 14, 2026

Louis Marvin Brock, Sr. was born on July 16, 1942, to John Herbert Brock and Gladys Mary Coats Brock and he was one of nine children. He passed away peacefully at his home on October 14, 2026 with his wife at his side. He graduated from Marshall High School and married Juanita Helen Stovall. They had two children, Angie and...

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...