James O. Hufstetler
Oct 11, 2025
James was born on February 5, 1931, to Grady T. and Nettie Mae Hufstetler in Queen City, Texas and passed away at home surrounded by his family in Marshall, Texas on October 11, 2025.
James married the love of his life, Martha Jane Hufstetler on May 25, 1957, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
James enlisted in...
Steven Mark Boyd
Oct 10, 2025
Steven Mark Boyd, 64, of Longview, passed away peacefully at 1:55 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025 in Longview.
He was born August 6, 1961 in Pensacola, Florida to Garland Mark Boyd and Wilma Lancaster Boyd. They both preceded him in death.
Memorial services will be held at 3 pm Friday, October 17, 2025 at...
Jonnie Faye Summers
Oct 10, 2025
A graveside service for Jonnie Faye Summers, 86, of Karnack, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2025, at Andrews Cemetery in Karnack, Texas.
Jonnie Faye was born on May 18, 1939, in Marshall, Texas to Ray Faulkner and Jewel McGee Faulkner and passed away on October 10, 2025, at her home in Karnack,...
Lillie Waldron Smith
Oct 9, 2025
Lillie Mae Smith, born September 14, 1939 passed peacefully on October 9, 2025
Lillie, the daughter of Annie Mae Allen Waldron and James Albert Waldron. She is survived by her six children, Kim Pugh and husband Ronald, Timmy Riddle, James "Moochie" Riddle and wife Sue, Angela Person and husband Kelly, Robert Channing and wife Deidre, and Jason...
Birdie Ann Taylor
Oct 8, 2025
A graveside service for Birdie Ann Taylor, 89, of Tucson, Arizona will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Old Foundry Cemetery in Jefferson, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home.
She was born on December 26,...
Michelle Gaye Shirley
Oct 6, 2025
Michelle Gaye Shirley, 57, of Marshall, TX, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 29, 1968, in Jonesboro, AR, Michelle was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched countless lives with her warmth and generosity.
Michelle was a woman of many talents and passions, always wearing...
Bill J. Patterson
Oct 5, 2025
A funeral service for Bill J. Patterson, 78, of Waskom, Texas will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Waskom. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Church.
Bill was born on July 25, 1947, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Alvin Duane Patterson...
William Francis Spurr, Jr.
Oct 3, 2025
A memorial service for William Francis Spurr, Jr., 70, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
William "Bill" Francis Spurr, Jr. passed away on October 3rd, entering his Heavenly...
Dianne Ivey
Oct 1, 2025
Dianne Ivey, age 78, of Harleton, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Dianne lived a life full of faith, love, and quiet strength. She had a special way of making everyone feel at home in her presence — her kindness, wisdom,...
Sheila Inez "Mawmaw" Edwards
Oct 1, 2025
Sheila Inez Edwards was called home by the Lord on October 1st, 2025.
Sheila was born on November 28th, 1962 in Longview, Texas to Benjamin Adolphas and Aleen Inez Tucker Milam.
Sheila grew up in the Beckville and Carthage area. She was born to a poor family, but would always proudly declare that she was...
Kenny Charles Gillihan, Jr.
Sep 26, 2025
Kenny Charles Gillihan, Jr. passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his home in Marshall, Texas on September 26, 2025, at the age of 56.
Kenny was born on May 28, 1969, in Longview, Texas to Carolyn Shipwash. He grew up in Marshall with his three sisters. He was preceded in death by his mother....
Jim Wyman
Sep 26, 2025
Jim Wyman, 79, of Hallsville, Texas peacefully passed away September 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Jim Wyman, born March 1, 1946, grew up in Jackson, Michigan as the eldest child of Ernest and Annette Wyman. As a boy, Jim enjoyed sports and outdoor activities with his family including his twin sisters Joan and Jane and...
Roberta Ann Maloney
Sep 26, 2025
Roberta Ann Maloney was born November 13, 1931, to Prudie and Joseph H. Wilbanks in Pennington, Texas. Â Mrs. Maloney passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 26th, 2025.
The family moved to Karnack around 1943, where Roberta graduated from Karnack High School. Mrs. Maloney and her husband Billy attended East Texas Baptist College, and...
Nellie "Jean" Alexander
Sep 26, 2025
Nellie "Jean" Alexander, 89, of Marshall, Texas, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2025.
She was a devoted homemaker for most of her life, also working at Lee Marvin's Department Store and various other grocery stores. She was of the Baptist faith and found joy in painting, gardening her plants, and collecting angels.
She was...
Rev. Morris F. Brock
Sep 25, 2025
Reverend Morris F. Brock, a devoted pastor, loving family man, and faithful servant of God went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 25, 2025. Morris was born on April 4, 1932, in Longview, Texas, to Frank and Mattie Pearl (Walker) Brock who instilled in him the values of family, hard work, and faith. Growing up in...
Manuel Cantu Longoria, Sr.
Sep 25, 2025
Manuel Cantu Longoria, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and friend to all passed away at the age of 77, on September 25, 2025 in Marshall, Texas surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on May 27, 1948 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. His parents were Eduardo Acosta Longoria and Rafaela Cantu Longoria. He grew...
Robert "Bob" Duvall
Sep 22, 2025
Robert "Bob" Duvall, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Longview, Texas after struggling with many health issues with his family constantly present at his side.
He was born on May 29, 1941, in Crittenden County Kentucky to Charles Franklin Duvall and Cleo Jones Duvall. He grew up on a farm with siblings and worked on the...
Joe Fitzgerald
Sep 21, 2025
A memorial service for Joe Fitzgerald, 82, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Woodlawn, Texas.
Joe was born on July 11, 1943, in Atlanta, Texas to Robert Corley Fitzgerald and Linnie Jewell Purdy Fitzgerald and passed away on September 21, 2025, in Marshall, Texas.
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Juanita "Happy" Woodley Wadlington
Sep 19, 2025
Juanita "Happy" Woodley Wadlington was born on December 7, 1931, and went to her eternal home on September 19, 2025, at the age of 93.
Happy was born in Elysian Fields, Texas to John Jeff Woodley and Alice Elizabeth Whatley Woodley. She was a 1950 graduate of Elysian Fields High School. the same year she married Bailey...
Sandra Cave Jones
Sep 19, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" Cave Jones, age 66, of Longview, TX, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend went to heaven to be with Jesus on September 19, 2025, with her loving husband Randy by her side. Though she suffered with chronic health issues including vasculitis, her passing was unexpected.
Sandra Jean Decker was born and raised in...
