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Charles Heimerdinger
Sep 14, 2014
Charles Theodore "Chuck" Heimerdinger was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 25, 1938 to Charles F. and Rose Heimerdinger and left the physical world on September 14, 2014. Services for Mr. Heimerdinger are at 3pm today, September 19, 2014 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marshall, TX. He attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1961. Upon graduation, he...
Martha Marie Cisco
Sep 12, 2014
Martha Marie Mejia Cisco was born in Douglas, Arizona on April 27, 1937 to Michael Mejia and Laura Louise Mejia. Martha passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 in Longview, Texas at the age of 77. She married Wayne Cisco on October 26, 1957 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Douglas, Arizona. Martha was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic...
Francis June Wooten
Sep 9, 2014
Funeral services for Francis "June" Wooten, 90, of Marshall, Texas, will be at 1pm Saturday, September 13, 2014, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in, Marshall, Texas, with Pastor Craig Vanbiber officiating. A visitation will take place from 6 to 8pm Friday, September 12, 2014, at Downs Funeral Home. Ms. Wooten passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014, in Longview,...
Raymond Maurice Cason
Sep 4, 2014
Raymond Maurice Cason, 89 of Marshall, Texas, was born to Elma Anita Merrill Cason and Dale Maurice Cason on August 7, 1925. A memorial service for Mr. Cason will take place at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2014 at Downs Funeral Home Marshall,...
Jody Ray Hall
Sep 2, 2014
Funeral services for Jody Hall, 53 of Marshall will be 2 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2014 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Sunday at the Downs Funeral Home. Mr. Hall died September 2, 2014 in Galveston, Texas.
Virgil Frank Wilson
Sep 2, 2014
Funeral Services for Virgil Frank Wilson, 83 of Longview, Texas will be held at 10am, Friday, September 5, 2014 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas with Rev. Bob Madison officiating. A visitation will take place Thursday, September 4, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm at Downs Funeral Home. Mr. Wilson passed away Tuesday morning at his home...
Hazel Irene Tucker Benson
Aug 30, 2014
Funeral Services for Hazel Irene Tucker Benson, 86 of Marshall, Texas were held at 10am, Monday, September 1, 2014 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas with Bro. Matt Paul and D. W. McLendon officiating. Interment followed in Center Cemetery in Harleton. Mrs. Benson passed away August 30, 2014 in Marshall. Hazel was born April, 9 1928...
Hershel Eugene Walker, Jr.
Aug 29, 2014
Funeral services for Hershel Eugene Walker, 60 of Marshall will be 2p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2014 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 3rd at the Downs Funeral Home.
Lt. Colonel Milton Wade Johnston
Aug 26, 2014
Funeral services for Lieutenant Colonel Milton Wade Johnston, 83 of Marshall will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Summit United Methodist Church with Dr. Randy Fitzgerald officiating. Interment will follow in Grange Hall Cemetery. The family will receive friend from 6-8 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2014 at the funeral home. Mr. Johnston passed away August 26,...
Collis Timothy 'Slim' Crutcher
Aug 21, 2014
Funeral services for "Slim" Collis Timothy Crutcher of Waskom, Texas will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 2014 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home with burial to follow in Gill Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Downs Funeral Home. Collis died August 21, 2014 at his home. He was...
Jerry Wayne Surratt
Aug 21, 2014
Jerry Wayne Surratt, Jr., 39, of Longview, TX passed away August 21, 2014 in Longview. A time of visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Downs Funeral Home. Jerry was born October 11, 1974 in Marshall, Texas to Jerry Wayne Surratt, Sr. and Kathy Moore Surratt. He married Melissa Marie Cone. Jerry was a supervisor in...
Ennis "Joe" Mcdonald, Jr
Aug 15, 2014
Funeral services for Ennis McDonald Jr., 77, of Jefferson, TX will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Judea Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Judea Baptist Church Cemetery. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2014 at Downs Funeral Home. Mr. McDonald passed away Friday, August 15, 2014...
Jose' Luis Avalos
Aug 2, 2014
Funeral services for Jose' Avalos, 29, of Wheeler, TX and formerly of Marshall, will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2807 South Washington, Marshall, TX. Pastor Pedro Hernandez and Pastor Luis Rojas will officiate. Interment will follow in Yates Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, August...
Lorine Wooten
Aug 2, 2014
Funeral services for Lorine Wooten, 75, of Marshall will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 9,2014 at the Lotta Church of God in Christ, 3854 Lotta Road, Karnack, TX. Interment will follow in the Lotta Memorial Garden Cemetery (next to the church). A time of visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2014 at Downs Funeral Home....
Ruth Copeland
Aug 2, 2014
On August 2, 2014, Ruth Lee Jordan-Copeland slipped away into her eternal resting place. Ruth Lee Jordan-Copeland was born on October 3, 1932 in Marshall, Texas to the parentage of the late Haywood and Cammie Jordan. She was the seventh child to be born of eleven. She received her education from G. W. Carver,Karnack. At an early age she accepted...
Ounice Hicks
Aug 1, 2014
Funeral services for Ounice Buchanan Hicks, 97, of Karnack, TX will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Texas Louisiana Association Building with Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Sipps Cemetery in Karnack. Mrs. Hicks passed away August 1, 2014. Ounice Buchanan Hicks was born in Karnack, Texas to Azbury Saxton and Susie Boykins Saxton....
Sherry Shipman
Jul 31, 2014
A memorial service for Sherry Shipman, 62, of Shreveport, LA, will be held 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2014 at Lone Oak Baptist Church. Ms. Shipman passed away July 31, 2014 in Bossier City, LA. Sherry Lynn Lincoln Shipman was born January 18, 1952 in Shreveport, LA to William Lincoln and Barbara Miller Lincoln. She was a nurse for Good...
George E. Barker
Jul 29, 2014
George Edward Barker, 95, of Marshall, passed away July 29, 2014 in Marshall, TX. He was born November 26, 1918 in Bristol, Conn. to Edward Barker and Annie Conway Barker. Mr. Barker was retired from Echlin-Dana, an auto parts maker, as a supervisor. He married Theresa Goclowski in 1945 in Bradford, Conn. Mr. Barker served his country in the U.S....
Willard Richard "Mickey" Whitis
Jul 25, 2014
A memorial service for Willard Richard "Mickey" Whitis, 67 of Carthage will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Tuck Kemper officiating. Mr. Whitis passed away July 25, 2014 in Carthage. Mickey Whitis was born July 23, 1947 in Marshall to Franklin R. (Cotton) Whitis and Lavonia Stegall Whitis....
Asa E. "Sonny" Mcclendon
Jul 23, 2014
Services for Asa E. (Sonny) McClendon, Sr. will be held at Friendship Baptist Church on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 pm on Friday, July 25 at Downs Funeral Home. Sonny went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2014. He is survived by his...
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