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John Philip Verhalen Iii

John Philip Verhalen Iii

Mar 3, 2013

John Philip Verhalen III was born on June 5, 1979 in San Antonio, TX to Philip and Carolyn Verhalen. He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He made his career around his passion for aviation. He loved being a pilot and took pleasure in sharing this adventure with others, particularly those new to flying....

Paul William Heath

Paul William Heath

Mar 1, 2013

Paul William Heath A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Mr. Paul William Heath, 73, of Marshall, with Father Denzil Vithanage officiating. Interment to follow in Yates Cemetery in Scottsville. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Monday, March 4th at the Downs Funeral Home....

Charles Earl Hughes, Jr.

Charles Earl Hughes, Jr.

Mar 1, 2013

Charles Earl Hughes, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2013 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marshall for Mr. Charles Earl Hughes, Jr., 90, of Waskom, with Father Denzil Vithanage officiating. Interment will follow in Restland Cemetery in Waskom. Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Sunday, March 3rd...

Jean Rae Perry

Jean Rae Perry

Feb 23, 2013

Jean Rae Dunker Perry was born in Ogallala, Nebraska on February 25, 1930 to Martin Dunker and Grace Dancer Dunker. She attended school Ogallala Public Schools. She worked as a waitress. Jean passed away February 23, 2013 in Marshall, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Downs Funeral Home. Surviving Ms. Perry is her daughter Nickie Rae Saizon of...

James Wilson

James Wilson

Feb 22, 2013

Brother James Wilson was born January 25, 1940 in Waskom, Texas to Alberta Wilson Mays and the late Tommy Mays. Brother Wilson accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age, and was baptized in Dallas, Texas. He attended the First Full Gospel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Billie Ramsey. Later he moved back home to East...

Richard C. Bradden

Richard C. Bradden

Feb 20, 2013

Funeral services for Richard C. Bradden, 47, of Dallas will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Sister Mae Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery. Ricci was born May 30, 1965 in Marshall to Mary Louise Hillman. He graduated from Marshall High School. Ricci work for Pepsi Cola Bottling...

Joshua Wayne Wilburn

Joshua Wayne Wilburn

Feb 17, 2013

Funeral services for Joshua Wayne Wilburn, 26, of Marshall, TX will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Bro. Carlton Burris officiating. Interment will follow at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. Josh passed away February 17, 2013. Joshua Wayne Wilburn was born September 7, 1986 in Shawnee, OK to Eric Wayne and Sonya Leigh McGowan Wilburn....

Thomas C. Hamilton

Thomas C. Hamilton

Feb 17, 2013

Funeral services for Tom "T.C." Hamilton, 65 of Marshall will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday February 20, 2013 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Joe Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday February 19, 2013 at the funeral home. Mr. Hamilton passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Marshall. Tom "T.C." Hamilton was...

Patsy Pugh

Patsy Pugh

Feb 15, 2013

Patsy Jane Pugh Patsy Jane Pugh was born on November 28, 1952 in Marshall, Texas to Vencel Griffing and James Ramsey. She attended school in Elysian Fields and graduated from Elysian Fields High School. She furthered her education by receiving a nursing degree in Marshall, an associate degree from University of Phoenix, taking courses at ETBU and H&R Block. She...

Jorene Neel

Jorene Neel

Feb 14, 2013

Jorene Keene Neel Graveside services for Jorene Keene Neel, 82, of Marshall were held Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Yates Memorial Cemetery in Scottsville with Dr. Jerry Bawcom officiating. Mrs. Neel passed away February 14, 2013 in Marshall. Jorene Keene Neel was born January 3, 1931 in Clauene, Texas to her parents George Culby Keene and Marie Messik Keene. While...

Kenyutta Kentaye Hayes

Kenyutta Kentaye Hayes

Feb 12, 2013

Sunrise: October 28, 1987 - Shreveport, LA Parents: Rickie Fields and Mary Fields - Waskom, TX Education: Waskom Public Schools Church: Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Waskom, TX Survivors: Mother, Mrs. Mary Hayes Fields; Father, Rickie Fields, both of Waskom, TX; three gorgeous sisters - Jacqueline Dawkins, Bossier City, LA, Tieundra (Yodie) Blalock, Dallas, TX, Rickena (Rydie) Fields, Shreveport, LA;...

Kathryn Maples Patrick

Kathryn Maples Patrick

Feb 7, 2013

Graveside services for Kathryn Maples Patrick, 78, of Scottsville, TX will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Center Cemetery, Harleton, TX with Bro. Seth Buckner officiating. A time of visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013 at Downs Funeral Home. Mrs. Patrick passed away February 7, 2013 in Shreveport, LA. Kathryn Maples Patrick was...

Donna Kae Majors

Donna Kae Majors

Feb 7, 2013

Donna Kae Majors, MSG U.S.Army Ret. Memorial Services for Donna Kae Majors, MSG U.S. Army Ret., 59, of Marshall will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the Cypress Valley Bible Church with Bob Bryant officiating. Ms. Majors passed away February 7, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. Donna was born in Marshall, Texas to Benjamin...

Willie Roger Williams

Willie Roger Williams

Feb 6, 2013

Willie Roger Williams was born on November 29, 1952, and fell asleep in death on February 6, 2013, at the age of 60. He was self-employed as a Master Electrician and the sole owner of Williams Electric Service for the last 35 years. Willie dedicated his life to Jehovah God by way of baptism on July 16, 1969. He was...

Alice Annette Storie

Alice Annette Storie

Feb 6, 2013

Funeral services for Alice Annette Smith Storie, 66, of Marshall will be held 10:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Sam Buzzard officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Snow Hill Cemetery, betweem Daingerfield and Mt. Pleasant, TX. Interment will follow. Family and...

Harold Erman England Jr.

Harold Erman England Jr.

Feb 4, 2013

Harold E. England Jr. Harold Erman England, Jr. , 70, of Waskom, TX went to be with his Lord February 4th, 2013 in his sleep at his daughter's home in College Station, TX. He was born to the late Harold, Sr. and Sylvia England, December 25, 1942, in Young's Bottom, WV. He married his soul mate, the late Caroline Woods...

Virginia Rebecca Littlejohn

Virginia Rebecca Littlejohn

Feb 3, 2013

Graveside services for Virginia Rebecca Stringfellow Littlejohn, 84 of Marshall will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday February 7, 2013 in Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. Kent Bird officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday February 6, 2013 at the funeral home. Mrs. Littlejohn passed away February 3, 2013 in Marshall....

Jessie Ray Vandagriff

Jessie Ray Vandagriff

Feb 3, 2013

Jessie Ray Vandagriff, 86, of Marshall, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Funeral services for Mrs. Vandagriff will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday February 7, 2013 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Dick Sawyer and Bro. Wallace Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in Colonial Gardens Cemetery. The family...

Linda Box

Linda Box

Feb 2, 2013

Services are pending with Downs Funeral Home of Marshall on Mrs. Linda Box, 51 of Marshall. Mrs. Box passed away on February 2, 2013 in Jefferson.

Jimmie Donald Hill

Jimmie Donald Hill

Feb 2, 2013

Funeral services for Mr. Jimmie "Jim" Donald Hill, 78, Of Karnack will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday February 5, 2013 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Andrews Cemetery in Karnack. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday February 4, 2013 at the funeral home. Mr. Hill passed away February 2, 2013. Jimmie...

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