Rickey "Dudley" Eugene Bates
Jul 10, 2025
A memorial service for Rickey Eugene "Dudley" Bates, 64, of Boyd, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel.
Rickey was born on July 9, 1961, in Gatesville, Texas to Kermit...
Evelyn "Meme" Sherman
Jul 8, 2025
Evelyn Aline Sherman was born on January 10th, 1928, to Melvin Corbin Smith and Thelma Artimae Smith in Beaumont, Tx. She went home to be with Jesus July 8, 2025. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and modeled a Christian life for her kids and grandkids. She loved reading the Bible and hearing good preaching...
Whitney Michelle Alldredge
Jul 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the untimely passing of Whitney Michelle Alldredge, "NeNe" to those closest to her. She was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on July 7, 2025, at the age of 40.
Whitney was born on October 23, 1984, in Longview, Texas to William Michael Alldredge and Sheila Lorraine Henry.
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Janette Marie (Ratcliff) Creasy
Jul 7, 2025
Janette Marie (Ratcliff) Creasy, 81, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, in Fresno, California. Born on November 23, 1943, in Marshall, Texas, Janette lived a vibrant life filled with love, adventure, and creativity.
Janette grew up in Marshall, where she cherished the outdoors, horseback riding, and her time as a band member at Marshall High School....
Wynette Roberts Sanders
Jul 3, 2025
A graveside service for Wynette Roberts Sanders, 85, of Harleton, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Grange Hall Cemetery in Marshall, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home.
She was born on June 4,...
Mary "Ginger" Woods
Jul 1, 2025
Mary "Ginger" Woods was born on September 9, 1947, to John Lloyd Sullivan and Mary Lucile Sullivan. She was born and raised in Marshall, Texas. She went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025.
In her earlier years, she loved cooking, gardening, and collecting anything Coca-Cola. One of her favorite TV series was NCIS....
Marni Gobert
Jun 23, 2025
A "Celebration of Life Memorial Service" will be held Sunday July 6, 2025, at 2 P.M. at Woodlawn Baptist Church - 8688 US-59, Marshall, Texas 75670 with Pastor Judd Strawbridge and Brother Will Sherman officiating.
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marni Gobert of Marshall, Texas Harrison County, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Christus Good Shepherd...
Lt. Colonel Jerry Arthur Claiborne, Usaf, Ret.
Jun 21, 2025
On June 21, 2025, the world lost a remarkable soul. Jerry A. Claiborne, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in his home in Marshall, TX. Born on August 20, 1936, in small town of Jerome, ID, Jerry lived a life marked by dedication, service, and an unwavering love for his family.
Jerry was a man...
Doyle Curry
Jun 20, 2025
Doyle Wayne Curry, affectionately known as "Daddy Doyle" to his grandchildren and to many who loved him like family, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on January 3, 1937, in Mexia, Texas, to John David Curry and Lucille Fife Curry.
At the age of 19, Doyle married the...
Page Chrisman
Jun 20, 2025
Page Carty Chrisman went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2025 in Marshall, TX.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11 am at First Baptist Church Hallsville Family Life Center with Dr. Monty Pierce officiating.
Page was born in Girdler, KY on July 11, 1935 to...
Martha Sue Warren
Jun 19, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Sue Warren, of Gill Community, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, Texas.
She was born on July 10, 1937, in Gregory, Arkansas to Lorene and Delbert Church joining her older sister, Joyce. Their family was later joined by her brothers, Billy and Ricky.
Sue...
Terisa Smith
Jun 14, 2025
A graveside service for Terisa Smith, 67, of Harleton, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Smyrna Cemetery in Harleton.
Terisa was born on August 12, 1957, in Marshall, Texas to Donald Earl McMichael and Mary Elizabeth Clark and passed away on June 14, 2025, in Harleton, Texas.
She loved...
Samuel Ray Cundiff
Jun 11, 2025
A funeral service for Samuel Ray Cundiff, 91, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, at First Assembly of God in Marshall. Interment will follow at Algoma South Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home. Mr....
Ruth Mcgee
Jun 11, 2025
On June 11, 2025, Ruth McGee, 86, of Harleton went home to heaven to rest in peace. Alma Ruth McGee was born May 17,1939 in Gladewater, Texas to W.A. and Edna Durham. She was the devoted wife of Charles R. "Bobby" McGee for 65 years. Together they owned and operated several businesses including Bobby McGee's Grocery and Bob McGee's...
Danny Edward Sledge
Jun 7, 2025
Danny Edward Sledge, age 76, of Marshall, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 7th, 2025. He was born on September 13th, 1948, in Logansport, Louisiana. Danny is the son of Thaddius Sledge and Mildred Milford Sledge. He was a Baptist Minister and pastored many churches in Texas and Arkansas. He was passionate about many things...
Fernando "Nando" Gomez, Sr.
Jun 5, 2025
Fernando Carlos Gomez, Sr. was born on October 19, 1972, to Refugio and Patricia Gomez. He was born and raised in Marshall, Texas. He went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2025.
He was a lifelong roofer from the early age of sixteen for Emory Moore to Right Kut, to his own business of...
Donald Dewayne "Blackout" Guffey
Jun 5, 2025
A graveside service for Donald DeWayne "Blackout" Guffey, 58, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2025, at New Grover Cemetery in Marshall, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held during normal business hours on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home.
Donald was born on August 6,...
James Earl Cates
Jun 5, 2025
A funeral service for James Earl Cates, 84, of Avinger, Texas will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home.
James was born on August 13, 1940, in Cass County, Texas to Chester Earl Cates and Josephine Bonv Cates and passed away on June 5, 2025, in Tennessee Colony,...
Luis Marin-Martinez
Jun 2, 2025
A funeral service for Luis Marin-Martinez, 73, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A time for visitation for friends and family will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Veto Montelbano, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Veto Paul Montelbano went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 30, 2025, at the age of 67. A devoted husband, loyal friend, and loving uncle, he lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering faith.
He was married to the love of his life, Linda Kay Montelbano, for 41 wonderful years. Their bond was...
