Obituaries

May 30, 2025

Joyce Marie Beck Wilson, 78, entered the Kingdom of Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday May 30, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Joyce exemplified what it means to have a servant's heart, faithfully following the example set by Jesus Christ.

Known fondly to many as "Memaw from Texas," she devoted...

May 27, 2025

Precious infant Sloan Rae DeMoney, passed away on May 27, 2025. Sloan was born in Longview, Texas on May 27, 2025, to Zac and Jessica DeMoney.

She is survived by her parents, Zac and Jessica DeMoney; brother, Coleston DeMoney; grandparents, Kenneth DeMoney (Pop-Pop), Janet DeMoney (Jolly), Troy Buderus (Papa), and Pam Buderus (Gram Gram); great grandparents, Janita...

May 23, 2025

Elizabeth Juanita McLendon-Stambaugh, affectionately known as Nita, was born February 7, 1939, to Howard Harden and Willie Mae McLendon in Mendenhall, Mississippi. She found eternal peace and passed from this life to her heavenly home on May 23, 2025, embraced by the love of her family.

Nita cherished her heritage and held deep affection as the granddaughter...

May 21, 2025

Mary Dee Bailey Everett, 84, entered into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-n-law, and friend, Mary's life was a reflection of unwavering faith, boundless love, and a deep commitment to serving others.

Known affectionately as "Meme," she was the heart of...

May 20, 2025

Betty Jane Shafer, affectionately known as "Mimi" by her loving family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1928, in Alexandria, Louisiana, and was the only child of Mildred Claire Robinson and James Franklin Dodson. She lost her father at a young age but gained a wonderful stepfather when her mother married...

May 20, 2025

Darlene Landuyt Klenk, of Marshall, affectionately known as "MeMaw", gained her heavenly wings on May 20, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born January 6,1944, in a farmhouse in Toledo, Iowa to Alfonce and Florence Landuyt.

She attended and graduated schools in Chelsea and Tama, Iowa. She spent many years as the food service...

May 17, 2025

Services for Vernieta Beck, 66, of Harleton, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Center Cemetery in Harleton. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the funeral home.

Vernieta...

May 9, 2025

Cheryl Anita Hinchman, 81, of Dallas, Texas passed away on May 9, 2025, in Dallas.

May 7, 2025

William "Don" Burns was born on November 16th, 1948. He was born in Pittsburg, Texas to Mattie Lucille and Roy Howard Burns.

He attended Pittsburg High School, where he developed his love for football and Pittsburg Hot Links. He worked for TNN for many years before moving to Marshall and opening Don's Paint and Body over forty...

May 2, 2025

James Walter Stafford was born on November 6, 1967, in Harrison County, Texas to the late Ida M. Stafford and passed away on May 2, 2025, in Longview, Texas.

He attended Church at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He attended the State School in Fort Worth, Texas and later moved to Longview, Texas.

He leaves to...

Apr 27, 2025

Linda Kay Montelbano, 71, of Marshall, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on August 7, 1953, in Marshall, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of Jack Leon Jones and Mabel 'Loraine' Jones.

Kay began her professional journey as a telephone operator with Southwestern Bell Telephone before discovering her true calling in healthcare. With determination...

Apr 26, 2025

Maurine Guilliams Hopkins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother,  passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family's love. She was born on February 3, 1935, in Beckville Texas, to J.W. Guilliams and Jennie Mae Backer and her life was a testament to kindness, grace, and unwavering devotion to those...

Apr 25, 2025

Sandra Hill Shepard, age 70, went to be with the Lord Friday April 25, 2025, at Christus Good Shepherd in Longview, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born on September 27, 1954, in Marshall, Texas to her loving parents, Grady and Laverne Hill.

Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to the field of childcare, finding great...

Apr 25, 2025

Christopher David McClendon, age 55, passed on to his eternal home on April 25, 2025.

Chris was born on February 23, 1970, in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was the oldest son of David McClendon and Paula Howard Metcalf. He grew up in Marshall Texas and graduated in 1988 from Marshall High School. Following high school, Chris attended...

Apr 22, 2025

Ronald Sexton passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born March 28, 1944, in Drift, Kentucky. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1963. On August 02, 1963, he married the love of his life, Sandra Smith. Together they raised four children, Joe, Mike, Mary and Tony. Ronald was...

Apr 18, 2025

Services for Emmie Marie Peralta, age 7, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, with a Rosary...

Apr 16, 2025

Emma Joyce "Cookie" Jarrell, 83, of Waskom, Texas passed away on April 16, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas.

Emma was born on September 7, 1941, in Marshall, Texas to Albert Edward Hughes and Emma Lou Britton Hughes.

She married Fred Lewis Jarrell on February 23, 1962, in Marshall, Texas and the two remained married until his...

Apr 12, 2025

Pamela Dorris Philpot, 69, a resident of Waskom Texas since 1988 passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Born on November 10, 1955, in Magnolia, Arkansas, she was the daughter of John Dale Rateliff, a history professor who taught at Monticello, A & M and Dorris Ann Rateliff, who worked for Walmart until retirement in Magnolia, Ark.

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Apr 12, 2025

A graveside service for Eva Christine Morse Roberts, 89, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Liberty Cemetery in Harleton, Texas.

Eva was born on March 12, 1936, in Borger, Texas to Virgil Eustace Morse and Velma Christine Culp Morse and passed away on April 12, 2025, in Jefferson, Texas....

Apr 10, 2025

Rita Dianne Belgard, 74, of Marshall, Texas passed away on April 10, 2025, at her home in Marshall, Texas.

Rita was born on June 16, 1950, in Pineville, Louisiana to George Byrd and Corene Deville Byrd. She was a homemaker and was employed by Walmart for over five years.

She was preceded in death by...