Obituaries

Feb 1, 2025

Noah Benton Bale, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Hallsville, Texas.

Survivors include his wife, Terry Lynn Carroll Bale; brother-in-law, Randy James Carroll; sister, Patsy Lott Bane; one niece, Carrie Lott Boudreaux and husband, Bill Gerard Boudreaux; great nieces, Brenna Nichole Boudreaux and Bailey Lynne Boudreaux Martinez and husband, Marc Martinez; great great nieces,...

Jan 31, 2025

A funeral service for Violet Joan "Joanie" Jackson, 94, of Marshall, Texas will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Center Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the funeral home.

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Jan 26, 2025

Billie Jane "Beasley" Moran Wasdin, 91, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Elysian Fields, Texas. She was a wise, Christian woman and a wonderful and patient mother and wife who was devoted to her family and community. Billie was a well-loved substitute teacher in the Elysian Fields school district and an active member of New Hebron...

Jan 25, 2025

Services Pending

Jan 25, 2025

William Thornton Tucker, Jr. passed from this life on January 25, 2025. He was 85.

"Billy" Tucker was born in 1939. He lost his father, William Thornton Tucker, Sr., when he was nine years old. He was raised with his sister Mary Tucker Kennedy by their mother, Norris Stephens "Stebo" Elliot Tucker, and graduated from Elysian Fields...

Jan 24, 2025

Shirley Laverne Irvine Cundiff entered into the presence of the Lord on January, 24, 2025. Born to William Ray and Estelle Pryne Irvine in Marshall, Texas, on June 26, 1933, Laverne, as she preferred to be called, enjoyed a rich and full life with her devoted husband of 71 years,  Samuel R. (Sam) Cundiff.

Laverne worked in...

Jan 24, 2025

Harry Hartenstine, 96, of Marshall, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2025.

Harry was born on November 25, 1928 in Manassas, Ohio and was raised in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Harry served in the Pennsylvania National Guard and the U.S. Air Force. After his military service, Harry worked in the airline industry for Capital Airlines, Swearingen Aircraft, American Flyers,...

Jan 21, 2025

A graveside service for Wanda McBride, 77, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2024, at Piney Cemetery in Harleton, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home.

Wanda was born on March 31, 1947, in...

Jan 20, 2025

Joe William Cisco, Sr. was born on October 17, 1951, in Marshall, Texas and passed away on January 20, 2025, in Longview, Texas.

He graduated from Marshall High School and retired from AT&T after 30 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlend and Annie Cisco; his daughter, Chrystal; grandson, Jace...

Jan 19, 2025

A funeral service for Jeanie Houston, 75, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Central Baptist Church in Marshall. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum at Colonial Gardens. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home.

Jan 19, 2025

Jeffrey Charles Fulbright, born November 1, 1956, passed away on January 19th, at the age of 68.

Jeff was a devoted father and a passionate outdoorsman. He spent his life pursuing the things that brought him joy and meaning, leaving his mark on everyone who knew him. Born in Andrews, Texas and raised in Marshall, Texas, Jeff...

Jan 18, 2025

Hugh Weldon "Bo" Brown, Jr., was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to so many. He passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 83.

Bo was born in Roanoke, Texas on February 10, 1941, to Hugh W. Brown and Dorothy Swan Brown. He was the youngest of four...

Jan 17, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Andrew Torkelson was called Home to be with our Lord unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home in Gill, Texas at the age of 78.

Larry was born on November 3, 1946, in Joliet, Illinois, to Edna R Necker Torkelson and Stanley Torkelson. The baby boy of 3 older sisters. Larry graduated high...

Jan 14, 2025

William Thomas "Bill" Redmon, Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, William Thomas Redmon, Margaret Burkham Redmon Keener Davis, his stepfathers Frank Keener and James Davis, his wife Betty Redmon, his grandparents Julius and Annie Lee Burkham and Ragon and Effie Lee Redmon; also preceded...

Jan 14, 2025

It is with profound sadness to share that Jordan Chase Patterson passed away on January 14, 2025.

Jordan was born on December 2, 1998, in Marshall, TX to John Calvin Patterson and Diana Almeida. He grew up in Marshall, White Oak and Frisco, TX and was a 2017 graduate of Heritage High School.

Jordan's innate...

Jan 13, 2025

Mary Lizzie Holmes Rowe of Karnack Texas was born on November 11, 1952, to the late Anderson and Liller Holmes. On January 13, 2025, Mary received a light tap on her shoulder telling her that it was time to come home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

On August 10, 1970, Mary married the...

Jan 13, 2025

Services for Ebony Shanta Ward, 41, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 17. 2025, at the funeral home.

Ebony was...

Jan 12, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service for Russell Gene Beaty will be held at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, TX on Thursday, January 16 at 2PM.  A visitation with the family will be held prior to the service at 1PM.

Russell Gene Beaty, beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather went to be with our Lord and all the...

Jan 10, 2025

A funeral service for Mary Jane "Ankie" McCrary, 86, of Elysian Fields, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Woodley Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the funeral home....

Jan 7, 2025

Robert George Robins, beloved husband, father, son, teacher, and friend passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on January 21, 1952, in Marshall, Texas lived a full life of love and service.

He attended Marshall public schools and graduated from Marshall High School with honors in 1970. He went on to attend...