Obituaries

Jan 6, 2025

A funeral service for Martina Ernestina Lopez Santos, 40, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2024, at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marshall. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home. Ms. Lopez passed away on January 6, 2025,...

Dec 29, 2024

Ryan Bruce Battershell, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 55. Born on June 6, 1969, in Lyons, Kansas, Ryan lived a life full of love, service, and adventure. He made his home in Marshall, Texas, where his kind heart and unique sense of humor brought joy to almost...

Dec 28, 2024

A funeral service for Rebecca Chambers Evers, 88, of Harleton, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Nesbitt Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2024, at the funeral home.

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Dec 25, 2024

John Ellis Spillmon Jr. was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 10th, 1949, to the late John E. Spillmon and Ardelia Williams Spillmon. He confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age. John was baptized at Old Border Baptist Church in Jonesville, Texas. John continued to grow in his relationship with God, participating in various ministries...

Dec 25, 2024

Clint Lane Fried, born May 12, 1961, in Longview, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 63 years old.

A lifelong resident of Marshall, TX, Clint was an integral part of the community, from his passionate support of Maverick football to his 41 years of service with AEP Swepco at Knox Lee Power...

Dec 25, 2024

A funeral service for Allen Cariker, 73, of Marshall, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024, in the Chapel at Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Gill Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a visitation prior to the service, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., also in the Chapel.

Allen...

Dec 25, 2024

A funeral service for Linda Gayle Hein, 69, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel.

Linda was born on August 27, 1955,...

Dec 24, 2024

A funeral service for Margaret Sue Walker Cooper, 88, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

Dec 24, 2024

A funeral service for Jo Ann Augustine, 86, of Lancaster, California will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas.

Jo Ann was born on September 15, 1938, in Long Branch, Texas to Vance Albert Drew and Jessie Mae Hudman Drew and passed away on...

Dec 23, 2024

A funeral service for Jessie D. Marshall, 88, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Algoma North Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2024, at the funeral home.

Dec 21, 2024

Patti Wilkins, 60, of Waskom, Texas gained her wings on December 21, 2024, in Irving, Texas. Patti was born in Dallas, Texas on February 5, 1964.

Patti excelled in secretarial work for over 20 years. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She has two brothers (Bobby Treece and Jerry Daniels) and one sister, (Alisha...

Dec 18, 2024

A funeral service for Julio Baltazar, 27, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marshall. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Julio passed away on December 18, 2024, in Linden, Texas.

Dec 10, 2024

Wendy Nicole Williams was born in Dallas, Texas on November 6, 1974, to the parents of James E. and Carrie F. Williams. She was the youngest of three children. She was a graduate of The High School for the Health Professions and obtained an associate's degree in applied arts from Brookhaven College in 2011. Her profession was Mortgage Banking...

Dec 6, 2024

A memorial service for Janice Lorraine Ridgeway, 70, of Diana, Texas will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Community Center in Harleton, Texas.

Janice was born on March 6, 1954, in Hoisington, Kansas to Clifford Waggoner and Frankie Goodwin Waggoner and passed away on December 6, 2024, in Diana, Texas.

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Dec 5, 2024

In loving memory of Reginald A. Nagle, we are saddened to announce his passing on December 5, 2024, at the age of 73.

Reggie was born on October 22, 1951, to parents Harry Nagle and Mabel Jackson. He grew up alongside his sister, Susan, and attended school in Sparrows Point, Maryland.

Reg started his career...

Dec 4, 2024

A funeral service for Danny Ray Palmer, 73, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024, at Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church in Marshall Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church. A graveside service will be held...

Dec 3, 2024

Charles Leo Houck Jr was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on July 10, 1949, and passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Overton Brooks VA hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 3, 2024. He was known by Butch or Chuck depending on who you ask, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion.

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Dec 3, 2024

A funeral service for Brad W. "PaPa" Watson, 68 of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the funeral home....

Dec 2, 2024

A funeral service for Sandra Wall, 78 of Karnack, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Andrews Cemetery in Karnack, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

Dec 2, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ASLEENER CARTER MANNING

APRIL 4, 1941 – DECEMBER 2, 2024

IT IS WITH PROFOUND SADNESS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED SISTER, AUNT, AND FRIEND, ASLEENER CARTER MANNING, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON DECEMBER 2, 2024, AT THE AGE OF 83.

ASLEENER WAS BORN ON APRIL 4,...