Obituaries

May 21, 2024

Rickey Gene Cobb I "Boopa", 74 years old, entered the loving hands of our Lord and Savior on May 21, 2024, surrounded by his family at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview.

Rickey was born on October 21, 1949, to Talmadge and Hazel Cobb in Marshall, Texas.

He was an all-around athlete for the...

May 14, 2024

A private family service for Barbara Brooks, 60, of Marshall, Texas will be held at a later date provided by the family.

Barbara was born on February 13, 1964, in Memphis, Tennessee to Elmer Wayne Brooks and Carol Jenice Pasley Brooks and passed away on May 14, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family.

She...

May 9, 2024

Ruby Faye Gales blessed the lives of the late Cornell Lucious Myles and the late Alcie Lee Myles on March 27, 1944. She was the third oldest of five children.

Ruby accepted Christ at an early age, becoming a member of Evergreen Baptist Church of DeBerry, Texas. She served in different ministries, which included Sunday School teacher,...

May 9, 2024

A funeral service for Jeff Phillip Sepulvado, Jr., 50, of DeBerry, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Pastor Von Eric McKee officiating. Interment will follow at Panola Mt. Zion Cemetery in DeBerry. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 17,...

May 7, 2024

A graveside service for Minnie Pearl "Nana" Stewart, 69, of Tatum, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Elysian Fields Cemetery, with Chad Commander and Brad Simms officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Downs Funeral Home.

Minnie...

May 5, 2024

A memorial service for Donald "Don" Wayne Nutt, 64, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2024, at Cypress Valley Bible Church with Bob Bryant officiating.

Don was born on May 29, 1959, in Marshall, Texas to Bobby Nutt and Fleta Nutt and passed away on May 5, 2024.

Throughout...

May 3, 2024

Judith "Judy" Ann Erskins Miller of Karnack, TX, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, with her daughters by her side. Born on October 16, 1941, to Sherman and Iris Erskins in Winnsboro, LA. With her parents, she moved to Karnack in the 1950s where she graduated high school in 1960. Judy was an only child and grew up...

May 3, 2024

A funeral service for Paige "Lolli" Childers, 60, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Cypress Valley Bible Church in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Yates Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Scottsville, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2024,...

Apr 28, 2024

Weldon Mike Kyle II was born on December 24, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, to Weldon Mike Kyle Sr. and Mavis Vermilyea Kyle. He died on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home in Waskom, Texas, at the age of 74.

Mike grew up and attended schools in Elysian Fields, Texas, where he graduated in 1968, but, as...

Apr 25, 2024

Johnnie Mae Turner Tony was born in Jonesville, Texas on April 27, 1943, the second of eight daughters to Embridge Turner and Thelma Dunn Turner.

She was educated at Longridge Schools and was a graduate of H.B. Pemberton High School. She worked for several years in the Marshall Independent School District and retired from Marshall Regional Medical...

Apr 25, 2024

ESTER "LYNN" CLARK was born on January 21, 1940, in Longview, Texas to Georgette Underwood Johnson and Prince Albert Johnson. She was educated in the Marshall, Texas Harrison County Public Schools, and graduated from H. B. Pemberton High School in 1958.

Ester Lynn Johnson married Melvin Douglas Clark October 11, 1958. They were married for 58 years...

Apr 18, 2024

A funeral service for Joaquin Garcia Baena, 50, of Waskom will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Waskom, Texas.

Apr 17, 2024

A graveside service for Minda Thornton, 68, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Pope City Baptist Church in Woodlawn, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Downs Funeral Home.

Minda was born on August 10, 1955, in Jefferson,...

Apr 10, 2024

A graveside service for Johnny B. Jones, 65, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Algoma South Cemetery in Marshall. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024, at Downs Funeral Home.

Johnny was born on March 8, 1959,...

Apr 7, 2024

A funeral service for Shelby Jean Garner Crooms will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Crooms passed away at the age of 80 on April 7, 2024,...

Apr 5, 2024

Nancy Ann Ellis, 87, passed away on April 5, 2024, in Longview, Texas. She was born to John Drue (J.D.) Cook and Mildred (Coleman) Cook on February 18, 1937, in Marshall, Texas. After graduating from college, she married Wesley Galen Ellis, Sr. in 1958; and the two remained married until her passing.

Nancy enjoyed her many pets...

Apr 1, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister and niece, Olivia Nece Lee Hardin, who was granted her angel wings on April 1st, 2024.

Olivia was born January 21, 2008, to Alex & Brandi Sanchez. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Emelia, & grandfather, Jack Kent. Olivia is survived by...

Apr 1, 2024

Ralph Zimmerman, Jr. passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, on his farm in Waskom, Texas.  He was surrounded by the love of his daughter Tanya, son David and his daughter-in-law Jennifer, his devoted wife Victoria, and his many animal companions. He leaves behind a legacy that will forever be engraved in the hearts of those who knew him....

Mar 31, 2024

A funeral service for James Rickey Turner, 74, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral in Marshall, Texas. Entombment will follow at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. 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....

Mar 29, 2024

Larry Wayne Edge, born on June 5, 1943, at 80 years of age, went to be with Jesus on March 29, 2024.

He is survived by his brother, Mike Edge, his wife, Jeanie, and their son, Shawn Edge, and family. His eldest daughter, Kelly Edge, and granddaughter, Kodi Edge, along with her husband, Mylan Marble, and their...