Obituaries

Mar 28, 2024

A graveside service for James Herbert Allison, 77, of Waskom, Texas will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Northwest Louisiana Veteran Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Downs Funeral Home.

James was born on...

Mar 26, 2024

A funeral service for Susie Faye Hood, 66, of Karnack, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sipps Cemetery in Karnack.

She was the 8th of 9 children was born to the parentage of the late Starling Hood and Addie Walker-Hood. She...

Mar 23, 2024

A funeral service for Calvin Barnette Cordray, 92, of Texarkana, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Youngblood Cemetery in Beckville, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the funeral...

Mar 21, 2024

A memorial service for Kay Alane Jordan, 73, of Karnack, Texas will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the residence of Jimmy Jordan in Karnack, Texas.

Kay was born on July 25, 1950, in Marshall, Texas to James Brashears and Gloria Rae Gutenkunst Brashears. She passed peacefully in her home...

Mar 21, 2024

Claudia Faye Coffey, 82, of Marshall, Texas passed away on March 21, 2024, in Marshall, Texas.

Claudia was born on December 31, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Claude Wesley Ragsdale and Irene Pearl Roberts Ragsdale.

She was an amazing cook, caregiver, horse rider, trainer, an insane cowgirl and a business woman. She was a hard...

Mar 20, 2024

A funeral service for Dr. Terry Edward Douglas, 83, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March...

Mar 15, 2024

A graveside service for Howard F. Hall, 84, of Waskom, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Restland Cemetery in Waskom.

Howard was born on June 9, 1939, to Horace Jackson Hall and Thelma D. McClaren Hall and passed away on March 15, 2024, in Marshall, Texas.

He married Anni...

Mar 12, 2024

A funeral service for Josie Mae Slaughter Ratcliff, 90, of Shreveport, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2024, at the funeral home. Mrs. Ratcliff passed away on March 12,...

Mar 10, 2024

On January 9, 1965, a son was born to Gwendolyn Williams and the Late Charles Henry Williams of Marshall, Texas.

Randy ("Ran-D") was a Marshall High School Class of 1983 graduate. He was married to Anita Williams and through this union, two children were born Andy Williams and Reginal Williams.

Randy was the owner of...

Feb 29, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Charmaine Kline Arnauld passed away in Marshall, Texas on February 29, 2024, at the age of 93. Charmaine loved the Lord, his church, her family, and friends. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Charmaine was born November 18, 1930, in Shreveport, Louisiana to...

Feb 27, 2024

Funeral Services for Lettie Carroll Lindsay Flanagan will be held at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 2:00 pm and burial to follow at Colonial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday, March 1, 2024, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home.

Carroll Lindsay Flanagan, age 85, was born on March 22, 1938,...

Feb 25, 2024

A funeral service for Juan Manuel "Johnny" Luna, Sr., 73, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. 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., Thursday, February 29,...

Feb 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marsha Ann Spruiell. On Sunday, February 25, 2024, a beloved wife, cherished mother, dedicated grandmother, loving sister, and affectionate nurse went home to be with her husband and daughter. She was a pillar of strength and compassion. Her life is remembered as one of great joy and happiness....

Feb 24, 2024

A graveside service for Patsy Ann Sipes, 92, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Downs Funeral Home.

Patsy was born on August 6, 1931, in Graham,...

Feb 23, 2024

Services for Mike "Pawpaw" Pierce, 72, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall with Father John Himes and Father Kevin Whitmeyer officiating. 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., Tuesday, February 27,...

Feb 20, 2024

A funeral service for Elmer Howard Jr., 76, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 25, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at New Zion Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 24, 2024 in the Chapel.

Elmer...

Feb 19, 2024

Services for Gayle Richardson, 74, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Craig Evers and Bro. Billy Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024,...

Feb 10, 2024

Services for Lewis L. "Bill" Clark, will be held in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Bryant officiating.

Bill was born on June 17, 1934, in Lubbock, Texas to Cleo Clifton Clark and Laurel Lee Clark and passed away on February 10, 2024, in Longview, Texas.

He married Dolores Magee Clark on...

Feb 9, 2024

On February 9, 2024, the Spirit of God descended from Heaven and rested on Pearline "Ray" Irving as He said, "well done thou good and faithful Servant, thou have been faithful of a few things," enter thou into the Joy of the Lord.

Pearline "Ray" Irving was born to the parentage of Mr. Henry Phillips and Mrs....

Feb 8, 2024

A funeral service for Betty Sides Blackman, 76, of Harleton, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Piney Cemetery in Harleton. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at the funeral home....