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Raymond R. Oney, Jr.

Raymond R. Oney, Jr.

Sep 19, 2023

Services for Raymond R. Oney, Jr, 79, of Harleton, will be held at 2pm Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, with Roger Oney, Richard Ridgeway, and Jimmy Carl Oney officiating. Burial will be in Piney Cemetery in Harleton. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Friday September 29, 2023, at Downs Funeral Home.

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Randy Lee Carver

Randy Lee Carver

Sep 16, 2023

A memorial service for Randy Lee Carver, 66, of Avinger, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Harleton, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Mr. Carver passed away on September 16, 2023, at his home...

Nikki Benton

Nikki Benton

Sep 14, 2023

Lisa Nicole Benton, 44, of Marshall Texas, passed peacefully in her slumber from gallbladder cancer on the afternoon of September 14th, 2023.

She was born on February 15, 1979, in Bastrop, Louisiana to Billy Clyde Tanksley and Tina Susanne Warren.

She is survived by her husband, James Benton and her two children, Hannah and Mitchell...

Roy Douglas Harman

Roy Douglas Harman

Sep 12, 2023

A memorial service for Roy Doulgas Harman, 69, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marshall.

Roy was born January 17, 1954, in Carlsbad New Mexico to William Jackson Harman and Mamie Ruth Clark Harman and passed away on September 12, 2023, in Marshall Texas....

Melissa Irene Kelley

Melissa Irene Kelley

Sep 9, 2023

A memorial service for Melissa Irene Kelley, 60, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Ms. Kelley passed away on September 9, 2023, in Jefferson, Texas.

Kathryn "Kat" Mcguire

Kathryn "Kat" Mcguire

Sep 8, 2023

A graveside service for Kathryn Williams McGuire will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi, Louisiana. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Downs Funeral Home.

Kathryn was born on January 31, 1925, the 11th of...

Larry Edward Richardson

Larry Edward Richardson

Sep 8, 2023

Larry E. Richardson was born November 3, 1956, in Reform, AL to Jerry Donald Richardson and Audrey Mae Richardson. He passed away September 8, 2023, in Longview, Texas surrounded by his family. He graduated from Carrollton High School in 1974. He then worked in the Oil & Gas industry for over 40 years where he continued to work until...

Addine L. Jones

Addine L. Jones

Sep 7, 2023

A funeral service for Addine L. Jones, 94, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2023, 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 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

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Charles Thomas Allen

Charles Thomas Allen

Sep 4, 2023

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and treasured friend, Charles "Papaw" Allen, 95, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, in Marshall, TX.

Charles was born on June 13, 1928, to Charles (Pete) Allen and Daisy Mae (Cantrell) Allen in Malakoff, TX. Charles attended Malakoff schools and eventually moved to Marshall, TX., where he spent most of his life....

William Olen Hughes

William Olen Hughes

Aug 31, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and pillar of our family, William Olen Hughes, who left this world on August 31, 2023. He was 71 years old.

William was born January 15, 1952, in Beaumont, TX to J.C and Betty (Cox) Hughes. From an early...

Darnell "Pops" Washington

Darnell "Pops" Washington

Aug 27, 2023

The evening of August 27, 2023, Darnell "Pops" Washington was granted his Angel wings and passed away peacefully.

Darnell was born in Marshall, Texas on May 15, 1955, to the late Dave Washington and Katherine Edwards Washington. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1975. He met and fell in love with Ogelia Nell Hurd, and they...

Dennis Glanton "Papaw Bubba"

Dennis Glanton "Papaw Bubba"

Aug 22, 2023

A memorial service for Dennis Glanton "Papaw Bubba" 77 of Karnack, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home.

Dennis was born on September 20, 1945, to Thomas Ray Glanton and Lottie Marie Sellers Glanton in Marshall, Texas and passed away on August 22, 2023, in Shreveport,...

Ruby Hearne Britt

Ruby Hearne Britt

Aug 21, 2023

Ruby Mae was born to Louis (MT) and Mary Smith Hearne on February 24, 1936, the first of two children. She is the older sister of her beloved brother, Deacon Charles W. Hearne (deceased). She attended Marshall Texas schools until her marriage to Mr. Willie Hugh Britt on February 24, 1950, thus becoming Ruby Hearne Britt. Ruby and Willie...

Janice Manuel Ridgeway

Janice Manuel Ridgeway

Aug 19, 2023

A funeral service for Janice Manuel Ridgeway, 78, of Harleton, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Piney Cemetery in Harleton, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel....

Janell Sanders Elliott

Janell Sanders Elliott

Aug 19, 2023

A graveside service for Janell Sanders Elliott, 43, of Harleton, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Grange Hall Cemetery in Marshall, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Downs Funeral Home.

Janell was born on September 20,...

Billy R. Kitchen

Billy R. Kitchen

Aug 17, 2023

A graveside service for Billy R. Kitchen, 87, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, La. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at Downs Funeral Home.

Billy was born on December 24, 1935, in Welch, West Virginia...

Deborah Kay Mathis Mobley

Deborah Kay Mathis Mobley

Aug 13, 2023

Services for Deborah Kay Mathis Mobley, 72, of Waskom, Texas will be held at a later date provided by the family.

Deborah was born on July 31, 1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jesse Cleveland Mathis and Myrtle Jordan Mathis and passed away on August 13, 2023, in her hometown of Waskom, Texas.

She is predeceased...

Dr. C. Garth Cline

Dr. C. Garth Cline

Aug 13, 2023

Dr. C.G. (Garth) Cline DVM, 97 of Panola, Texas was taken home to be with his LORD on August 13, 2023. He was born on December 24, 1925, in Center, TX. to Harry and Era Cline.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, August 16, from 5-8 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall,...

Kiet Chuong Dang

Kiet Chuong Dang

Aug 7, 2023

A memorial service for Kiet Chuong Dang, 62, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marshall. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A rosary will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Church. Mr. Dang passed away on August...

Mary Gertrude Swartz Breeding

Mary Gertrude Swartz Breeding

Aug 7, 2023

A funeral service for Mary Gertrude Swartz Breeding, 92 of Waskom, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 10, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the funeral home. Mrs. Breeding passed away on August 7,...

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