Obituaries

Apr 20, 2023

John Michael Banks (Mike) passed away the morning of April 20, 2023, at the age of 71 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on March 5, 1952, in Pampa, Texas to John and Helen Banks who preceded him in death. Mike was a teacher and wood worker who loved animals dearly.  He adored his cat, Random, and often...

Apr 19, 2023

A memorial service for John Rush Byassee, 70, of Marshall, Texas will be held at a later date.

John was born on October 31, 1952, in Prescott, Arkansas to Billy Sunday Byassee and Elva Fern Brashear Byassee and passed away on April 19, 2023, in Longview, Texas.

He loved riding Harley's, scuba...

Apr 18, 2023

Carla L. Parks, 76, of Marshall, Texas, formally of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away at 2:40 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Magnolia Place in Jefferson, Texas.

She was born on November 12, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois to parents, Harold "knoot" and Jean Marquis.

She retired from Kroger's in Marshall, Texas. After...

Apr 15, 2023

A graveside service for Ralph Clemmons, 79, of Topeka, Kansas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Restland Cemetery in Waskom, Texas.

Ralph was born on October 7, 1943, in Florence, Alabama to Fred A. Clemmons and Clara Johnson Clemmons and passed away on April 15, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas.

He...

Apr 5, 2023

A funeral service for L.H. "Pink Rabbit" Defriend, 86, of DeBerry, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in DeBerry, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2023, at the...

Apr 5, 2023

A funeral service for Kayla Fitch "CoCo", 39, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kayla was born on July 23, 1983, in Marshall, Texas...

Apr 5, 2023

A funeral service for Brian Jack Prothro, 60, of Elysian Fields, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, 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, April 7, 2023, at the funeral home.

Brian was born on October...

Apr 4, 2023

Bettie Louise Roscopf Finklea ascended to her eternal heavenly home on Tuesday April 4th, 2023, in Plano Texas. She was Born on December 3 rd , 1930, in Hopewell Virginia.  Her 92-year journey on earth was complete and her Christian works faithfully concluded.

She was a fun smart, loving, strong, woman who loved life and lived it...

Mar 25, 2023

A graveside service for Greg "Groovy" Ledbetter, 60, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Colonial Gardens Cemetery.

Greg was born on October 2, 1962, in Marshall, Texas to Gerald Benny Ledbetter "Scotty" and Norma Jo Hudson and passed away on March 25, 2023, in Marshall, Texas.

He...

Mar 23, 2023

A funeral service for Odell (D. Love) Hicks Jr., 51, of Karnack, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lotta Memorial Gardens in Karnack, Texas. Mr. Hicks passed away on March 23, 2023, at his residence in Karnack.

Mar 22, 2023

A funeral service for Adrian LaFraunze Edmond, 34, of Seagoville, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023, at the funeral home.

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Mar 21, 2023

A funeral service for Jacquelyn Ruth "Jackie" Robertson, 91, of Elysian Fields, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Elysian Fields Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the funeral...

Mar 18, 2023

A funeral service for James Brown, 54, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 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., Friday, March 24, 2023, at the funeral home.

James was born on August 1, 1968,...

Mar 17, 2023

A funeral service for Adrian Rashad "A.A." Ward, 34, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2023, at the funeral home.

Adrian was born on October 15, 1988 in Longview,...

Mar 13, 2023

Willie Faye Hardeman, daughter of the late Eddie Brown Sr. and Dorothy Mae Brown was born July 4, 1949, in Waskom, Texas.

Faye attended Booker T. Washington High School in Elysian Fields, Texas. After high school, she left the small town for Dallas, Texas. She retired from Sample House in 2010, after 27 years of service. She...

Mar 11, 2023

A funeral service for Sue Melba McClellan, 78, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2023, at the funeral home....

Mar 6, 2023

John Oliver Jr. was born October 29, 1950, to John Oliver Sr. and Ruth Perkins Oliver in Marshall, Texas. John accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Marshall, Tx.

He attended H.B Pemberton in Marshall, Tx. After high school, he pursued a career working with the Railroad Commission. He obtained...

Mar 5, 2023

A funeral service for Jose Jaimes-Ocampo, 64, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marshall. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, at Downs Funeral Home.

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Mar 3, 2023

Beloved daughter and spouse, cherished Momma and "Lala", treasured sister, aunt, and friend, Lisa Moore Shields, age 58, passed away in Marshall, Texas on Friday, March 3, 2023. Lisa, affectionately known as "LaLa", was born August 25th, 1964, in Denton, Texas to Gerald Wayne Moore Sr., and Mary Jane Hightower Boaze.

Lisa is preceded in death by...

Mar 1, 2023

A memorial service for William Ernest Gray, Jr., 89, of Hallsville, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Hallsville.

William was born on October 30, 1933, in Marshall, Texas to William Ernest Gray, Sr. and Iva Ruth White Gray and passed away on March 1, 2023, at his...