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David W. Spruiell, Sr.

David W. Spruiell, Sr.

Jul 27, 2022

A memorial service for David W. Spruiell, Sr., 64 of Hilltop Lakes, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Hughes Springs, Texas.

He was born in Marshall, Texas on July 31, 1957, to William Spruiell and Lacy Lanell Guilliams Spruiell and passed away on July 27, 2022,...

Angela Wright

Angela Wright

Jul 24, 2022

A visitation for Angela Wright, 50, of Marshall, Texas will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas.

Angela was born on October 30, 1971, in Hayward, California to Kenneth Wright, Sr. and Penny Prater Wright and passed away on July 24, 2022, at her residence...

Patricia Ford Jenkins

Patricia Ford Jenkins

Jul 14, 2022

A funeral service for Patricia Ford Jenkins, 57, of Pooler, Georgia will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Gardens Cemetery.

She was born on September 27, 1964, to Joseph Vell Ford, Sr. and Alice Vance Ford in Marshall,...

Caroline Francis Roth

Caroline Francis Roth

Jul 14, 2022

A funeral service for Caroline Francis Roth, 22, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Rogers Spiritual Life Center at the Rogers Spiritual Life Center at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Yates Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Scottsville, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will...

Mary Alice Smith

Mary Alice Smith

Jul 13, 2022

Mary Alice Smith of Karnack, Texas, aged 85, passed away on July 13, 2022, in Longview, Texas. She was born August 17, 1936, in Marshall, Texas to Leonard Brian Jones and Daisy Alice Williams Jones. She grew up in Marshall's old "North Side" neighborhood and attended school in Marshall. She married Richard Anderson Smith Jr. of Marshall in 1953....

Annie "Jewel" Broadnax

Annie "Jewel" Broadnax

Jul 11, 2022

A funeral service for Annie "Jewel" Broadnax, 64 of Karnack, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2022, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Karnack, Texas.

Annie "Jewel" Jones Broadnax, daughter of the late Orie Jones, Sr. and Mrs. Gertie Hood Jones was...

Helen Lavern Anderson Arnett

Helen Lavern Anderson Arnett

Jul 6, 2022

A funeral service for Helen LaVern Anderson Arnett, 64, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2022, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2022,...

T C Donald

T C Donald

Jul 4, 2022

A funeral service for T.C. Donald, 47, of Hallsville, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

He was born on June 14, 1975, in...

Mildred M. Mercer

Mildred M. Mercer

Jul 3, 2022

Mildred M. Mercer, 93, of Midwest City, OK passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at her home. She was born July 5, 1928, to Loyd and Nora Mullins. She was born in Ruleville, MS and had resided in Midwest City, OK most of her life. Mildred graduated from Fairpark High school and was a homemaker. She was a long-time...

Pam Wyatt Mcneill

Pam Wyatt Mcneill

Jul 2, 2022

A funeral service for Pam Wyatt McNeill McNeill will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Harleton, Texas. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery.

Pamela Wyatt McNeill was born December 31, 1956, in Jefferson Texas to Arty "Lunny" and Marie Wyatt and passed away on July 2, 2022, in...

James "Jim" Furrh Ware

James "Jim" Furrh Ware

Jun 27, 2022

James (Jim) Furrh Ware passed away on June 27, 2022 at the age of 71 in his home in Elysian Fields, Texas surrounded by his loved ones.

Jim was born in Odessa, Texas on March 11, 1951 to Jack Blocker Ware and Mary Elizabeth Furrh.  He graduated from Elysian Fields High School in 1969 where he met...

Ethel Mae Davidson

Ethel Mae Davidson

Jun 25, 2022

A celebration of life will be held for Ethel Mae Davidson at 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 2, 2022, at the Texas and Louisiana Association Building. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday July 1, 2022, at Downs Funeral Home.

Ethel Davidson was born October 2, 1942, in Karnack, Texas to the...

Peggy Heflin Mccarty

Peggy Heflin Mccarty

Jun 22, 2022

Peggy Heflin McCarty, 90, of Longview, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at her home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Clayton Cemetery in Clayton, Texas. Visitation for Mrs. McCarty will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Downs Funeral Home in...

Artelia Johnson

Artelia Johnson

Jun 18, 2022

A funeral service for Artelia Johnson, 89, of Karnack, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Motley Cemetery in Scottsville, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2022, at...

Ella Faye Wright

Ella Faye Wright

Jun 16, 2022

A memorial service for Ella Faye Wright, 86, of Karnack, Texas will be held at a later date provided by the family.

She was born on March 19, 1936, in Harrison County, Texas to Ruben Andrew Jones and Olivia Elizabeth Riley and passed away on June 16, 2022, in Jefferson, Texas.

She enjoyed clogging, flower...

Jim Brandon

Jim Brandon

Jun 16, 2022

Jimmy Ray Brandon, 64, of Hallsville, Texas passed away at UT Health in Tyler, Texas on June 16, 2022. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Jim came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Jim was born July 2,...

Gwendolyn F. Bryan

Gwendolyn F. Bryan

Jun 14, 2022

Gwendolyn F. Bryan, 78, of Longview, passed away on June 14, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Hallsville Church of Christ.

Ms. Gwendolyn F. Bryan was born December 28, 1944, to her parents Willis Clarence Ford and Esther Catherine Anderson. She moved from Ajo Arizona to East Texas...

Mark Cox

Mark Cox

Jun 12, 2022

A memorial service to cherish Mark's memory is set for Saturday the 18th day of June 2022, at 2:00pm at Lone Oak Baptist Church on Lake O' The Pines in Jefferson, TX. The visitation will be held an hour prior to the beginning of his service.

Mark Cox was born June 21, 1953, to Harold and Caroline...

Bobby (Bob) Vern Gossett

Bobby (Bob) Vern Gossett

Jun 9, 2022

A graveside service for Bobby (Bob) Vern Gossett, 90, of DeBerry, Texas, will be held at 1;00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Rehobeth Cemetery in Carthage, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Mr. Gossett died of natural...

Marilyn Watts

Marilyn Watts

Jun 3, 2022

A graveside service for Marilyn Watts, 96, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Center Cemetery in Harleton, Texas with Bro. Craig Evers officiating.

Marilyn was born on March 12, 1926, in Diana, Texas to the late Hugh Lee Edmonson and Katie Irene Wilson and passed away on June 3,...

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