Obituaries

May 22, 2026

Virginia B. Power, 86, passed away on May 22, 2026. She was born on November 14, 1939, in Marshall, Texas to Edwin Pierce Barnes and Evelyn Irene Osburn Barnes.

Virginia graduated from Marshall High School in 1958 and began her banking career in 1960 at Marshall National Bank. Her dedication and strong work ethic led to an...

May 21, 2026

Tommy Finley, 79, of Marshall, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2026, at his home.

Tommy was born on July 22, 1946, in Marshall, Texas, to James Paul Finley and Martha Hatton Finley.

Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was known for his quick wit,...

May 17, 2026

The Celebration of Life for Lauretta Howard Hines, 79, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Memory Park Cemetery in Longview, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2026, at...

May 16, 2026

On May 16, 2026, James Raymond Strickland went home to be with the God he served most of his life.

He was born October 3, 1934, to James Dorsey Strickland and Estelle Mullican Strickland. A proud veteran, James served 2 years in the Marine Reserves and four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean...

May 13, 2026

Eulalio Diosdado nació el 20 de enero de 1962 en Cabras, Guanajuato, y fue el mayor de 9 hijos, conocido por la mayoría de las personas como "Layo". Layo fue un hijo devoto, hermano mayor, padre y figura paterna para muchas personas. Él se aseguraba de que su madre y sus hermanos fueran atendidos.

Sus pasatiempos incluían...

May 5, 2026

Vivian Dean "Deannie" Davidson, age 75, peacefully left this earth on May 5, 2026, after a long illness. Born on May 10, 1950, Deannie spent most of her life in Marshall, Texas with a few treasured years in Fort Worth, Texas.

Deannie loved the Lord deeply and dedicated her life to her faith after being born again...

May 4, 2026

Tristan "Belew" Ellis entered the Kingdom of Heaven on May 4, 2026, at the age of 52. He bravely fought complications from a heart attack on April 23, 2026, until he succumbed peacefully at UT Tyler East Texas hospital while surrounded by loving family and close friends.

​Belew was born in Marshall, Texas on July 20, 1973,...

May 4, 2026

A memorial service for Shane Ray Matlock, 60, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel.

Shane was born on June 1, 1965, in Pasadena,...

May 3, 2026

Danny Kale passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and kindness. A devoted Christian, he lived his life guided by his faith and found joy in sharing it with others, often using Facebook as a platform for ministry, including his Proverbs group.

He was a proud and loving family man who cherished...

Apr 30, 2026

Leola "Lee" O'Brassill, 79, of Waskom, Texas was born on December 5, 1946, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to JC and Helen Phillips and passed away on April 30, 2026, in Longview, Texas.

She loved cooking and was very inventive when in the kitchen. She loved sewing, collectables and antiques. Most of all she loved her family fiercely, loved...

Apr 27, 2026

Bryan was born on May 29, 1968, in East Point, Georgia, to Terry and Sherry McCracken. When he was 14, his family moved from Georgia to Marshall, Texas in 1982. He later made his home across several parts of Texas, forming lasting friendships and memories everywhere he went. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1986 and went on...

Apr 27, 2026

Gary Lynn Gribble, 75, of Marshall, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loved ones, after a long illness.

Gary, the son of the late Charles M. Gribble II and Grace Virginia Staggs, was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduating from high school, Gary joined the United States Marine...

Apr 27, 2026

A funeral service for Jose Roberto Ramirez, 69, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2026, at the funeral home.

Apr 22, 2026

Michael Ray Couch ("Mike"), age 70, of Woodlawn, Texas, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2026.

Mike was born on October 24, 1955, in Naples, Texas, to Jack and Wanda Couch. He was raised in Ore City, Texas, and graduated from Ore City High School. He later attended Stephen F. Austin State University.

Apr 21, 2026

Walter Richard  "Dick" Heck, 59, a lifelong resident of Marshall, Tx passed away on April 21, 2026, in Dallas Tx.

Walter was born in Marshall, Tx on December 22,1966, to Walter and Lucy Heck of Marshall Tx. He worked for many years at Arnold Trucking, Action Towing, and was currently employed with Harrison County Road and Bridge....

Apr 20, 2026

Lois Katie Tillman Ghent, 93, of Marshall, Texas, went to be with her Lord on April 20, 2026, surrounded by the love that defined her life.

Lois was born on September 14, 1932, in Clinton, South Carolina, to Prince Albert and Ethel Lois Hollis Tillman. She was named after her mother and her great-grandmother, Katie Pye Tillman,...

Apr 19, 2026

Mattie Mae Hood "Sweet," the 6th of 9 children was born to the parentage of the late Starling Hood and Addie Walker-Hood. She was born on March 4, 1953, in Karnack, Texas.

Mattie "Sweet" Hood, accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age and was a member of Mt. Ridge Baptist Church of Karnack, Texas....

Apr 18, 2026

Alice Nell Oney was born on June 4, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas to Everette and Viola Croley and passed away on April 18, 2026, at her home in Marshall, Texas.

She was married to James William Oney on January 26, 1957, in Marshall, Texas. To this union three children were born, Laurie McClendon, Sherry Booth and...

Apr 17, 2026

Annie Vera Anderson-Brown was born on November 2, 1942, in DeBerry, Texas to the parentage of Isaac Cooper Sr. and Alma Zelle Davis-Anderson. She attended Harrison County Public School. In 1961, she united in marriage to Mr. James Brown Sr. Mrs. Brown accepted Jehovah God on April 3, 1970.

She was employed and worked for Blue Buckle,...

Apr 15, 2026

On June 20, 1956, a son was born to Ezell Allen and Rosie L. Beecham in Dallas, Texas and was given the name James Wesley Allen.

At an early age, James united with the Church of the Living God under the leadership of Rev. R.V. Daniels in DeBerry, Tx. Later, he joined New Beginnings Interdenominational Christian Center...