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Fannie Lou Chessher
Oct 12, 2021
A graveside service for Fannie Lou Wright Chessher will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021 at Colonial Gardens Cemetery in Marshall, Texas.
Fannie was born on July 10, 1927 in James, Texas to her parents, Henry Clay Wright and Bertha Lee Jones. Mrs. Chessher passed away on October 12, 2021 in Longview, Texas at...
Peter William Lubcker
Oct 12, 2021
With great sadness and very heavy hearts, the family of Pete Lubcker of Marshall, TX announces his unexpected passing on the morning of October 12 th , 2021 with his wife, Antje by his side.
Pete was the only child of William and Wilma Lubcker, born in New York City. Due to Pete's health issues, they moved...
Larry Dale "Nationwide" Jones
Sep 30, 2021
A memorial service for Larry Dale "Nationwide" Jones will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas.
Larry Dale Jones was born on September 28, 1951 in Minden, LA and passed away on September 30, 2021 in Vivian, LA.
He was preceded in death...
Katherine Elizabeth Hoss
Sep 29, 2021
A memorial service for Katherine Elizabeth Hoss is pending. Mrs. Hoss passed away on September 29, 2021 in Longview, Texas at the age of 87.
Sue Farris
Sep 28, 2021
Nettie Sue Cagle Farris was born on the family farm in Post Oak, Texas, on June 27, 1932, to Adron L. and Louise Elizabeth Pratt Cagle. After a happy and busy childhood, she pursued a degree in Home Economics at Texas State College for Women. Upon graduation, Sue embarked upon a stellar 46-year career with the Texas Agricultural Extension...
Walter Reed Dean
Sep 24, 2021
On Friday September 24, 2021, Walter R. Dean loving husband and father of four children left his earthly body to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by his father Samuel Dean, mother Ruby (Jewell) Pirtle, and daughter Cindy Dean.
He was born in Tyler, Texas on December...
Larry Clayton Starr
Sep 23, 2021
Kathy Nash Starr passed away on September 17, 2021 soon to be followed by the love of her life, Larry Clayton Starr on September 23, 2021.
Kathy was born on January 29, 1960 to Joe and Francis Nash. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived life to the fullest and was a caretaker to...
Creadince Capps
Sep 17, 2021
A graveside service for Creadince Capps will be held at 11:00 a.m., September 30. 2021 at Yates Cemetery in Scottsville, Texas. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the cemetery prior to the service.
Creadince was born on March 14, 2019 in Longview, Texas to Christopher Capps and Holly Johnson. He passed away on September...
Carl Edward Turner
Sep 17, 2021
Carl Edward Turner was born on December 8, 1957 in Augusta, Georgia to Randal and Doris Turner. He passed away at the age of 63 on Friday, September 17, 2021 in Longview, Texas.
He moved to Waskom, Texas as teenager and it became his lifetime home.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Turner; sons,...
Kathy Nash Starr
Sep 17, 2021
Kathy Nash Starr passed away on September 17, 2021 soon to be followed by the love of her life, Larry Clayton Starr on September 23, 2021.
Kathy was born on January 29, 1960 to Joe and Francis Nash. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived life to the fullest and was a caretaker to...
Bryce Rutherford
Sep 14, 2021
A funeral service for Bryce Rutherford will held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Yates Cemetery. A time for visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.
Bryce was born...
Antonio Hernandez Almeida
Sep 12, 2021
A Catholic Mass will be held at 2pm on Thursday September 23, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 410 N. Alamo Blvd. Marshall, Texas 75670 with interment to follow at Elysian Fields Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. September 22 at Downs Funeral home 4608 Elysian Fields Rd., Marshall, Tx 75672...
Lowell Hightower Hill
Sep 11, 2021
A funeral service for Lowell Hightower Hill will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.
Lowell was born on November 12, 1935 in...
Lisa Deblieux
Sep 11, 2021
Funeral Service for Lisa DeBlieux will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2021 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will be held at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A time for visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.
Letetia Anne Hicks DeBlieux...
Sandra Guffey
Sep 9, 2021
A memorial service for Sandra Jean Guffey of Harleton, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday September 13, 2021 at Oak Grove Baptist church in Harleton with Bro. Leonard Nichols officiating.
Sandra was born to Albert and Alice Phillips on November 24, 2021 in Mansfield, Louisiana. She was 72 years old. She passed away on September...
Della Mae Alford
Sep 8, 2021
A memorial service for Della Mae Alford will be held at 10 am, Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Down's Funeral Home.
She was born on July 15, 1940 to Hubert Allen Burkart and Alice Marie (Johnson) Burkart in Dewey, OK. She passed away on September 8, 2021 in Shreveport, LA at the age of 81.
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M. A. (Meyers) Alexander
Sep 6, 2021
A funeral service for M.A. Alexander will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will be at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A time for visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2021. Mr. Alexander passed away on September 6, 2021 at his home...
Shane A. Hamblin
Sep 6, 2021
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will be Colonial Gardens. A time for visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.
Shane Allen Hamblin of Blanchard, Louisiana, passed away September 6, 2021, in Uncertain,...
Kelly B. Sullivan
Sep 5, 2021
Mr. Kelly B. Sullivan was born February 4, 1948 to the union of Lawrence Sullivan, Sr. and Martie Hullit Sullivan. He attended public schools in Harrison County. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a faithful servant and member of Pleasant Hill C.M.E. Church in Karnack, Tx. where he served and remained a member until his death....
Lawrence R. Staples
Sep 3, 2021
Funeral Service for L. Ray Staples will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Interment will be at Yates Cemetery in Scottsville, Texas. A time for visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.
Ray Staples...
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