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Brenda Nell Jones

Brenda Nell Jones

Jul 1, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (II Timothy 4:7-8)

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Bobbie Louise Bulloch

Bobbie Louise Bulloch

Jun 30, 2021

A graveside service for Mrs. Bobbie Louise Bulloch, of Marshall, Texas will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Yates Cemetery in Scottsville, Texas with Bro. Mark Fried officiating.

Bobbie Louise Bulloch was born on October 6, 1934 in Wellington, Texas to Ira Wynn and Plevna Annie Stall. Mrs. Bulloch passed away on...

Laura Evelyn Moore Francis

Laura Evelyn Moore Francis

Jun 29, 2021

A funeral service for Mrs. Laura Evelyn Moore Francis, of Marshall, Texas will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, July 2, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Interment will be held after at Colonial Gardens Cemetery in Marshall, Texas with Roger Robbins officiating.

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Roberta Rae Davidge

Roberta Rae Davidge

Jun 24, 2021

A funeral service for Mrs. Roberta Rae Davidge, 83, of Marshall, Texas will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Interment will be held after at Colonial Gardens Cemetery in Marshall, Texas with Rev. Lindsay Long, Bro...

Ronald Lee Braden, Sr.

Ronald Lee Braden, Sr.

Jun 20, 2021

Ronald Lee Braden passed peacefully from this world into Glory, surrounded by those he loved on June 20, 2021. He was born to R.L and Marie (Bridges) Braden on August 12, 1944 in Ft. Worth, TX. He attended school in Denison, TX, where he met his bride, Jo Lewis (Braden). They were married on May 9, 1964. Together they welcomed...

Betty Orms (Crenshaw)

Betty Orms (Crenshaw)

Jun 17, 2021

Obituary for: Betty Orms (Crenshaw)

A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at Downs Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Marshall, Texas.

Betty Orms (Crenshaw) went to join the Lord on June 17, 2021.  She was born in Houston, Texas on August 4, 1932, to Olin and...

Betty Jo Williams

Betty Jo Williams

Jun 17, 2021

Betty Jo Williams, of Waskom, passed away peacefully at her home on June 17th, 2021. She was 79.

Those remaining to cherish the memories of our beloved Betty are her devoted husband of 60 years, Melvin Dean Williams; children, James E. Williams and wife, Elizabeth, David Williams and wife, Jieyi; grandchildren, Jacob and Phoebe Williams; great-grandchildren, Caden...

Eva "Dell" Saizon

Eva "Dell" Saizon

Jun 17, 2021

Eva "Dell" Saizon passed away after a long battle with Dementia on June 17, 2021 in Mt Pleasant Texas.

Dell was born July 29, 1933 to her parents John Walter Bennett and Myrtle Bridges Bennett in Baker, Louisiana. She graduated from Baker High School In 1952.

Dell married Billy Joe Saizon on March 15, 1952...

Della Bee Wilhoit

Della Bee Wilhoit

Jun 16, 2021

A funeral service for Mrs. Della Bee Wilhoit, 97, of Spring, Texas will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Downs Funeral Home. D.W. McClendon will officiate the service. Interment in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.

Della Bee Wilhoit was born on November 30, 1923 to her parents, Walter Mack Pierce and Mae Harris....

Nell Mayfield

Nell Mayfield

Jun 15, 2021

Lillie "Nell" Rawls Mayfield passed away peacefully in her home on June 15, 2021 in Marshall Texas.

Nell Mayfield was born August 15, 1925 in a tent during the 2nd oil boom where her father was working in Smackover, Arkansas. She was the third child of Prince Djalma Rawls and Mamie Louise Perry...

Jerry Phillip Elwood

Jerry Phillip Elwood

Jun 14, 2021

A funeral service for Mr. Jerry Phillip Elwood, 82, of Marshall, Texas will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Down's Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Down's Funeral Home.

Jerry Phillip Elwood was born on December 24, 1938 in Marshall to...

Sid Hickey

Sid Hickey

Jun 11, 2021

Graveside Services for Mr. Sid Hickey will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Restland Cemetery in Waskom, Texas with Bro. Doug Lovett officiating.

Sid Hickey, 50, of Waskom, Texas was born on August 31, 1970 in Shreveport, LA to his parents, Roy Lee Hickey and Sandra Kay Heflin.  Mr. Hickey passed away...

Cheryl Kay Coats

Cheryl Kay Coats

Jun 10, 2021

Memorial Services for Cheryl Kay Bartlett Coats will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Karnack United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Landers officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.

Cheryl Coats, 72, of Karnack, Texas was born on October 28, 1948 in...

Tommie Rowe Harper

Tommie Rowe Harper

Jun 10, 2021

Tommie Rowe Harper, age 72, of Marshall, Texas died peacefully on June 10, 2021 at Buckner Westminster Place.  A funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Cypress Valley Bible Church.  Visitation will be at 3pm (prior to service at the church).

A Christian wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Tommie wore...

Wayne Cisco, Sr.

Wayne Cisco, Sr.

Jun 7, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Wayne Cisco Sr. will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St Joseph Catholic Church. Msgr. Zacharias Kunnakkattuthara will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.

Wayne...

Grant Williams

Grant Williams

Jun 5, 2021

A funeral service for Mr. Grant Williams will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Bro. James McRight and James Runnels will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.

Grant Williams, 35, of Elysian Fields, Texas...

Sarah Jo Calvert

Sarah Jo Calvert

Jun 4, 2021

Sarah Jo Calvert was born June 11, 1954, and went to her heavenly home on June 4, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Marshall, Texas growing up among numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in the Gill Community. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1972, and continued her education graduating from Baylor University with a Bachelor's of...

Eddie Lloyd Powell

Eddie Lloyd Powell

May 31, 2021

A funeral service for Mr. Eddie Lloyd Powell will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home. Interment at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.

Eddie Lloyd Powell was born December 13, 1964. He was the...

Emma Fortune

Emma Fortune

May 30, 2021

Visitation for Mrs. Emma Fortune will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow visitation at 3:00 p.m. at Andrews Cemetery. Bro. John Nathan McGuire will officiate the service.

Mother was born November 2 nd 1922 in Greensville, Texas to John Wesley Counts and...

William A. "Billy" Bartlett

William A. "Billy" Bartlett

May 30, 2021

William Allen (Billy) Bartlett, 66 years old, peacefully passed away May 30 th , 2021, in his home with loved ones by his side. Billy battled cancer for over a year with exceptional courage and his distinct upbeat character, always trying to reassure those he loved. He fought bravely and fiercely until the very end.

Billy had...

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