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Linda Mayfield

Linda Mayfield

May 26, 2021

Linda Mayfield, 71, of Marshall, Texas was born on September 16, 1949 in Harrison County, Texas to her parents, Dorothy Ladell Barrett and Audry Mathis. Mrs. Mayfield passed away on May 26, 2021 in Bossier City, LA. A visitation for Linda Mayfield will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00p.m.

Mrs....

Sonny Brown

Sonny Brown

May 22, 2021

A graveside service for Mr. "Sonny" Brown will be held of Friday, May 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Restland Cemetery. Bro. Doug Lovett will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.

Sonny Brown, 77, of Waskom, Texas was born on November 1, 1943 to...

Terry Neil Walker

Terry Neil Walker

May 20, 2021

A funeral service for Mr. Terry Neil Walker will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Dr. Danny Warbington will officiate the service. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Downs Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Noonday Cemetery, Hallsville, Texas.

Mr. Walker, 60, of Hallsville, Texas was...

Cassie Mauldin

Cassie Mauldin

May 16, 2021

A private family celebration of life will be held for Ms. Cassandra Marie Mauldin.

Cassie Mauldin was born on May 15, 1975 to her parents Doyle Lynn and JoAnn Dorothy Mauldin. Ms. Mauldin received her wings on May 16, 2021, one day after her 46 th birthday. She was a lifetime resident of Waskom, Texas. Ms. Mauldin...

William Jordan

William Jordan

May 16, 2021

A funeral service for William Howard Jordan will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Bro. Will Sherman will officiate the service. Interment will follow going to Pope City Cemetery.

William Howard Jordan, 88, of Woodlawn, Texas was born on July 25, 1932 to his parents, Mary Elizabeth Cooner and Walker...

Emma Lou Smith

Emma Lou Smith

May 15, 2021

A funeral service for Emma Lou Smith will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home, visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Officiating the service will be Bro. Leonard Nichols and Bro. Craig Evers.  Interment will follow the service going to Piney Cemetery in Harleton, Texas.

Emma...

Ernest Edward Marshall

Ernest Edward Marshall

May 14, 2021

Ernest E. Marshall, of Marshall, TX, entered the gates of Heaven after 102 years on this earth on May 14, 2021.  He was born August 26, 1918 in Columbus, TX to James B. Marshall and Eunice Stover Marshall.  He was a loyal member of Friendship Baptist Church, Marshall, TX where he served as a Deacon for 60 years.  Mr....

Kimberly Dawn Miller

Kimberly Dawn Miller

May 13, 2021

A memorial service for Kimberly Dawn Miller will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 10:000 a.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Shelby Crump.

Kimberly Dawn Miller, 51, of Harleton, Texas was born on January 27, 1970 in Omaha, Nebraska to her parents, Patty Joan Phegley and Paul Keith Yeoman. Mrs. Miller...

Richard James Bueche

Richard James Bueche

May 12, 2021

A graveside service for Richard James Bueche "Rick" will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the Colonial Gardens Cemetery Chapel.

Rick was born on March 28, 1955 in Marshall, Texas to parents Richard Charles Bueche and Dorothy Janette Smith-Bueche. Rick passed away on May 12, 2021 at his home in Dallas, Texas. Rick enjoyed listening to music...

Norman "Norm" Padgett

Norman "Norm" Padgett

May 11, 2021

A memorial service for Mr. Walton "Norm" Padgett will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Debbie Rogers will officiate the service.

Mr. Walton Norman Padgett was born on March 22, 1940 in Marshall, Texas to his parents Walton Maurice Padgett and Mary Virginia VanNorman. Mr. Padgett passed away on...

Arlene Oleta Jones "Nana"

Arlene Oleta Jones "Nana"

May 10, 2021

A graveside service for Mrs. Arlene Oleta Jones better known as "Nana" will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Restland Cemetery in Waskom, TX.  Bro. Kelvin Hamilton will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, TX.

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Dr. Robert William Palmer, Sr.

Dr. Robert William Palmer, Sr.

May 9, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Dr. Robert Palmer.  A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 11 th at the Downs Funeral Home with a Rosary being held at 7 p.m. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in...

Charles (Charlie) Edward Lee Sr.

Charles (Charlie) Edward Lee Sr.

May 3, 2021

A funeral service for Mr. Charles Edward Lee Sr. will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Bro. Craig Evers will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home

Charles Edward Lee Sr., 79, of Harleton, Texas...

Leonard Keith Wright

Leonard Keith Wright

Apr 20, 2021

A funeral service for Mr. Leonard Keith Wright will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Harleton Baptist Church. Bro. Craig Evers and Bro. Brent Lowry will officiate the service. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Center Cemetery. Arrangements made by Downs Funeral Home.

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Addison Grace

Addison Grace

Apr 17, 2021

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, Addison Claire Grace began her greatest journey at age 21, in a tragic auto accident April 17, 2021. Born in Marshall Texas on March 8 th , 2000, Addie is the cherished daughter of Kevin and Kellie Grace. Addie graduated from Marshall High School, attended Panola College, and moved...

Alta Mae Sherrod Malone

Alta Mae Sherrod Malone

Apr 16, 2021

A funeral service for Mrs. Alta Mae Sherrod Malone will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Downs Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Steven Harris will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.

Mrs. Alta Mae Sherrod Malone was born...

Emmett Stoker

Emmett Stoker

Apr 15, 2021

A funeral service for Mr. Emmett Stoker will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home Chapel. Bishop King A. Rosborough will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.

Emmett Stoker was born December 24, 1923 in Harleton,...

Carol Sue Davis

Carol Sue Davis

Apr 13, 2021

A memorial service for Mrs. Carol Sue Davis, 74, of Waskom, Texas will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Downs Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Rebecca Ponder and Minister Lataushia Rosborough will officiate the service.

Carol Davis was born on January 9, 1947 in Rusk County to her parents, Delmer Lowery and Ethel Charline...

Dennis E. Heath

Dennis E. Heath

Apr 8, 2021

A funeral service for Mr. Dennis E. Heath will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St Josephs Catholic Church.  Rev. Msgr. Zach will officiate the service. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home.

Dennis E. Heath, 75, of Marshall, Texas was born...

Bettye Simmons Grable

Bettye Simmons Grable

Apr 7, 2021

On  April 7, 2021, Bettye Simmons Grable passed away at the age of 82.

Bettye was born May 5, 1938 in Marshall, Tx to Thelma and Paul Barnes.

Bettye was a spirited mother, loving grandmother, and loyal friend to many. She is remembered by countless people as to how much fun she was to be...

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