Obituaries

Apr 8, 2026

Patricia Haden Read went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2026. Patricia was born on January 22, 1940, to JB Haden Sr. and Cora Lee Briggs Haden in Marshall, Texas. Patricia dedicated much of her life to serving others. She made many friends through her years of waitressing and restaurant owning. Patricia "Granny Pat" was...

Apr 5, 2026

Tom "TC" Cruse McKay, 61, was born on August 10, 1964, in Tarrant County, Texas to Gerald Milton McKay and Patricia Alice Cruse McKay and passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home in Doyline, La.

TC was known for his strong spirit, unsolicited opinions, kind heart, unmistakable presence and out of this world gumbo....

Apr 4, 2026

Pamela Bethine Folk Weaver was born on September 21, 1943, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 4, 2026.

Pam, as she was affectionately known was raised and attended school in Carthage, Texas, where she married Thomas "Bear" Weaver on February 6, 1965.

Pam worked side by side with...

Apr 4, 2026

Services for Alice Marie James, 65, of Linden, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, at Heritage Baptist Church in Jefferson, Texas. Interment will follow at Zion Hill Cemetery in Linden. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Downs Funeral Home.

Alice was born...

Apr 3, 2026

Ricky was born August 22, 1990, in Marshall, TX to Fernando Alejandro and Julia Torres and passed away on April 3, 2026, in Longview, TX.

Ricky was a loving husband, son, brother and friend whose contagious smile will never be forgotten. He was a member at New Covenant Church, where he served on the media team and...

Apr 1, 2026

Wesley Blackshear, 45, of Karnack, Texas passed away on April 1, 2026, at his residence in Karnack.

Wesley was born on April 13, 1980, in Shreveport, Louisiana to George Lee Blackshear and Julia Faye Smith.

He loved racing and was a Louisiana State Champ Racer. He won numerous other races and had all the trophies...

Mar 28, 2026

Pamela Dawn (Briggs)Muse, affectionately known as Pam, was called home to be with the Lord on March 28,2026 at age 65, at Longview Regional Hospital in Longview, Texas, surrounded by family and friends, due to complications from open heart surgery. Pam was born on December 13, 1960, in Kilgore, Texas. Pam will be remembered for her strength, compassion for...

Mar 27, 2026

Barbara Corpier Lundy of Lindale, Texas, formerly of Marshall, Texas passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a sudden illness.

She was born on October 5, 1955, in Almagordo, New Mexico to parents, Robert Smallwood Corpier and Delores Laverne York.

She spent her early life in many places as her father was a career...

Mar 26, 2026

A funeral service for James Davis, 55, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Center Cemetery in Harleton, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2026, at the funeral home....

Mar 23, 2026

A funeral service for Judy G. "Granny" Reynolds, 81, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m., in the Chapel.

Judy was born on July 30, 1944, in...

Mar 19, 2026

Robert L. Williams was born March 24, 1932, the son of the late Augutus Williams and Adrian Cooper Williams.

Robert accepted Christ and united with the St. John Baptist Church, Marshall, Texas, where he remained a member until his death.

Mr. Robert Williams united in Holy Matrimony with Ms. Wyonia Ann Carter on December 24,...

Mar 18, 2026

Carl Lester Kilman was born on December 7, 1944, in Tyler, Texas, to Trudy Bernice Holland Kilman and Glen Nathaniel Kilman. From the very beginning, he lived life on his own terms, full of humor, a little adventure, and always with a story to tell.

He served as an aircraft engine mechanic in the United States Air...

Mar 16, 2026

Linda Lou Hughes Prouty was born on November 17, 1944, in Marshall, Texas, the beloved daughter of Albert E. Hughes, Jr. and Emma Lou Britton Hughes. She passed away on March 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, intellect, service, and dedication to her community and family.

In 1969, she married The Rev. Malcolm Hersey Prouty,...

Mar 14, 2026

Carolyn (Hawthorne) Gorman, 78, of Marshall, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1947, and spent her life surrounding those she loved with warmth, laughter, and kindness.

Carolyn retired, after many years, at Lucent Technologies and later retired from Marshall Independent School District, where she built many friendships and touched...

Mar 12, 2026

Johnnie Lee Robertson was born on January 1, 1945, to the late George and Corena Davenport.

She received her education at H.B. Pemberton High School in Marshall, Texas.

Johnnie accepted Christ at an early age at Paradise Baptist Church of Marshall, Texas and later in life she joined Greenhill Baptist Church #2, where she was...

Mar 9, 2026

Emilio Acuña nació el 22 de Marzo de 1959 en Los Ciruelos, Tejupilco México, nació de sus padres Juan Acuña Luna y Guadalupe Suárez. Emilio falleció esta vida el 9 de Marzo, 2026 en Longview, TX, rodeado de sus seres queridos.

Emilio viajó a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 19 años con la intención de...

Mar 7, 2026

Doris Nann Mercer Chandler died on March 7, 2026. She was always known as Nann, the name she preferred and by which she was loved.

Nann was born on October 11, 1932, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Charles and Olive Mercer. She had one brother, Charles E. Mercer Jr., who preceded her in death, as did her beloved...

Mar 7, 2026

Roy Avery, 73 of DeBerry, Texas passed this life March 7th 2026 in Longview Texas.

Roy was born on February 23, 1953, in Evadale, Texas to Richard Paul Avery and Elna Bell Woods Avery. He was an avid hunter and fisherman,  loved being outdoors, playing with the kids and enjoying family.

He is proceeded in...

Mar 3, 2026

A Celebration of Life for Gloria Hasler, 72, of Marshall, Texas will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home.

Gloria was born on August 18, 1953, in Marshall, Texas and passed away on March 3, 2026, at her residence in Marshall.

On May...

Feb 27, 2026

Mrs. Helen Juan Hearne Hollis of Woodlawn, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 27, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on February 27, 1940, in Marshall, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of the late Morgan and Elaine (Swafford) Hearne.

A proud graduate of Marshall High School's Class of 1958, Helen built her...