Obituaries

Jan 23, 2020

On January 23, 2020, Nelwyn Whitley Hawkins, 71, of Marshall, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim Hawkins, and her parents William D. and Louise Whitley.  While her unexpected departure has left a hole that can never be filled, we are comforted knowing she is finally reunited with her...

Jan 21, 2020

A memorial service for John Edward Thomas will be held Saturday, January 25. 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Downs Funeral Home. Bro. Pete Sellers will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Downs Funeral Home.

John E. Thomas, 78, of Marshall, Texas was born on...

Jan 8, 2020

A funeral service for Edwin Harold Williams will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2:00p.m. at Greater Oak Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow going to Pine Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Downs Funeral Home.

Edwin Harold Williams "Ned" was born to Willie Williams, Sr. and...

Jan 7, 2020

A funeral service for Mr. Frankie Joe Boyd will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00p.m. in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Longridge Cemetery.

On Tuesday morning, January 7, 2020, a chorus of angels sang Mr. Frankie Joe Boyd to his rest. Mr. Boyd is at peace with God now,...

Jan 5, 2020

Services for Louis Weisman Kariel, Jr., 92, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m. followed by burial in the Marshall Hebrew Cemetery. Rabbi Jana De Benedetti of B'nai Zion in Shreveport will officiate.

Born on August...

Jan 5, 2020

Dale Kent Ford, 65, of Marshall, Texas, passed away on January 5, 2020.

Dale was born on February 3, 1954 in Marshall.   He graduated from Marshall High School in 1972, and attended Stephen F. Austin University.  He worked for Frito Lay and Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas and then returned to Marshall to work for Marshall Pottery...

Jan 3, 2020

Mollie Jean Harris Woodley was born in Marshall, Texas on March 18, 1932 to Gaines Buck and Olive Fogle Harris. Raised on her family farm in the Fairview Community, two miles south of the courthouse, Mollie was educated in Marshall Public Schools.  As a child she was a proud member of the F.U.N. (Fairview United Neighbors) Club, a faction...

Jan 2, 2020

A funeral service for Don "Buddy" Warbritton will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 10:00a.m. in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home, Rev. Rodger Garbs officiating. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Downs Funeral Home.

Don "Buddy" Warbritton, Jr. 99, of Marshall,...

Jan 1, 2020

Eddie Ray Carpenter, 83, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on January 1 st , 2020 after a brief illness.

Eddie was born September 26 th , 1936 in Marshall, Texas to Annie Bell and Allen Carpenter Sr. He was the third of nine children. His family and friends knew him for his extreme intellect and his...

Dec 31, 2019

A funeral service for Joseph William Westmoreland, Jr. will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Bro. Will Sherman and Bro. Carlton Burris officiating. Interment will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Downs Funeral Home.

Joseph William Westmoreland, Jr., Billy Westmoreland,...

Dec 30, 2019

On Monday, December 30, 2019 Jo Beth Kay went to be with Jesus. She was born on September 26, 1929in Leon County, Texas to Donnie and Martha Dorman.

Graveside services will be held at Gill Cemetery Friday, January 3, 2020 at 11:00a.m. Rev. Matt Paul officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Downs Funeral Home...

Dec 29, 2019

A grave side service for Dorothy Simmons will be held Thursday, January 2 nd at 11:00 a.m. Msg. Zach Kunnakkattuthara will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1 st , 2020 at Downs Funeral Home.

Dorothy Simmons 91, of Marshall, Texas was born on January 30 th...

Dec 29, 2019

Elmer Jean White was born in Marshall, Texas on Thursday November 9, 1967 to the late Lula Mae White and named after her late father Elmer James. She accepted Christ at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Marshall, TX as a child and remained an active member until her departure. Elmer was born and raised in Sunny South and known in...

Dec 25, 2019

Franklin Brown, 56, of Marshall, Texas was born on January 8 th , 1963 to his parents, Kenneth Lloyd Brown and Margaret Ann Barton. Mr. Brown passed away on December 25 th , 2019 in Marshall, Texas. He was married to his best friend, Gwynn Brown, for fifteen years; and they were blessed with one precious daughter, Emily. He...

Dec 20, 2019

A celebration of life for Lyndall Trimble Brown, 72, will be held at 10 am January, 11, 2020 at Heart and Dream Fellowship. Visitation will be held 5-7 pm January, 10, 2020 at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Lyndall was born February 12, 1947 in Minden, Louisiana to James and Lenore Trimble. She passed away peacefully in her home...

Dec 18, 2019

Miguel Chavar was born in Axtla de Terrazas,S.L.P, Mexico. He moved to Texas in 1999. He was a member of the Baptist Church and enjoyed serving his brothers and sisters. He loved watching soccer and spending time with family and friends.

Nacio en Axtla de Terrazas,S.L.P., Mexico. Se mudo a Texas en 1999. Fue miembro de la...

Dec 15, 2019

On December 15, 2019 Susan Jane Golden Jackson was called home by her Heavenly Father to join her husband of 62 years, Bert W. Jackson. Susan was born November 21, 1927 in Marshall, Texas to the late Fannie Lee Stegall Golden. She was the youngest of the three children. She grew up and lived her life in the Marshall/Hallsville...

Dec 15, 2019

A funeral service for David Lamar Price is scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Downs Funeral Home. A burial will follow after the service going to Minniweather Cemetery.

David Lamar Price was born May 22, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Clarence and Hazel Lively Price. They later moved to Marshall, Texas where David attended...

Dec 12, 2019

A funeral service for Larry Carl Everitt will be held at 10:00a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Downs Funeral Home. Interment will be held at St. John Cemetery after the service. Mr. Everitt was born December 1, 1961 in Marshall, Texas and passed away on December 12, 2019 in Longview, Texas.

Dec 11, 2019

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Cox will be held Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 2:00p.m. at Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Algoma South Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Downs Funeral Home.

Mary Elizabeth Cox, 82, of Marshall, Texas was born on July 31, 1937 to her parents, Fred...