Obituaries

Jan 14, 2026

Joyce Woodley Rogers, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Tindall officiating. Interment will follow at Gill Cemetery in Marshall, Texas under the direction of Bro. Stephen Tindall. A visitation...

Jan 13, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Everline "Pumkin Poo" Fisher who departed this life peacefully on January 13th 2026 at the age of 82.

Everline was born April 24th, 1943 in Gadsden, Alabama. A woman of generosity, acceptance and unconditional love she was a pillar of support and strength to many around her....

Jan 13, 2026

Jeanette Turner was born on July 12, 1960, in Marshall, Texas, to the late Elisha Turner Sr and Dorothy M. Turner, who adored her dearly. She was the third of ten children, and her life was a testament to the love, strength, and close bonds of her large family.

Jeanette attended Marshall Independent School District and graduated...

Jan 9, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Harold Hill, age 86, who departed this life on January 9, 2026, peacefully at his residence in Longview, Texas.

Harold was born on March 23, 1939, in Woodlawn, Texas. A man of strong principles and unwavering integrity, Harold lived a life guided by honor, service,...

Jan 4, 2026

Mr. Alton Lee Jackson was born on June 21, 1957, in Shreveport, Louisiana to the parentage of the late Marie Epps Jackson and Alton Jackson.

Lee attended Karnack schools and graduated in 1976. He also attended San Francisco Community College and the University of San Francisco, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree.

Lee...

Dec 29, 2025

A funeral service for Anita "GiGi" Johnson, 63, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at the funeral home.

Dec 26, 2025

Francisca G. Ramirez , lovingly known as Mama,Grandma, Wela & Panchita passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by love.

Grandma was the heart of our family. She had a way of making everyone feel at home the moment they walked through the door, usually with food already on the stove and a warm smile. Her...

Dec 26, 2025

Your grandkids lovingly referred to you as "Grammy" and your children called you "Momma" but no matter what you were called, we loved you so very much.

Lola Pearl Mitchell was born on August 8, 1945 to Fannie and Ned Lane who both transitioned before her. She grew up with humble means in the small town of...

Dec 25, 2025

A funeral service for Les "PawPaw" Lanier, 95, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel.

Les was born on March 27, 1930, in McKenzie,...

Dec 23, 2025

Daniel Wayne Clampet was born on November 18, 1962, in Marshall, Texas, to Collins Colquit Clampet and Ruby Lee Murphy Clampet and passed away on December 23, 2025, in Stanton, Texas.

He was the youngest of 9 children. He grew up in the Waskom and Marshall, Texas area. He was well known and respected in the oil...

Dec 23, 2025

A funeral service for Jack "Pappy" Forbes, 54, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the funeral home.

Jack was born on March 12,...

Dec 18, 2025

A graveside service for Alma Jean McMullen, 85, of Tatum, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Grange Hall Cemetery in Marshall, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home.

Alma was born on January 16,...

Dec 18, 2025

Stephen Alfred Huffman, also known as Stephen Earl Newsome, and affectionately called Steve, Honey, Bro, Grandpa, Dad, and Friend, was born on May 17,1960, and passed away peacefully in his Jefferson Tx. home on December 18, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

Steve was preceded in death by his beloved son, Jeremy Muse; his birth mother, Marie Menchu;...

Dec 16, 2025

Zonetta Ruth (Wilson) Fox, age 92, of Tyler, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born in Cookville, Texas on January 30, 1933 to Beulah and Ellis Wilson.

Zoe, as she was called, was raised in Redwater, Texas, where she attended Redwater High School. Following graduation, she moved to Commerce, Texas where she attended East...

Dec 16, 2025

A memorial service for Vida Rust, 92, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at New Hebron Church in Elysian Fields, Texas.

Vida was born in Camp County, Texas, the daughter of George Lonnie Griffin and Robbie Ann Fullen Griffin and passed away on December 16 2025, in Marshall, Texas.

Dec 16, 2025

Beverly Lou Conlon Watson passed away in her home December 16, 2025, at the age of 79. She had been welcomed into this world by her parents, Thomas Louis Conlon, Sr., and Nellie Lena Schubeck Conlon, on August 28,1946. As Beverly was born and reared in Houston, Texas; she was a true "Native Texan".

On December 16,...

Dec 15, 2025

A memorial service honoring the life and legacy of Lourn J. (LJ) Hall will be held Saturday, December 20 at 10:30 AM in the sanctuary of Grace Fellowship, 4700 Victory Dr. in Marshall, TX. with his pastor Weston Blaha and former pastor Dr. Mark Livingston officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 a.m. to...

Dec 14, 2025

Jack Knight was born on October 17, 1936, in the Mimms Chapel community to sharecropper parents, J. Truman Knight and Lotha E. Knight. He passed from this life and into the presence of His Lord on December 14, 2025. He was 89 years old.

As a child, Jack moved back and forth between East Texas and the...

Dec 12, 2025

Dan was born December 25, 1936 in McGregor, TX to Henry Smith, Sr. and Lettie Eitel Smith and passed away on December 12, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

He lived in McGregor, Texas until his family moved to Waco, Texas where he attended Waco High School.  Upon graduation, he went on to serve in the...

Dec 11, 2025

Mary Virginia "JuJu" Carpenter, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and legendary rose grower, was born on July 29, 1933, to Maxie G. Carrington and Virginia Lee Kuykendall Carrington. She lived a life filled with beauty, dedication, and quiet grace, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to bloom in the hearts of all who knew her.

Virginia devoted...