Obituaries

Mar 22, 2018

Visitation will be held for Nell Senn 84, of Karnack, Texas from 6-8p.m. Friday March 23, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home.

Nell Senn was the best mom, homemaker, and housekeeper although she wasn't the best cook. Mrs. Senn loved her church and working with the small children that attended church. Nell enjoyed the outdoors, yardwork, shopping and...

Mar 22, 2018

Dan Garrett, 71, of Eldorado, Texas, died on March 22, 2018, while visiting family in Marshall, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2018, prior to the annual family Easter celebration located on 4859 FM 2609, Garrison, TX, with AW Wright officiating.

Dan was born in Houston, Texas, to Vernon...

Mar 21, 2018

Psalm 103:1

Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me.

A funeral service for Mrs. Simington will be held at 2:00p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Minister Eric Jackson officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home....

Mar 20, 2018

A graveside service for Edward Fred "Ed" Oglethorpe Jr. 79, of Marshall, Texas will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 2:00p.m. at Piney Cemetery with Bro. Craig Evers Officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, March 26, 2018 from 6-8 at Downs Funeral Home.

Edward had a fondness for gospel music, and watching "Jimmy Swaggart" every morning....

Mar 19, 2018

Maxine Anderson passed away peacefully in her home Monday evening, March 19th, surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral service will be held at New Hebron Baptist Church in Elysian Fields at 10:00a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018 with Bro. Peter Allen officiating. A visitation will be held from 6-8p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home. Burial will...

Mar 18, 2018

A funeral service for Jose Angel Vences, 76, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:00p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Pastor Agustin Campos will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held from 5-7p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home.

Angel Vences was married for over 55 wonderful...

Mar 14, 2018

Cynthia Lynn Ditmore was born in Shreveport, LA January 11, 1951.  She was the daughter of Lynn and Betty Calhoun.  Cindy passed away on March 14, 2018 at the age of 68.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 at New Hebron Baptist Church in Elysian Fields, TX.  Visitation will be held from 10-11a.m....

Mar 12, 2018

Memorial service for Christina Michele Goins Harris will be held at 2p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Joe Hall officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home.

On March 12, 2018 Christina Michele Goins Harris passed gently after a battle with breast cancer....

Mar 10, 2018

Gracie M. Fletcher was born in Rend City, Illinois on September 23, 1929 to Guy Gilbreath and Marie Harmon Gilbreath. She passed away on March 10, 2018 in Longview, Texas.

Gracie attended school in Benton, Illinois and graduated from Benton High School. On September 7, 1948 she married Carrol G. Fletcher in Piggot, Arkansas. After moving to...

Mar 8, 2018

Joey B. Hall walked out of this life and into the waiting arms of Jesus on March 8, 2018. Joey was born on December 21, 1942 in LInden, Texas to Louis Hall and Frances Childress Hall.

Joey was a member of First Baptist Church in Alice, Texas and was retired from Smith International. He was a lifetime member of...

Mar 5, 2018

A Funeral Service for Jeanette Mayfield Scott 73, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 2:30p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Pete Sellers and Bro. Lance Eiland officiating. Interment will follow at Gill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home.

Jeanette Mayfield Scott...

Mar 1, 2018

A funeral service for Tanya Michelle Moore Landreneaux will be held Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 3:00p.m. In the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Roberts officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Sunday.

Tanya Michelle Moore Landreneaux was born February 4, 1976 to Billy Coy Moore and Marilyn Canterbury...

Mar 1, 2018

William Knight Hester (Bill) was born on December 31, 1943 and passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Bill was born in Marshall, Texas and was a resident of Marshall at the time of his passing.  He graduated from Fort Stockton High School in Fort Stockton, Texas.  Bill later proudly served in the United States Air Force alongside of...

Feb 22, 2018

Violet Washington Hodge was born April 10, 1925, in Harrison County and died February 22, 2018, at the age of 92 in Wiley, Texas. Violet was self-employed as a hair stylist and spent many years at Marshall Tile. Violet received her formal education in Harrison County. Violet was a faithful member of New Prospect Baptist church and later became...

Feb 20, 2018

Kenneth Aaron "Pap" Thompson entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday evening, February 20, 2018. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service will be held at Downs Funeral Home on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 200p.m.

Kenneth was born in Cass County, Texas on September 11, 1928 to William Virgil and Minnie...

Feb 18, 2018

Sheri Covey Harper was born in Dallas, Texas on June 10, 1968 to Norman and JoAnn Covey.

Sheri attended school in Marshall, Texas and graduated from Marshall High School in 1986. She was a hairdresser by trade. She enjoyed being outdoors in the sunshine and fishing. She had a funny personality, a gift for making people laugh...

Feb 17, 2018

Brenda Gail "Granny" Barrett 65, of Henderson, Texas will be held at 10:00a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6-8p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018 at Downs Funeral Home.

Brenda Gail "Granny" Barrett was very dedicated to her relationship with the Lord; she loved reading and memorizing scriptures...

Feb 16, 2018

Funeral services for Mellie Forbes, 71 of Marshall will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home with burial to follow in Eagle Creek Cemetery.  There will be a visitation at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m., Monday, February 19th. Pallbearers will be John Jones, John Terry Jones, Lonnie Jones, Cory Owen, Shane Clark,...

Feb 13, 2018

Byron Richard Simmons 83, was born in Linden, Texas to Luther and Ruby Jones Simmons. Byron graduated from Linden, Texas high school with the class of 1953 having great affection for his fellow classmates. Byron started working for South Western Electric Power Company part time while attending East Texas Baptist College in Marshall, Texas. Byron was proud to have...

Feb 9, 2018

Graveside services for Ermazelle Malanoski, 85 of Marshall will at 2pm Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in the Greenwood Cemetery of Marshall, TX. Ms Malanoski was born in Marshall, TX on August 12, 1932  to Alvin Lavender and Ethel Davis Lavender. She passed away February 9, 2018 in Marshall. She worked as a salesperson for Clark's Furniture & Appliance Store...