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Linda Jean Ollis

Linda Jean Ollis

Jan 10, 2017

A Funeral Service for Linda Jean Ollis, 68, of Tatum will be held Saturday, January 14, 2017 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home at 10:00am. Interment will follow the service in New Prospect Cemetery, Henderson, Texas. Visitation with family and friends will take place Friday, January 13, 2017 at Downs Funeral Home from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Mrs. Ollis passed...

Willie Joe "Jack" Boone

Willie Joe "Jack" Boone

Jan 8, 2017

A memorial service for Mr. Willie Joe "Jack" Boone, 77 , of Karnack will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2017 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Chaplin David Reeder officiating. Mr. Boone passed away January 8, 2017 at his residence. Willie Joe Boone was born July 2, 1939 to Ananise and Jenny T. Boone in...

James "Jimmy" Robertson

James "Jimmy" Robertson

Jan 8, 2017

A Funeral Service for James "Jimmy/Jim" Dennis Robertson will take place at 2pm Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Summit United Methodist Church, Marshall. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Robertson passed away Sunday, January 08, 2017 in Marshall.

James Robertson, known to...

Heather Lynn Fuqua

Heather Lynn Fuqua

Jan 5, 2017

A Funeral Service for Heather Lynn Fuqua, 46, of Marshall will be held Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 2:00p.m. in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service in Yates Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Scottsville, Texas. Visitation with family and friends will take place Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Downs Funeral Home from...

Tony Cupples

Tony Cupples

Jan 3, 2017

Funeral services for Tony Cupples, 49, of Marshall will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Donald Robinette officiating. Burial will follow in Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 5-7 p.m., at Downs Funeral Home....

Roger Dale Strong

Roger Dale Strong

Jan 2, 2017

Roger Dale Strong, 69 of Marshall passed away January 2, 2017 at his home. Roger Dale Strong was born December 1, 1947 in Marshall, Texas to William Sam Strong and Virgie Lee Robertson Strong. Robert served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing and loved his dogs, especially his dog, Petie. Surviving Robert are his wife,...

James "Jiggs" Allen

James "Jiggs" Allen

Jan 2, 2017

James "Jiggs" Edward Allen

In the afternoon of January 2, 2017, Jiggs passed away quietly after a long battle with cancer at his home in Harrison County, Texas. Jiggs was 82 years old.

James...

Bryan Whitehead

Bryan Whitehead

Jan 1, 2017

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Robert Bryan Whitehead, 32, of Woodlawn, Texas will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, January 14, 2017 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Bryan passed away Sunday, January 01, 2017 in Marshall, Texas.

Robert Bryan Whitehead was born prematurely, weighing just...

Shay Anna Marie Cloninger

Shay Anna Marie Cloninger

Dec 28, 2016

Baby Girl, Shay Anna Marie Cloninger received her angel wings, December 28, 2016. The daughter of Shauna and Scotty Cloninger; granddaughter of Alice Bowden and Julie Kirkland; sister of Keaton and Alexis Banks; niece to Steven and Annie Starr, and cousin to their two children.

For 39 weeks we...

Darnecia Rochelle Davis

Darnecia Rochelle Davis

Dec 27, 2016

A Celebration of Life for Darnecia Rochelle Davis, 50, of Arlington, Texas will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, December 31, 2016 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Woodlawn. Visitation with family and friends will be Friday, December 30, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Downs Funeral Home. Darnecia...

Belinda Maxine Dunn

Belinda Maxine Dunn

Dec 27, 2016

Funeral services for Belinda Maxine Dunn, 54, of Marshall will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2016 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. David Dunn and Bro. Carlton Burris officiating. Interment will follow in Piney Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the...

Betty Jo Humphries

Betty Jo Humphries

Dec 26, 2016

Betty Jo Humphries passed away Monday December 26, 2016 after a prolonged illness. She was 90 years old. Betty was born February 2, 1926 near Sweetwater Texas, to George and Iva Thomas, moving to Marshall Texas in 1940. She married E.J. Humphries in 1945.

Betty loved...

Linda Kay Ryan

Linda Kay Ryan

Dec 26, 2016

Funeral services for Linda Kay Ryan, 75, of Marshall will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 29, 2016 in the chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Colonial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the funeral home.

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Edmond Anthony Overhultz

Edmond Anthony Overhultz

Dec 24, 2016

Graveside Services for Edmond Anthony (Eddie) Overhultz, 71, will be held at Algoma Cemetery North in Marshall, TX on Wednesday, December 28, at 11 am. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 27 from 5-7pm at Down's Funeral Home in Marshall, TX.

Mr. Overhultz died on December 24, 2016 in...

Daisy "Memaw" Roberie

Daisy "Memaw" Roberie

Dec 22, 2016

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Daisy "Memaw" Roberie will be held at 10am Friday, December 30, 2016 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Visitation with family and friends will take place Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Downs Funeral Home. Ms. Roberie passed away December 22, 2016.

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Mildred June Jewett

Mildred June Jewett

Dec 17, 2016

Mildred June (McKinnon) Jewett, 82, was adorned with Heaven's shiny, new angel

wings after succumbing to the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's on December 17, 2016. June died in Rowlett, Texas while in the loving care of her son's family....

Reita Talley

Reita Talley

Dec 17, 2016

Reita Dorsett Talley was born September 5, 1933 in Logan, New Mexico to Clarence Edward Snyder and Lotta Mae Meeks Snyder, and passed away December 17, 2016 in Marshall. She has been a residence of Marshall since 1960. She was a realtor and was a member of the Marshall Board of Realtors for several years...

Renee James

Renee James

Dec 14, 2016

A Funeral Service for Renee James, 56, of Marshall will be held at 10:00a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service in Kildare Cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will take place Friday, December 16, 2016 at Downs Funeral Home from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Renee James...

Cecil Ira Hollingshead

Cecil Ira Hollingshead

Dec 11, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Cecil Hollingshead, 96, of Marshall will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00p.m. at Downs Funeral Home with a Rosary recited at 7:00 .  Mr. Hollingshead returned home from the National Day of Recognition of...

Jean Mathison

Jean Mathison

Dec 8, 2016

Jean Jones Mathison was born August 12, 1932 to Motis and Ruth Jones in Streetman, Texas. Jean and husband, Matt moved to Wichita Falls, Texas for a short time before moving to Marshall where she lived for 56 years. Marshall was home to Jean. This is where she fostered friendships and raised her family. Jean...

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