Obituaries

Nov 11, 2025

A memorial service celebrating the life of Billy Strong, 67, of Marshall, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Cypress Valley Bible Church in Marshall.

Billy was born on September 1, 1958, in Orange, Texas, to Billy and Fran Strong. He went home to be with the Lord on November 11,...

Nov 10, 2025

A funeral service for Lloyd Pond, 86, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025, at Crossroads Baptist Church in Marshall. Interment will follow at Elmira Chapel Cemetery in Spring Hill, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Downs Funeral...

Nov 8, 2025

Funeral services for Robert R. Harris, 95, of Karnack, Texas will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., with visitation preceding at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Colonial Gardens Cemetery immediately following the service.

Robert was born on August 17, 1930, in Marshall, Texas to Henry...

Nov 7, 2025

Elease Goode Davis, dedicated mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on 7 November 2025 at Christus Good Shepherd in Longview, Texas. She was born in Marshall on 4 December 1954 to the late Arthur Martin Goode and Annie Marie Smith, where she graduated Marshall High School and married the love of her life, Jerry Wayne Davis, in 1973. Together...

Nov 4, 2025

Harold Grady Long, 86, of Jefferson, Texas entered Heavens gates to be peacefully with the Lord while in the comfort at home with his loving family on November 4, 2025.

Harold was born on September 16, 1939, in Dallas, Texas to Lloyd Grady Long and Thelma Mae Long. He graduated from High School in Pleasant Grove, Texas....

Nov 2, 2025

Alvis "JoeBoy" Copeland, Sr. passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 3, 1943, in Woodlawn, Texas, to the late Frank Copeland Jr. and Helen Hurd.

Alvis accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Woodlawn, Texas, and later joined Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He...

Oct 29, 2025

A funeral service for Jack Wright, 90, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the funeral home.

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Oct 29, 2025

Sara Kay Allen, 76, of Marshall, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025.

Sara was born on September 20, 1949, in Austin, Texas to Charles A. Allen and Maxine P. Allen. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1968 and continued her education at the University of Texas in Austin. She...

Oct 24, 2025

Betty V. "Jeannie" Lewis, 79, of Marshall, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1946, in Henderson, Texas, to Walter Gus Vickers and Ruby Nadine Moore.

Betty dedicated many years of her life to hard work and service. She was employed at Thiokol during the 1980s and 1990s and later...

Oct 22, 2025

A funeral service for Bro. Alvin James Oney, Sr., 82, of Bossier City, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Blocker Cemetery in Marshall, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 26, 2025,...

Oct 21, 2025

Juan Martín Simental, de 60 años, partió para estar con su Señor y Salvador el martes 21 de octubre de 2025. Juan falleció en paz, rodeado de su amada familia.

Juan nació en Villa Unión, Durango, el 22 de febrero de 1965, hijo de Juan Francisco Simental y Adalberta Simental.

Juan se casó con el...

Oct 20, 2025

John Edward Doss, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, October 20, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held at Downs Funeral Home Chapel, 4608 Elysian Fields Road, Marshall, Texas, on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 3 pm, with visitation to begin at 2:00 pm, prior to the service. Interment will be held...

Oct 20, 2025

A funeral service for Dr. John G. Adams, MD, 86, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Yates Memorial Cemetery in Scottsville, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025,...

Oct 20, 2025

Linda Carlisle Smith was born on October 25, 1947, to Gerald Carlisle and Tommie Carlene Howard and went to be with her Lord, on October 20, 2025.

In 1964, she married the love of her life, Jarvis Gene Smith, Jr., and they enjoyed their life together until his passing.

She worked at Longhorn Ammunition Plant...

Oct 18, 2025

Jack Frederick Neely was born on October 22, 1951, in Marshall, Texas to Jack Gatson Neely and Elsie Cox Neely. He went to be with his Lord, on October 18, 2025.

He attended school in Marshall, Texas and was a Marshall High School Class of 1970 graduate.

Jack was preceded in death by his father,...

Oct 18, 2025

Maureen Ann Warfield – August 23 – October 18, 2025

Maureen Ann Warfield (Teague) Beloved Mother, Wife, Nurse, and Friend

Maureen Warfield (Teague) passed away peacefully October 18, 2025 surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and quiet determination.

Born in Nuneaton, England, to Alma and Samuel Teague, Maureen made...

Oct 18, 2025

Michael Glenn Prunty, 24, of Marshall, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2025. He was born on July 2, 2001, in Paris, Texas.

Michael was known for his kind heart, old soul, and deep love for music, video games, and the moments he shared with his family. He had a quiet strength, a thoughtful spirit, and a...

Oct 14, 2025

Gay Marbury, 94, of Marshall, TX, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 14, 1931, in Pine Bluff, AR, Gay was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Maule, Jr.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother that would do anything...

Oct 13, 2025

Bro. Mike Wyatt, 63, of Sunnyvale, Texas, originally from Jefferson, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 13, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.

Born on November 13, 1961, to the late Arty and Marie Wyatt, Bro. Mike faithfully served as a Southern Baptist pastor for over 20...

Oct 12, 2025

Penny Rene George Mann, 60, of Marshall, TX, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 12, 2025. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.

She was a proud Mimi and loved to brag to anyone who would listen about her beautiful grandchildren. She liked...