Obituaries

Jul 23, 2025

Clarence Poe Singletary III, of Abbott, Texas, passed away July 23, 2025 at his home. He was born August 17, 1960 to Clarence, Sr. and Martha Singletary.

Clarence served in the United States Navy for eight years and worked as a cab driver until he retired. He enjoyed playing video games, arts and crafts, and collecting anything with a wolf...

Aug 17, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Comer Upchurch was born on December 4, 1936, in Hill County, Texas, to James and Vada Comer. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 88.On May 30, 1953, Elizabeth married F.L. Upchurch at Loveview Baptist Church. Together they built a life filled with love, family, and faith.Elizabeth was a...

Aug 17, 2025

Aug 14, 2025

Salvador Torres, 62, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home in Hillsboro. Service times are pending.

A full obituary is forthcoming.

Aug 13, 2025

John David Fincannon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 13, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on November 15, 1947, to Dudley Martin and Ara May (Pittman) Fincannon.

John proudly served in the army, where he was stationed in Lliesheim, Germany, as a heavy-duty truck driver. This skill transitioned into a lifelong profession,...

Aug 7, 2025

Juanita Schneider, 93, of Hillsboro, was born again to Eternal Life at 6:32 a.m. August 7, 2025, in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, at Christ Lutheran Church, 915 Corsicana Highway in Hillsboro, under the care of Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors of Hillsboro. Rev. Curtis Schneider will officiate. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Garden of...

Aug 6, 2025

Gary Bailey, born on July 20, 1945, in Orange, Texas, passed away on August 6 2025. He was the cherished son of William Martin and Ethel Azales (Latham) Bailey, both of whom preceded him in death.

Gary's life was a testament to the values instilled in him by his beloved parents. Growing up in Orange, he carried the warmth of his...

Aug 6, 2025

Our loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother, Nelda "Nellie" Martha Ondrey, went to her eternal home with our Lord on August 6, 2025, at the age of 90. She departed this life at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas, with her loving and devoted daughter by her side.

Nellie was born March 1, 1935, in Malone, Texas to parents Edward...

Aug 4, 2025

Paula Hill, age 63, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away on August 4, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas. Graveside services will follow on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Blum Cemetery.

Paula was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived a...

Aug 2, 2025

Eloise Elizabeth Nunn, born on January 4, 1942, peacefully passed away on August 2, 2025. Known for her warmth and loving spirit, Eloise was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was filled with the love of family and friends.

Eloise often shared the whimsical story of how her mother found her under a seashell on Galveston Bay, a tale...

Aug 2, 2025

James Roy Bailey, 85, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at Town Hall Estates in Hillsboro, Texas. Graveside services will take place at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Itasca Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

James Roy was the first-born...

Aug 1, 2025

Jaclyn "Sissy" Susanne Peacock, age 44, of Whitney passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Jaclyn was born June 2, 1981, in Whitney, Texas, to Jackie Neal and Susan Lewis Neal Sinclair. She graduated from Whitney High School in 1999, and she married her high school sweetheart Lynn Peacock on April 14, 2001, in Hillsboro, Texas. Together they had three sons,...

Jul 29, 2025

Chrystal Irene Lancaster, a loving daughter, devoted mother, and cherished friend, gained her wings on July 29, 2025, surrounded by what was most important to her—her family. Born on May 20, 1980, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Raymond Earl Cox and Judy Gaye Smith. When Chrystal was just 5 years old, her family made the journey to...

Jul 29, 2025

Joe Don Lewis, 78, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Whitney at Whitney Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on March 30, 1947, in Osceola, Texas. He called Woodbury home for many years.

He is survived by daughters, Melissa and her husband, Joe "Jody" Allison of Covington, Miranda and her husband, Bryan Wickliffe of Covington, and Vanessa Lewis of Hillsboro;...

Jul 20, 2025

Alice Joan Hilton, age 81, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, with Pastor Daniel Tanguma officiating. Burial will follow the service at New Woodbury Cemetery in Woodbury. A visitation will take place from 6:00 to...

Jul 17, 2025

William Morris Akin, age 63, passed away in Whitney, Texas on July 17, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1962, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Ellis Morris Akin and Jannette Irene Hughes Akin.

William grew up in a family rooted in service, love, and faith. He proudly served in the United States Navy, embodying a legacy of dedication and honor that...

Jul 17, 2025

Denise Joan McManus (Weise), age 55, passed away on July 17, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas. Born on January 15, 1970, in Austin, Texas, Denise lived a life rooted in love for her family and deep connections with those around her.Denise was the beloved daughter of Hilda Weise and the late John Weise. She carried forward the legacy of her grandparents,...

Jul 17, 2025

Nelda Gay Grigsby Berryhill, age 90, of Longview, Texas, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Longview, Texas.

She was born September 2, 1934, in Whitney, Texas; daughter of Roy Brownie Grigsby and Effie Mae Padgett Grigsby. She was a 1953 graduate of Hillsboro High School. She married Billy Joe Berryhill in Hillsboro on September 16, 1955; he preceded her in death...

Jul 14, 2025

Douglas "Wayne" Bennett, beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Born on July 22, 1942, Wayne lived a life marked by service to both his country and to his family.

Wayne grew up in Duck Hill, MS, with twelve siblings. He went on to join the US Army. He met his wife, Dana, while...

Jul 13, 2025

Vicki Marie Townson Garner was born on June 28, 1948, in Dallas, Texas. She came into this world in a tiny little package but contained within was an enormous amount of heart, love, and talent. Vicki could spend countless hours reading. Her dad used to tell her she was going to put her eyes out if she didn't put the...