Obituaries

Larry Rickert

Larry Rickert

Dec 3, 2025

Larry Albert Rickert passed away December 3, 2025. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Hillcrest Garden of Memory.

He was born December 27, 1942, to Oliver and Nadine Rickert in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Melissa, and three children, Melanie Bearden, Katherine Hofmann, and Nicholas Rickert. He is also survived...

Jimmie Mae Harris

Jimmie Mae Harris

Oct 5, 2026

Jimmie Mae Harris, 92, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in Bedfored, Texas. Funeral services will take place at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at First Baptist Church, Hillsboro. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery, Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to Noon, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at First Baptist Church.

She was...

James Albert Evans

James Albert Evans

Oct 5, 2026

James Albert "Jimmy" Evans passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in Whitney, Texas.

He was born October 25, 1949, to Marvin Wood Evans, Sr. and Elizabeth (Reno) Evans, in Sinton, Texas. Jimmy married the love of his life, Nancy Evans, on October 16, 1993, and is now reunited with Nancy and his parents and brother. He is having a long-awaited...

Leo Armando Hernandez

Leo Armando Hernandez

Oct 2, 2026

Leo Armando Hernandez, infant son of Matthew and Hannah Hester Hernandez, was born October 2, 2026, in Hillsboro and returned to be with Jesus on October 2, 2026. Funeral services will take place at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. Burial will follow the service at Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro. A visitation...

Charlotte Paulotte Martin

Charlotte Paulotte Martin

Sep 24, 2026

Charlotte Paulotte Martin, 78, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, in Granbury, Texas. She was born on April 25, 1948 to Pauline Marshall and Paul Stout and grew up surrounded by family, friends and faith. She Married Tex Martin on June 22 1964 in Cleburne ,Texas. Together they built a life of 37 years centered around family.

Charlotte had a...

Robert Henry Harris

Robert Henry Harris

Sep 16, 2026

Robert Henry Harris, was born November 11, 1932, in Great Falls, Montana. During his early teenage years, Bob discovered a love for boxing. Before the age of 17, he was competing in national boxing tournaments.

At 17, Bob joined the United States Navy, where he continued his boxing career. During his time in the Navy, he fought 103 bouts and was...

Barney Berry Bearden

Barney Berry Bearden

Sep 13, 2026

Barney Berry Bearden, age 95, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Hillsboro, Texas. Graveside services will take place at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 18, 2026, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory, Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro, Texas.

He was born on July 10, 1931,...

Carol Lee Upchurch

Carol Lee Upchurch

Sep 5, 2026

Carol Lee Crandall Upchurch, 83, passed away on September 5, 2026. A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at HILCO Civic & Event Center, 1000 S Files Street, Itasca, Texas.

She was born on February 10, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, to Lionel LeRoy Crandall and Eileen Lois Exnicios Crandall.

Carol spent her childhood...

Rebecca Diane Kennedy

Rebecca Diane Kennedy

Sep 5, 2026

Diane Kennedy, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Burleson, Texas. Graveside services will take place at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Brandon/Bynum Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:00 AM, at the cemetery.

She was born on October 31, 1941, to Mark Twain Boldt and Mary Elizabeth (Daniels) Boldt,...

Jeffrey Clark Keel

Jeffrey Clark Keel

Sep 4, 2026

Jeffrey Clark Keel, of Whitney, TX, lived a life full of grit, a whole lot of love for his people, and plenty of stories from out on the open road. Born on July 22, 1963, Jeff spent 63 years making his mark before he passed away on September 4, 2026.

Jeff was a man who knew how to work hard and...

John Hall Gorrell

John Hall Gorrell

Aug 31, 2026

John Hall Gorrell, 83, affectionately known over the years as “Butch,” “Poot,” “the Breadman,” and “Milkman,” passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by his family following a lengthy health battle and a brief hospitalization.

John was born on October 22, 1942, in Olney, Texas, to John Thomas Gorrell and Clara Marie “Cricket” Stanford. Family lore tells that when he...

Willie Wade

Willie Wade

Aug 24, 2026

Willie “Bill” Hoyt Wade, of Hillsboro Texas was born November 12, 1948, and passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11AM at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors, 2495 Corsicana Highway Hillsboro, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10AM.

Bill served his country in the United States Air Force....

Naomi Ruth Girard

Naomi Ruth Girard

Aug 23, 2026

Naomi Ruth Girard, 100, a former resident of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully in Crestview, Florida on August 23, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro, Texas, with graveside service and burial to follow at White Rock Cemetery in Ross, Texas.

Born September 6, 1925, in...

Clay Dean Hamilton

Clay Dean Hamilton

Aug 20, 2026

Clay Dean Hamilton, age 98, of Itasca, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro, with a burial to follow the service at Itasca Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 24, 2026,...

Carolyn Joan Bilderback

Carolyn Joan Bilderback

Aug 19, 2026

Carolyn Joan Bilderback, age 83, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 24, 2026, at The Heights Church in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Born July 23, 1943, in Italy,...

Lena Davis

Lena Davis

Aug 17, 2026

Lena Davis, 76, of Hillsboro, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on August 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services will take place at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 21, 2026, at Central Baptist Church, Hillsboro, with burial to follow at Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM,...

James Ray Hancock

James Ray Hancock

Aug 13, 2026

Jim (JR) Hancock, 88, was born in Eastland, Texas to K. D. and Olga Buchanan Hancock. He passed away in Waco, Texas on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

He was a graduate of the 1956 class of Whitney High School. He moved to Whitney during his senior year and while riding the bus, he noticed a young girl where he saved a...

Antonio Arellano

Antonio Arellano

Aug 11, 2026

Antonio Arellano, Sr. passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Itasca, Texas. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, with burial to follow at Itasca Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 17, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall, Hillsboro.

He was...

Linda Kay Jordan

Linda Kay Jordan

Aug 11, 2026

Linda Kay Jordan, 78, of West, Texas, passed away suddenly on August 11, 2026, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. Graveside services will take place at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

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Richard Owen Lind

Richard Owen Lind

Aug 8, 2026

Richard "Rick" Owen Lind, 67, of Hillsboro, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be on August 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM, in his home.

Richard was born on February 1, 1959, in Pontiac, Michigan to Winifred Falconer Lind and Owen Thomas Lind. He married Lori Elizabeth Woods on August 15,...