Obituaries

Oct 30, 2025

Oct 29, 2025

Frances Louise (Forrest) Oliphant entered the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at a hospital in Richardson, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2025, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Texas. Graveside funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m....

Oct 28, 2025

Ernest Aubrey Nivin Jr. left his earthly home on October 28, 2025... He was born in Roby, Texas, on a cotton farm in a cabin down by the creek. The ravages of the dust bowl forced the family to sell the farm venturing to Sweetwater, then to California, and finally settling in Phoenix, Arizona. Ernie served in the U.S. Airforce...

Oct 28, 2025

Mary Lillian Burkhart, age 89, of Aquilla, Texas, passed peacefully in her home on October 28, 2025. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Lebanon Church in Aquilla, with burial to follow at New Lebanon Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall...

Oct 25, 2025

Patsy Marie (Slaughter) Hennig entered the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, during the evening of Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her residence in Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, October 31, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall in Hillsboro. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 1, 2025, at 1pm, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with...

Oct 25, 2025

Jaylene F. Pearson of Burleson, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Burleson. Funeral services will take place at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall.

She was born February 13, 1961, in Fort...

Oct 18, 2025

Marie O. Petty-Shulenberger, age 91, of Poolville, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 18, 2025.

She was born on August 31, 1934, in Blum, Texas, to John Sidney Bomar and Miranda Cavender.

She was twice blessed in marriage, first to R.C. Petty, and later to Robert Shulenberger; both preceded her in death....

Oct 17, 2025

Martina Rosalinda Reyes, lovingly known as Tina, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Hillsboro, Texas, at the age of 58. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, located at 2495 Corsicana Hwy, Hillsboro, TX 76645. Visitation will take place the evening before, Wednesday, October 29, from...

Oct 16, 2025

Francine Frank Conaway, 92, of Hillsboro died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Town Hall Estates in Hillsboro.

She was born Francine Adele Frank, on October 28, 1932, in Fort Worth, Texas to Fred and Monica Frank. A graduate of R.L Paschall High School, she enrolled at Texas Christian University where she met Douglas Conaway on the tennis courts. They married November...

Oct 16, 2025

Emily "Denyse" Cumins, age 73 of Whitney, Texas passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend known for her infectious laugh and giving heart.

Denyse was born February 21, 1952, in Waxahachie, Texas to Ocie Earl (Tommy) and Pauline Wood. She married Thomas Cumins on May 7, 1982. They were happily married for...

Oct 15, 2025

Sammy Joe Gordon of Whitney passed away on October 15, 2025, after battling MDS and Leukemia for many years. He was born on February 13, 1945, in Hillsboro, Texas, at the Boyd Sanitarium to James Olin Gordon and Ruthie Faye Burch Gordon. The family moved to Fort Worth, where Sam grew up, the oldest of four.

Sam fell in...

Oct 13, 2025

Joseph Michael Elkin, 79, of Whitney, Texas passed away peacefully Monday morning, October 13, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. James Hoskins officiating.

Born September 10, 1946, in Danville, Illinois, he was the son of John and Helen (Laird) Elkin. Joe grew up on...

Oct 11, 2025

Linda Charlene Stevens Hall was born January 15, 1947 in Plainview, Texas. She passed away peacefully at the age of seventy-eight on October 11, 2025 in Whitney, Texas. Born to father J.P. Stevens and mother Dorothy L. Dodson Stevens, Linda was the youngest of her siblings Frances L. Stevens Peterson, Charles L. Stevens and Tommie G. Stevens. Linda married Marshall...

Oct 5, 2025

Roberta Mason Helton, 89, of Hillsboro, Texas passed away October 5, 2025. A visitation will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Thursday, October 9,2025, at First Methodist Church in Hillsboro. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation at 3:00 PM. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery in Hillsboro.

Roberta was born to Abe and Bess...

Oct 4, 2025

David Hayden Ross, 52, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

He was born March 4, 1973, at Beach Hospital at Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas, to John and Carolyn (McGahan) Ross. After...

Oct 2, 2025

Heather Nicole Krueger, loving daughter, sister, twin, aunt, granddaughter, niece, cousin, co-worker, and friend to many, age 38, of Bynum, Texas, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.

Heather was born April 23, 1987, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Eddie and Nancy (Kucera) Krueger. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Malone,...

Oct 2, 2025

Travis Eugene Farquhar, lovingly known by many as “Chimps,” of Itasca, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born on October 9, 1943, Gene lived a life rooted in faith, family, music, and service to his community. He was a proud graduate of Itasca High School, Class of 1962. He was...

Oct 1, 2025

Stephen Wayne Scroggins of Waxahachie passed away at the age of 69, on October 1, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 26, 1956. 

Steve loved to fish and being outdoors. He aloo loved being at the family reunion held at Lake Whitney every year. He had a kind heart for everyone he met. His...

Sep 28, 2025

Larry Don Dyer, born on January 25, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2025. He was a beloved member of his community, known for his vibrant spirit and passion for life. Larry graduated from O.D. Wyatt High School in 1974, a milestone that marked the beginning of a journey filled with adventure and accomplishment.

From a young...

Sep 27, 2025

Carolyn Pyle, a woman of remarkable strength, selflessness, and quiet determination, passed away on September 26, 2025, after a long and courageous fight with cancer. A battle she had once already won and faced again with the same fierce grace and bravery that defined her.

Born on January 19th, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas. She will be greeted by her late...