Obituaries

Nelda Ondrey

Nelda Ondrey

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...

Gary Bailey

Gary Bailey

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...

Paula Hill

Paula Hill

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...

Eloise Elizabeth Nunn

Eloise Elizabeth Nunn

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...

James Bailey

James Bailey

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...

Jaclyn Peacock

Jaclyn Peacock

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,...

Chrystal Irene Lancaster

Chrystal Irene Lancaster

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...

Joe Don Lewis

Joe Don Lewis

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;...

Clarence Singletary, III

Clarence Singletary, III

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...

Alice Joan Hilton

Alice Joan Hilton

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...

William Morris Akin

William Morris Akin

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...

Denise McManus

Denise McManus

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,...

Nelda Berryhill

Nelda Berryhill

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...

Douglas Bennett

Douglas Bennett

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...

Vicki Garner

Vicki Garner

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...

James Walter Thomas

James Walter Thomas

Jul 11, 2025

James Walter Thomas, affectionately known as Bill, was born on September 15, 1937, in Bosque County, Texas, to Sidney E. and Maudie (Moore) Thomas. He began his journey in life surrounded by the beauty of his hometown, where he later attended high school. Bill's early years were enriched by the close-knit community that Bosque County provided.

On a beautiful day in...

James Briggs

James Briggs

Jul 9, 2025

James David Briggs, age 66, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home in Italy, Texas. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

He was born November 16, 1958, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Arthur and Nancy (Condreay) Briggs.

James was a truck driver to the core who loved the open road. In his spare time, he loved to...

Carolyn Jean Stoker

Carolyn Jean Stoker

Jul 5, 2025

Carolyn Jean Stoker of Hillsboro Texas breathed her last earthly breath peacefully, just before midnight on Friday, July 4th, 2025. Her four daughters, her brothers and sister, and extended family would like to express their gratitude to the local community, who surrounded both Carolyn and her late husband Larry Stoker, as they knitted together a happy and meaningful life in...

Christopher Osborn

Christopher Osborn

Jul 2, 2025

Christopher Shane Osborn, 42, of Abbott drew his way to heaven Wednesday, July 2, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Frog Branch Saloon on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM.

Chris was a loving father to Gregory and his wife Sierra, Faith and Kylie. They loved to watch anime, play video games, and travel...

James Landers

James Landers

Jun 29, 2025

James H, "Jim" Landers, 83, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones

Jim was born in 1942 in Lobutcha, Mississippi, and began his adult life in the U.S. Air Force. After his service, he earned a degree in computer science from Mississippi State University and worked as a computer programmer for the first part...