Obituaries

Dorothy Fawns

Mar 19, 2025

Dorothy Fawns, 84, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

She enjoyed reading and working on crossword puzzles.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mary Stephens; her husband, Stanley; her brother, Lonnie; her daughter Ayesha; and two granddaughters, Heather and Rebecca.

Survivors include her daughters, Dawn Kline of Itasca, Texas,...

Frances Jeneva Lee

Mar 19, 2025

Frances Jeneva Lee, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on November 18, 1933, Frances was a beacon of light in the lives of many, renowned for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit. Services to honor Frances will be held on March 26, 2025. A funeral service will...

Harold Whitsitt

Mar 19, 2025

Harold Whitsitt, age 72, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Waco, Texas.

No services are scheduled.

Chuck Cox

Mar 18, 2025

Chuck L. Cox, age 61, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Dallas. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 28, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. A burial will follow the service at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro.

Chuck was born March 27, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, to Richard and...

Donald Choate

Mar 17, 2025

Donald (Don) R. Choate, born on February 26, 1938, entered into eternal rest on March 17, 2025, after a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, known for his kindness and unwavering support to all who knew him. A Graveside Service to honor Don's memory will be held on...

Billy Travis Scott

Mar 16, 2025

Billy Travis Scott, born on October 9, 1929, in Texas, graciously departed this life on March 16, 2025, at the age of 95. He lived a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories, leaving behind a legacy that will continue through his descendants. Visitation will be held on March 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Marshall...

William Jones

Mar 14, 2025

William Weldon 'Bill' Jones, Jr., 84, passed away May 14, 2025, at his home in Whitney, Texas, after a short battle with cancer. Bill was born November 28, 1940, to William Weldon 'Chicken' Jones and Sammie Copeland Jones.

Bill is survived by his wife, soul mate and best friend of sixty-four years, Rebecca 'Becky' (Fowler) Jones, son Thomas Weldon...

Vivian Jean Young

Mar 13, 2025

Vivian Young, 80, of Whitney, TX, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2025.

Vivian was born in Kewanee, IL, on May 14, 1944, to Elsworth and Evelyn Lowe. She is survived by her son Larry Young (Josephine) and daughter Peggy Young. In addition, she is survived by four grandchildren: James Young, Nicholas Young, Samuel Jones, and Viviana Young, great-grandson...

Gilbert Ender

Mar 12, 2025

Gilbert Wayne Ender, 68, of Malone, Texas, passed away March 12, 2025, at his son's home in Robinson, Texas. A memorial visitation will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 28, 2025, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro.

He was born on November 7, 1956, to Frederick B. and Selma (Lander) Ender, in Waco, Texas. Gilbert grew up...

Deborah Landers

Mar 9, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Jean Anderson Landers, a beloved wife, educator, and adventurer, passed away on March 9, 2025. She was born on September 24, 1951, in LaPorte, Indiana, at Fairview Hospital. From an early age, Debbie's warmth and energy were evident. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church Youth Choir.

At just nine...

David Andrew Clendennen

Mar 9, 2025

David Andrew Clendennen, 81, went to be with his eternal savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2025 in Waco, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors...

Ruby Claudette Lewis

Mar 3, 2025

Ruby Claudette Lewis, 83, passed away on March 3, 2025 at Whitney Nursing and Rehab in Whitney, Texas. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 7, 2025 at Marshall and Marshall. Burial to...

Elizabeth Ann Clark

Feb 26, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Clark passed away on February 26, 2025 in Greenville, Texas. A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., March 7, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., March 8, 2025 at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro, Texas.

She will be deeply missed by all who...

Ann Bowman

Feb 24, 2025

Ann Bowman, 92, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro with Rev. James Hoskins officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro. Visitation will be held...

Rusty Wayne Holcomb

Feb 21, 2025

Rusty Wayne Holcomb, age 36 of Whitney, Texas passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 2-4 PM at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home in Whitney. 

Rusty is survived by his mother, Christy Waddell: brothers, Nicholas, Luke, Craig, Tommy, and Dallas Waddell; and a sister, Sarah Leslie.

Sharon Davis

Feb 20, 2025

Ann Sharon Davis passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025. A service to remember and honor Sharon will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas. A visitation will take place at 1:00 PM, before the service.

Sharon was born in Milford, Texas, on June 16, 1942, to Horace...

Wayne Buchanan

Feb 18, 2025

Wayne Buchanan passed away on February 18, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest in Waco, Texas, at the age of 95. Born on June 4, 1929, in Merkel, Texas, Wayne was a pillar of strength and a beloved figure in his community and family. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at DFW National...

W.L. Sanders

Feb 17, 2025

W.L. Sanders passed away peacefully at his home in Whitney, Texas, on February 17, 2025, by God’s grace. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Christine, and their three children: Sheldon Sanders (Christina Sanders), Jessica Hull and C.J. Hull (Kristi Hull). He also leaves behind eight cherished grandchildren: Daniel, Hunter, Michiah, Justice, Baylee, Charlee, Finley and Mason....

Patricia Ann Starr

Feb 16, 2025

Patricia Ann (Springfield) Starr peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Whitney Nursing & Rehab. Visitation will be at 1pm on Saturday, February 22nd at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Home in Whitney, Texas followed by a service at 2pm in the chapel. Private burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Whitney.

Patsy was born to...

Leona Hurt

Feb 14, 2025

Leona "Aunt Loanie" Hurt, loving mother and wife, went to see her Eternal Maker on February 14,2025.

She was born on February 7, 1956, to Franklin and Lily Hamilton in Montpelier, Ohio.

Leona married James Hurt on October 17, 1974, and they enjoyed fifty years of marriage. In September of 1976 she welcomed her one and only bundle of joy,...