Obituaries

Jun 9, 2023

Christine Butler Downs, age 87 of Whitney passed away Friday June 9, 2023, at her son's home in Tolar, Texas. Christine was born in Lewisville, Kentucky on November 6, 1936, to Thomas Earl and Francis Eugene Bratcher) Kirk. She was a great mother she would do all she could to help the kids do all they wanted to do....

Jun 9, 2023

Nettie Mae (Parker) Stephens, 87, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, in Itasca.  Nettie was born August 27, 1935, to Bruce and Frankie Mae (Randalls) Parker, in Des Arc, Arkansas.

A strong lady, Nettie was a fighter, especially when it came to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed raising flowers in her garden and rode...

Jun 6, 2023

Paul H. Miller, 90, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro, with Levin Ainsworth officiating. Visitation will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 9, 2023, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

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Jun 5, 2023

Joe D Shaw, born on January 6, 1947, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on June 5, 2023, at the age of 76. He was the cherished son of Vernon and Connie Shaw and grew up in Samson Park, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. From an early age, Joe developed a passion for baseball and spent countless hours...

Jun 4, 2023

Johnny Wayne Bland, age 71 of Whitney, Texas passed away June 4, 2023, at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Open Range Cowboy Church with Brother Gerald Dudley officiating. A burial will follow at Whitney Memorial Park in Whitney. A visitation will be held...

Jun 1, 2023

Michael James Leatherwood passed away into the arms of Jesus at Providence Hospice Place on June 1, 2023.

Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A second visitation will be 12:00pm to 2:00pm, Tuesday, June 6 at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be...

May 30, 2023

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, LaVetra Earl (Green) Fogleman, was called to heaven at the age of 97.

LaVertawas was born in Star City, Arkansas on July 25, 1925, the daughter of  Robert W. Green and U Nettie (Glover) Green.  She was the youngest of 6 children. LaVetra moved to Whitney, TX in the early 90’s with...

May 28, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved family member, Lindsey Dawn Molina, who peacefully departed from this world on May 28, 2023. Although her life was defined by physical challenges, she taught us immeasurable lessons of love, resilience, and strength. Lindsey’s indomitable spirit will forever inspire us as we honor her memory.

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May 26, 2023

Kaislyn Rae Lee passed peacefully on May 26, 2023. A beautiful baby girl who touched so many in such a short time. She met the eyes of Jesus at 6:15 a.m. the same day. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, June 5, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney. A PRIVATE burial...

May 26, 2023

Francis Herbert Arnold age 90, of Whitney passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Towne Hall in Whitney. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, June 2, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney with Darrel Phillips officiating.

Francis was born October 26, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts to Henry F. and...

May 26, 2023

James Andrew Stone, 85, passed away peacefully at his residence with his wife at his side. Per James' request there will be no memorial service as he wants everyone's memories to be of him before he became ill.

James, a beloved father, spouse, and cousin was born in Houston, Texas to James Luther Stone and Coline Crenna...

May 26, 2023

Earl Kenneth Murrell, age, 93 of Hillsboro passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hillsboro. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Pastor Clay Strawn officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 1:00 pm....

May 23, 2023

Nancy Jean Hines, 57, passed away at Providence Hospital on May 23, 2023.  Family is holding a private viewing, she will be cremated and brought home to her family after.

Nancy, a beloved mother, granny, spouse, sister, and aunt was born in Dallas, Texas to Morris Wesley Hines and Frances Christine Reed. She spent a good amount...

May 23, 2023

Ruby Lewis Robinson, 63, of Whitney, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas.  Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at White Bluff Chapel in Whitney, Texas, with Randy Marshall officiating.  Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Whitney.

Ruby was a resident of Whitney but graduated from...

May 21, 2023

Margaret Lucille Parvin Smith was born November 14, 1935, at the family home outside of Milford, Texas, to Milton and Mattie Parvin.  She attended a one room school located at Midway, which was a community situated mid-way between Milford and Hillsboro.  When she started high school, the family moved to their farm about three miles north.  This put Margaret...

May 19, 2023

Isabel O. Rodriguez, 88, of Whitney passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Willow Park Nursing Home in Clifton.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney with Pastor Greg Johnson officiating.  A burial will follow at Whitney Memorial Park in Whitney.  Visitation will be from...

May 17, 2023

Daniel (Danny) Joe Fletcher, a beloved husband, proud father, doting grandfather, and passionate rancher, passed away on May 17, 2023. Danny's life was defined by love, faith, and unwavering commitment to his family and cherished values. Funeral services will take place at 1:30 pm, Monday, May 22, 2023, at Central Baptist Church, Hillsboro, Texas, with Reverend Darrell Beggs officiating....

May 13, 2023

Norvell DeWayne Reid, 86, of Hillsboro, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 13, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas, with burial to follow at New Woodbury Cemetery in Woodbury. Visitation will...

May 8, 2023

Kathy C. Foster, age 60 of Whitney, Texas passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at her residence. She was born September 2, 1962, in Big Spring, Texas to Andy Marx and Wynona (White) Miller. Kathy grew up in Big Spring. She later moved to Whitney and there she worked as a hairdresser for some time. She also worked at...

May 6, 2023

George Rogers Farrow, age 94, passed away on May 6, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Waco, TX with Rev. Theodore Tsitsilianos presiding.  Burial will follow on Thursday at Whitney Memorial Park.

George was born on October 17, 1928,...