Obituaries

Jackie Aaron Fulenwider

Jackie Aaron Fulenwider

Feb 12, 2025

Jackie Aaron Fulenwider was born November 25, 1946, to Joseph Aron and Ocie Jane (Hawkins) Fulenwider in Amherst, Texas. His parents divorced when he was a small child and he went to live with his grandparents in Olten, Texas. Oscar and Ellen Fulenwider took over raising him while his father was in the Navy. Joseph came home from the Korean...

Lawrence "Larry" Matthew LiCausi

Lawrence "Larry" Matthew LiCausi

Feb 11, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” Matthew LiCausi, 82, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2025.

Born on December 7, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Larry lived a full and vibrant life. Over the years, he resided in Aurora, Illinois, Arlington, Texas, and the Lake Whitney, Texas area.

After earning his degree, Larry embarked on a dedicated career with Mary Kay Cosmetics, where he served...

Mickey Spicer

Mickey Spicer

Feb 11, 2025

Mickey Chuck Spicer, 83, of Whitney, Texas passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1941, in Crane, Texas, to Thad and Ovia Spicer. Mickey graduated from McCamey High School before joining the United States Air Force. In the Air Force he trained to be an airplane mechanic. After discharge from the Air Force, he...

Sammi Benoit

Sammi Benoit

Feb 10, 2025

Sammi Ray Benoit, 60, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2025. Born on July 10, 1964, in Orange, Texas, he was a dedicated son to Frank Wilson Benoit, Sr. and Dana Joy Durham, both of whom preceded him in death.

Sammi's educational journey concluded with graduation from Connally High School, where he laid the foundation...

Kathryn Boyd

Kathryn Boyd

Feb 10, 2025

It is with infinite sorrow, but faithful joy that we announce the passing of our mother, Kathryn "Kathy" Elizabeth Myers Boyd. Mom met her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:20 P.M. at Cedar Hollow Rehabilitation Center. She was blessed to have had amazing care at Cedar Hollow by numerous nurses and CNAs but especially by nurse,...

Cline Young

Cline Young

Feb 8, 2025

Cline Turner Young II, age 74, of Dallas, Texas, departed this life on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Cline is survived by his seven sisters who are scattered all over the USA, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as many dear friends. He was born August 24, 1950, in Duncan, Oklahoma to Robert Kenneth Young of Abbott, Texas...

Sue Ponde

Sue Ponde

Feb 7, 2025

Sandra "Sue" (Hill) Ponde - wife, loving mother, grandmother and retired pet rescue superwoman - passed away at home February 7, 2025, at the age of 80.

She was born in Hillsboro, Texas on April 18, 1944, to Colonel (Retired) Benjamin H. Hill and Frances Harper Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Joe Hill,...

Danny Dean Shelton

Danny Dean Shelton

Feb 4, 2025

Danny Dean Shelton, born on March 30, 1952, in Alaska, was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose heart and spirit will remain alive in the hearts of those who knew him. Danny passed away on February 4, 2025, in Aquilla, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

A proud graduate of Mansfield High School in...

William "Pete" Clarence Lee

William "Pete" Clarence Lee

Feb 4, 2025

William "Pete" Clarence Lee, 78, passed away on February 4, 2025 at his home in Whitney, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., February 8, 2025 at Peoria Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., prior to service at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney, Texas.

Pete was born on March 24, 1946 in...

Barbara Bruce

Barbara Bruce

Feb 3, 2025

Barbara Ruth Bruce (née Elmes),age 76, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Whitney, Texas.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Barbara Ruth Bruce lived a life full of resilience, love, and an unshakable sense of self. She was a woman ahead of her time-a first-generation working woman who built a distinguished career at Komar Brands, where her dedication and hard work...

Rose Brackin

Rose Brackin

Feb 2, 2025

Rose Marie "Rosie" (Whitfield) Brackin, of Itasca, went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2025, at the age of 97. The visitation service will be held at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas on Thursday, February 6 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in...

Peggy Brockette

Peggy Brockette

Jan 30, 2025

Peggy (Bratcher) Brockette, 88, of Temple, Texas, passed Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Temple. Graveside services will take place at 11:00 am, Monday, February 3, 2025, at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am, Monday, February 3, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Peggy was born January 23, 1937, in Bynum,...

Jonell Permenter

Jonell Permenter

Jan 29, 2025

Jonell (Martin) Permenter, 87, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Burleson, Texas. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 pm, Monday, February 3, 2025, at Peoria Cemetery, Peoria, Texas, with Pastor Clay Strawn officiating. A visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, Monday, February 3, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

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Carole June Landon

Carole June Landon

Jan 23, 2025

Carole June Landon of Whitney, TX, age 81, passed away on January 23, 2025 in Clifton, Texas at Lutheran Sunset Ministries. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro, Texas. Visitation will be held prior to service from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Marshall and Marshall Funeral...

Sue (Maass) McGirk

Sue (Maass) McGirk

Jan 23, 2025

Sue (Maass) McGirk of Ft. Worth, Texas passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. She was 79 years old. Sue was born February 10, 1945, in Hill County to Herman and Irene (Groppe) Maass. She lived in Irene as a young girl. She attended Bynum High School and later moved to Hillsboro to...

Lonnie Tilson

Lonnie Tilson

Jan 21, 2025

Lonnie Gene Tilson, 95 of Whitney, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lonnie was born in Estelline,Texas on October 30, 1929, to Roy Rueben Tilson and Robbie Mae Payne Tilson. He graduated from Borger High School in 1949. He served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954, serving...

James Tramel

James Tramel

Jan 19, 2025

As the last surviving sibling of the Tramel family of eight, JC passed away peacefully at age 98 on January 19, 2025.

He was born in Bazette, Texas to Herbert and Evelyne Tyner, the 4th in line. As an infant his family moved to West Texas where he graduated from Whiteface High School.

JC was an Army Veteran of WWII,...

David Taylor

David Taylor

Jan 19, 2025

David William Taylor, 90, of San Antonio, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Methodist Texsan Hospital in San Antonio. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 27, 2025, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday, January 27, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors...

Sallie Platt

Sallie Platt

Jan 19, 2025

Sallie Nan (Crowder) Platt, 85, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Central Baptist Church in Itasca.

Born in Cleburne to Murray and Sallie Crowder on May 18, 1939, she lived her entire life on a dairy farm in Joshua, Texas. She had...

Leslie Marie (Smith) Messer

Leslie Marie (Smith) Messer

Jan 16, 2025

Leslie Marie (Smith) Messer, passed away at her home in Whitney, Texas, on January 16, 2025.

Leslie was born to her loving parents, Jack and Jacquelyn Smith on February 15, 1949 in Colorado City, Colorado. She loved watching murder mysteries, reading, as well as watching the birds fly around. Leslie also attended McMurry University.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa and...