Obituaries

Sep 21, 2021

Colton Leon Micheal Morris, age 16, of Whitney, Texas, gained his angel wings and went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on November 20, 2004 to Rebecca Anne (Ruiz) Morris and Larry Wayne Morris in College Station, TX.  Colton was a warrior that lived with Duchenne’s muscular...

Sep 21, 2021

Rafael Ochoa-Nunez, born June 3, 1969, in San Lorenzo GTO Mexico, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Funeral Mass will take place Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 9:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West, Texas.  Visitation and rosary will take place Friday, September 23, 2021 fro 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Marshall and Marshall Funeral...

Sep 21, 2021

Carl Witt Cornelius, Sr., 81, of Carl's Corner was called home to be with Jesus on September 21, 2021.  Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. A Celebration of Life Service for Carl will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, at Church on...

Sep 21, 2021

Clara Ray Williams, 87, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in her home surrounded by loved ones.  Celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 2 PM at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.  Rev. Danny Gilliam and her beloved grandson Rev. Cory Mullins will be officiating. Interment to follow at Fairview...

Sep 20, 2021

Robert Lloyd Burns was born February 5, 1961, in Bay City, Texas and went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 20, 2021, in Hillsboro, Texas.  A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 2:00pm at The Cowboy Church, Hubbard, TX.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cynthia Ann...

Sep 19, 2021

Bryant Edward Sumrall, Sr., 80, of Bynum, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  He was born March 19, 1941, in Leake County, Mississippi to Hubert Willard Sumrall and Louise Williams Sumrall.

Mr. Sumrall will lie in state from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, in Hillsboro, Texas. ...

Sep 18, 2021

Kristen LeAnne Creech of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021.  She was born May 21, 1975, in Cordele, Georgia to James Phillip Fielder and Sherry Diann Hammer.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro, Texas.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00...

Sep 17, 2021

Teresa Mancilla de Rea nacida de Martina Gudiño y Hilario Mancilla el 15 de Octubre 1969 en Charco de Piedra, SLP Mexico fallecio Viernes 17 DE Septiembre en su Casa en Hillsboro, TX.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.  Mass of Christian Burial will...

Sep 17, 2021

Brenda Joyce (Melson) Coursey, age 68, of Blum, Texas went to be with her Lord & Savior on Friday, September 17, 2021 at home after a very long and courageous battle with cancer.  A funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at King United Methodist Church in Whitney, Texas.  Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00...

Sep 17, 2021

David Ray McPherson, 65, of Whitney, TX, passed away of a heart attack and went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, September 17, 2021. Services will be 10 AM Friday, September 24, 2021, at Abiding Life Church, 1105 N Brazos St, Whitney, TX 76692, with Pastor Curtis McGehee officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Sep 16, 2021

Loyd Wayne Murphy, age 56, of Whitney, TX, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  A private memorial will be held for Wayne at a later date.

Wayne was born on November 17, 1964, in Plainview to Loyd and Patsy (Gibson) Murphy.  He was raised in Irving, where he attend The Christian Academy and...

Sep 16, 2021

James Lamkin Beatty, born January 31, 1924, in Clay, Louisiana, passed away Monday, September 16, 2021.  James was a pilot in The United States Air Force and served in World War II, The Korean War and The Vietnam War.  He joined the Army Air Corp on Memorial Day in 1942.  James told some amazing stories and was proud to...

Sep 14, 2021

Osteen, Buford Prentice (“BP”)

It is with much sadness that the family of BP Osteen announces his passing on September 14, 2021, at the age of 101. BP was born to Ruby Clara Mae Clifton and James Elzie Osteen on April 11, 1920, near Cleburne, Texas. Shortly after his birth Ruby and James divorced. She married Charles...

Sep 14, 2021

Kenneth Ray Peel passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the age of 69, in his hometown of Hillsboro, Texas. In recent years, his battle with serious medical issues showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain and discomfort, Kenneth came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. He was born to...

Sep 14, 2021

James “Jim” Albert Shields, age 78, of Whitney, Texas went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, due to COVID complications.  A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2021 at Whitney Memorial Park with Mr. Bruce Martin officiating. Jim was born on October, 17, 1942 to Albert and Irene Shields in...

Sep 14, 2021

Susan Louise Hutchinson of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in Hillsboro.  She was born June 6, 1980, in Trenton, Michigan to David Russell Hutchinson and Linda Lee Bradshaw.

Susan was a quality assurance supervisor at Allergan in Waco, Texas.  She enjoyed scrapbooking, photography, nature, and horses in her spare time, along with spending time...

Sep 13, 2021

M. R. Hilliard of Grandview, Texas, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.  He was born January 1, 1932, in Douglas, Texas to James Floyd “Pat” Hilliard and Lois Lucille (Grim) Hilliard.

His family moved to Dallas, Texas when he was seven years old, and he graduated from Sunset High School.  M.R. joined the United States Air Force...

Sep 12, 2021

Joe Luis Rocha, 60, of Whitney, Texas, was born August 20, 1961, and went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Lucille Rocha; brothers Aurelio Rocha, Raymond Rocha; sister Francis Rocha Lancaster.

Joe loved working on his cars and fixing lawn mowers.  He always helped...

Sep 12, 2021

Luis Angel Chavez, Jr. of Whitney passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021.  Luis was born October 3, 1988, in Dallas, Texas to Luis Angel Chavez, Sr. and Phillis Markwardt.

He grew up in Hill County and attended school in Bynum.  After graduating in 2007, Luis worked several years in pipe lining.  Working out and spending time with...

Sep 11, 2021

Edith Marie (Bruton) Dandridge, age 93, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her home in Hillsboro, Texas.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday, September 16 at First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro with Pastor Tommy Prud’homme officiating.  Interment will be at Itasca Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on September...