Obituaries

William Hubbard

William Hubbard

Sep 5, 2025

William John Thomas Hubbard, age 51, passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 5, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of life will take place at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 12, 2025, at Open Range Cowboy Church in Whitney, Texas, with burial to follow the service at Hillcrest Garden of...

Nancy Karen York

Nancy Karen York

Sep 3, 2025

On September 3rd, 2025, Nancy “Nana” Karen York-Gant, age 83, went to be with the Lord. Though our hearts are heavy, we celebrate the beautiful life she lived and the love she poured into her family.

Nancy was born in Whitney, Texas, on February 2nd, 1941, to Arthur Pete Gant & Mink Rose May Gant, and later made her home in...

Shelley Renee Fossett

Shelley Renee Fossett

Sep 3, 2025

Shelley “Renee” Simpson Fossett passed away in Clifton, TX on September 3, 2025. She is now in her Heavenly home and will be greatly missed.

Renee was born in Germany on November 27, 1957 to Wilburn Earl Simpson and Betty Shelley Ryno. She grew up in Whitney, Tx with her mom and graduated from Whitney High School in 1976. She married...

L C Mabry, Jr.

L C Mabry, Jr.

Sep 1, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we share the passing of L C Mabry Jr, age 91, of Mansfield, Texas. He passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at Community Hospice.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. Graveside services will follow at 11:30...

Delores Clinkscales

Delores Clinkscales

Aug 28, 2025

Delores Jo "JoJo" Clinkscales passed away in Hillsboro on August 28, 2025. She is now in her Heavenly home and in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Jo was welcomed into the world by Claude Wesley and Inez Newman on May 25, 1941, in Houston, Texas. She was raised in Moody and graduated from Temple High School...

Robert Thompson

Robert Thompson

Aug 27, 2025

Robert Chester Thompson, 81, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Visitation will be held from 11:30 to 1:30, Friday, September 5, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 5, 2025, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery, with Rev. Clay Strawn officiating.

Robert was...

Betty Degner

Betty Degner

Aug 27, 2025

Betty Mae Degner left this world surrounded by family and friends on August 27, 2025. Graveside services will take place at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 29, 2025 at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

She was born in Hillsboro,...

William Bassett

William Bassett

Aug 26, 2025

William Robert "Bob" Bassett, 84, of Itasca, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 26, 2025, in Grandview, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025,...

Morris Peterson

Morris Peterson

Aug 25, 2025

Morris Truman Peterson, age 80, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, in Waco, Texas. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Hillsboro, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory, Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 29, 2025, at Marshall...

Richard Schmid

Richard Schmid

Aug 23, 2025

Richard Armin Schmid, age 87, of Whitney Texas passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Richard was born in Pecos Texas on May 10, 1938. Richard "Dick" Schmid lived a life defined by service, honor, and devotion to both country and community, and family.

In 1959 Richard married Maryellen Loscerbo in Beaugency, France. Richard proudly served in the United States...

Sandra Middleton

Sandra Middleton

Aug 23, 2025

Sandra Ann Middleton, 64, of Jacksonville, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Dallas. She was born December 27, 1960, to Kenneth and Irene "Nell" Upton of Itasca.

Sandra spent her early years in several Texas communities before moving to Itasca, where she graduated from high school and later raised her children. She retired from Republic Services after more...

Maria Estrada

Maria Estrada

Aug 17, 2025

Maria Olga Estrada was born in Ciudad Acuna on April 14, 1945, to Maria Cerna and Antonio Gonzalez. She grew up in Acuna, where she met Alfonso Olivares Estrada, the love of her life. Alfonso and Maria, who affectionately called each other "Cora" (short for "Corazon"), shared 60 wonderful years together. They built a beautiful family and had seven children:...

Elizabeth Upchurch

Elizabeth Upchurch

Aug 17, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Comer Upchurch was born on December 4, 1936, in Hill County, Texas, to James and Vada Comer. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Waco, Texas, at the age of 88.On May 30, 1953, Elizabeth married F.L. Upchurch at Loveview Baptist Church. Together they built a life filled with love, family, and faith.Elizabeth was a...

Salvador Torres

Salvador Torres

Aug 14, 2025

Salvador Torres, age 62, of Hillsboro, Texas passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 am, Friday, August 22, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hillsboro. A burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00...

John David Fincannon

John David Fincannon

Aug 13, 2025

John David Fincannon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 13, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on November 15, 1947, to Dudley Martin and Ara May (Pittman) Fincannon.

John proudly served in the army, where he was stationed in Lliesheim, Germany, as a heavy-duty truck driver. This skill transitioned into a lifelong profession,...

Juanita Schneider

Juanita Schneider

Aug 7, 2025

Juanita Schneider, 93, of Hillsboro, was born again to Eternal Life at 6:32 a.m. August 7, 2025, in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, at Christ Lutheran Church, 915 Corsicana Highway in Hillsboro, under the care of Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors of Hillsboro. Rev. Curtis Schneider will officiate. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Garden of...

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...