Obituaries

Vivian Jean Young

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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,...