Obituaries

Marcus Wayne Hardin

Marcus Wayne Hardin

Mar 20, 2026

Marcus Wayne Hardin, age 96, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1930, to Jim and Lucile Hardin in Dallas, Texas.

Marcus lived a long and meaningful life marked by curiosity, creativity, and a deep love for his family. He was a proud Master Electrician and served his country in the United...

Donald Leroy Clary, Jr.

Donald Leroy Clary, Jr.

Mar 19, 2026

Donald Leroy Clary, Jr., born on October 27, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was the beloved son of Donald Leroy Clary, Sr. and Josephine Ann (Polite).

Donald Jr. lived a life marked by devotion and commitment, embodying the values instilled by his parents throughout his upbringing. His journey was punctuated by meaningful relationships and a...

Sheila Collard

Sheila Collard

Mar 17, 2026

Sheila Collard, a cherished wife, mother, and beloved member of the Whitney, Texas community, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. Born on January 21, 1967, Sheila’s life was one rich with love, family, and the simple joys that defined her spirit.

Raised and nurtured in Red Oak, Sheila grew into a woman whose warmth and kindness left lasting impressions on...

Kristine Lorene Green

Kristine Lorene Green

Mar 16, 2026

Kristine Lorene Green, 53, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2026, after a 6-year battle with cancer. Her funeral will be held on March 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro.

Kristine (Kristi) was born on January 27, 1973, to Kenneth and Ruby Varnon in Hillsboro Texas. Kristi graduated from Burleson high school...

William Earl Daniel

William Earl Daniel

Mar 9, 2026

William Earl Daniel, 81, of Hillsboro, Texas, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, in Waco, Texas. Graveside services will take place at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Itasca Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

He was born December 13, 1944, in...

Robert Irving Short,Jr.

Robert Irving Short,Jr.

Mar 8, 2026

Robert Irving Short, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the warm embrace of his loving family. Born on November 25, 1946, Robert’s life was a testament to dedication, service, and the enduring beauty found in family and nature.

From 1964 to 1968, Robert proudly served...

Kevin Wayne Watson

Kevin Wayne Watson

Mar 7, 2026

Kevin Wayne Watson, age 69, a lifetime resident of Hillsboro, sadly left our world on March 7, 2026. A member of the Church of Christ in Hillsboro, Kevin will be remembered for his kindness, work ethic, and dedication to family and friends.

Kevin was born on December 18, 1956, to Kenneth Wayne and Nita Jean of Peoria. He graduated from...

Stephen Allen Thomas

Stephen Allen Thomas

Mar 6, 2026

Stephen Allen Thomas passed away at his home in Whitney on March 6, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1962, in Dallas, Texas, to Eugenia and the late Woodrow Thomas. 

He leaves behind his loving family, his mother, sister Susan Dozzler, and brother-in-law Christian Dozzler, and children Ashley Thomas and Marcus Thomas, grandchildren Aliyah, Christopher, Elliott, and Amelia.

Steve was a...

Monica Mann Bodiford

Monica Mann Bodiford

Mar 6, 2026

Monica Mann Bodiford, 73, of Highland Village and a native of Malone died Friday, March 6, at a Dallas Hospital.

Monica was born July 12, 1952, in Hillsboro. She was the daughter of Guy and Patricia Mann. She grew up in Malone where she attended grade school. She then went to Hubbard High School before graduating from Hillsboro High School...

Billie M Nelson

Billie M Nelson

Mar 5, 2026

Billie Margaret Reynolds, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt, was born in Mount Pleasant, Texas on June 17, 1932 to William Clyde Reynolds and William Disey Reeves. Billie married Harold D (Buddy) Nelson and together they had three children....Marty Allen Nelson of Irving, Texas, Christopher Paul Nelson of Whitney, Texas, and Susan Renee Nelson (deceased)

Billie is preceded in death by her...

Kim L. Kennedy

Kim L. Kennedy

Mar 4, 2026

Kimberly Kennedy, 62, of Covington, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Kimberly was born on April 22, 1963, in Cleburne, Texas, to Jimmy and Martha Basye. She grew up in Itasca, Texas, where she graduated from Itasca High School. In 1981, she married James Kennedy, and together they had four children and built a life rooted...

Max Kyle Omberg Sr.

Max Kyle Omberg Sr.

Feb 26, 2026

Max Kyle Omberg, 90, of Hillsboro passed away Thursday, February 26, in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be Friday, March 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, 2495 Corsicana Highway in Hillsboro. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 1:00-2:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Rosehill Cemetery, 960...

William Greenhill

William Greenhill

Feb 24, 2026

William David Greenhill, 71, of Peoria, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Waco. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 6, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall. Burial will follow the funeral service at Peoria...

Suedell Bruce

Suedell Bruce

Feb 22, 2026

Suedell (Jackson) Bruce, age 94, of Abbott, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Waco. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall. Burial will follow the funeral service at...

Celia Fay Caperton

Celia Fay Caperton

Feb 22, 2026

Celia Fay Caperton, 93, of Whitney, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home. Graveside services will take place at 12:30 PM, Friday, February 27, 2026, at Whitney Memorial Park. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10: 30 AM to Noon, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.Our beloved mother, Celia Fay Caperton, entered...

Charles Don Rape

Charles Don Rape

Feb 21, 2026

Charles Don Rape, born on April 9, 1948, in Whitney, Texas, to Tommie Lester and Beulah May (Wolfe) Rape, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Don's life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to those he loved and the quiet strength with which he approached the world.

Don...

Lela Cooper

Lela Cooper

Feb 21, 2026

Lela Cooper, 78, of Milford, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on February 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was one of service, strength, intelligence, faith, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear. Graveside services will take place at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at New Woodbury Cemetery in Woodbury. A visitation...

Alice Linn Atchley

Alice Linn Atchley

Feb 19, 2026

Alice Linn Atchley, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Milford, Texas on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Funeral services will take place at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held prior to the service, starting at 11:00 AM.

She was born on July 18, 1950, in Hotchkiss,...

Ricky Glenn Porter

Ricky Glenn Porter

Feb 18, 2026

Ricky Glenn Porter, 62, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Graveside services will take place at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Peoria Cemetery, Peoria. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 am to Noon, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.He was born November 19, 1963, in Hillsboro, Texas...

Morris Shepherd Wilkins, Jr. DVM

Morris Shepherd Wilkins, Jr. DVM

Feb 18, 2026

Dr. Morris Wilkins of Whitney passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, after a sudden illness and a stay at Providence Hospital.

Morris was born July 25, 1943, in Ray, Arizona, and lived there until his freshman year of high school. He attended Kopperl High School, where he met Cynthia Jean Calahan Wilkins. They were married June 8, 1963. 

Morris attended Hill...