Obituaries

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...

Vivian Williams

Vivian Williams

Jan 16, 2025

Vivan Marie (Toon) Williams, 71, went home to be to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro with a burial to follow at Brandon Cemetery.

Vivian was born April 7, 1953, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Ralph (Binky) and...

Lillie Holloway

Lillie Holloway

Jan 16, 2025

On the morning of January 16, 2025, at the age of 95, Lillie Fae Holloway, long-time former owner of Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors, passed away peacefully at Wesley House Assisted Living in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 21 at the Marshall & Marshall Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. James Hoskins officiating. Burial will follow...

Lanny Ray Cox

Lanny Ray Cox

Jan 15, 2025

Lanny Ray Cox, 77, of Itasca, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Itasca. A visitation will take place from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Monday, January 20, 2025, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Lanny Ray was born November 24, 1947, in Cleburne, Texas, to Nathan and Ella Marie (Owens) Cox. He served in the United States...

Beverly Ann Younger

Beverly Ann Younger

Jan 14, 2025

Beverly Ann Younger, 85, of Whitney, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Whitney, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, prior to service at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors. Burial to follow at...

Sharon Kay Keas

Sharon Kay Keas

Jan 14, 2025

Sharon Kay Keas, age 77, of Woodbury, Texas, passed away on January 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas. Graveside services will be held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the New Woodbury Cemetery.

Sharon was born on...

Harold Joe Cheek, Jr.

Harold Joe Cheek, Jr.

Jan 13, 2025

Harold "Joe" Cheek, Jr., age 80, passed peacefully into the kingdom of heaven surrounded by his wife, daughter, and those who loved him. The loving community will have the opportunity to pay their respects during visitation services on January 19, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors, located at 201 N Bosque St, Whitney,...

James Causey

James Causey

Jan 12, 2025

James Merl Causey, 63, of Mertens, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Midlothian.

Services are pending.