Obituaries

Dec 15, 2019

Kenneth “Kenny” Schultz, 60, of Whitney, also know as “Uncle” to all the kids,  passed away on December 15, 2019.   A memorial service is still pending at this time.

Kenny was born on June 12, 1959, to Louis and June (Trenney) Schultz in Detroit, Michigan and came to Texas in 1980.   In l995, he married Pamela Schultz,...

Dec 12, 2019

Joe Angel Rios, Sr., 88, of Itasca, passed away on December 12, 2019.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro. Burial will follow at Itasca Cemetery.  A rosary be recited at 6:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with visitation to follow from 7-9 p.m.

Dec 10, 2019

Hugh F. Ellison, 70, of Hillsboro, Texas, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 45 years, daughters and family at the time of his passing. In honor of Hugh’s legacy, a Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church of Hillsboro.  A private...

Dec 9, 2019

Pauline “Sis” Myers, 100, of Whitney, passed away on December 9, 2019 at Hill Regional Hospital in Hillsboro.   Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2019, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating.   Burial will follow at Prairie Grove “Greenie” Cemetery near Aquilla.  A visitation will be held from...

Dec 8, 2019

Homer Dale Upchurch, 57, of Itasca passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Providence Park St. Catherine’s Center surrounded by loved ones. Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Pastor Brian Upchurch officiating.

Homer was born on August 17, 1962, in Milford,...

Dec 8, 2019

Raenell Lamson, 85, of Itasca passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro. Burial will follow at Old Woodbury Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Marshall & Marshall...

Dec 7, 2019

Larry Joe Howard, 78, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at his beloved home in Covington. Please join Larry’s family and friends at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro to celebrate his life.

Larry was born August 6, 1941, in Ft. Worth to Daniel Lester Howard, Jr....

Dec 7, 2019

Bobbie LaVern Smith, 88, of Whitney left her loved ones on December 7, 2019.  The family will hold a celebration of life service at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Huron, where she had been a member all her life.   Pastor Chris Donaho will officiate.

Bobbie was born on September...

Dec 6, 2019

Kyle David Eickholt, 28, a loved brother, friend, son, role model, veteran, servant leader, and a Christian passed away December 6, 2019. A funeral will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney with Brother Rusty Penney officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the...

Dec 6, 2019

Tommy Myers age 69, of Clifton passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 in Waco. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. The Rev. Clint Schofield of First Presbyterian Church of Clifton will be officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Grove "Greenie"  Cemetery. A visitation...

Dec 6, 2019

Dee Neumann, 77, of Malone, passed away on December 6, 2019, in Hillsboro.  Funeral services will be held at Noon Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro with Dr. Keith Manning and Rev. Barron Harris, officiating.  Burial will follow at Walling Cemetery in Malone.  A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday,...

Dec 5, 2019

Daniel Garcia Rodriguez 74, of Blum, passed away on December 5, 2019, at his residence.   Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.   Burial will follow at Blum Cemetery in Blum, Texas.   A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Dec 4, 2019

Joyce Varner, 85, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Providence Healthcare Center in Waco.  She will lie in state from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in...

Dec 4, 2019

Martha Lou Griffith, age 81, passed away December 4, 2019, in Mansfield, Texas. A funeral will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Whitney Church of Christ with Mr. Bruce Martin and Mr. Glen Newberry officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery near Whitney. A visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday December 6th...

Dec 2, 2019

Lilly Beck, 82, of Fort Worth, passed away on December 2, 2019, at a Fort Worth hospital.   Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2019, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney.  Burial will follow at Heath Cemetery near Whitney.  A visitation will be held from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Monday, prior to...

Dec 2, 2019

Flo Thompson Pustejovsky, 93 years/364 days, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Monday, December 2, 2019, at her home with her family at her bedside. A visitation will be held at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm Friday, December 6, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...

Dec 1, 2019

Jean M Botten age 90, of Whitney went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at a local nursing home.  The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Jean was born on October 9, 1929, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Theodore and Gladys (Stokke) Smedsurd.   In December of 1949,...

Nov 30, 2019

Eileen McGarvey, 91, of Hillsboro went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Wesley House in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held at 9:00 am Saturday, December 7, 2019 with a Funeral service to follow at 10:00 AM at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Chapel with Pastor Foth and Pastor Harrup. Burial will...

Nov 28, 2019

Billy “Rex“ Turner, age 77, of Pluto, Texas, beloved Dad, Pa-paw, and Coach, departed this earth on Thanksgiving day, November 28, 2019. His passage to heaven was peaceful, surrounded by his beloved family members. The burial will take place at Turner Cemetery in Itasca on Wednesday, December 4th, at 11:00 a.m.  Then beginning at 1:00 p.m., a Celebration of...

Nov 28, 2019

Charles Loyd Tekell, of Itasca, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28 at the age of 87. The funeral will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Walnut Street Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Texas. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Garden of Memory. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Sunday, December...