Obituaries

Dec 27, 2019

Arley Torres, age 7, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 surounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Epiphany Catholic Church in Italy, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Marshall  and...

Dec 25, 2019

Barbara Ann Tesch of Aquilla went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at the age of 60.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 41 years, Clarence “Skip” Tesch; children, Christopher Allen Tesch and wife, Amanda, Angel Bozorics, Misty Tesch, and Michelle Stambaugh and husband, Shad; grandchildren, Elizabeth Tesch, Chris Tesch,...

Dec 24, 2019

Micheal L. Kelley, 82, of Aquilla, passed away at his residence on December 24, 2019.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 30, 2019, at Smith Bend-Coon Creek Cemetery in Bosque County with Mr. David Kelley and Mr. Charles Bellows officiating.    A visitation will be held at the cemetery Monday morning from 10:00 – 11:00...

Dec 23, 2019

Simon G. Rincon age 85, Whitney, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney. Rev. Eddie Booth will be officiating.

Simon was born on September 24, 1934 in Beeville, Texas to the late Epfino and...

Dec 21, 2019

Mary Mae Russell, 81, of Abbott passed away Saturday morning, December 21, 2019, at West Rest Haven.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2019, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Mr. David Snipes officiating.  Burial will follow at Bell Springs Cemetery near Abbott.  Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday,...

Dec 21, 2019

Frances (Fran) Harper Smith, 92, of Hillsboro passed away Saturday morning, December 21, 2019, at Wesley House in Hillsboro.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Hillsboro with Rev. Danny Gilliam officiating.  Burial will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday at the church...

Dec 20, 2019

Ronald Wilcox, age 80, of Whitney passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, in Waco. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2019, at the First Church of The Nazarene in Whitney. The Rev. Greg Johnson will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service at the...

Dec 18, 2019

Bennie Flores Gonzalez, Sr., 82, of Hillsboro passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Hillcrest Garden of Memory with Father Ouseph Thekkumthala as celebrant. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in...

Dec 17, 2019

Frances Maass, 89, of Hillsboro passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, in Hillsboro.

Frances was born November 1, 1930, in Malone, Texas to William and Marie (Shultz) Kaddatz.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Frances was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Hillsboro.

Preceding her in death were her parents....

Dec 16, 2019

Mary Kathryn Jeanes, 66, of Whitney passed away peacefully at her home after a short battle with cancer on December 16, 2019, surrounded by friends and family.  Funeral services will be held at Noon on Monday, December 23, 2019, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney. Bro. Brad Daniels of the Open Range Cowboy Church in Whitney ...

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...