Life Stories

Brenda Bishop, 59, of Marshall, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 27, 2023. She was born on August 26, 1963, to Elton Wade Bishop and Luz Bishop in Fort Riley, Kansas. Devotion was the theme of her life and was evidenced by her unending love for her children and grand children who she fiercely protected. A loyal friend, Brenda never met a stranger and left a lasting impression on those she interacted with. Supporting the military was a top...

Betty J Freeman Munden age 89 of Marshall, Texas passed away on May, 27, 2023 in Marshall. She was born to Joe Bailey Freeman and Julia Irene Davis Freeman, on August 31, 1933 in Marshall. She worked for South Marshall school district for 30 years. She had three beautiful children Mark Steven Munden and wife Carrie Munden, and the late Larry Craig Munden and daughter in law Lori Munden. One daughter Michele Denise Barron and husband Greg Barron. She had seven grandchildren. Heather Wisdom,...

James Landon Riley Jr., passed away at Christus Hospital in Longview, Texas on May 26, 2023, after suffering a heart attack. James is survived by his wife Lawan Riley. His daughter Reida Riley of Houston, Texas. His 4 four stepsons, David Modisette and wife Kamin Modisette, Randy Modisette and wife Carol Modisette, Rusty Modisette, Chris Modisette and friend Donna Jones. James is survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and step grandchildren. James and Lawan are longtime residents of...

Ronald Conditt (POPS) age, 74, of Marshall, Texas passed away in his home surrounded by his children, grandchildren and his nephew and his nephew's wife on Thursday May 25, 2023. Ronald was born in Hillsboro, Texas to Gladys Johnson and Harold Conditt. He was the 12th out of 15 children. Ronald's family relocated to Southern California, where he lived until 1980. Ronald was a musician, carpenter and mechanic (a jack of all trades). He loved life, his kids, grandkids and his dog...

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter Chrystal Michelle Alford was born October 15, 1978 in Bossier City, LA to Joe Cisco, Sr. and Johnetta Cisco. She passed away May 24, 2023 in Longview, TX after a sudden illness. Chrystal attended Marshall I.S.D. Chrystal married the love of her life, Billy Alford on November 27, 1999. Chrystal graduated Remington College as a Registered Medical Assistant and went to work for Good Shepherd. She would later come home to take care of her...

J.B. Haden Jr., 85, went to be with our Lord peacefully at his home in Hallsville on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. J.B. was born in Marshall, Texas on August 21, 1937 to J.B. Haden Sr. and Cora Lee Briggs. He went into the Texas National Guard at 15 years old and was also in the Navy. His job titles throughout his life, including being a pipefitter, horse shoer, and a Thoroughbred horse trainer. He enjoyed fishing, attending horse races and...

Kenneth Lee Cunningham, age 64, of Marshall, Texas, formally of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on May 24, 2023 in Longview. Kenneth was born on October 19, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska. and is survived by his three children. A memorial service will be held in Nebraska on June 10, 2023 service details will be posted once the full obituary is received from the family.   

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Tommy Ray Cunningham of Hallsville, Texas on May 20,2023 at the age of 38 years. Tommy was born on April 2, 1985, in Marshall, Texas. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing. Tommy was an amazing husband, father, and friend. He held those titles with his utmost regards and endlessly worked hard to make everyone happy.  Tommy will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Laura Cunningham,...

Carla Scarlett Cloninger Huffman passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. Her life was centered around her family and friends - she fiercely loved both. Carla was the daughter of Evelyn and Carl Cloninger, Jr. born on March 19, 1945, in Longview, Texas. She grew up in Marshall, and told stories of how she loved visiting her grandmother, Clara Jewel "Big Amy" Mc Cracken Cloninger, and how much fun she had with her brother, Larry Bivins Cloninger. She graduated from Marshall High School...

   Jane Charlene (O'Connor) Harris, age 93, passed away in Jefferson, Texas on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1929, in Marshall, Texas to Arthur Bernard and Jennie Clare (Wolf) O'Connor.    On May 2, 1950, she married Alton Ray Harris celebrating 48 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 9, 1998. She is also preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Claire Ray Harris and her brothers, Richard O'Connor...