All Obituaries

John Dewitt Furrh III, affectionately known as Dewitt, was a native son of Elysian Fields, Tx. Dewitt was born in El Paso, Texas, on October 21, 1940, to Aaron Madison Furrh, M.D. of Elysian Fields, Texas, and Mabel Eubank Furrh of New Boston, Texas. Dewitt was born while his father, a physician, was stationed at Fort Bliss. Dewitt passed after a brief illness on September 27, in Longview, Texas. He was eighty years old and was much loved. He was an intelligent and lively child who was the...

Beloved wife, cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, treasured daughter, sister and friend, Rose Mary (Vasquez) Mayfield, age 67, passed away in Longview, Texas on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Fondly known as “Pinque”, Rose was born on January 2, 1954 in Ennis, Texas to Julio C. Vasquez, Sr. and Julia Ortega. Pinque is preceded in death by her father, Julio Vasquez, Sr.; sister, Andrea Barragan; and brothers, Oscar and Ricky Vasquez.  She is survived by her...

Beloved son and grandson, devoted fiancé and father, treasured brother and friend, Eusebio Luis Sanchez, age 17, passed away in Tyler, Texas on Saturday, October 9, 2021.  Eusebio was born on September 26, 2004 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Eusebio is preceded in death by his grandfather, Eusebio Luis Sanchez.  He is survived by his parents, Luis Sanchez and Maria Rosalez; his fiancée, Brittany DonJuan; his daughter, Ximena Sanchez DonJuan; siblings, Jaime De La Cruz,...

Beloved son, devoted fiancé, dear brother and friend, Juan Manuel Sanchez, Jr., 17, passed away in Marshall, Texas, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.  Juan was born on July 19, 2004 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the son of Juan Manuel Sánchez, Sr. and Karina Gámez.  Juan is survived by his parents, Juan Sánchez, Sr. and Karina Gámez; stepfather, Horacio Peralta; fiancée, Kelsey Alonzo and their unborn baby, Ariella Sánchez; sister,...

Arnola Zabokrtsky, 94, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Marshall. Arnola was born January 4, 1927 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Russell Ethan Wilson and Mabel Morse Wilson. She graduated from Blue Springs High School and attended business college. She was married to the love of her life, Frank for 62 years before his death in 2009. Arnola worked as a secretary for several places during her life and was very involved in her community. She was the pianist for both the Marshall Lion’s...

Andrew Wyatt “Pete” Champion, Jr., age 75, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Longview, Texas. Pete was born on October 17, 1945 in Marshall, Texas to Andrew Wyatt Champion, Sr. and Martha Lee (Sexton) Champion.  Pete is preceded in death by his son, John Wyatt Champion; his wife, Caroline Champion and his parents, Andrew and Martha Champion.  He is survived by his wife of six years, Jeanell Saxton; children, Andrew D. Champion (Amanda) and Angel McCarty;...

John Lewis Davis, Sr., age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Marshall, Texas.  John was born on December 22, 1939 in Marshall, Texas to William Lewis Davis and Mary Kathryn Davis.   John, fondly referred to as “Dad”, “Johnny”, “Papaw” and “Johnny Papaw”,  is preceded in death by his sons, John “Jay” L. Davis, Jr. and William Todd Davis; his parents, William and Kathryn Davis; and the mothers of his...

Joseph (Joe) W. Clarkson went to be with his heavenly father on August 13, 2021.  Joe was born in Walter Reed Medical Hospital in San Antonio, Texas on December 11, 1947, to Major Harry W. and Anna May Clarkson now deceased.  He was a graduate of Atlanta High School (1965) and the University of Dallas.  He served in the army and was deployed to Viet Nam.  Upon his completion of duty, Joe joined the Texas Army National Guard and retired with twenty years’ service as...

William C. Vollmer, 83, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Marshall. William was born June 30, 1938 in New York, NY to Carl and Ruth Vollmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol; son, William Paul Vollmer; grandchildren, Gage Vollmer and Matthew Vollmer; and four great grandchildren. No services will be held.

Beloved wife, cherished mother and grandmother, treasured aunt and friend, Marva Lea (Howell) Evans, age 70, passed away in Longview, Texas on Friday, October 1, 2021.  Marva was born on July 23, 1951 in Decatur, Indiana to Harlie Loyd Howell and Lea Ella (Wilson) Howell. Marva is preceded in death by her parents, Harlie and Lea Howell; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ivan Mumford Evans and Audrey Dimple Evans; siblings, Perry Howell, Robin Goodale and Ricky Howell, and...