Marie Shelton
April 10, 2025
Marie Shelton, 94, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2025.
Marie married the love of her life, Ardie Shelton, on June 4, 1948. Together, they built a beautiful life in Sardis, Texas, where they raised two daughters. She retired from Employers Insurance after 32 years of dedicated service. Marie loved spending time in her garden, traveling, and crocheting, she...
Bert Eugene Martin
April 10, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Bert Martin of Waxahachie, Texas, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the age of 81.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Cora Lynn Wood; children: Bambi Bratton and husband David, Jill Tew and husband Monty, Jerad, and Michelle Goettle and husband Brian;...
Gary Wayne Crawford
April 8, 2025
We are honored to serve the family of Gary Crawford. A full obituary will be posted here once it becomes available. In the meantime, we invite you to share your memories, messages of comfort, and expressions of sympathy in the Guestbook below as we remember and celebrate his life together.
Billy Joe Glendening
April 7, 2025
Billy Joe Glendening, age 84, of Palmer, Texas, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on March 19, 1941, in Harrison, Arkansas, and lived most of his life in Palmer.
Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Peggy Jean Glendening, whom he married on September 5, 1960. He was also preceded...
Gregory Allen Compton
April 4, 2025
Greg Compton Sr., a Cleaning and Restoration professional, lifelong entrepreneur, and proud Waxahachie resident, died Friday, April 4, 2025, with his family by his side at the age of 61 at Baylor Hospital.
Greg is survived by his father, Robert Compton; his wife, Ginger Compton; his children, Robert, Greg Jr., David, and Cody Compton; as well as numerous grandchildren. He is...
Jennifer Kay Holt
April 2, 2025
Jennifer Kay Holt, 53, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2025 surrounded by her husband, daughter, and best friend of 50 years.
Jenny was born on March 11, 1972 in Waxahachie, Texas to Betty Lou Choate and Danny Nolan Woodruff. She grew up in Waxahachie and was known for her cross stitch, diamond paintings, and her everlasting love of...
Ann Elizabeth Braun-Shanks
March 28, 2025
Obituary for Ann Elizabeth Braun Shanks
Ann was born on July 24, 1946. She was 78 years old when she died on March 28, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Ann grew up in Dallas, Texas, where she lived with her parents, Robert and Gladys Braun, and her brother Steve. She had a normal happy childhood, growing up with a...
Pennye Renee Wilkerson
March 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pennye Renee Wilkerson on March 27, 2025 at the age of 68. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, adoring grandmother, and compassionate soul, Pennye touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on November 14, 1956, Pennye was the beloved daughter of John Dee Wooten and Janice Sue...
Shirley Ann Webb
March 22, 2025
Shirley Ann (Tounget) Webb was born November 20, 1944 in Ballinger, Texas to Arlis & Robbie Tounget. She graduated in 1963 from Ballinger High School and in 1966 from Howard Payne University.
She married John Webb on July 30, 1966 and began teaching elementary school in Carrollton Farmers Branch. She taught for three years before beginning her family with John, Jr....
Etta Louise Catlett
March 20, 2025
Etta Louise (Allen) Catlett passed away on March 20th. She was born on February 5, 1940, in Grand Saline, TX to Clarence and Gladys Allen, and was the 8th of 9 kids.
She married Billy Joe Catlett on December 31, 1960. They had three kids: Shelby, Stacy and Scotty.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Catlett, her parents Clarence...
Judith Anne Michener
March 15, 2025
Judith Anne Michener “Jude”, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on March 15, 2025. She was born October 20, 1940 to Charles and Blanche Bowman in Davenport, Iowa.
Jude grew up in Iowa and married Robert ‘Bob” Baer in West Branch, Iowa on June 20, 1963. They had 3 sons; Robert “Shorty” Baer, Ronald Baer, and Richard Baer. As...
Michael Loy Pinson
March 13, 2025
Michael (Mikey) Loy Pinson, age 73, left this world to be reunited with his Lord at 1:24am, March 13th, 2025.
Michael was born on February 8th, 1952, in Waxahachie, Texas, the son of Kennith Loy Pinson and Helen Hartis Pinson.
He would then marry Donna Cantu on June 6th, 1982 and loved her with all his heart for 43 years.
Michael had a...
Judith Holmes Clarke
March 9, 2025
Obituary of Judith Holmes Clarke, 1942-2025
Judith Holmes Clarke, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Midlothian, Texas. She was married 56 years to her husband Richard Lionel Clarke who passed away in 2020. She is the mother of seven children and a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She...
Molly Ann Maberry
March 5, 2025
Molly Maberry was born June 12, 1939, in Big Spring, Texas to Dale and Virginia Webb. She went to glory on March 5, 2025 surrounded by the people she loved most, her family.
She had two children, Sherry & Jerry who were the joy of her life. The family lived in Dallas, Texas where Molly worked at Montgomery Ward for 27...
Mario Daniel Acevedo
March 2, 2025
Mario Daniel Acevedo 54 went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025, in Dallas, TX. He was born to Jose and Aurora Acevedo in Rockwall TX on February 4, 1971. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Sunny Acevedo.
Danny was loved by many, although he did not have children of his own, he adored and...
Bernie Michael "Mike" Aman
March 2, 2025
Mike, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025, at the age of 73. A man of faith, integrity, and service, he spent 45 years, 5 months, and 19 days in law enforcement with the Waxahachie Police Department, Dallas County DA, and Ellis County DA, dedicating his life to protecting others...
Pearl Gaither
March 1, 2025
Pearl Gaither was born August 18, 1935, in Blooming Grove, Texas. Her parents were Mattie Lee Jackson and John Jackson. Her father passed away when she was a child. She married Harold Wayne Gaither when she was 17 years old on September 5, 1952. They were married for 65 years. Harold passed away in 2017. They were members of First...
La Rue Cooke Dyess
February 28, 2025
La Rue Cooke Dyess went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025, in Waxahachie, TX. She was born to Benjamin Franklin Cooke and Una Slocum Cooke on September 28, 1934, in Ennis, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Samuel “Red” Philip Dyess.
La Rue is survived by her daughter, Terri Gail Ousley and...
Cindy Lee Smith
February 22, 2025
Cindy Sitz Smith, 61, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, at UT Southwestern Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family after a two-year battle with glioblastoma. Born on February 4, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to Terry and Ruby Sitz, Cindy’s vibrant spirit and unwavering love for life touched everyone who knew her. She spent her childhood in...
Michael Lynn Muhlestein
February 22, 2025
Michael Lynn Muhlestein, 45, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, due to heart failure. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched many lives.
He was born April 29th, 1979 in Payson, UT to Lynn and Becky Muhlestein. He grew up surrounded by love, sharing his childhood with his four sisters....
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Marie Shelton
April 10, 2025
Marie Shelton, 94, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2025.
Marie married the love of her life, Ardie Shelton, on June 4, 1948. Together, they built a beautiful life in Sardis, Texas, where they raised two daughters. She retired from Employers Insurance after 32 years of dedicated service. Marie loved spending time in her garden, traveling, and crocheting, she...
Bert Eugene Martin
April 10, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Bert Martin of Waxahachie, Texas, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the age of 81.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Cora Lynn Wood; children: Bambi Bratton and husband David, Jill Tew and husband Monty, Jerad, and Michelle Goettle and husband Brian;...
Gary Wayne Crawford
April 8, 2025
We are honored to serve the family of Gary Crawford. A full obituary will be posted here once it becomes available. In the meantime, we invite you to share your memories, messages of comfort, and expressions of sympathy in the Guestbook below as we remember and celebrate his life together.
Billy Joe Glendening
April 7, 2025
Billy Joe Glendening, age 84, of Palmer, Texas, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on March 19, 1941, in Harrison, Arkansas, and lived most of his life in Palmer.
Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Peggy Jean Glendening, whom he married on September 5, 1960. He was also preceded...
Gregory Allen Compton
April 4, 2025
Greg Compton Sr., a Cleaning and Restoration professional, lifelong entrepreneur, and proud Waxahachie resident, died Friday, April 4, 2025, with his family by his side at the age of 61 at Baylor Hospital.
Greg is survived by his father, Robert Compton; his wife, Ginger Compton; his children, Robert, Greg Jr., David, and Cody Compton; as well as numerous grandchildren. He is...
Jennifer Kay Holt
April 2, 2025
Jennifer Kay Holt, 53, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2025 surrounded by her husband, daughter, and best friend of 50 years.
Jenny was born on March 11, 1972 in Waxahachie, Texas to Betty Lou Choate and Danny Nolan Woodruff. She grew up in Waxahachie and was known for her cross stitch, diamond paintings, and her everlasting love of...
Ann Elizabeth Braun-Shanks
March 28, 2025
Obituary for Ann Elizabeth Braun Shanks
Ann was born on July 24, 1946. She was 78 years old when she died on March 28, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Ann grew up in Dallas, Texas, where she lived with her parents, Robert and Gladys Braun, and her brother Steve. She had a normal happy childhood, growing up with a...
Pennye Renee Wilkerson
March 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pennye Renee Wilkerson on March 27, 2025 at the age of 68. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, adoring grandmother, and compassionate soul, Pennye touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on November 14, 1956, Pennye was the beloved daughter of John Dee Wooten and Janice Sue...
Shirley Ann Webb
March 22, 2025
Shirley Ann (Tounget) Webb was born November 20, 1944 in Ballinger, Texas to Arlis & Robbie Tounget. She graduated in 1963 from Ballinger High School and in 1966 from Howard Payne University.
She married John Webb on July 30, 1966 and began teaching elementary school in Carrollton Farmers Branch. She taught for three years before beginning her family with John, Jr....
Etta Louise Catlett
March 20, 2025
Etta Louise (Allen) Catlett passed away on March 20th. She was born on February 5, 1940, in Grand Saline, TX to Clarence and Gladys Allen, and was the 8th of 9 kids.
She married Billy Joe Catlett on December 31, 1960. They had three kids: Shelby, Stacy and Scotty.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Catlett, her parents Clarence...
Judith Anne Michener
March 15, 2025
Judith Anne Michener “Jude”, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on March 15, 2025. She was born October 20, 1940 to Charles and Blanche Bowman in Davenport, Iowa.
Jude grew up in Iowa and married Robert ‘Bob” Baer in West Branch, Iowa on June 20, 1963. They had 3 sons; Robert “Shorty” Baer, Ronald Baer, and Richard Baer. As...
Michael Loy Pinson
March 13, 2025
Michael (Mikey) Loy Pinson, age 73, left this world to be reunited with his Lord at 1:24am, March 13th, 2025.
Michael was born on February 8th, 1952, in Waxahachie, Texas, the son of Kennith Loy Pinson and Helen Hartis Pinson.
He would then marry Donna Cantu on June 6th, 1982 and loved her with all his heart for 43 years.
Michael had a...
Judith Holmes Clarke
March 9, 2025
Obituary of Judith Holmes Clarke, 1942-2025
Judith Holmes Clarke, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Midlothian, Texas. She was married 56 years to her husband Richard Lionel Clarke who passed away in 2020. She is the mother of seven children and a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She...
Molly Ann Maberry
March 5, 2025
Molly Maberry was born June 12, 1939, in Big Spring, Texas to Dale and Virginia Webb. She went to glory on March 5, 2025 surrounded by the people she loved most, her family.
She had two children, Sherry & Jerry who were the joy of her life. The family lived in Dallas, Texas where Molly worked at Montgomery Ward for 27...
Mario Daniel Acevedo
March 2, 2025
Mario Daniel Acevedo 54 went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025, in Dallas, TX. He was born to Jose and Aurora Acevedo in Rockwall TX on February 4, 1971. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Sunny Acevedo.
Danny was loved by many, although he did not have children of his own, he adored and...
Bernie Michael "Mike" Aman
March 2, 2025
Mike, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025, at the age of 73. A man of faith, integrity, and service, he spent 45 years, 5 months, and 19 days in law enforcement with the Waxahachie Police Department, Dallas County DA, and Ellis County DA, dedicating his life to protecting others...
Pearl Gaither
March 1, 2025
Pearl Gaither was born August 18, 1935, in Blooming Grove, Texas. Her parents were Mattie Lee Jackson and John Jackson. Her father passed away when she was a child. She married Harold Wayne Gaither when she was 17 years old on September 5, 1952. They were married for 65 years. Harold passed away in 2017. They were members of First...
La Rue Cooke Dyess
February 28, 2025
La Rue Cooke Dyess went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025, in Waxahachie, TX. She was born to Benjamin Franklin Cooke and Una Slocum Cooke on September 28, 1934, in Ennis, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Samuel “Red” Philip Dyess.
La Rue is survived by her daughter, Terri Gail Ousley and...
Cindy Lee Smith
February 22, 2025
Cindy Sitz Smith, 61, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, at UT Southwestern Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family after a two-year battle with glioblastoma. Born on February 4, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to Terry and Ruby Sitz, Cindy’s vibrant spirit and unwavering love for life touched everyone who knew her. She spent her childhood in...
Michael Lynn Muhlestein
February 22, 2025
Michael Lynn Muhlestein, 45, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, due to heart failure. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched many lives.
He was born April 29th, 1979 in Payson, UT to Lynn and Becky Muhlestein. He grew up surrounded by love, sharing his childhood with his four sisters....
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