Darlene Kirchen
Sep 20, 2023
On September 20, 2023, Darlene Green Kirchen, surrounded by her family, was called home by our Heavenly Father.
Darlene was born to Cecil Hanson Green and Flora Lee Green on October 13, 1946 along side her twin sister, Charlene Small.
Darlene was a lifelong resident of Waxahachie, Texas. She was a member of Pathways Baptist Church (Farley Street). She...
Ayden and Wyatt Randle
Sep 19, 2023
Ayden and Wyatt were best friends, even though they may not have always acknowledged it to family and friends. Even from a young age, Ayden always had the unique ability to make Wyatt laugh. Ayden never met a stranger and was a loyal protector of his family. Wyatt had the ability to connect with others and loved people...
Bill Halbert
Sep 15, 2023
Billy Jearl Halbert, 84, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away September 15, 2023. He was born in Whitney, Texas on May 6, 1939. He was married to Carolyn LaRue Pasley on September 13, 1958. He was a truck driver most of his adult life. He was preceded in death by two sisters and his daughter Brenda. Billy is survived by...
Laura Lucille Hodge
Sep 11, 2023
Laura Lucille Bates Hodge, 60, passed away at home on September 11, 2023. She was born in Longview, TX on April 13, 1963 to Carole Lynch Bates and Billy Ralph Bates.
Laura was a Christian and was raised in the church. She had a great love of music. She sang in her church youth choir, played clarinet and...
JR Cannon
Sep 9, 2023
On September 9, 2023, J R Cannon of Midlothian, Texas went to be with his Lord & Savior after a short bout with cancer. Born on August 7, 1943, in Orange, Texas to William Earnest Cannon and Velma Ione (née Vaughan), J R was the second youngest of their four children. Growing up in Italy, Texas, J R was...
Ernest Riojas
Sep 8, 2023
Ernest Riojas, age 70, of Italy Texas, Passed away Friday September 8th, 2023. Ernie was born in Pasadena, Texas on September 19th, 1952 to Timoteo & Esther Riojas. Ernie graduated from Italy School and went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass at 19 years old. He thrived by helping his family in any way he could.
Ernie...
Jimmy Donald Templeton
Sep 7, 2023
Jimmy Donald Templeton gained his wings on September 7th, 2023 in Waxahachie TX at 68 years old.
Jimmy is survived by his children, Michael & Emily Templeton, Julie Hickman, Bobby Templeton and Jimmy Jr. Templeton, Grandchildren, Hannah & Cody Templeton, Archer, Laura, Leah Hickman & last surviving sibling Geri Shultz. They were preceded in death by Nimee & Mary Templeton, JD, Darlene, &...
Edward Douglas Girard
Sep 6, 2023
Edward Douglas (Doug) Girard
Doug went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 6,2023. He was born on October 1, 1949 to parents, Eddie and Retha Mae Girard in Ventura, California.
Doug is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Girard, sons Jason Girard and wife Sheradi, Kayden (Critter) Girard, Daughters Katie Featherston and husband Joe Boothe,...
Roy Edward Selby
Sep 5, 2023
On September 5, 2023 Roy Edward Selby was embraced into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to begin his new and eternal life of peace and freedom in heaven.
Roy was born July 10, 1930 in Idaho. He was raised and spent most of his life in the Pacific Northwest in the states of Oregon...
William Carter Sink
Sep 3, 2023
William (Bill) Carter Sink, 70, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his home in Midlothian, TX.
Those who knew Bill knew he loved God and family. That fueled everything else.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, and his three children and eight grandchildren: his daughter Christi (Paul) and their children Ryan, Michael and Raegan;...
Marsha Elaine Lock
Sep 2, 2023
Marsha Elaine “MiMi” Lock went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 in Greenville, TX after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones and passed as she lived everyday… with the biggest smile on her face.
Marsha was born on November 2nd, 1953 to William and Irene Albertson in Kansas...
Sanford Smith
Aug 27, 2023
Sanford Smith, age 81, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 27. He was born in Arlington, Texas on August 28, 1942. Sanford graduated from Arlington High School in 1959.
He married Janet Baker Smith in January 7, 1966 in Arlington, Texas.
Sanford worked for the City of Waxahachie as the Chief Building Official for 30 years. He was...
James Robert Lett
Aug 26, 2023
James Robert Lett, age 55 of Waxahachie, passed away tragically August 26th after a very difficult battle with Leukemia.
James was born in Wolfe City, TX on July 27, 1968. He graduated from Red Oak High School and afterwards went straight into the work force, in which James worked many years in transportation and Logistics. When James wasn’t working,...
Frank John Gnoza
Aug 23, 2023
Frank John Gnoza, age 67, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in Corsicana, Texas on May 19th, 1956 to Frank Charles and Kay Gnoza, both of whom preceded him in death. Frank was also preceded in death by Sister Pat Gnoza of Sherman, Texas.
Named after...
Rafael “Ralph” “Rafa” Sánchez
Aug 21, 2023
Rafael “Ralph” “Rafa” Sanchez, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by his wife, Ina, his three children, Chealsie, Kristi, and Chris, and his nephew, Ariel Sanchez. He was 67 years old.
Ralph was born on July 4th, 1956 in San Juan de Díos, Michoacán, Mexico to Ascensíon Sánchez and...
Christy Kim Bernard
Aug 18, 2023
Christy Kim Bernard, 54, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born in Denison, Iowa, on February 19, 1969.
On December 15, 1989, she married Roger Bernard in Garland, Texas. Christy dedicated her professional journey to the art of cosmetology. Beyond her career, her heart brimmed with devotion for Jesus, finding solace in...
Linda Beth Featherston
Aug 13, 2023
Linda Shinpaugh Featherston was born on October 9, 1938 to Cecil Sephus Shinpaugh and Lois Moffett Shinpaugh. She was the youngest of eight children and was raised in Waxahachie, Texas. Linda died at home, exactly were she wanted to be on August 13, 2023. She was 84 years old.
Linda lived in Waxahachie her entire life, attending Waxahachie public...
Bradley Dean Rowe
Aug 9, 2023
In loving memory of Bradley “Brad” Dean Rowe, aged 60, who suddenly passed away on August 9, 2023, in Grand Prairie, TX. Brad was born October 16, 1962, to Randy and Sue Rowe in St. Charles, Missouri. From the time Brad was born, his Uncle Gerald Dockins was very close to Brad and his two brothers. They had good...
Patrick Allen Gorman
Aug 8, 2023
Patrick Allen Gorman, 89, passed away on August 8, 2023 in Waxahachie, Texas. Funeral services will be held on August 15, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the Cowboy Church of Ellis County located at 2374 U.S. 287 Access Road, Waxahachie, Texas. Interment will immediately follow the service at Wortham Cemetery in Wortham, Texas. Visitation will be held on Monday,...
Janie Marie Colella
Aug 1, 2023
Janie Colella, 76, of Waxahachie, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2023.
Janie was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 3, 1946, to William and Peggy (Crim) Allensworth.
Janie is survived by her children, Curtis Prophet, Christie Foust, Chad Thedford (wife Kim), stepson Jeff Clark (wife Brandi), grandchildren Shawn Foust (wife Amanda), Makayla Foust...
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Darlene Kirchen
Sep 20, 2023
On September 20, 2023, Darlene Green Kirchen, surrounded by her family, was called home by our Heavenly Father.
Darlene was born to Cecil Hanson Green and Flora Lee Green on October 13, 1946 along side her twin sister, Charlene Small.
Darlene was a lifelong resident of Waxahachie, Texas. She was a member of Pathways Baptist Church (Farley Street). She...
Ayden and Wyatt Randle
Sep 19, 2023
Ayden and Wyatt were best friends, even though they may not have always acknowledged it to family and friends. Even from a young age, Ayden always had the unique ability to make Wyatt laugh. Ayden never met a stranger and was a loyal protector of his family. Wyatt had the ability to connect with others and loved people...
Bill Halbert
Sep 15, 2023
Billy Jearl Halbert, 84, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away September 15, 2023. He was born in Whitney, Texas on May 6, 1939. He was married to Carolyn LaRue Pasley on September 13, 1958. He was a truck driver most of his adult life. He was preceded in death by two sisters and his daughter Brenda. Billy is survived by...
Laura Lucille Hodge
Sep 11, 2023
Laura Lucille Bates Hodge, 60, passed away at home on September 11, 2023. She was born in Longview, TX on April 13, 1963 to Carole Lynch Bates and Billy Ralph Bates.
Laura was a Christian and was raised in the church. She had a great love of music. She sang in her church youth choir, played clarinet and...
JR Cannon
Sep 9, 2023
On September 9, 2023, J R Cannon of Midlothian, Texas went to be with his Lord & Savior after a short bout with cancer. Born on August 7, 1943, in Orange, Texas to William Earnest Cannon and Velma Ione (née Vaughan), J R was the second youngest of their four children. Growing up in Italy, Texas, J R was...
Ernest Riojas
Sep 8, 2023
Ernest Riojas, age 70, of Italy Texas, Passed away Friday September 8th, 2023. Ernie was born in Pasadena, Texas on September 19th, 1952 to Timoteo & Esther Riojas. Ernie graduated from Italy School and went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass at 19 years old. He thrived by helping his family in any way he could.
Ernie...
Jimmy Donald Templeton
Sep 7, 2023
Jimmy Donald Templeton gained his wings on September 7th, 2023 in Waxahachie TX at 68 years old.
Jimmy is survived by his children, Michael & Emily Templeton, Julie Hickman, Bobby Templeton and Jimmy Jr. Templeton, Grandchildren, Hannah & Cody Templeton, Archer, Laura, Leah Hickman & last surviving sibling Geri Shultz. They were preceded in death by Nimee & Mary Templeton, JD, Darlene, &...
Edward Douglas Girard
Sep 6, 2023
Edward Douglas (Doug) Girard
Doug went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 6,2023. He was born on October 1, 1949 to parents, Eddie and Retha Mae Girard in Ventura, California.
Doug is survived by his loving wife, Debbie Girard, sons Jason Girard and wife Sheradi, Kayden (Critter) Girard, Daughters Katie Featherston and husband Joe Boothe,...
Roy Edward Selby
Sep 5, 2023
On September 5, 2023 Roy Edward Selby was embraced into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to begin his new and eternal life of peace and freedom in heaven.
Roy was born July 10, 1930 in Idaho. He was raised and spent most of his life in the Pacific Northwest in the states of Oregon...
William Carter Sink
Sep 3, 2023
William (Bill) Carter Sink, 70, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his home in Midlothian, TX.
Those who knew Bill knew he loved God and family. That fueled everything else.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, and his three children and eight grandchildren: his daughter Christi (Paul) and their children Ryan, Michael and Raegan;...
Marsha Elaine Lock
Sep 2, 2023
Marsha Elaine “MiMi” Lock went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 in Greenville, TX after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones and passed as she lived everyday… with the biggest smile on her face.
Marsha was born on November 2nd, 1953 to William and Irene Albertson in Kansas...
Sanford Smith
Aug 27, 2023
Sanford Smith, age 81, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 27. He was born in Arlington, Texas on August 28, 1942. Sanford graduated from Arlington High School in 1959.
He married Janet Baker Smith in January 7, 1966 in Arlington, Texas.
Sanford worked for the City of Waxahachie as the Chief Building Official for 30 years. He was...
James Robert Lett
Aug 26, 2023
James Robert Lett, age 55 of Waxahachie, passed away tragically August 26th after a very difficult battle with Leukemia.
James was born in Wolfe City, TX on July 27, 1968. He graduated from Red Oak High School and afterwards went straight into the work force, in which James worked many years in transportation and Logistics. When James wasn’t working,...
Frank John Gnoza
Aug 23, 2023
Frank John Gnoza, age 67, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in Corsicana, Texas on May 19th, 1956 to Frank Charles and Kay Gnoza, both of whom preceded him in death. Frank was also preceded in death by Sister Pat Gnoza of Sherman, Texas.
Named after...
Rafael “Ralph” “Rafa” Sánchez
Aug 21, 2023
Rafael “Ralph” “Rafa” Sanchez, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by his wife, Ina, his three children, Chealsie, Kristi, and Chris, and his nephew, Ariel Sanchez. He was 67 years old.
Ralph was born on July 4th, 1956 in San Juan de Díos, Michoacán, Mexico to Ascensíon Sánchez and...
Christy Kim Bernard
Aug 18, 2023
Christy Kim Bernard, 54, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born in Denison, Iowa, on February 19, 1969.
On December 15, 1989, she married Roger Bernard in Garland, Texas. Christy dedicated her professional journey to the art of cosmetology. Beyond her career, her heart brimmed with devotion for Jesus, finding solace in...
Linda Beth Featherston
Aug 13, 2023
Linda Shinpaugh Featherston was born on October 9, 1938 to Cecil Sephus Shinpaugh and Lois Moffett Shinpaugh. She was the youngest of eight children and was raised in Waxahachie, Texas. Linda died at home, exactly were she wanted to be on August 13, 2023. She was 84 years old.
Linda lived in Waxahachie her entire life, attending Waxahachie public...
Bradley Dean Rowe
Aug 9, 2023
In loving memory of Bradley “Brad” Dean Rowe, aged 60, who suddenly passed away on August 9, 2023, in Grand Prairie, TX. Brad was born October 16, 1962, to Randy and Sue Rowe in St. Charles, Missouri. From the time Brad was born, his Uncle Gerald Dockins was very close to Brad and his two brothers. They had good...
Patrick Allen Gorman
Aug 8, 2023
Patrick Allen Gorman, 89, passed away on August 8, 2023 in Waxahachie, Texas. Funeral services will be held on August 15, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the Cowboy Church of Ellis County located at 2374 U.S. 287 Access Road, Waxahachie, Texas. Interment will immediately follow the service at Wortham Cemetery in Wortham, Texas. Visitation will be held on Monday,...
Janie Marie Colella
Aug 1, 2023
Janie Colella, 76, of Waxahachie, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2023.
Janie was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 3, 1946, to William and Peggy (Crim) Allensworth.
Janie is survived by her children, Curtis Prophet, Christie Foust, Chad Thedford (wife Kim), stepson Jeff Clark (wife Brandi), grandchildren Shawn Foust (wife Amanda), Makayla Foust...
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