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Nadine Bancroft

Nadine Bancroft

Oct 28, 2011

Nadine Henry Steel Bancroft, 79 of North Richland Hills, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Ernest W. and Ida Mae Wilson Henry on August 18, 1932 in Bonham, Texas. Nadine was a Registered Nurse, fulfilling her passion of helping others. She was a...

John Born, Jr.

John Born, Jr.

Oct 26, 2011

John D. Born, Jr., 80 of Waxahachie, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at his residence. He was born to the late John D. Born, Sr. and Thelma L. Hester Born on July 7, 1931 in Milford, Texas. John was a professor of history and loved teaching. He lectured at various Universities for 45 years. He...

Heneri Short

Heneri Short

Oct 26, 2011

One of the most avid Texas Rangers' fans in Ellis County , Heneri Ann Short of Red Oak, passed away on October 26 after game six of the World Series was postponed. Fighting valiantly against cancer to see the pennant brought home to Dallas , Heneri Ann weakened and God had to take her out of...

Will Cox

Will Cox

Oct 25, 2011

Will Cox, 62 of Waxahachie, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Waxahachie. He was born to the late Samuel and Gussie Lane Cox on August 31, 1949 in Palmer, Texas. Will enjoyed being around his family and friends. He was a playfully fun filled person who liked to tease and make others laugh. He was...

Billy Hassell

Billy Hassell

Oct 25, 2011

Billy James Hassell November 14, 1928 October 25, 2011 Billy James Hassell, 82 of Ferris, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Ennis. He was born to the late J. W. and Nora Floy Muirhead Hassell on November 14, 1928 in Italy, Texas Billy loved to restore old tractors and raising animals on his farm. He...

Larry Chenault

Larry Chenault

Oct 23, 2011

Larry James Chenault, age 63 March 10, 1948 October 23, 2011 Mr. Chenault passed away at his residence in Forreston early Sunday Morning. Larry was born in Waxahachie to James Douglas and Virginia (Murdoch) Chenault. He was a lifetime resident of Forreston where he graduated from High School in 1966. He attended UT in Arlington before...

Bert Stinson, Jr.

Bert Stinson, Jr.

Oct 23, 2011

Bert Thomas Stinson, Jr., January 7, 1933 to October 23, 2011; loving husband, father, Papa, Opa and friend, went to be with his Lord after a peaceful rest at Buffalo Creek Memory and Assisted Living Care, Waxahachie. Bert was born in Kerens, Texas and raised in Midlothian and Waxahachie area. Bert was an accomplished business person,...

John Gordon, Jr.

John Gordon, Jr.

Oct 22, 2011

John Daniel Gordon, Jr. April 20, 1922 October 22, 2011 John Daniel Gordon, Jr. 89, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Waxahachie. John was born April 20, 1922 in Aquilla, Texas to John Daniel & Carrie Bonner Gordon. John was employed with the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Dallas, retiring in 1982 after 25 years servcie....

Carrie Ward

Carrie Ward

Oct 22, 2011

Carrie Nadine Ward, 74 of Waxahachie, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Waxahachie. She was born to the late J. B. and Carrie Williams Wade on January 1, 1937 in Dallas, Texas. Nadine's passion in life was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a true caregiver and was very devoted to her family. She...

Erma Kennedy

Erma Kennedy

Oct 21, 2011

Erma May Kennedy September 29, 1925 October 21, 2011 Erma May Kennedy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in Waxahachie. Erma was born in Durham, Texas on September 29, 1925 to Willie Ernest Ball and Hettie Ann White. In 1943, Erma graduated from Corsicana High School. She worked...

Carroll Riddle

Carroll Riddle

Oct 20, 2011

Carroll Lee Riddle, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family October 20, 2011 at his home in Waxahachie, TX. Born March 28, 1929 to H. R. (Teddy) and Virgie Lee (Moore) Riddle in Italy, TX. In 1946 Carroll graduated from Italy High School. He then joined the...

Toby Collins

Toby Collins

Oct 16, 2011

Toby Allen Collins October 9, 1952 October 16, 2011 Toby Allen Collins, 59 of Italy, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Wilder Willard "Big Toby" Collins and to Evelyn Margueriette Pounds Collins on October 9, 1952 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Toby proudly served his country...

Jon Warren, Sr.

Jon Warren, Sr.

Oct 14, 2011

Jon Miller Warren, Sr. 72 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 in Waxahachie. He was born to the late Miller P. Warren and Hazel Pratt Hancock on February 9, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas. Miller was an avid gun collector and a life-time member of the NRA. He attended Farley Street Baptist Church, Waxahachie....

Ben Owens, Jr.

Ben Owens, Jr.

Oct 12, 2011

B. W. Owens, Jr. Ben Walker Owens, Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at his residence. B. W. was born July 16, 1928 in Waxahachie, the youngest of ten children, born to Ben Walker Owens, Sr. and Susanna Pearl Goodman Owens. He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1947 and served in the U....

Elaine Bynum

Elaine Bynum

Oct 10, 2011

Elaine Bynum September 18, 1929 October 10, 2011 Elaine Bynum passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10th, 2011 at the young age of 82. Elaine was born on September 18th, 1929 in New York City, New York where she also grew up and found many adventures in the Big City. Elaine was never far from her...

Amadore Sanchez

Amadore Sanchez

Oct 10, 2011

Amadore Sanchez May 17, 1951 October 10, 2011 Amadore Sanchez, 60, died on October 10, 2011, at Trinity Mission Healthcare, Italy, Tx. He died peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, with family members and his hospice nurses at his bedside. He was born in Sweetwater, TX. to L.R. and Iris Belle Staggs Sanchez. Amadore lived...

Linda Lowrey

Linda Lowrey

Oct 9, 2011

Linda K. Lowry of Red Oak, Texas passed away peacefully into the arms of her Christ on October 9, 2011. She was born on May 13, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to parents HC and Mary Lou Akins of Miller Grove, Texas. Linda is survived by her husband Jerry Lowrey of 34 years; her sons, Michael Anthony,...

Betsy Crawford

Betsy Crawford

Oct 6, 2011

Betsy Faye Crawford January 26, 1971 October 6, 2011 Betsy Faye Crawford 40, of Waxahachie went to her lord on October 06, 2011. She was born in Garland, Texas January 26, 1971. Betsy was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church (formerly St. Paul's UMC). She was awarded a lifetime membership pin from the United Methodist...

Richard Grove

Richard Grove

Oct 6, 2011

Richard Duckett Grove, Jr. Oct. 4, 1927 Oct. 6, 2011 Richard passed quietly into another life in the arms of his savior Jesus Christ with his family at his side. Richard lived life to the fullest and loved his country by serving in the US Navy and Navy Seabees for 39 yrs. and 5 mos. He...

Nadine Bancroft

Nadine Bancroft

Oct 28, 2011

Nadine Henry Steel Bancroft, 79 of North Richland Hills, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Ernest W. and Ida Mae Wilson Henry on August 18, 1932 in Bonham, Texas. Nadine was a Registered Nurse, fulfilling her passion of helping others. She was a...

John Born, Jr.

John Born, Jr.

Oct 26, 2011

John D. Born, Jr., 80 of Waxahachie, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at his residence. He was born to the late John D. Born, Sr. and Thelma L. Hester Born on July 7, 1931 in Milford, Texas. John was a professor of history and loved teaching. He lectured at various Universities for 45 years. He...

Heneri Short

Heneri Short

Oct 26, 2011

One of the most avid Texas Rangers' fans in Ellis County , Heneri Ann Short of Red Oak, passed away on October 26 after game six of the World Series was postponed. Fighting valiantly against cancer to see the pennant brought home to Dallas , Heneri Ann weakened and God had to take her out of...

Will Cox

Will Cox

Oct 25, 2011

Will Cox, 62 of Waxahachie, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Waxahachie. He was born to the late Samuel and Gussie Lane Cox on August 31, 1949 in Palmer, Texas. Will enjoyed being around his family and friends. He was a playfully fun filled person who liked to tease and make others laugh. He was...

Billy Hassell

Billy Hassell

Oct 25, 2011

Billy James Hassell November 14, 1928 October 25, 2011 Billy James Hassell, 82 of Ferris, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Ennis. He was born to the late J. W. and Nora Floy Muirhead Hassell on November 14, 1928 in Italy, Texas Billy loved to restore old tractors and raising animals on his farm. He...

Larry Chenault

Larry Chenault

Oct 23, 2011

Larry James Chenault, age 63 March 10, 1948 October 23, 2011 Mr. Chenault passed away at his residence in Forreston early Sunday Morning. Larry was born in Waxahachie to James Douglas and Virginia (Murdoch) Chenault. He was a lifetime resident of Forreston where he graduated from High School in 1966. He attended UT in Arlington before...

Bert Stinson, Jr.

Bert Stinson, Jr.

Oct 23, 2011

Bert Thomas Stinson, Jr., January 7, 1933 to October 23, 2011; loving husband, father, Papa, Opa and friend, went to be with his Lord after a peaceful rest at Buffalo Creek Memory and Assisted Living Care, Waxahachie. Bert was born in Kerens, Texas and raised in Midlothian and Waxahachie area. Bert was an accomplished business person,...

John Gordon, Jr.

John Gordon, Jr.

Oct 22, 2011

John Daniel Gordon, Jr. April 20, 1922 October 22, 2011 John Daniel Gordon, Jr. 89, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Waxahachie. John was born April 20, 1922 in Aquilla, Texas to John Daniel & Carrie Bonner Gordon. John was employed with the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Dallas, retiring in 1982 after 25 years servcie....

Carrie Ward

Carrie Ward

Oct 22, 2011

Carrie Nadine Ward, 74 of Waxahachie, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Waxahachie. She was born to the late J. B. and Carrie Williams Wade on January 1, 1937 in Dallas, Texas. Nadine's passion in life was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a true caregiver and was very devoted to her family. She...

Erma Kennedy

Erma Kennedy

Oct 21, 2011

Erma May Kennedy September 29, 1925 October 21, 2011 Erma May Kennedy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in Waxahachie. Erma was born in Durham, Texas on September 29, 1925 to Willie Ernest Ball and Hettie Ann White. In 1943, Erma graduated from Corsicana High School. She worked...

Carroll Riddle

Carroll Riddle

Oct 20, 2011

Carroll Lee Riddle, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family October 20, 2011 at his home in Waxahachie, TX. Born March 28, 1929 to H. R. (Teddy) and Virgie Lee (Moore) Riddle in Italy, TX. In 1946 Carroll graduated from Italy High School. He then joined the...

Toby Collins

Toby Collins

Oct 16, 2011

Toby Allen Collins October 9, 1952 October 16, 2011 Toby Allen Collins, 59 of Italy, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Wilder Willard "Big Toby" Collins and to Evelyn Margueriette Pounds Collins on October 9, 1952 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Toby proudly served his country...

Jon Warren, Sr.

Jon Warren, Sr.

Oct 14, 2011

Jon Miller Warren, Sr. 72 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 in Waxahachie. He was born to the late Miller P. Warren and Hazel Pratt Hancock on February 9, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas. Miller was an avid gun collector and a life-time member of the NRA. He attended Farley Street Baptist Church, Waxahachie....

Ben Owens, Jr.

Ben Owens, Jr.

Oct 12, 2011

B. W. Owens, Jr. Ben Walker Owens, Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at his residence. B. W. was born July 16, 1928 in Waxahachie, the youngest of ten children, born to Ben Walker Owens, Sr. and Susanna Pearl Goodman Owens. He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1947 and served in the U....

Elaine Bynum

Elaine Bynum

Oct 10, 2011

Elaine Bynum September 18, 1929 October 10, 2011 Elaine Bynum passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10th, 2011 at the young age of 82. Elaine was born on September 18th, 1929 in New York City, New York where she also grew up and found many adventures in the Big City. Elaine was never far from her...

Amadore Sanchez

Amadore Sanchez

Oct 10, 2011

Amadore Sanchez May 17, 1951 October 10, 2011 Amadore Sanchez, 60, died on October 10, 2011, at Trinity Mission Healthcare, Italy, Tx. He died peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, with family members and his hospice nurses at his bedside. He was born in Sweetwater, TX. to L.R. and Iris Belle Staggs Sanchez. Amadore lived...

Linda Lowrey

Linda Lowrey

Oct 9, 2011

Linda K. Lowry of Red Oak, Texas passed away peacefully into the arms of her Christ on October 9, 2011. She was born on May 13, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to parents HC and Mary Lou Akins of Miller Grove, Texas. Linda is survived by her husband Jerry Lowrey of 34 years; her sons, Michael Anthony,...

Betsy Crawford

Betsy Crawford

Oct 6, 2011

Betsy Faye Crawford January 26, 1971 October 6, 2011 Betsy Faye Crawford 40, of Waxahachie went to her lord on October 06, 2011. She was born in Garland, Texas January 26, 1971. Betsy was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church (formerly St. Paul's UMC). She was awarded a lifetime membership pin from the United Methodist...

Richard Grove

Richard Grove

Oct 6, 2011

Richard Duckett Grove, Jr. Oct. 4, 1927 Oct. 6, 2011 Richard passed quietly into another life in the arms of his savior Jesus Christ with his family at his side. Richard lived life to the fullest and loved his country by serving in the US Navy and Navy Seabees for 39 yrs. and 5 mos. He...

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