Obituaries

Dec 19, 2022

Michael Paul Baker II, 50, passed on to his eternal rest December 19, 2022 after a year and a half battle fighting Leukemia.

“Paul,” as he was so lovingly called, was born September 9, 1972 in Dallas Tx. Paul loved sports, rodeo, and he was an avid race car fan. Paul worked in various trades until he...

Dec 16, 2022

Barbara Ann Southard passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born to John and Jewel (Seabolt) Browning, May 4, 1933 in Howard, Texas.

She met her husband Gilliam, while working at Tyler Refrigeration in Waxahachie. They married on New Years Eve 1953, and had been married sixty one years at the time of his death...

Dec 15, 2022

Judy Ann Bratton Petty was born in Dallas, Texas, on October 30, 1941, and passed from this world on December 15, 2022, at the age of 81.

Judy was the oldest child of Stella Marie and James Bratton. She lived most of her younger life in Oak Cliff. After her marriage, she also lived in Whitney, Alvarado,...

Dec 12, 2022

Willie Ray “Bill” King of Midlothian, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2022, surrounded by family. He was 80 years old.

Bill was born July 19, 1942, in Bronte, Texas to Roy Debs King and Florence Permelia Joiner King. He grew up and attended school in Miles, Texas, until he joined the Army...

Dec 11, 2022

Gerald Clark Morgan born in Italy, Texas in 1941 to Opal and Sam Morgan,  passed away at his home on Hoyt Rd on December 11th 2022. He was proceeded in death by his son Douglas C. Morgan. Survived by his daughter Deanna Michelle Morgan, his grandchildren Taylor Clark Morgan, Jessica Leigh Smith, and Trenten Ryan Ogletree, and his great grand...

Dec 9, 2022

Se fue a los reinos celestiales el 9 de diciembre del 2022 a reunirse con sus padres Margarito González y Antonia Rodríguez y su hermano Juan González.

Tu esposo, Benancio Cadena, te recuerda como su ancla y compás a quien le diste amor, cimiento y dirección para fundar una extraordinaria familia.

Tu hijo Jose Luis...

Dec 8, 2022

Althea Ann Robards

February 12, 1942 ~ December 8, 2022 (age 80)

Althea Ann Robards was born February 12, 1942 in Dallas, Texas and passed this life on December 8, 2022 in Waxahachie, Texas.

Ann was married to George Robards for 55 years, spending the last 25 years in Rockett, Texas. She enjoyed...

Dec 4, 2022

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn McDonald, 56, of Red Oak TX, passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waxahachie after a lengthy illness on December 4, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Debbie was born in Houston, Texas on September 19, 1966, to Ronald and Linda Reaves. She attended elementary school at Tehran American School in Tehran,...

Dec 3, 2022

David James Novak, 74 passed away peacefully at his home in Midlothian, Texas on Saturday December 3rd at 5:25 PM in the evening surrounded by loved ones.

David was born in Detroit Michigan on September the 9th, 1948 to James & Lois Novak.  As a boy David’s family moved to Edinburg, Ohio.  During his years attending Southeast...

Nov 30, 2022

Gloria Jean Hogan passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at Baylor Scott and White hospital in Dallas with her husband, Ronald Hogan, by her side.

Gloria was born on July 29th, 1951 to Edna (Rogers) Kindred, and Gene Kindred in Dallas, Texas. Throughout her life, she responded to many names. However, Babe, GloBug, Gigi, and Nana were some of...

Nov 29, 2022

Susana Cortez age 37 of Waxahachie TX passed away on November 29, 2022.

Susana was born on October 20,1985 in Waxahachie,TX. She was the daughter of Francisco Cortez and Obdulia Cortez.

Susana Cortez is preceded in death by her father of 75 years, Francisco Cortez Sr and nephew, Alfredo Cortez Jr. She is survived by her loving...

Nov 22, 2022

Illa Faye Payne, affectionately known as Granny, passed to her heavenly rest on Tuesday, November 22nd at her home in Waxahachie. She was born May 6, 1930, in Paint Rock, Tx to Merriett and Loree Williams.

She glorified God all the days of her life with her beautiful example of a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Illa...

Nov 19, 2022

Ruben Tamez of Waxahachie passed on November 19, 2022, at the age of 78. Ruben was born June 17, 1944 in Pharr, Texas. He was the epitome of a family man and was always the first to help someone in need. Ruben was a jack of all trades and enjoyed gardening at home, talking politics and spending time with...

Nov 17, 2022

Maxine Linnea Quistad, 92 was welcomed into her Savior's arms on November 17, 2022  in Midlothian Texas.

Maxine was born in Willmar, Minnesota to Swedish immigrants Axel and Jenny Swanson. She treasured her days growing up on the farm and in high school where she played cello in the orchestra. Maxine earned her teaching certificate in the...

Nov 9, 2022

Bobby Dean Taylor, age 84 of Red Oak, Texas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born in Waxahachie, Texas May 16, 1938, to Loys Taylor and Pauline Huffstetler Odom.

Bobby spent his early years in Waxahachie and graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1956, the same year he joined the Texas...

Nov 4, 2022

Betty Jane (Cooke) Venable, age 85 passed away Friday evening, November 4, 2022.

Betty was born September 19, 1937, in Ellis County near Reagor Springs, to Frank and Una (Slocum) Cooke. She was the youngest of 12 children in a close-knit Christian family. She was nicknamed “CRADYHONK”. Betty went to school in Ennis and...

Oct 28, 2022

Ofilia Villarreal Gonzales was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and devoted Woman of God. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2022 at age 97.

She was born to Hepolito Villarreal and Guadalupe Ortegon on February 24, 1925, in Orelia, TX and soon the family moved to Pearsall, Texas. There, Ofilia met...

Oct 25, 2022

Ben Hardy Pruitt passed away peacefully on October 25th, at the age of 83 in his home in Waxahachie, Texas.  His battle with serious medical issues in recent years, showed his courage in facing challenges without complaint, and always answering “I am fine” when asked how he was doing.

Ben was born on May 2, 1939, in...

Oct 20, 2022

Marvin Clifton Wammack Jr., known as “Cliff” to everyone, left this earthly world on October 20, 2022. Cliff was born on February 2, 1950 to Marvin Clifton Wammack Sr. and Vivian Jean Johnson Wammack. Both parents preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister, Sharon Jean Hammond and her husband, Jim.

Cliff graduated from Waxahachie...

Oct 20, 2022

Ana Maria Morales age 48 of Waxahachie TX passed away on October 20,2022.

Ana was born on October 23,1973 in Ennis TX. She was the daughter of Teresa and Andres Flores.

She is survived by her loving husband Andres Morales and  by her daughter Sylvia Adams & wife Brandi, 2 sons JJ Lara &  fiance'  Emily, Andrew Flores...