Obituaries

Aug 26, 2022

Lanell Jeanes Sapp "Nonnie" , 92, born March 16th 1930, passed away peacefully in Waxahachie on August 26th 2022. She was holding her daughter in law's hand as she joined her heavenly father. She was shortly after surrounded by her Son and grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Musa Jeanes and siblings,...

Aug 26, 2022

Oh, my little Luka, you were proof that perfection is real. I will never forget your entrance into this world on May 1, 2022 at 6:42 pm, 8lbs 1oz 23 ½ inches long,(a cooking show was on in the background) and there you were. The very thing I had feared for 9 long months. So real, So beautiful, So...

Aug 19, 2022

George Lee Robards was born March 29, 1940 in Dallas, Texas and passed this life on August 18, 2022 in Waxahachie, Texas. George was a cabinet specialist and owned his own business, Wel Built Cabinets, in Rockett. George enjoyed playing golf and fishing.

George is preceded in death by his parents, L.D. Robards and Myrtle Robards, two...

Aug 18, 2022

Sheri Elaine Pitts, 60 years young reunited with all Creation on August, 18th in Waxahachie Tx. She will be remembered by Husband Michael Easley, Children Brandi Eiland, Brandon Burns, Mikka Easley and Marshall Easley. Grandchildren, Hunter, Megan, Kambree, Tristan, Lily, and Maycee.  Parents LaVena Hopkins and Bill Pitts alongside Sister Debra Steele, and all of us, a true free...

Aug 17, 2022

Manuela Diaz Rodriguez passed away peacefully in prayer surrounded by her family and friends on August 17, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. Manuela was loved by all her family and friends for her generous heart. She was devoted to her Catholic faith, family, friends, and her work. She was courageous, bold like the colors she wore, hardworking, and...

Aug 14, 2022

Milton (Milt) John Spaniel, born to Czech farming immigrants, Leslie and Antonie Valek Spaniel, in Ennis, Texas on May 13, 1936, passed away peacefully at his home on August 14, 2022 with his loving wife of 61 years, Janice Spaniel, and his two children, Tom Spaniel and Molly Spaniel, by his side.

He will be...

Aug 14, 2022

On Sunday, August 14, 2022, Donald “Don” William Vecsey, a loving son, brother, brother-in-love, uncle and friend passed away at his home in Italy, TX. A private memorial service with family and friends will be held at a later date.

Don was born in New Rochelle, NY to the late Donald and Peggy Vecsey. Don worked for...

Aug 13, 2022

Vivian Anne (Bartlett) Hardwick, 77, passed away on August 13, 2022, after a long courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving children and grandchild as she took her last breaths.  Both of her parents, and beloved husband, preceded her in death.

Vivian is survived by the following family members: Siblings Brad Bartlett,...

Aug 12, 2022

Csaba Gyula Finta was born October 8, 1938 in Körmènd, Hungary. He grew up in Sárvár, Hungary and left at the age of 18 due to the Soviet uprising in 1956.

He went to Norway and became a Norweigian citizen to be able to come to the United States.

In 1957, Csaba arrived in New York...

Aug 5, 2022

Donald Gordon McDonald died peacefully in Dallas, Texas on August 5, 2022, at the age of 97. Donald was born on February 22, 1925, in Waxahachie, Texas.

Don was a renowned organist, an inspiring teacher, a church musician, and a dedicated mentor to many. Beginning in high school, he took organ lessons with Dora Poteet Barclay at...

Aug 4, 2022

Holly Samuel Scarberry, 69, passed away at 1:59 pm on August 4, 2022, in Mansfield. Holly was born to Holly and Minnie (Fletcher) Scarberry on April 13, 1953, in Charleston, West Virginia.

Holly was preceded in death by his mother Minnie, brother Eugene and sisters Ann, Wilman and Ellen as well as his much-loved cat, Peanut.

Aug 3, 2022

Pearl Sophie Vennell of Midlothian, Texas passed away peacefully on August 3, 2022 at the age of 79. She was born in Camden, New Jersey on October 1, 1942 to Frank and Sophie Kawcynski and was the youngest of three sisters. She graduated from Camden High School and married William Vennell Sr. on September 10, 1960.  His job relocated...

Aug 3, 2022

Betty Jean Patman of Lancaster, TX., was born September 24, 1937, in Dallas TX.

Betty decided to have her morning coffee and smoke, smoke, smoke her cigarette at the golden gate with Saint Peter on August 3, 2022. (Song she sang when going on a smoke break)

Betty was a loving Daughter, Sister, Momma, Wife,...

Aug 1, 2022

Tom Johnson, 95, peacefully passed from this life at his home in Waxahachie on Monday, August 1, 2022, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Tom was born in Dallas, Texas on March 10, 1927, to Virginia “Virgie” and John Johnson. At 95 years of age, Tom said he had lived a life and a half, so the...

Jul 31, 2022

Paula Sue Engledow, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Red Oak, Texas.

Sue attended La Vega High School in Waco, Texas.  She went on to become a court reporter where she began her own freelance firm, worked in many Dallas County Courts, US Bankruptcy Court, and retired from the U.S. Federal District Court with...

Jul 30, 2022

Linda Sue Helms of Waxahachie, TX was born on December 5, 1945 in Crisp, TX to Nat Ira and Nora Myrtle Jackson. Linda joined her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at age 76. She was the thirteenth of seventeen brothers and sisters. Linda married James Wendell Helms in 1989, the couple enjoyed 28 years together before his...

Jul 26, 2022

Orville Earl Stanton, 91, was born in Waxahachie, TX on January 17, 1931, and hitched a motorcycle ride for Heaven in the early morning hours of July 26, 2022.

My Dad was lovingly cared for by Chatty Cathy Caring For Your Seniors (Angela Allen, Kathy, Melissa, Jessica and Camilla) as well as by Bristol Hospice Pathways' caring staff.

Orville...

Jul 24, 2022

At the age of 72, Karen went home to be with our Lord and savior and her beloved sister on 7-24-22 in Waxahachie, TX.

After college Karen worked in numerous areas of the medical field for over 30+ years. Retiring from Quest Diagnostics in 2016 as a lead biochemistry tech. She was dedicated, hardworking and a diligent...

Jul 22, 2022

Mildred Penrod Taylor, age 97, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 22, 2022.  We are comforted in knowing that she is face to face with Jesus who she loved and served her entire life.  Mildred was born on August 15, 1924 in Ennis, Texas.  We are thankful that she lived a wonderful life of almost 98 years.

Jul 18, 2022

Martha was born as Eva Nell Seely in Wellington, Texas to Charles Raymond Seely and Melba Rae Vosburgh Seely.  She was the fourth of thirteen children born to the couple with an additional three half-siblings.  Her childhood was tough, but a good one.

When she was 11 years old, their family circumstances became dire and most of...