Obituaries

Apr 29, 2022

George Douglas Sill, Jr., 49, was born July 22, 1972, in Dallas to Doug and Becky (Snow) Sill.  His early years were spent in Lake Whitney, TX.

They moved to Waxahachie, TX when he was 10 years old and built a house there.  George graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1990 where he was active in rodeo...

Apr 28, 2022

Cheryl (Tang) Switzer, 62, of Midlothian, TX, loving mother of two children and adoring wife to Paul Switzer, passed away in the early morning hours of April 28, 2022, after a courageous three-year battle with lung cancer. Cheryl passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home after spending time with the people she loved most in her...

Apr 27, 2022

Jerry Loyd Garritson, age 72, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2022 in his home.  He was born April 6, 1950 in Dallas, Texas.  He was a member of Brown Street Church of Christ for many years.

Jerry graduated from UTA with a Bachelor’s Degree.  He retired from AT&T with over 30 years of service.  He did...

Apr 27, 2022

Marvin Wayne Willmon, age 77, of Midlothian, Texas went home to the Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.  He was surrounded by family members that will miss him dearly.  Wayne was born in Fort Worth, Texas on November 8, 1944 to Marvin Nathan and Sybil Mercedes Willmon.

Wayne grew up in Fort Worth and attended Paschal High...

Apr 23, 2022

A tribute is not available at this time for Robert B Riley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 22, 2022

Sammy Wayne McEntire (Sam) was born October 11, 1946 to S.W. and Faye McEntire.  He married his loving wife, Rachel Tennery, July 16, 1965. Throughout his life, he worked at several different places and his last employment was at Waxahachie Autoplex. He loved driving cars.

He had a hobby of restoring cars. He enjoyed building anything out...

Apr 20, 2022

Charles (Charlie) Thomas Hogan born June 14, 1934 and passed April 20, 2022.

Our devoted husband, brother, brother-in-law and uncle went home to be with the Lord.  He loved going to church, singing in the choir and singing with the group “Five for Him”.  He gave his time to help the church pantry help others for many...

Apr 20, 2022

Jo Ann Perrin Johnston was born to Earl and Eva Womack Perrin on August 27, 1932 in Decatur, Texas. She married Keith Johnston, Jr. on February 9, 1952. They were married for 56 years before his passing. Together they had three sons; Larry, Ron, and David. Jo Ann obtained her undergraduate and Master's Degree from East Texas State University....

Apr 18, 2022

Darell Lynn Powers was born in Artesia, NM  on August 19, 1956.  He walked into Heaven's gates on April 18, 2022. He was the youngest son of the late Hilbert P. Powers and Syble Alvena, née Heironimus, Powers.  Darell was proceeded in death by his eldest brother, Robert E. Powers, his eldest sister, Jan Johnston, and his sister-in-law Darlene...

Apr 18, 2022

Betty Jane Dempsey

July 5, 1926 – April 18, 2022

Betty Jane Dempsey, 95, passed away on April 18, 2022 in Waxahachie, Texas, with family and caregivers by her side.

Betty was born July 5, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois. A 1944 graduate of Amundsen High School, she married the love of her life,...

Apr 18, 2022

Thomas Earl Moseley  of Kerens, Texas died on April 18, 2022. He was 84 years old. He battled

Cancer for many years, and went home to his Heavenly Father.

He was born on August 8, 1937. He graduated from Crozier Tech High School in Dallas.

He worked in banking his whole adult life,...

Apr 16, 2022

On April 16, 2022, Royce Neil Gothard went home to be with his Lord and Savior in his hometown of Palmer, Texas. Royce was born October 3, 1937. He was survived by his family which he loved very much and his brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement.

Royce joined the United States Marine Corps in 1955 and...

Apr 14, 2022

Don E. Hinde, 87 of Maypearl, passed away peacefully in his home on April 14, 2022. He was born in Palo Pinto county on January 7, 1935 to the late Charles and Reta Hinde.

Don graduated from Crane High school where he played football. After graduating he joined the Navy where he served 4 years. He met...

Apr 13, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of our wife and mother, Marilynn Besancon, who passed away surrounded by her family on April 13th, 2022 in Waxahachie, Texas at the age of eighty-one.

Marilynn was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas where she was a debutante, participated in Junior League activities, and later taught at First United Methodist School for...

Apr 12, 2022

Jackson was born on a beautiful Monday afternoon in Dallas, Texas to Lindsay and Ryan Markert. The world instantly got better, and the sun seemed brighter. For almost two years he was an only child and the absolute center of their universe. He became a big brother three times, to Brayden first, then Lyla and Landry, and finally, to...

Apr 12, 2022

Billy Ray Hancock died April 12, 2022; he was 90. He was a beloved and longtime educator and historian in Waxahachie, TX and the 9th grade campus is named after him. Born June 1, 1931 he was a lifelong resident of Waxahachie, attended school and graduated from Waxahachie High School. He then attended Baylor University in Waco, TX where...

Apr 8, 2022

Jose Rosario Juarez, 67.   Heavenly birthday, Friday, April 8, 2022 at his resident home with his daughter by his side.

Jose was born December 13th, 1954 in Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato, Mexico.

Jose married Maria Oralia Martinez.  They were blessed with one child Teresa M Juarez,

Jose worked for Chevron Spirolite for 22 years...

Apr 3, 2022

Charles Knowles Bird of Waxahachie, born July 23, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota passed peacefully into the arms of the lord on Sunday April 3, 2022 surrounded by family at the age of 86.

Charles married the love of his life, Clare McElhenny on August 1, 1959 in Scranton, Pennsylvania while stationed in the Army, after being honorably...

Apr 1, 2022

James Edward Stracener was born in Gilmer TX, on August 30, 1942 and passed away on April 1, 2022 at Baylor Hospital in Waxahachie, TX at the age of 79.   He grew up in Dallas and graduated from Kimball High School in 1960.  He attended Arlington State College and received a degree in Civil Engineering.  On September 3, 1965...

Mar 30, 2022

Larry Wayne Willig, born February 16th, 1947, of Waxahachie, passed away on March 30th, 2022. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children at the age of 75.

Larry married the love of his life, Vicki Dulin, in 1966. He joined the United States Army, and they were stationed in El Paso where they met many friends...