Obituaries

August 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...

August 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...

August 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,...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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.

August 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...

August 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,...

August 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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.

July 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...

July 15, 2022

Shaddie B. Williams Jr. (Wild Bill), 80 yrs. old of Trinidad, Texas entered into eternal life on July 15,2022 at his home. He was born June 19, 1942 in Cumberland county, North Carolina, to Shaddie B. Williams Sr. and Naomi Carpenter Williams.

He was a retired plumber from A-1 Drain Patrol, and a Realtor.

He...

July 15, 2022

Tyler Michael Roy, age 20, passing date July 15th, 2022 in San Marcos, Texas. Tyler was born on January 14th, 2002 to his mother Gabrielle, and father Jason in Oxnard, California.Tyler was a 2021 graduate of Midlothian Heritage High School in Midlothian, Texas.

Tyler is survived by his parents, Dad: Jason Roy & Stepmother: Jennifer Roy and...

July 13, 2022

Annette Villarreal passed away on July 13, 2022, in Dallas TX. She was born in Ennis TX in 1962 and attended Waxahachie High school. She married the love of her life Santos Villarreal on July 7, 1979. They have been married for 43 years and they had 2 daughters Alisa & Katrina and 3 grandsons Anthony, Elijah, and Zander...

July 12, 2022

James Michael McCurley, 12, of Waxahachie, Tx. passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

James was born in Waxahachie, Tx. on August 26, 2009, the son of Michael W. McCurley II.

James was a student of Waxahachie ISD (Howard Jr. High). He loved playing Minecraft, Roblox , and

watching “ Five  Nights at Freddys,”...

July 12, 2022

With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of our father, James Hugh Maddox on July 12, 2022 at 79 years of age.

James was born on January 9, 1943 to Mary Jeanette and Elva Hugh Maddox in Dalhart, TX. In 1961, he graduated from Tascosa High School in Amarillo, TX and went to work for the...