Obituaries

June 13, 2022

Richard “Rick” Anthony Patrick Norton “Wolfgang” Jr. crossed the bridge to Valhalla on Monday June 13th 2022 after visiting with his loving wife and children at Vibra in DeSoto Texas.

Rick was born to General Richard A. Norton Sr. and Judith A. Norton on April 19th, 1960 in Fort Huachuca Arizona. He grew up in Ware, Massachusetts...

June 12, 2022

Kathryn Graves Clopton was born in Palmer, Texas on June 23, 1918 and passed on June 12, 2022 just short of her 104th birthday. Kathryn was proceeded in death by her husband of 65 years, Pete Clopton. She was a longtime resident of Rockett, Texas and was a member of the Rockett Christian Church.

Kathryn was the...

June 10, 2022

Ann Ruth DeBord Perry Stanford passed away on June 10, 2022, at her home in Waxahachie, Texas at the age of 93.

Ann was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on April 9, 1929, the only child of Charles Robert DeBord and Annie DeBord, nee’ Tomlinson.

Growing up Ann was an independent child and quite the...

June 9, 2022

Wesley Coleson, 79, born Luther Wesley Coleson Jr, went to his heavenly home to be with his Savior on Thursday June 9 at his home in Reagor Springs, TX.

As a child, Wesley lived in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Killeen, TX and Fort Worth, TX.  He didn’t have an easy life as a child but he made the...

June 6, 2022

Doris Lee Kvale, 88, of Bardwell Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6th, 2022. She was surrounded by loved ones, after living a long adventure filled life.

Doris Lee Clevenger was born on October 7, 1933 to Lee and Jerry Clevenger in Dallas, Texas. Upon graduating from Waxahachie High School Doris married Jimmy Beck. Doris and...

June 3, 2022

Jimmie Mae Cavin followed the angels into heaven, on June 3rd, 2022, from her home in Red Oak, Texas. She was born to J.C. and Mae Powledge on June 21, 1941, in Trinidad, Colorado. She met her husband, Don, at Silver State Baptist youth camp, at the age of 13.  They were married August 18, 1957, in Sterling Colorado,...

May 28, 2022

Heaven became even more real to Kerry’s family when he passed away at his home on May 28,2022 at the age of 67. He had battled cancer this past year.

Kerry ,aka “Toad, Slick and Ho Ho”, was born on April 23, 1955, in Waxahachie to Clarence and Lila Giles Wilson. At the age of ten years...

May 16, 2022

Sharon Burton Neal peacefully went to heaven in her sleep on May 16, 2022, and will celebrate her 83rd birthday later this month with her Lord and loved ones in paradise.  Born May 29,1939 to Joseph Reid and June Wilma Hickerson Burton in Lubbock, Texas, she later grew up in Temple, Texas.  In 1958, while attending Southwest Texas State...

May 10, 2022

Michael Blake Moore, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, May 10th of the year 2022.  Mike was born in Waxahachie on April 14, 1957 to Martell and Jean Moore of Waxahachie.  Mike was proud of his hometown of Waxahachie and knew the ins and outs of the history.

Young Michael Blake enjoyed spending time outside, and being...

May 10, 2022

“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” (John13:4) That promise was fulfilled for Donald Eugene Tedmon on 10 May, 2022 when he passed quietly into eternity. He was 92.

Don was a retired military man, having...

May 10, 2022

The final dismissal bell rang for life-long educator, Dr. Joy Shaw, on Tuesday morning, May 10, 2022.  Dr. Shaw had a legendary career as a teacher, principal, district administrator and school board member for the Red Oak Independent School District.  She was a Red Oak High School alumna, graduating in 1956, and the mother of four ROHS Hawks:  Deborah,...

May 9, 2022

Richard A. Dovidio of Waxahachie, TX (formerly of Somerville, MA) passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on May 9, 2022, at the age of 70. Beloved husband  to Donna (Vitiello) Dovidio, Loving father of Dawn Killoren and her husband Derek of Waxahachie, TX, Richard Dovidio Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Red Oak, TX. Beloved Son of the...

May 8, 2022

Aidan Noel Treviño was born December 11, 2016 in Dallas, TX and raised in Waxahachie, TX by his parents, Sergio and Hope Treviño. Aidan was known for his charismatic nature, big amazing smile and his loving affection for the people he cared for which brought joy and happiness to everyone around him.

He enjoyed many activities such...

May 6, 2022

NUMA GEORGE BULOT, JR.

March 28, 1934 – May 6, 2022 (age 88)

Numa George Bulot, Jr. went to be with our Lord on May 6, 2022, at his home in Waxahachie, TX, surrounded by his loved ones.  Numa was born on March 28, 1934, in New Orleans, LA.

Numa is...

May 2, 2022

This is the story of Candice Lizanne Johnson. Candice was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. “The Mama” as she was called by her kids, “Candy” by her closest family and friends, “Grandma Candy” by her grandchildren, and “CJ” by her co-workers, customers, and best friend. She would in-turn call everybody “Honey.”...

May 1, 2022

Patricia, Pat to everyone who knew her, was the daughter of Roy and Buelah Adams of Van Alstyne, Texas. She was born in Collin county and graduated from Van Alstyne High School at 16. After graduation she moved to Fort Worth and attended secretarial school and was soon employed. She met her future husband, Bill Naylor, on a blind...

May 1, 2022

Mona Lynn Potter, 60, born November 22nd,1961 in Thompson, Manitoba, Canada. Mona was of the Catholic faith and went to with her Lord and Savior on May 1st, 2022 in Tyler Texas.

She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She enjoyed Motorcycle rides with her Husband, fishing trips, Playing Poker and spending time with her pets....

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...