Obituaries

June 27, 2021

Betty Rae Shuptrine was born in Wilmer, Texas June 13th, 1928. She went home to be with the Lord June 27th, 2021. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Inez Harvey and sisters, Geneva Pate, Dorothy Bass and Nelda Baxter. She is survived by her brother, Bill Harvey and wife Quessie.

Betty became a...

June 25, 2021

David Spear, age 55 of Red Oak, was taken to be with the Lord on June 25, 2021 by complications due to COVID-19.  He was born on February 25, 1966 in Waxahachie, Texas to James and Carolyn Spear.  David was raised in Maypearl, Texas and graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1984, he then attended college at the University...

June 24, 2021

John Thomas (J.T.) Phillips, 91 of Mansfield Texas, went to his heavenly home, Thursday June 24, 2021.

J.T. was born March 2, 1930 in Italy, Texas to Henry Thomas Phillips and Eunice (Mahone) Phillips.  He graduated from Italy High School in 1947.  On November 23, 1948, he married the love of his life, Mary Dee Allman in Italy,...

June 23, 2021

Mary Frances Henry was born on August 9, 1925, in Pursley, Texas to Elmer and Ina Keel. Mrs. Henry lived a wonderful life and went to heaven on June 23, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Ina Keel, husband Raymond L Henry Jr., and brother in love Jack Matthews.

Mary...

June 23, 2021

Netia Joy (Eves) Dulworth, age 70, of Red Oak, passed from this life at her home on June 23, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.  She was born to Pete and Gladys Eves in Waxahachie, TX on March 16, 1951 and was the youngest of 3 girls.

Netia graduated from Red Oak High School in 1969...

June 23, 2021

Charles “Charlie” F. Harness Jr., 59, of Waxahachie, TX, formerly of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away June 23, 2021 as the result of a motorcycle accident.  Charlie was born on March 12, 1962 to Dorothy & Charles Harness Sr. in Joliet, IL.  He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred, father, Charles of Cedar Lake, IN, brother, Michael (Nancy)...

June 22, 2021

Marvin Dale Graham Jr. age 66 of Waxahachie, TX went to be with the Lord on June 22,2021. He was born on September 25,1954 in San Bernardino California to Marvin Dale Graham Sr. and Martha Olena Hawkins. He married Helena Farrell Graham on January 4,1975 and had 3 children. Marvin retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass in 2019 after 41 years. He is survived by his wife,...

June 21, 2021

Carolyn Johnson, age 71, of DeSoto, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, June 21, 2021.

She was born in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1949 to Clyde and Dorothy Fleeman of Red Oak, Texas.

She graduated from Red Oak High School, where she played basketball, was on...

June 20, 2021

Max Patchin, 49, of Dallas, Texas passed away on June 20,2021.

Max is survived by his mother Nell Patchin of Amarillo, Texas, sister Tracy Johnson and husband

Glen of Amarillo, Texas, and 3 nieces, Morgen, Emorie and Baileigh Johnson all of Amarillo, Texas

He loved his family.

Max made friends easily...

June 19, 2021

Diane Carroll Weaver was born on August 17, 1947 in Waxahachie, TX to F.D. and LaNell Carroll and passed from this life on June 19, 2021 in Waxahachie, TX.

She was hardworking, strong, independent and loved her family fiercely.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and being a Nana was the ultimate honor for her. ...

June 19, 2021

Christine Pope, age 99 passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 in Waxahachie, Texas. Christine was born on September 26, 1921 in Sparta, Tennessee to William Brown & Lenora Bell Passons. She was married to R. A. Pope until his death in 1996. She worked for A & P grocery in Dallas, Texas for many years until...

June 19, 2021

Joellyn Ellis Poynor, 82, of Waxahachie Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born on April 16, 1939, in Maypearl, Texas.

Joellyn graduated from Maypearl High School and attended college at Tarleton State University. She was married to C.B. Poynor on October 12, 1957, in Maypearl, Texas at her...

June 19, 2021

It is with great sorrow, relief and joy that Jim passed away Saturday, June 19th at his home leaving a legacy greater than life.  He was a man of great integrity and responsibility.  He took on a bride in 1968 along with her 3 small children and thru the years added another 3 babies to make a family of...

June 15, 2021

James “Jeff” Kunz was born March 22, 1969 in Troy, New York. He passed away on June 15, 2021. He moved at the age of 3 to Lima, Ohio with Mom and Dad, sister Laurie and brother Paul. He attended schools in Lima, Ohio; Grosse IIe, Michigan; Grand Haven, Michigan; and graduated from Air Academy High School, Colorado Springs....

June 15, 2021

Antoinette “Toni” Louise Huddle passed away in peace at her home on June 14, 2021, in Waxahachie, Texas. She was born on October 6, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, but grew up in Waxahachie from the age of 3. Toni graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1970. She loved being in the WHS marching band. She received her associates...

June 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, at 6:25 pm Jesse Edwin Gorman of Waxahachie peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born December 30, 1939, in Bardwell, Texas to H.C. and Christine (Story) Gorman. He graduated from Waxahachie in 1958. He was married to Jona (Macey) Gorman, for 40 years and they had three children.

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June 13, 2021

Dorothy Faye Lantz was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 13th, 2021, after a short bout with pancreatic cancer.

Dorothy was born on February 22nd, 1931, and lived her early years in Bosque County, Texas where she graduated from Clifton High School in 1948 as Salutatorian. That summer...

June 11, 2021

David C. Jenkins, 95, of Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully Friday, June 11, 2021.  David was born December 10, 1925 in Waxahachie, Texas to Walter G. and Beatrice Jenkins.

Eager to serve his Country, he enlisted into the United States Coast Guard where he bravely fought in the Battle of Okinawa during World War...