Obituaries

Johnnie Tapp, Jr.

Johnnie Tapp, Jr.

June 7, 2021

Johnnie Lee Tapp, Jr., 70, was born September 7, 1950 in Waxahachie, Texas and died June 7, 2021 of cancer in his Arlington, Texas home with his family beside him.

Johnnie graduated high school in 1969 from Sam Houston High School and later graduated from Tarrant County College with an Associate’s Degree in Air Conditioning. He served...

Roy "Tony" Moore

Roy "Tony" Moore

June 7, 2021

Roy Anthony Moore aka “Tony”, 59 yrs of age , passed on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital of Waxahachie, TX.

Tony was born January 15, 1962 in Los Angeles, California to Roy J Moore and Glisper Jean Moore. He was the oldest of ten children. He was preceded in...

Evelia Pena

Evelia Pena

June 7, 2021

Evelia R. Pena, age 74, of Italy Texas, passed away Monday June 7, 2021. She was born in Rio Grande Texas on August 25, 1946, to Timoteo & Esther Riojas. Evelia graduated from Italy High School and received her Associates Degree from Hill Junior College. Evelia worked at Elk Corporation before retiring to take care of her father. She...

Tracy Richardson

Tracy Richardson

June 7, 2021

Tracy Lynn Richardson

December 24, 1981—June 7, 2021

Tracy Lynn Richardson, 39, of Rice, gained her wings as a heavenly angel on Monday, June 7, 2021

Tracy was born on Christmas Eve, December 24,1981, in Waco. She attended schools in Ennis,

Waxahachie, and Red Oak. Tracy loved life, her family, and...

Jack Farrell Jr.

Jack Farrell Jr.

June 5, 2021

Surrounded by family and friends, Jack Edwin Farrell Jr. passed away at age 70, June 5, 2021 in Midlothian, TX. Jack was preceded in death by his Father Jack Edwin Farrell Sr, and Mother Annabelle Hoye Farrell and Nephew Joshua Farrell. He is survived by his wife Tammy Farrell.

Loving father to Daughter, Angela Filbert, Son, Heath...

Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell

June 4, 2021

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Devoted father, loving husband, dedicated pastor, and gifted musician Michael Mitchell, 51, passed away June 4th, 2021 at his home in Maypearl. Born in Gainesville, Texas on July 7, 1969 to Philip Mitchell and Jackie Adriene Yates Mitchell, Michael graduated from Gainesville High School. After a brief stint in the army, he began working on his...

Lionel Hazard

Lionel Hazard

June 4, 2021

Sterling Lionel Hazard

Born:  November 25, 1934

Passed:  June 4, 2021

Lionel grew up on the family farm in Ellis County with one brother and two sisters.  He attended Ferris schools and graduated from there.  He met and fell in love with Regina Hamm.  They married in 1957 and moved to...

Dovia Cox

Dovia Cox

May 28, 2021

Dovia Alene Feril Cox (Dee), age 90, of Waxahachie, Texas, died on May 28, 2021.  She was born near Sidney, Comanche County, Texas, and graduated from Sidney High School.  She attended Tarleton State College, where she met the love of her life, Robert Milton Cox, Jr., when walking back to campus from evening services at First Baptist Church, Stephenville. ...

Bruce Parker

Bruce Parker

May 28, 2021

Bruce C. Parker, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday May 28th, 2021. Born March 30th, 1956, Bruce graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, TX before serving our nation from 1975 through 1978 as a Spc4. It was during his service that he began driving trucks and other large vehicles, a skill he parlayed into a profession, earning...

Otilia Sanchez

Otilia Sanchez

May 27, 2021

Cuando tenga que dejarte por un corto tiempo, por favor no te entristezcas ni derrames lágrimas ni te abraces a tu pena a través de los ańos;

por el contrario empieza de nuevo con valentía y con una sonrisa por mi memoria y en minombre vive tu vida y haz todas las cosas igual que antes. No...

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

May 26, 2021

Robert D. (Bob) Lowery, age 73, passed away on May 26, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 14, 1947 in Fostoria, Ohio to Dale and Alma (Shaull) Lowery. He was the oldest of 9 children and stayed in close contact with his family throughout his life. In 1965 he graduated from Hopewell-Louden High...

Christopher Kelly

Christopher Kelly

May 26, 2021

Christopher Dean Kelly, age 40, of Waxahachie passed away May 26th at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

Chris is survived by his two children, Daylen Kelly and Aubrey Kelly; his mom and dad, Carol and Larry Kelly; his two brothers, Patrick and Steven Kelly; 12 aunt’s and uncles, Richard and Carol Kelly, John and Mary Ann Lowther, Mary...

Louise White

Louise White

May 25, 2021

Louise Thomas White, 79, of Forreston, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior May 25, 2021. She was born July 19, 1941 to the late Joseph E. Thomas, Sr. and Abby Lawrence Thomas of Windsor, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by 1 sister, 2 brothers, and 1 grandchild.

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Norma Ream

Norma Ream

May 24, 2021

Norma Joyce Railsback Ream went to be with the lord and her beloved husband of 31 years Billy Ray Ream, on May 24, 2021.

Norma was born May 28, 1935 in Seymour Texas to Charlie Wyatt and Edna Blanche (Trimble) Railsback.  She attended schools in Knox and Baylor Counties and graduated high school...

Florentino Jimenez

Florentino Jimenez

May 23, 2021

Florentino Jimenez, 66, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. Florentino was born on October 16, 1954, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, a son of the late Rafael and Maria Guadalupe Jimenez. Florentino had a career in the Construction Industry for over 35 years before retiring. His younger years truly helped shape his values and sense of...

Jerry Wakefield

Jerry Wakefield

May 23, 2021

Jerry Dee Wakefield, age 74, of Waxahachie, Tx. Passed away Sunday May 23, 2021 in Dallas.

Jerry was born in Wichita Falls, Tx. to Luther Nelson and Edith Jewel (Singleton) Wakefield on

September 30, 1946. He graduated from Iowa Park High School and received an Associates degree

from Cooke County Jr. College

...

Barbara Cooper

Barbara Cooper

May 20, 2021

Barbara Karel Mauldin Cooper, was born in Wichita Falls, TX on July 28, 1939 and passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 81, surrounded by family in Biloxi, MS. Upon graduation from Bellevue High School in Bellevue, TX, Barbara went to Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, TN for one year before transferring to...

Guadalupe Garces

Guadalupe Garces

May 19, 2021

Guadalupe Garces aka “Cowboy”

Born on Nov 8, 1954 passed away on May 19, 2021 He worked at Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzell Camp & Conference Center and Cen-Tex ARC,

He was involved in Foundation of Life Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Damascus Road Fellowship Church and Waxahachie Bible Church.  He was also involved with Men’s Bible...

Guadalupe Alvarado

Guadalupe Alvarado

May 18, 2021

Guadalupe Alvarado 70 of Waxahachie Texas passed away on Tuesday May 18, 2021. She was born in Ennis, Texas on April 7th, 1951 to Guillermo and Alvina Lopez. Guadalupe married to Frank Alvarado on March 18,1983 in Waxahachie Texas. Guadalupe was a homemaker, and a member of Primera Baptist Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, bingo, and loved...

John Williams

John Williams

May 18, 2021

John Walter Williams, 88 from Waxahachie Texas, formerly of Angleton Texas, passed away unexpectedly in Fort Worth, TX on May 18 due to an unfortunate fall in the home. He broke his hip which led to medical complications.

John moved around with his family to various parts of Oklahoma until his family settled in Phillips, Texas, where...

Johnnie Tapp, Jr.

Johnnie Tapp, Jr.

June 7, 2021

Johnnie Lee Tapp, Jr., 70, was born September 7, 1950 in Waxahachie, Texas and died June 7, 2021 of cancer in his Arlington, Texas home with his family beside him.

Johnnie graduated high school in 1969 from Sam Houston High School and later graduated from Tarrant County College with an Associate’s Degree in Air Conditioning. He served...

Roy "Tony" Moore

Roy "Tony" Moore

June 7, 2021

Roy Anthony Moore aka “Tony”, 59 yrs of age , passed on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital of Waxahachie, TX.

Tony was born January 15, 1962 in Los Angeles, California to Roy J Moore and Glisper Jean Moore. He was the oldest of ten children. He was preceded in...

Evelia Pena

Evelia Pena

June 7, 2021

Evelia R. Pena, age 74, of Italy Texas, passed away Monday June 7, 2021. She was born in Rio Grande Texas on August 25, 1946, to Timoteo & Esther Riojas. Evelia graduated from Italy High School and received her Associates Degree from Hill Junior College. Evelia worked at Elk Corporation before retiring to take care of her father. She...

Tracy Richardson

Tracy Richardson

June 7, 2021

Tracy Lynn Richardson

December 24, 1981—June 7, 2021

Tracy Lynn Richardson, 39, of Rice, gained her wings as a heavenly angel on Monday, June 7, 2021

Tracy was born on Christmas Eve, December 24,1981, in Waco. She attended schools in Ennis,

Waxahachie, and Red Oak. Tracy loved life, her family, and...

Jack Farrell Jr.

Jack Farrell Jr.

June 5, 2021

Surrounded by family and friends, Jack Edwin Farrell Jr. passed away at age 70, June 5, 2021 in Midlothian, TX. Jack was preceded in death by his Father Jack Edwin Farrell Sr, and Mother Annabelle Hoye Farrell and Nephew Joshua Farrell. He is survived by his wife Tammy Farrell.

Loving father to Daughter, Angela Filbert, Son, Heath...

Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell

June 4, 2021

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Devoted father, loving husband, dedicated pastor, and gifted musician Michael Mitchell, 51, passed away June 4th, 2021 at his home in Maypearl. Born in Gainesville, Texas on July 7, 1969 to Philip Mitchell and Jackie Adriene Yates Mitchell, Michael graduated from Gainesville High School. After a brief stint in the army, he began working on his...

Lionel Hazard

Lionel Hazard

June 4, 2021

Sterling Lionel Hazard

Born:  November 25, 1934

Passed:  June 4, 2021

Lionel grew up on the family farm in Ellis County with one brother and two sisters.  He attended Ferris schools and graduated from there.  He met and fell in love with Regina Hamm.  They married in 1957 and moved to...

Dovia Cox

Dovia Cox

May 28, 2021

Dovia Alene Feril Cox (Dee), age 90, of Waxahachie, Texas, died on May 28, 2021.  She was born near Sidney, Comanche County, Texas, and graduated from Sidney High School.  She attended Tarleton State College, where she met the love of her life, Robert Milton Cox, Jr., when walking back to campus from evening services at First Baptist Church, Stephenville. ...

Bruce Parker

Bruce Parker

May 28, 2021

Bruce C. Parker, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday May 28th, 2021. Born March 30th, 1956, Bruce graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, TX before serving our nation from 1975 through 1978 as a Spc4. It was during his service that he began driving trucks and other large vehicles, a skill he parlayed into a profession, earning...

Otilia Sanchez

Otilia Sanchez

May 27, 2021

Cuando tenga que dejarte por un corto tiempo, por favor no te entristezcas ni derrames lágrimas ni te abraces a tu pena a través de los ańos;

por el contrario empieza de nuevo con valentía y con una sonrisa por mi memoria y en minombre vive tu vida y haz todas las cosas igual que antes. No...

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

May 26, 2021

Robert D. (Bob) Lowery, age 73, passed away on May 26, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 14, 1947 in Fostoria, Ohio to Dale and Alma (Shaull) Lowery. He was the oldest of 9 children and stayed in close contact with his family throughout his life. In 1965 he graduated from Hopewell-Louden High...

Christopher Kelly

Christopher Kelly

May 26, 2021

Christopher Dean Kelly, age 40, of Waxahachie passed away May 26th at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

Chris is survived by his two children, Daylen Kelly and Aubrey Kelly; his mom and dad, Carol and Larry Kelly; his two brothers, Patrick and Steven Kelly; 12 aunt’s and uncles, Richard and Carol Kelly, John and Mary Ann Lowther, Mary...

Louise White

Louise White

May 25, 2021

Louise Thomas White, 79, of Forreston, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior May 25, 2021. She was born July 19, 1941 to the late Joseph E. Thomas, Sr. and Abby Lawrence Thomas of Windsor, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by 1 sister, 2 brothers, and 1 grandchild.

...

Norma Ream

Norma Ream

May 24, 2021

Norma Joyce Railsback Ream went to be with the lord and her beloved husband of 31 years Billy Ray Ream, on May 24, 2021.

Norma was born May 28, 1935 in Seymour Texas to Charlie Wyatt and Edna Blanche (Trimble) Railsback.  She attended schools in Knox and Baylor Counties and graduated high school...

Florentino Jimenez

Florentino Jimenez

May 23, 2021

Florentino Jimenez, 66, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. Florentino was born on October 16, 1954, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, a son of the late Rafael and Maria Guadalupe Jimenez. Florentino had a career in the Construction Industry for over 35 years before retiring. His younger years truly helped shape his values and sense of...

Jerry Wakefield

Jerry Wakefield

May 23, 2021

Jerry Dee Wakefield, age 74, of Waxahachie, Tx. Passed away Sunday May 23, 2021 in Dallas.

Jerry was born in Wichita Falls, Tx. to Luther Nelson and Edith Jewel (Singleton) Wakefield on

September 30, 1946. He graduated from Iowa Park High School and received an Associates degree

from Cooke County Jr. College

...

Barbara Cooper

Barbara Cooper

May 20, 2021

Barbara Karel Mauldin Cooper, was born in Wichita Falls, TX on July 28, 1939 and passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 81, surrounded by family in Biloxi, MS. Upon graduation from Bellevue High School in Bellevue, TX, Barbara went to Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, TN for one year before transferring to...

Guadalupe Garces

Guadalupe Garces

May 19, 2021

Guadalupe Garces aka “Cowboy”

Born on Nov 8, 1954 passed away on May 19, 2021 He worked at Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzell Camp & Conference Center and Cen-Tex ARC,

He was involved in Foundation of Life Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Damascus Road Fellowship Church and Waxahachie Bible Church.  He was also involved with Men’s Bible...

Guadalupe Alvarado

Guadalupe Alvarado

May 18, 2021

Guadalupe Alvarado 70 of Waxahachie Texas passed away on Tuesday May 18, 2021. She was born in Ennis, Texas on April 7th, 1951 to Guillermo and Alvina Lopez. Guadalupe married to Frank Alvarado on March 18,1983 in Waxahachie Texas. Guadalupe was a homemaker, and a member of Primera Baptist Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, bingo, and loved...

John Williams

John Williams

May 18, 2021

John Walter Williams, 88 from Waxahachie Texas, formerly of Angleton Texas, passed away unexpectedly in Fort Worth, TX on May 18 due to an unfortunate fall in the home. He broke his hip which led to medical complications.

John moved around with his family to various parts of Oklahoma until his family settled in Phillips, Texas, where...