Obituaries

March 2, 2021

Sue Ann Humphries Chiles

Sue Ann Chiles, age 68, of Waxahachie, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.  Sue was born on July 10, 1952 in Waxahachie, Texas to William Donnell and Billie Burke Humphries.

She attended school in Waxahachie and graduated from WHS in 1971.  On August 20, 1971 she married Claud Loftus Chiles,...

March 2, 2021

David A. Jenkins, 70, of Arlington, Texas went to be with The Lord, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. David was born January 17, 1951 in Waxahachie, Texas. David graduated from Italy high school in 1969 then went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. He earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Texas at Arlington.

David...

March 1, 2021

Barbara Priddy, 61, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away on March 01, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born February 26, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Thomas (Tom) and Virginia Johnson.

In the early 1970’s, she moved to the Maypearl/Waxahachie area with her father and stepmother, Jane Johnson. After graduating from Maypearl High...

February 26, 2021

Jerry Lawrence of Waxahachie, Texas passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021.  He was 76 years old. He is survived by Judy Merrill, Mike and Debbie Davis, Michael (grandson), Halee (granddaughter) and Brent Tucker in addition to many other family members and friends.  Jerry was full of life and always laughing.  He loved being a grandfather more than anything,...

February 25, 2021

On February 25th 2021 James (Jim) Boggs lost his battle with COVID-19.  He was surrounded by his wife and kids at Baylor Scott & White in Waxahachie during his final moments.

James (Jim) Boggs was born in St. Louis, MO on June 9, 1955 to James and Emma Jean (Quillen) Boggs.  He was survived by his loving...

February 25, 2021

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Mark Alan Kargel, loving husband, extraordinary father of three children, and grandfather of three children passed away at age 62.

Mark was born on June 17th, 1958 in the city of Brainerd in Crow Wing County, Minnesota to Leonard and Velma Vanscoy Kargel. He graduated from Pequot Lakes High School and continued...

February 24, 2021

Michael Gilbert Barreras, 67, of Ennis, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Medical City Dallas.

Mike, also known as “Poppy” to his family, was born in Belen, NM on February 10, 1954 to Gilbert and Rachel Barreras.  He moved to Ft. Worth, TX as a teenager and later, Palmer, TX, until building his dream home...

February 23, 2021

Jay Michael Webb, 45, of Austin, died at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.  Jay was born December 15, 1975 in Abilene, Texas to John and Shirley Webb.  Jay graduated from Red Oak High School in 1994 where he was active in the One Act play productions. He earned his BA...

February 23, 2021

David Scott Frey went to be with the Lord on February 23rd at the age of 55 after a hard battle with Atypical Early Onset Alzheimer’s.  He was born in Denton, Texas on November 9th, 1965.

Scott graduated from Van High School as the Valedictorian and received the Presidential Scholarship to attend Tyler Junior College.  He went...

February 22, 2021

Jose (“Joe”) Angel Ortiz Sr. , age 79, of Waxahachie, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at his daughter’s home, after a long battle with cancer.  Joe was born on January 27, 1942, in Edroy, Texas.  He was the son of Epimenio Ortiz, Sr. and Maria Cruz (Jimenez) Ortiz.

Joe grew up in Sinton, Texas and...

February 22, 2021

David B. Cardona, Jr.

10-28-1946 to 02-22-2021

Loving Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend. He was a true light in this world. Always there for everyone whether he knew them or not. Always willing to help everyone. He traveled his journey on this earth being blessed with love. Compassion, tolerance and never short on talking about...

February 20, 2021

Tony Ray Grigsby was born in Teague, Texas, on November 22, 1947 to Clara Bell and Royce Aldon Grigsby. He departed from this world, and into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, on February 20, 2021. Tony was known by all those around him as a loving and devoted husband and father. His grandchildren were the center...

February 19, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Alton Hollabaugh passed away on February 19, 2021. Tommy was born on September 24, 1936 to Alton and Zelda Hollabaugh in Dallas, Texas. He attended school in Dallas until his senior year when he moved to Waxahachie. He graduated from Waxahachie in 1955.

Tommy joined the Army National Guard in July of 1957. He married...

February 18, 2021

Lynda Y. Wynns, 73, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.  She was born in Corsicana, TX on May 31, 1947.  Lynda graduated from Waxahachie High School.  She married Ronnie Wynns in 1982.  Lynda worked for Ben E. Keith until 1975.  After that she worked for several attorneys in Ellis County as a paralegal.  She was very political, enjoyed watching...

February 16, 2021

Kirven Wayne White, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer.

Known as “KW” to family and friends, Kirven was born on November 15, 1951 in Bridgeport, Texas to J.H. and Oma White.  After high school, Kirven enlisted in the United States Army.  He...

February 15, 2021

Billy Ray Hicks, age 79, a longtime resident of Waxahachie, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Savior early Monday morning February 15th, 2021.

Billy was born on March 2nd, 1941 in the small town of Holland TX.  He graduated from Holland High School in 1959.  Before moving to Waxahachie in 1963 to begin...

February 14, 2021

Larry James York

Larry James York of Palmer, Texas passed away into Heaven on February 14th, 2021 surrounded by his daughters Carrie and Heather, and family at the age of 74.  He was born November 21, 1946 to parents James and Iva Jo York in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas along with his...

February 9, 2021

Lydia Becerra Gonzales

Age 83, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away February 9, 2021 peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Lydia was born February 20, 1937 in Dallas, Texas

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matias and Francisca Becerra; son, Derek Wayne Gonzales; sisters Martina Spradling and Aurora Torres.

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February 9, 2021

OBITUARY

Debbie J. Box, age 66, of Waxahachie, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at her home, after a long battle with cancer.  Debbie was born, in the afternoon, on March 2, 1954, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of James Euwing and Lois Jean Smith.

Debbie grew up in Stigler,...

February 8, 2021

Bettye Ruth Stampley, 87 of Waxahachie, entered the pearly gate on February 8, 2021 at Charlton Methodist Hospital of Dallas. She was born to the late James P. and Fannie S. Freeman, in Waxahachie on November 28, 1933. Bettye graduated from Ennis High School in 1950 and went on to get her degree at Draughon Business College.

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