Obituaries

Nov 1, 2019

Mark Allen Lockridge, retired Texas Highway Patrol Sergeant of Waxahachie, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2019 while vacationing with his family in Florida. He was a loving father, son, husband, brother, and “Pops” to his grandchildren.

Mark was born on March 30, 1961 in Denton, Texas. He graduated from Denison High School in 1979, Grayson College...

Oct 31, 2019

Jerry Lon Sanchez passed away on October 31, 2019 in Alvarado, Texas. He had attained the age of 83 years of age.

He was born on July 6th, 1936 in Apache, OK. He was the oldest of seventeen children born to Lonjino Rodriguez Sanchez and Iris Belle Staggs. Because he was blessed to grow up with 16...

Oct 27, 2019

Bianca Emily Grossweiler, known by her family as “Nonie”, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 27, 2019 after courageously battling a lengthy illness.

Bianca was born August 24, 1938 to Alfredo & Albina Bianchini in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

After graduating from Jessup High School in 1956, she took her...

Oct 27, 2019

Brandon left this earth to be with God on Sunday, October 27, 2019. He was born in Garland, TX and grew up in Prescott, AZ, and both Denison, TX, and Allen TX. He graduated from Allen High School in 1997. He has worked for New York Life Insurance Company for the past 16 years and loved his team and...

Oct 22, 2019

Luetta Mourine Freeland Holcomb 82 years of age formerly of Fredrick Oklahoma was received into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Luetta “Lou” was born May 3, 1937 to V.L. and Marjorie Freeland in Frederick Oklahoma. Lou was proceeded in death by her parents and sister Lorraine.

Lou is survived by her...

Oct 20, 2019

Pete G. Castellanos

June 18, 1971 – October 20, 2019

Pete Castellanos, 48, of Dallas went to heaven to be with his mother Eluvina Bernal, father Ignacio “Tony” Bernal, son Sweep P Castellanos and grandson Bentley Castellanos.

He attended Sunset High School in Oak Cliff, Texas. Pete found a passion for music and...

Oct 20, 2019

Helen Lawrence Swenson died peacefully on October 20, after a brief illness.

Helen was born on August 24, 1927, in Norphlet, Arkansas to Lily and Miles Lawrence.  The family moved to East Texas in the early 1930s where her father worked for Standard Oil.

She graduated from Kilgore High School, and at 17 enrolled in...

Oct 20, 2019

On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Tom C “Ike” Morris, passed away at home in San Antonio at the age of 109. Tom C “Ike” Morris was born August 1, 1910, in Hamlin, Texas, the youngest of six children born to Etta Padget and Willie Carr Morris. After graduation from high school in Waxahachie, Texas, Tom attended Texas...

Oct 19, 2019

Jerry Lee Farmer, 55, passed away at Baylor Hospital Dallas on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from complications to injuries received in an automobile accident on December 13, 2005.  He was born in Waxahachie on October 8, 1964 to Robert Wayne Farmer and Linda June (Crow) Farmer.

He is survived by his sweetheart, Rebekah...

Oct 15, 2019

Clint Alan Riddle of Italy, Texas, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born in Waxahachie, Texas, to Lanelle Phillips Riddle and Don Riddle on June 6, 1968.

Clint graduated from Italy High School in 1986. After graduation he attended Trinity Valley Community College where he played collegiate football for two years. Clint transferred to Tarleton...

Oct 14, 2019

James H. Lankford, 75 of Waxahachie, Tx. Passed away on October 14, 2019.

James is survived by his sons Shawn, Patrick and Jordan as well as a host of extended family and friends. James was preceded in death by his wife Patricia.

Friends and family are encouraged to gather for a time of visitation on...

Oct 13, 2019

Vincent Mark Espinoza

Passed away suddenly on October 13th, 2019, at the young age of 14 years old, doing what he was passionate about.

Vincent was born on April 19, 2005 in Sacramento California and moved to Texas as soon as he could. He attended Primary and Middle school in Waxahachie. He was an outdoor...

Oct 12, 2019

On the afternoon of Saturday, October 12, 2019, Doris Nelwyn Owens, age 73, made her journey home to our loving Savior’s arms.

Nelwyn was born on August 23, 1946 in Joaquin, TX to Ray Dickerson Sr. & Dell Dickerson.  She was raised with her siblings, Ginger, James, Ray Jr., Gene, Carolyn, Kenneth, Kay, Jackie and Mike, in...

Oct 12, 2019

Gregory Brent Clary passed away at his home on Saturday morning October 12, 2019.  He was born in Dallas, Texas on June 27, 1964.  He was 55 years old.  He attended North Mesquite High School and he was previously employed at Rid It Pest Control in Garland and Ace Hardware in Midlothian.  He will always be remembered as a...

Oct 11, 2019

John W. Poulter, III of Waxahachie passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, at the age of 75.

Born in Dallas, Texas on July 10, 1944 to Evelyn Maurine Poulter and John W. Poulter, II, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved...

Oct 9, 2019

Bobby Joe Murray age 77 went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was born December 21, 1941 in Waxahachie, Texas to Roy E. Murray and Jenny Gertrude (Earls) Murray.

Bobby attended school in Waxahachie, Texas. He joined the US Army in 1959 and was a  sargent in the 101st Airborne...

Oct 7, 2019

Michael Leonard Sullivan, longtime resident of Waxahachie, born July 3, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota, died at his home on Monday, October 7th.  Mike was raised in Minnesota until the age of thirteen when his family moved to Waxahachie.  He was a graduate of Waxahachie High School and attended Tarleton State University.

Mike is survived by his stepdaughter...

Oct 5, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Walter Shook. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 3, 2019

Reverend Jack McDaniel, of Waxahachie, passed away in Buffalo Creek Assisted Living on October 3, 2019, at the age of 94. He will be greatly missed for his life-long devotion to our Lord and immense care for others.

Born on December 20, 1924 to Scott and Mary McDaniel, Jack lived a fulfilling life as a wonderful husband,...

Oct 2, 2019

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Eugene Cottle, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at the age of 56 in Dallas, Texas.

Eugene was born on October 5, 1962 in Dallas, Texas to Jack Cottle and Betty Hollinger. After high school, Eugene followed in his family’s footsteps and made a career in the plumbing industry. He...