Billy Ray Corbin
May 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Billy Ray “Bill” Corbin on May 30, 2024. Bill was born July 22, 1932 to Warner & Annie (Bailey) Corbin in Kerrville, TX.He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Doris, daughters Cindy Black (Gerald) and Lisa Polyak (John), grandchildren; Angela Key (Cameron), Cherie Maddox (Ross), Melissa Barreto (Luis),...
Valera Lou Abright
May 17, 2024
On Friday, May 17, Valera Abright, age 84 of Midlothian, TX passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Valera was born November 27, 1939 in Waxahachie, Texas. Parents were Oscar and Lois Curry. Valera was raised in the Bethel community, where she and her parents were members of the Bethel Methodist Church. She went to school in...
Bettye Jo Willson Daniher
May 17, 2024
Bettye Jo Willson Daniher, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Renaissance Health and Rehabilitation Center in Italy, TX after a long battle with dementia. She was born on January 5, 1950, in Dallas, TX to Royce H (Pete) Willson and Virginia Lee (Peggy) Young Willson. She grew up in Oak Cliff with her 3 siblings...
Michele Marie Crittenden
May 16, 2024
On Thursday May 16, 2024, Michele Marie Crittenden age 61 of Bristol Texas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Michele was born on March 9, 1963, in Dallas Texas. She was raised in Duncanville Texas and graduated from Seagoville High School in 1981.
Michele had numerous vocations ranging from ambulance driver to vacuum cleaner salesperson before...
Roland Eugene Kincaid
May 16, 2024
Roland “Gene” Eugene Kincaid, a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 86 on May 16, 2024. Gene was born October 22, 1937 to John and Vona Kincaid in Sweetwater, Texas. He married the love of his life; Joyce Wilkinson on October 23, 1957 and they had three children; Rusty, Sherry and Robert. He was...
Ronald Lee Roark
May 14, 2024
Ronald L. Roark, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and joined the Lord in eternal peace.
Born on April 10, 1946, in Waxahachie, TX, to Irvin (Kit) and Lucille Roark, Ron was a cherished lifelong resident of Waxahachie. He dedicated himself to serving his country as a proud US Marine and later as a dedicated Police Officer...
Dorothy Annetta Humphries
May 13, 2024
Dorothy Annetta Humphries, age 87, passed away May 13, 2024, at Bluebonnet Rehab & Nursing Facility in Ennis, Texas. She passed from us peacefully after battling with ongoing medical conditions for the past 2 years.
She was born, Dorothy Annetta Rodgers, in Waxahachie Texas on September 28, 1936, to Willie Roy Rodgers and Viola Pearl Owens Rodgers. She was raised with...
Teresa Kay Thompson Wells
May 11, 2024
Teresa Kay Thompson Wells
August 26, 1951 – May 11, 2024
Heaven received an amazing woman of God this week. Teresa Kay went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday May 11, 2024.
Teresa was born in Waxahachie, Texas to parents Lois and Charles “Sonny” Thompson on August 26, 1951. She was a 1969 graduate of Waxahachie High School. Teresa devoted...
Eddie Earl Horton
May 10, 2024
Eddie Earl Horton, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Edgar M. and Velma (Nickell) Horton. Eddie was raised in the Dallas area and graduated from Adamson High School in 1954. He remained near Dallas until moving to Manchester in the summer...
Clare Patricia Bird
May 7, 2024
Clare Patricia McElhenny Bird of Waxahachie, TX was born September 10, 1932, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday morning May 7, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 91.
Clare married the love of her life of 64 years, Charles Knowles Bird on August 1, 1959. They met at a dance, while he...
Randy Joe Yeager
May 3, 2024
Randy Yeager, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, coworker, and friend, passed away at the age of 60 on Friday, May 3, 2024. He left behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones. Randy will be remembered most for his gentle soul and generous spirit. He had a knack for making everyone feel welcomed and valued,...
Randy Lee Byars
Apr 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Randy Lee Byars, born in Waxahachie, Texas who passed away on April 30, 2024 at the age of 73. He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Janis Byars, his son Rob Lyon and wife Stephanie, grandson Austin from The Colony, Texas; his sister, Linda Gayle Allen, niece Stacy and...
Carmen Chavez O'Daniel
Apr 27, 2024
Carmen Chavez O'Daniel 79 went to be with the Lord on 4/27/2024, in Italy Texas at the Renaissance Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.Carmen attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a licensed hair stylist and received her certification in Medical Transcription. She worked in the insurance industry. She assisted her husband Robert in the business of Maverick Electric Supply when he...
Gabriela Villarreal Sustaita
Apr 24, 2024
Gabriela Sustaita, of Little Elm, TX, passed away on April 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1937, in Forreston, TX, to Rodrigo and Martha Villarreal.
Gabriela was known for her generous heart, kindness, and cooking. She had a deep passion for her family. Gabriela loved hosting family gatherings, always filling her home with love, laughter,...
Gail Rousseau
Apr 22, 2024
Gail Rousseau
Was a loving wife, mother, and nanama, she passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 73 quietly at her home in Venus. Born July 4, 1950, in Villa Rica Georgia and at age 18 moved to Texas with her parents. On March 30, 19, 1974, Gail married the love of...
Peggy Jane Cannon
Apr 16, 2024
On April 16, 2024, Peggy Jane Putman Cannon of Midlothian, Texas went to be with her Lord & Savior. Born on January 15, 1945, in Blooming Grove, Texas to Cecil and Virgie Rene Putman (née Raley), Peggy was the youngest of their two children. Growing up in Frost, Texas, Peggy played basketball in school and played in the school band....
Darrell Joe Strength
Apr 14, 2024
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Darrell Joe Strength, loving husband, dad, and papa, passed away at age 80. Darrell was born on October 12, 1943, to Fanoy and Corene. He graduated from Forreston High School with four others in 1961. He married the love of his life, Carolyn, in Waxahachie, Texas in 1967, where they lived and raised three children,...
Billy Edward Welch
Apr 12, 2024
Billy E. Welch, known affectionately as “Poppa Bill” by his family, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 94. A pioneering scientist, patriot, and devoted family man, his life was a testament to the virtues of service, wisdom, and kindness.
Born on September 16, 1929 in West, Texas, Billy was the son of Perry and Elizabeth Welch. After...
Gwendolyn Edwina Oliver
Apr 9, 2024
Gwendolyn Edwina Oliver, born January 6, 1954, went to be with the Lord April 09, 2024.She has a degree from Abilene Christian University and was a member of the Church of Christ. Her last employer was Loras Industries for 32 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward Cleveland Oliver Jr. and Florence Hilliard Oliver, and close friend...
Jerry Mack Fletcher
Apr 7, 2024
On April 7, 2024, Jerry Mack Fletcher, age 74 of Grand Prairie, left this world after a short battle with cancer. He was born to F.M. and Beatrice Fletcher at the Waxahachie Sanitarium on October 28, 1949. Jerry was raised in Waxahachie and attended Waxahachie High School.
After high school, Jerry began working at Flexsteel in Waxahachie. Later he became...
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Billy Ray Corbin
May 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Billy Ray “Bill” Corbin on May 30, 2024. Bill was born July 22, 1932 to Warner & Annie (Bailey) Corbin in Kerrville, TX.He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Doris, daughters Cindy Black (Gerald) and Lisa Polyak (John), grandchildren; Angela Key (Cameron), Cherie Maddox (Ross), Melissa Barreto (Luis),...
Valera Lou Abright
May 17, 2024
On Friday, May 17, Valera Abright, age 84 of Midlothian, TX passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Valera was born November 27, 1939 in Waxahachie, Texas. Parents were Oscar and Lois Curry. Valera was raised in the Bethel community, where she and her parents were members of the Bethel Methodist Church. She went to school in...
Bettye Jo Willson Daniher
May 17, 2024
Bettye Jo Willson Daniher, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Renaissance Health and Rehabilitation Center in Italy, TX after a long battle with dementia. She was born on January 5, 1950, in Dallas, TX to Royce H (Pete) Willson and Virginia Lee (Peggy) Young Willson. She grew up in Oak Cliff with her 3 siblings...
Michele Marie Crittenden
May 16, 2024
On Thursday May 16, 2024, Michele Marie Crittenden age 61 of Bristol Texas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Michele was born on March 9, 1963, in Dallas Texas. She was raised in Duncanville Texas and graduated from Seagoville High School in 1981.
Michele had numerous vocations ranging from ambulance driver to vacuum cleaner salesperson before...
Roland Eugene Kincaid
May 16, 2024
Roland “Gene” Eugene Kincaid, a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 86 on May 16, 2024. Gene was born October 22, 1937 to John and Vona Kincaid in Sweetwater, Texas. He married the love of his life; Joyce Wilkinson on October 23, 1957 and they had three children; Rusty, Sherry and Robert. He was...
Ronald Lee Roark
May 14, 2024
Ronald L. Roark, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and joined the Lord in eternal peace.
Born on April 10, 1946, in Waxahachie, TX, to Irvin (Kit) and Lucille Roark, Ron was a cherished lifelong resident of Waxahachie. He dedicated himself to serving his country as a proud US Marine and later as a dedicated Police Officer...
Dorothy Annetta Humphries
May 13, 2024
Dorothy Annetta Humphries, age 87, passed away May 13, 2024, at Bluebonnet Rehab & Nursing Facility in Ennis, Texas. She passed from us peacefully after battling with ongoing medical conditions for the past 2 years.
She was born, Dorothy Annetta Rodgers, in Waxahachie Texas on September 28, 1936, to Willie Roy Rodgers and Viola Pearl Owens Rodgers. She was raised with...
Teresa Kay Thompson Wells
May 11, 2024
Teresa Kay Thompson Wells
August 26, 1951 – May 11, 2024
Heaven received an amazing woman of God this week. Teresa Kay went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday May 11, 2024.
Teresa was born in Waxahachie, Texas to parents Lois and Charles “Sonny” Thompson on August 26, 1951. She was a 1969 graduate of Waxahachie High School. Teresa devoted...
Eddie Earl Horton
May 10, 2024
Eddie Earl Horton, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Edgar M. and Velma (Nickell) Horton. Eddie was raised in the Dallas area and graduated from Adamson High School in 1954. He remained near Dallas until moving to Manchester in the summer...
Clare Patricia Bird
May 7, 2024
Clare Patricia McElhenny Bird of Waxahachie, TX was born September 10, 1932, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday morning May 7, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 91.
Clare married the love of her life of 64 years, Charles Knowles Bird on August 1, 1959. They met at a dance, while he...
Randy Joe Yeager
May 3, 2024
Randy Yeager, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, coworker, and friend, passed away at the age of 60 on Friday, May 3, 2024. He left behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones. Randy will be remembered most for his gentle soul and generous spirit. He had a knack for making everyone feel welcomed and valued,...
Randy Lee Byars
Apr 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Randy Lee Byars, born in Waxahachie, Texas who passed away on April 30, 2024 at the age of 73. He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Janis Byars, his son Rob Lyon and wife Stephanie, grandson Austin from The Colony, Texas; his sister, Linda Gayle Allen, niece Stacy and...
Carmen Chavez O'Daniel
Apr 27, 2024
Carmen Chavez O'Daniel 79 went to be with the Lord on 4/27/2024, in Italy Texas at the Renaissance Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.Carmen attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a licensed hair stylist and received her certification in Medical Transcription. She worked in the insurance industry. She assisted her husband Robert in the business of Maverick Electric Supply when he...
Gabriela Villarreal Sustaita
Apr 24, 2024
Gabriela Sustaita, of Little Elm, TX, passed away on April 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1937, in Forreston, TX, to Rodrigo and Martha Villarreal.
Gabriela was known for her generous heart, kindness, and cooking. She had a deep passion for her family. Gabriela loved hosting family gatherings, always filling her home with love, laughter,...
Gail Rousseau
Apr 22, 2024
Gail Rousseau
Was a loving wife, mother, and nanama, she passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 73 quietly at her home in Venus. Born July 4, 1950, in Villa Rica Georgia and at age 18 moved to Texas with her parents. On March 30, 19, 1974, Gail married the love of...
Peggy Jane Cannon
Apr 16, 2024
On April 16, 2024, Peggy Jane Putman Cannon of Midlothian, Texas went to be with her Lord & Savior. Born on January 15, 1945, in Blooming Grove, Texas to Cecil and Virgie Rene Putman (née Raley), Peggy was the youngest of their two children. Growing up in Frost, Texas, Peggy played basketball in school and played in the school band....
Darrell Joe Strength
Apr 14, 2024
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Darrell Joe Strength, loving husband, dad, and papa, passed away at age 80. Darrell was born on October 12, 1943, to Fanoy and Corene. He graduated from Forreston High School with four others in 1961. He married the love of his life, Carolyn, in Waxahachie, Texas in 1967, where they lived and raised three children,...
Billy Edward Welch
Apr 12, 2024
Billy E. Welch, known affectionately as “Poppa Bill” by his family, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 94. A pioneering scientist, patriot, and devoted family man, his life was a testament to the virtues of service, wisdom, and kindness.
Born on September 16, 1929 in West, Texas, Billy was the son of Perry and Elizabeth Welch. After...
Gwendolyn Edwina Oliver
Apr 9, 2024
Gwendolyn Edwina Oliver, born January 6, 1954, went to be with the Lord April 09, 2024.She has a degree from Abilene Christian University and was a member of the Church of Christ. Her last employer was Loras Industries for 32 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward Cleveland Oliver Jr. and Florence Hilliard Oliver, and close friend...
Jerry Mack Fletcher
Apr 7, 2024
On April 7, 2024, Jerry Mack Fletcher, age 74 of Grand Prairie, left this world after a short battle with cancer. He was born to F.M. and Beatrice Fletcher at the Waxahachie Sanitarium on October 28, 1949. Jerry was raised in Waxahachie and attended Waxahachie High School.
After high school, Jerry began working at Flexsteel in Waxahachie. Later he became...
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