Obituaries

Michael Recksiek

January 4, 2020

Michael Dennis Recksiek, 62 of Italy, Texas passed away Saturday, January 04, 2020.  He was born in Fountainebleau, France to Lt. Col. (Ret) Daniel & Grady Miller Recksiek. Michael lived in France, Germany, S. Korea and numerous American states as his Dad was career military. He now proudly has a daughter in law serving in the US Army. He enjoyed...

Bettye Sue Brown

January 3, 2020

Bettye Sue Brown was born November 13, 1929 in Dallas, Texas to Prudie and O.B. Lee. Bettye Sue was best known as Sue to her friends and Granny to her family.

Sue was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Waxahachie and served through multiple ministries there. She ministered to her community as a hospice volunteer,...

Joanne Bronson

January 1, 2020

The Rev. Joanne Enholm Bronson passed away January 23, 2020, surrounded by loved ones all day; she was a resident of Waxahachie. She was born April 25, 1935, in Holdrege, Nebraska. Joanne was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who constantly made time for her family. She was always very proud of each and every member of her...

Jack Snodgrass Sr.

January 1, 2020

Jack W. Snodgrass Sr, crossed over into his heavenly home, into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2020. He was 79 years old.

Jack grew up in oak Cliff and graduated from South oak Cliff in 1959. He went to the army and retired after 20 years and then spent 22 years with...

Marlene Humphreys

January 1, 2020

Private Family Services

Friday, March 27, 2020

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Please make donations in Marlene's name to the Salvation Army.

Flowers may be sent to the Memorial Service at a later date.

Dorothy Stinson

December 30, 2019

Dorothy Faye (Hobbs) Stinson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother stepped over into Glory to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday December 30, 2019. Born November 25, 1939 in Bristol, Texas to Arthur Washington Hobbs and Lois Lorene (Johnson) Hobbs, she married Bert Thomas Stinson in July 1953.

Dorothy had a love for life...

Kimberly Norris

December 27, 2019

Kimberly Dawn Norris, 54, passed away on Friday December 27th, 2019 at her home in Duncanville Texas.

She was born to B. L. and Robbie Sue Norris, on December 31, 1964 in Harlingen, Texas. Kimberly graduated from Duncanville High School in 1983 and then attended San Angelo State University.

In her early years, she enjoyed...

Gregory Norton

December 20, 2019

On December 20, 2019, Gregory W. Norton, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 58. Greg was born January 24, 1961 in Kansas City, MO to Robert and Barbara (Long) Norton. He married Laura (Golden) Norton March 22, 1986. Together they raised one daughter, Jessica, and two sons, Geoffrey and Jacob. Greg had a passion...

James Tuma

December 17, 2019

James Franklin Tuma was born October 29, 1936 in Caldwell, TX to Elvera Newcomb Tuma and Jerry Alvin Tuma. James passed away on December 17, 2019 in Waxahachie, TX. His family moved to Dallas where he graduated in the first graduating class from South Oak Cliff High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1959-1962....

Doreen Bell

December 17, 2019

Doreen J. Bell, 80, of Waxahachie Texas passed away with her husband and grandchildren by her side on December 17, 2019.

She was born on July 29, 1939 to Jewel and Bill Dellinger. Doreen was the 3rd of 7 children. Her siblings were Billy Dellinger, Ann Melton, Albert Dellinger, Oralee Grogen, Donnie Dellinger, and Rita Baker.

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Margaret Martin

December 16, 2019

Margaret Odom Martin, aged 92, passed from her earthly life on Monday, December 16, 2019, at home in Waxahachie surrounded by her family.  Mary Margaret Odom was the youngest of four children born to Robert Sanford and Edith Spears Odom on April 23, 1927, in Venus, TX, the fourth generation of her family in Ellis County, something of which...

Richard Zahn

December 16, 2019

Richard Zahn passed away on December 16, 2019 at the age of 86, in Waxahachie, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Anton Zahn and Rose Eberly Zahn; brothers Jerome Zahn, Elmer Zahn, and sister, Lorraine Scheele.

Those left to celebrate his life are: wife, Shirley Zahn of Red Oak,  stepson James Norris...

Roger Hudson

December 14, 2019

Roger Dale Hudson was born in Cleburne, Texas to Albert E. Hudson and Fay Thompson on January 14, 1944. Roger was called home on December 14, 2019 at the age of 75. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading. His biggest passion was being his great-grandchildren’s number one fan. He also enjoyed coaching youth football for over 30 years. Roger...

Patsy "Pat" Noonkester

December 14, 2019

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Patsy “Pat” Jayne Jones Noonkester of Waxahachie went home to the Lord on December 14, 2019 at Baylor Scott White in Waxahachie, Tx. Pat was born in Dallas, Tx on December 19, 1942. She met the love of her life, David E. Noonkester, in Euless, Tx in 1959. They married on October 22, 1960...

Susan Chappell

December 14, 2019

Susan Hays Chappell was 67 years old when she went to join her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was born on September 13, 1952 in Waxahachie, Texas. At the time of her passing, she lived in Glenn Heights, Texas.  She was the youngest of 7 children.

Susan attended Waxahachie High School and later married...

Johnie Douglas

December 12, 2019

“Johnie Beth Douglas, of Maypearl Texas, departed this earth on the twelfth of December 2019. She is survived by her sister Carolyn Lanier and two loving daughters, Gina Glasscock and Angie Dunk, as well as five grandchildren. JD Yates, Corey Glasscock, and Lily, Oliver, and George Dunk. In life her passions included her family, her art, and her animals....

Lyall Kirton

December 10, 2019

Lyall Walker Kirton, 78, of Italy, Texas passed away on December 10, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1941 to Alexander and Netta Lee Kirton.

Lyall lived a life of service to both his family and his community. One of his proudest service achievements was when he became a Deacon of the...

Lupe Trevino

December 7, 2019

Guadalupe “Lupe” Garcia Trevino, age 76 peacefully passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019.  Lupe was born in Falls City, Texas but spent the majority of her life in the Ellis County area with her husband, Israel Trevino and their children.

On November 5, 1943, Lupe was born to the late Jose B. and Maria Sanchez Garcia.  She was the 9 th born...

Catherine Shows

December 5, 2019

Catherine A. Shows "Cathy" passed away December 5, 2019. Cathy was born in Kermit, TX February 9, 1942 to George D. and Margaret A. Screws. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Shows; father, George D Screws; mother Margaret Screws and brother Jeff Screws.

Cathy is survived by her sons, James Bradford Shows (Tomoko) and...

Guadalupe Moreno

November 30, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Lupe Moreno, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched.

Guadalupe “Lupe” Moreno, age 76, passed away November 30, 2019. She was born February 7, 1943 in Hearne, Texas to George Senior and Rosa Flores. As the oldest daughter of 9 children, she spent...