Obituaries

November 30, 2019

Dr. John Compton passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Waxahachie surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Compton was born January 21, 1926 in Dallas, Texas (Oak Cliff) to Johnnie Willis Thomas and John Graham Compton, Sr. As a young child, his family moved often and he attended many schools until they finally settled...

November 28, 2019

Jeffrey Keith Winningham (47) passed away at home on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in Waxahachie, TX. He was born January 22, 1972 to Rebecca Irene Winningham and Willie Bea “Bill” Winningham.

Jeff was a graduate of Waxahachie High School. Jeff was a long-standing member of the law enforcement community. He served over 23 years as an officer....

November 26, 2019

On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Renee Phillips, age 41, left her earthly body behind to spend eternity with Jesus.

A celebration of Lizzie’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 3, at 11:00 AM at The Avenue Church, 1761 US-77 in Waxahachie, TX.  Visitation will be held on the preceding night, Monday, December 2, 6:00-8:00...

November 26, 2019

Oh precious one,

I felt your presence there inside me,

Nestled soft and warm.

So perfect, so beautiful, God’s most precious form.

I saw your tiny heartbeat

And knew that you were fine,

A lovely addition to our family tree,

A perfect little...

November 25, 2019

Amy Luann Osmer passed away in Dallas, Texas, on November 25th, 2019 at the age of 49. Amy Luann  was born in Waxahachie, Texas,  on September 24th, 1970. Amy Luann graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1989, she then started her professional career working at various jobs throughout her life and concluded her career with Celadon Trucking Company. She was...

November 25, 2019

Dorothy Nell Pendley Harwell age 84 was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 25, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Forreston, Texas to Clifton and Nellie Pendley on March 10, 1935. She is survived by her son Bobby Joe Cooper and wife Sharon of Waxahachie, 3 grandchildren Jay...

November 20, 2019

Ralph Otto Yates, 84, passed away November 20, 2019 in Waxahachie.

Ralph worked for almost 30 years at Leggett and Platt in Ennis, Texas. Ralph had a passion for hunting, fishing, country dancing and being the life of the party. Ralph was a member of the Northside Church of Christ in Waxahachie.

Ralph was proceeded...

November 20, 2019

Jack Edward Hood was part of the greatest generation, a World War II veteran. He was born on September 13, 1927 and passed away on November 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by Gwen, his beloved wife of 66 years, in 2016.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Karla K. Finta and her husband, Csaba G....

November 19, 2019

Margie Louise Crow Allen-Baker age 83 passed away Tuesday November 19, 2019 in Keene, TX.

Margie loved her large family and some of her passions were baking with her grandchildren, playing spades and hosting parties in her home.  She enjoyed being a part of her church and fellowship with friends. She was well known and respected in...

November 17, 2019

Ralph J. Helm, Jr. “JR”, age 72 of Waxahachie passed away on November 17, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waxahachie, Texas with his family bye his side.   JR was born in Liberal, Kansas in 1946 to the late Ralph J. and Marjorie Helm.  At a young age JR’s family moved to the Fort Worth area.  After...

November 16, 2019

Bobby Thad McGinnis was born in Venus, Texas on March 23, 1928 and died at home on November 16, 2019

Bob grew up in Waxahachie and graduated from Waxahachie High.  He attended North Texas State where he met Bobbie Sullivan, after a brief courtship they were married on July 13, 1947.  They had been married for 72...

November 15, 2019

Arlen Dale Miller, of Waxahachie, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday November 15, 2019 at 3:53 pm.

Dale Spent his early years as a child in East Texas and then served his Country in the United States Navy.

He loved to work with his hands and spent most of his life as...

November 14, 2019

Sandra Inez (Billingsley) Besanceney, born January 6th, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Harry and Mildred Billingsley, passed away November 14th, 2019.  Her husband, Jerome Besanceney and her sister, Gisele Billingsley, preceded her in death.

Sandra (Sandy) is survived by her two children, Claudia Marshall, 5 Children and 6 Grandchildren, and John McCoy, 1 Child.  She is...

November 13, 2019

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

November 8, 2019

James Clifton Burns, age 56 went home to be with God on Friday, November 8, 2019 after losing his battle with cancer. James was born on July 20, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia moving to Texas at the age of 3. He worked in the assembling of aircrafts for 34 years for Vought, LTV, Northrop Grumman and Triumph Aerostructures.  James...

November 7, 2019

Kyle Edwin Ellis was born on March 15, 1992 and passed away at home on November 7, 2019. Kyle was a 2010 graduate of Waxahachie High School. He was a member of the WHS band, as well as the Boy Scout Troop 234 where he obtained the rank of Life Scout. Kyle attended Universal Technical Institute where he studied...

November 2, 2019

John Errol McKeever passed away on November 2, 2019 at 87 years old.  He was born November 18, 1931 in Pineville, Louisiana.  When he was five years old, his family relocated to Beaumont, Texas.  In 1951, he moved to San Diego, California to serve in the Navy.  While in San Diego, he met Dorothy Delores Mathews and they were...

November 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...

October 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...

October 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...