Obituaries

Jul 3, 2019

Michael Jay Waldrop, 65 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 03, 2019 in Waxahachie.  He was born on May 02, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas to Willie Jay and Bonnie L. Fenoglio Waldrop.

Michael is survived by his wife Gaynelle Waldrop, one son:  Chris Michael & Tiffany Lynn Waldrop;  Stepdaughters:  Jennfer Berreondo and Melissa Wheeler; his...

Jul 2, 2019

Mary Jean was born in Dumphries, Iowa on April 29, 1931 to Donald and Dorothy (Ellerbeck) Rains. At a young age her parents introduced her and her brother “Swede” to music. During her high school years at Abraham Lincoln the brother/sister duo played woodwinds in a local swing band, performing in dance halls around Southwest Iowa. Jean married Ronald...

Jun 29, 2019

Michael Lynn Mason, 72, passed away peacefully on June 29 at his home in Waxahachie, surrounded by his family. Mike is survived by his wife of 53 years, Toni (Scott) Mason; mother, Dorothy Mason; daughter, Lisa Mason Dimon; son, Mike Mason, Jr.; granddaughter, Madison Dimon;  and faithful fur babies, Bella and Coco. A memorial service will be held July...

Jun 29, 2019

Sandra Kathleen Nash, 76 passed away June 29, 2019.  Sandra was born in Dallas, Texas and preceded in death by her loving father Charles Anders, mother Verna Anders, and brother Charles "Danny" Anders.

Sandra was a graduate of Seagoville High School, and also attended Abilene Christian College.

On December 22, 1962 she married Gary L...

Jun 28, 2019

George Rivas, 71, of Midlothian, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. A graveside service will be at DFW National Cemetery at 10:15am,  located in Dallas, Texas.

George was born September 14, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas to Joe and Lovie (Phillips) Rivas. He was raised in El Paso, Texas where he attended school before he was drafted...

Jun 28, 2019

Brenda Joyce Bishop passed away on June 28, 2019 at the age of 66. She was born on March 27, 1953 in Corsicana, TX to Bobbie Hill and Gilbert Sutherlin.

She was a wife, mother and friend to everyone she met. She loved her babies (her dogs) Dandy, Lucy and Molly. She loved watching the Dallas Cowboys...

Jun 24, 2019

Nelda Dean Cockerham passed away on June 24, 2019 at the age of 77. She was born on September 29, 1941 in Fort Worth, Texas.

She was a wife, mother and friend to everyone she met. She loved her crafts, crochet, embroidery, sewing and quilting. She loved watching the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers games with...

Jun 23, 2019

James Walton Goss passed away quietly at the end of the afternoon of Sunday, June 23, 2019. He  leaves behind his wife of 65 years Arlene Kingma Goss; his four children: Jan Warner, Jill Wadsworth and her husband Jeff, Karl Goss and his wife Annette, and Kenneth Goss and his wife Martine; and his sisters: Betty Haver and Pat...

Jun 23, 2019

Sharon Gwen Isaacks, born May 30, 1947 in Cherokee County, Texas passed away June 23, 2019 in Dallas, Texas.

Gwen worked at Southland Life Insurance for 15 years and retired from La’Madeline Corporate offices as an accounts payable clerk.  She was a wonderful person, lived a selfless life and enjoyed her family and friends.  She was a...

Jun 23, 2019

Obituary: Charles Edwin Humphries

Charles Edwin Humphries, age 85, passed away June 23, 2019 in Arlington at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center.  He peacefully left us while surrounded by family.

He was born in Ellis County December 12, 1933 to Bennie and Fannie Humphries.  Due to his parents delay in selecting a first name, his...

Jun 21, 2019

Garrett Brent Clary, born on February 22, 1990 passed away on June 21, 2019.

Garrett is survived by his parents Greg and Tammy Clary, and Morton and Sharon Clary, brother Stephen Clary and wife Mariah Clary, step sisters Deedee Edens and Dana Tart, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephews.

He is preceded in...

Jun 20, 2019

Charles Harwell, 84, slipped from his earthly bonds to his heavenly home early Thursday morning, June 20, 2019.

He was born April 1, 1935, the son of Euna Harwell, brother of Hazel Harwell Dunn, and Jerry Harwell who all predeceased him.

He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1952.  He was a life-time...

Jun 20, 2019

Hattie L. Brown, 92, wife of the late Ervin L. Brown Sr. of Red Oak, Tx., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Windsor Gardens Nursing home in Lancaster, Tx. Born in Garrett, Tx., Hattie was an accomplished gardener and gifted cook. Active in the community as a Meals on Wheels driver, member of St. Francis of Assisi Church...

Jun 18, 2019

Affectionately known as “Mayor Joe” by a grateful community he truly loved, Joe Mack Jenkins passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. The son of Kathleen and Dr. John B. Jenkins, he was born July 31, 1925 in Waxahachie, a city he would go on to serve in numerous capacities, including six terms...

Jun 17, 2019

Michael Eugene Marshall, 63 of Midlothian, Texas passed away at his home on June 17, 2019, after a long illness.   He was born on July 04, 1955 in Cleburne, Texas to the late Nuel E. and Wanda Alverson Marshall.

He is survived by his wife Jaye Lea Marshall, son Aaron Lee Marshall, and grandson Bryce Aaron Marshall, ...

Jun 15, 2019

Betty Martin Pillow, 72, of Frisco TX, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Beehive Homes of Frisco. She was born on September 18, 1946, to Jake and Helen Martin in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Betty will be greatly missed for her beautiful sense of humor and immense care for others. At age 40, she returned to school...

Jun 13, 2019

Zyler Chaz Daniels was born on Thursday, June 13, 2019, and passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Zyler was the miracle baby his mommy and daddy prayed for, and they joyfully awaited his arrival.  He was absolutely perfect in every way.  Although, his life was short, he brought a new...

Jun 12, 2019

Eugene “Turtle” Ray Loyd, of Waxahachie, Texas went home to Jesus on June 12, 2019 at the age of 90.

Eugene was born on August 22, 1928 to the late Henry and Jewel Loyd in Forreston, Texas. He attended Forreston Public School where enjoyed playing for the Forreston Tigers basketball team.  He lived his entire life in...

Jun 11, 2019

Augustine Rascon Jr., 70 years old, of Waxahachie, TX passed into everlasting life on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. He was born to parents Augustine Rascon Sr. and Angelita "Lily" Garza Rascon, on August 10th, 1948 in Seminole, TX.  Augustine, also known as "Junior", served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War, January 1969 to January 1971 (SGT E-5)...

Jun 11, 2019

Eluvina C. Bernal passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. She was born in Waxahachie, Texas on July 27, 1935.

She is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Sarah Castellanos, her sister Rebecca Anguiano and brother Hector Castellanos, as well as her son Arthur Valadez, daughter Delores Valadez grandson Sweep P Castellanos...