Obituaries

Apr 21, 2019

Gary (Gary Paul to family) Isaacks of Oakwood, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home.  He was born on August 29, 1953 in Grand Saline, Texas to A. C. and Maida (Perry) Isaacks.

Gary worked as a supervisor for Dallas ISD for 27 years.  He enjoyed hunting and loved to cook.  He also...

Apr 21, 2019

Betty Fern Story, 87 of Waxahachie, TX, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Betty was born on February 8,1932 to Arnel and Thelma Rudd in Forreston TX. Her brother Charles, when returning home from World War II, met JC Story, (also returning from World War II) on a train ride from...

Apr 17, 2019

Betty Brown Haldeman Batchelor was passed away April 17, 2019.  She was born August 2, 1931 to Carter and Ida Brown.

She was proceeded in death by husband Carl Batchelor; parents Carter and Ida Brown; brothers John T. Brown and Ervin Brown; three children Larry Hilburn, Patty Lynn Martin, Jo Nell Pate; granddaughters Rebecca Jackson Seals, and...

Apr 16, 2019

Kevin M Chandler, 52 of Ennis, Texas went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2019 in Waxahachie, Texas surrounded by his best friend and partner Oscar Pantoja and cousin Colby Chandler.

Kevin was a selfless, loving and caring man that always put others needs before his own.  He would help anyone in need, family, friend...

Apr 13, 2019

Carolyn Ann Holmes, age 74, passed from this life on April 13, 2019 in Waxahachie, Texas, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and dear friends.

She and her late husband, Reverend Don Holmes, were ministers for more than 40 years, pastoring in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Missouri.  The lives they touched in service to Christ are immeasurable.  Carolyn...

Apr 5, 2019

John Leslie Collard of Waxahachie, TX passed away April 5, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Les was born September 2, 1939, the 2nd child of John Vernon and Ruby Mae Gray Collard in Corsicana, TX. The family later moved to Ennis where Les attended school and graduated in 1957. Les played football for Ennis and remained a...

Apr 3, 2019

Ramsey, Phillip M, 80, retired Lithographer and Christian radio personality, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Helen Osborne Ramsey of Waxahachie, TX; daughter, Kerry, and her husband Mike Clarensau of Midlothian, TX; and son, Douglas Ramsey and his wife Michelle of Hendersonville, TN. Known to all as a man who loved his family...

Mar 29, 2019

Bonnie Bell Hardwick, age 90, passed away on March 29, 2019.

Bonnie was born on November 16, 1928 in Dallas, Texas to Lucille and Ernest Brown. She graduated from Crozier Tech High School and married Vernon Hardwick on July 4, 1947. Bonnie and Vernon raised a son and twin daughters. Looking at Bonnie’s petite frame and sparkling...

Mar 28, 2019

The amazing Stephen Saxon “Sax” Fuller, left this earth to be with his Lord on Thursday March 28,  2019. Steve left this world due to a rapidly spreading skin cancer. He passed surrounded by loved ones in his home. Steve was an accomplished man with many friends and family that he left behind.

Steve was born in...

Mar 28, 2019

Robert Wayne Pritchett, 76 of Italy, Texas passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Italy, Texas.  Robert was born on December 29, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to the late Robert M. & Gladys Turley Pritchett.  He was born and raised in Dallas and was a graduate of Kimbell High School and was a longtime member of the Dallas History...

Mar 25, 2019

On March 25,2019 the world became a little less bright with the passing of Von Gene Stanford.  Von passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 after a brief illness.   Von was born on

July 25, 1937 in Red Oak, Texas to Kent and Irene Stanford.  He married Ann Perry Stanford on March 27, 1970.  He was a lifelong...

Mar 21, 2019

Our beloved mother has gone home to be with her father God. Leopolda Espino Arevalo's wonderful and kind spirit left this world to live eternally in heaven on March 21, 2019. She passed away at Baylor Scott and White in Waxahachie TX early morning surrounded by family and friends.

Leopolda is survived by her husband Adam Arevalo,...

Mar 20, 2019

Auther Clyde Blaylock was born on December 4, 1933. He passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 20, 2019. Auther was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many. He was a wonderful example of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness. He made an impact on...

Mar 20, 2019

Michael Burnett Blake was born September 15th, 1956 in Dallas, TX and passed away on March 20th, 2019 due to complications from open heart surgery. He was 62 years old. He was the only son of Sam and Frances Blake. He grew up in Oak Cliff and graduated in 1975 from Bishop Dunne High School. He moved to Ovilla,...

Mar 18, 2019

Alexander Swingle Jr. of Waxahachie went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2019 while holding the hand of his loving wife, Michele.

Al was the only child of the late Alexander and Ruth Swingle.  He was born on December 20, 1933 in Los Angeles, California.  He graduated from Monrovia High School and went on...

Mar 14, 2019

Philip Wayne Reeves, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend was called home by His Heavenly Father on March 14, 2019.  He was 65 years young.

Philip was born on May 30, 1953 in Dallas, TX to Billy Wayne Reeves and Gloria Sharp Reeves.  Philip graduated from DeSoto High School and attended Mountain View Community College.  He later graduated from Paramedic/Firefighter School in Duncanville and served...

Mar 13, 2019

Kathleen Turbeville, 82, of Italy, TX passed away March 13, 2019 in Italy.  Kathleen was born February 8, 1937 in Dierks, Arkansas to Wash Oliver McElhanon and Florence Stokes McElhanon.  She was a longtime resident of Italy, and a 30 plus year telephone operator for AT&T.  She was committed to doing whatever was needed for her family. She was...

Mar 13, 2019

Holly McMillian Thompson, age 39, of Arlington, Texas. Passed away on March 13, 2019 at 4:44pm after courageously battling cancer. Holly was a light of life to everyone she met. We take comfort knowing that Holly will rest eternally in our Heavenly Father’s house.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Billy G. Boyle, Hazel Heigle Boyle (Mimi), Woodrow...

Mar 12, 2019

Mae Jo DeVore, 88 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Italy, Texas.  She was born on November 29, 1930 near Rotan, Texas to the late Joseph & Issie Mae Garrett Courtney.  Mae was a longtime member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie.  She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.  She will be...

Mar 12, 2019

Sandra Kay (Sandy) Burns, 77 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Waxahachie, Texas.  She was born in San Angelo, Texas on March 16, 1941 to the late Toby and Margie Holiman Proctor.  Sandy loved beach combing, enjoyed scuba diving and paragliding and had a very adventurous personality. She attended and was a member of the...