Obituaries

September 18, 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Romie Drucilla Glenn went home to the Lord.  She was 95 years old.

Romie was born in Lone Cedar, Texas, on June 20, 1924 to Cynthia and Chalmers Varner.

Romie and her husband, Elward, travelled a lot.  They spent their earlier days in California and then in later years they lived...

September 18, 2019

Harold was born in Sherman, TX to Willard R. Vineyard and Effie Edens.  He passed away in his home September 18, 2019 at the age of 90.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Vonda, Merriwell, Billie, James, Jack, and Evelyn Modene.

He is survived by his brother Jerald “Jerry” Vineyard of...

September 13, 2019

Jessie Vasquez Salas, went home to meet her heavenly father on Friday, September 13, 2019.  Jessie was born in Waxahachie, Texas on June 22, 1947 to Jessie Vasquez and Refugia Sanchez, who have both preceded her in death.  Jessie spent her early life in Waxahachie, Texas then moved to Dallas and the to Marietta, Georgia for a few years,...

September 13, 2019

GEOFFREY L. LEA              MAY 14, 1964 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Dallas, Texas – Geoffrey Lyman Lea died September 13, 2019 at the age of 55.  He is survived by his son, Calvin and daughter Anne; brother Harold, his wife Holly; sisters Jennifer and her husband Ken Wischmeyer; Heather and her husband Bob LeRoy; niece Kristianna; nephews Gregory,...

September 10, 2019

Helen Annette Sykora of Waxahachie went to rest with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.  She was a loving wife, mother, memaw and aunt.

Annette was born on November 6, 1947 to Wayne & Moneta Edwards in Dallas, TX.  She graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1965.  After high school, she...

September 4, 2019

Larry Allen Pope, age 77, passed away peacefully at Baylor Scott & White Hospital on Sept. 4, 2019 in Waxahachie, Texas.

Larry was born on Feb 12, 1942 in Dallas, Tx.  He and his wife Linda were married for 58 years. They had resided in Waxahachie, Tx  for 55 years where they had raised their two children.Larry had...

September 2, 2019

Judy Ann (Eckeberger) Roberts went to rest in the arms of our Lord on Monday, September 2, 2019 at her home in Maypearl, Texas.

Judy was born to John and Gladys Eckeberger on September 7, 1944 in Maypearl, Texas. She attended Maypearl High School, graduating in 1963. Not long after graduation, she married Harvey Roberts, the love...

August 31, 2019

Delores "Dee" Marcella (Novotny) Anderson was born July 23, 1940 in Anadarko, Oklahoma and went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Waxahachie, Texas. She was 79 years old. She spent 58 of those years married to the love of her life, Delmar "Andy" Wayne Anderson. Dee and Andy spent 21 years of their...

August 29, 2019

Chester Raymond Fleeman, 95 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away early Wednesday, August 29, 2019 in Mansfield, Texas.  He was born on October 20, 1923 to the late Millard Jasper & Stella Rose Herring Fleeman in Avalon, Texas.  Chester was a graduate of Avalon High School and later went on to serve in US Navy during WWII as a Radioman...

August 26, 2019

Levon Jones, also known as Bonnie “Our Mammaw”, age 93, born in Lancaster, Missouri, passed away peacefully in Red Oak Health and Rehab, on Monday, August 26, 2019 with her loved ones present.

Levon worked for Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator for 31 years.  She retired in 1983.  She and her husband moved to the Cedar...

August 25, 2019

Jimmy Lynn Fullington was born January 11, 1944, and went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2019.

Born in Dallas to Richard Clinton and Jimmie Anita Fullington.  Jimmy spent his early years hunting, fishing, and camping with his family.  Jimmy Graduated from W.W. Samuel High School in 1962.  After graduating Jimmy heard the call...

August 23, 2019

Phillip Oliver “Ollie”  Wiedemann age 6, was born on February 15,2013 in Dallas, Tx and passed away August 23, 2019 in Waxahachie, Tx.

Ollie was in the 1st grade at First Christian Day School in Waxahachie.

Ollie was an amazing young boy who cared about people. He always wanted to make others happy and if ever...

August 23, 2019

Mary Edwina Howard Logan went to rest in the arms of our Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Trinity Mission Rehab and Nursing Home in Italy, Texas.

Edwina was born to Lempi Sofia Laakso and William E. Howard, SR. on May 24, 1928 in Moss Point, MS.

She graduated from Moss Point High School...

August 22, 2019

John Alexander Osteen, 78, passed away on August 22, 2019 in Maypearl, Texas.

John grew up in Dallas, Texas and spent 20 years in the United States navy. After retirement, he devoted his time to taking care of his wife.

His wife, Jeannette Sharon Osteen, daughter, Tanya Gail Pollan preceded him in death, as well...

August 18, 2019

Martha Lorraine Holding Willburn, 79 of Maypearl, TX passed away August 18, 2019 in Waxahachie, TX.  She was born January 30, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas to Lewis Holding and Eunice Elizabeth Ward.

Martha lived an exceptional life, loving and caring for others.  She opened the Busy Bee Café where she fulfilled a dream to provide love...

August 18, 2019

David Luther Wilemon, age 82, passed away surrounded by family in the comfort of his home in Maypearl, Texas on August 18, 2019.  He was born March 27, 1937 to long-time Maypearl residents Peary and Bunch Wilemon.  He was married to Jane Clement Wilemon for fifty-eight years and had two children, Elizabeth Ann Wilemon, living in Belize with her...

August 16, 2019

Virginia Sanders Obituary

Virginia Sanders of Waxahachie passed away peacefully of natural causes in her apartment at Brookdale Assisted Living in Waxahachie, TX on August 16, 2019 at the age of 93.  She was born on June 19, 1926 in Washburn, TX (20 miles East of Amarillo) to parents Lila Druin Roberson and...

August 15, 2019

Jennie Sue Croy, of Waxahachie passed away at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Dallas of natural causes on Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at the age of 86.  She was born on November 6th, 1932 in Italy, TX to Jack Thornton Zinn and Vera Estelle Bradford.  Jennie Sue grew up as an only child in Waxahachie, attended Marvin Elementary School...

August 11, 2019

Vernon Preston Graham, age 74 years, passed away on Sunday, August 11th at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie Texas.

Preston was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War.  He served as a specialist in the 13th Artillery of the Army and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service.    Preston was a cross country truck driver...

August 8, 2019

Mary Lillian Bridges, native of Ellis County, Christ-follower, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019, with her family by her side.

Mary was born on January 7, 1939, to Dovie and Etta Carroll of Forreston.  She attended Forreston and Waxahachie schools, graduating from Waxahachie High School in 1957.  Upon...