Obituaries

Mar 9, 2019

Jacqueline Marie Johnson nee Hefner, 54, left us unexpectedly to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Jacki was born in San Antonio, Texas, spending her formative years traveling the world due to her father being in the Air Force.  Jacki met Steven in Decatur, Illinois, moving to...

Mar 7, 2019

John Calvin Duggins, Jr., of Ovilla, Texas, passed away in his home on March 7, 2019. He was 82 years old. After having his lung removed six years ago, John battled COPD and pneumonia for several months before he succumbed to the illness. As was his last wish, he died at home surrounded by his loving family.

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Mar 6, 2019

Josephine G. Martinez, 92, of Waxahachie, TX entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her residence.

Josephine was born August 4, 1926 to Damacio and Virginia Gonzalez in San Antonio, TX.

Josephine married Antonio Martinez Jr. on February 27, 1961 in San Antonio, TX. Together they had 6 children Anita, Janie, Donald, Josephine, Antonio...

Mar 6, 2019

Elbert “Al” D. Adams, 89 of Red Oak, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Red Oak.  He was born to the late William and Ethel Chamness Adams on May 6, 1929 in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Al had big sense of humor and made people laugh often.  He was very loving, sweet and kind.  He was a...

Mar 6, 2019

On Wednesday March 6, 2019 Richard Wayne Neff, surrounded by loving family, lost his battle against cancer.  Richard was born in Goshen, Indiana on April 27, 1948 to parents, Bobby Gene Neff and Mary (Shelton) Hernandez.  Richard was 70 years old.

Richard was a proud United States Marine and served his country from 1965-1969. During this time,...

Mar 5, 2019

Margaret Teresa Reinhard Petty 63, of Waxahachie, TX passed away March 5, 2019 in Dallas, TX.

Margaret was born June 18, 1955 in Henderson, TX to Walter John Reinhard and Robbie Marie Stevens. In May of 1964 they moved to Denison.

Margaret was a 1972 graduate of Denison High School and graduated from Grayson Co....

Feb 26, 2019

Lyndall Barnett Schwartz died peaceably Tuesday February 26 in Waxahachie. He was born February 7th 1923 to George Washington and Sally Schwartz in Palmer Texas.

Lyndall grew up in Palmer and was married to Virgel Autry in 1946. He was a World War II veteran and served in Korea, being discharged in 1949. He was baptized at...

Feb 25, 2019

Judy Lynne Bates South, Italy, Texas, 1940-2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Lynne South — loving wife of David B. South and beloved mother of ten. She died in Waxahachie, Texas, on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Judy was suffering with congestive heart failure and spent several nights in...

Feb 25, 2019

James Randle Bell, 62, went home to be with the Lord the 25th day of February, 2019.

Jimmy was born February 4, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Victor and Betty (Baker) Bell. He married Patricia Darlene Miller on May 27, 1978. They raised two daughters, Kelli and Lesli.

He was among the first graduating class...

Feb 24, 2019

Kenneth Weldon Atkins, Sr. 88, Denton, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his residence.  He was born October 8, 1930 in Osceola, Texas to the late Kirby Truelove Atkins and Lema Yarbro Atkins.

Kenneth served as Post Master for Emory, Texas and retired in 1993.  Kenneth served our country in the United States Army in the...

Feb 23, 2019

Charline Jacoby, age 84, left this life February 23,2019 at her home in Waxahachie, Texas. She was born May 24, 1934 in Lexington, Ky

Charline had a calling to teach and her passion was her students. She taught for many years in Waxahachie and Dallas as well as Navarro College after retirement from WISD.  She and her...

Feb 21, 2019

Dennis Harold Boldt was born on February 7, 1942 in Buffalo, New York.  He married Jean E. Lasch on July 20th 1968.  Dennis went to his heavenly home on February 21, 2019.

Dennis earned his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Concordia College, River Forest, Illinois in 1964. This education named him a commissioned minister in...

Feb 17, 2019

Troy Allen Hazard, 82 passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and children on Sunday, February 17, 2019 after battling ALS Disease.  He was born in Red Oak, Texas on May 05, 1936 to Tony C. & Ethel Dunn Hazard.  He attended Ferris High School after graduation he worked for Sears Roebuck and retired after thirty-seven years. ...

Feb 17, 2019

Jerry R. Tackett, 83 of Waxahachie, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2019 in Lancaster.  He was born September 22, 1935 in Clarksville, Texas.

Jerry was a retired public-school teacher and served our country in the United States Army.  He loved his church family and enjoyed visiting with people and acquaintances.  He enjoyed finding creative ways to fix...

Feb 15, 2019

Betty Jean (Byrum) White passed away on February 15, 2019, at Legend Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Waxahachie with her family by her side.  She was born on April 18, 1926, to John Wesley and Mamie Edith (Dykes) Byrum.  She was raised in Waxahachie and lived there her entire life.  She was a 1943 graduate of Waxahachie High School;...

Feb 13, 2019

Our angel mother, Katherine Deneice (Street) McKee, took her last breath on earth and first breath in Heaven on February 13, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ.  She was born on January 29, 1924 to Lee Watson and Susie Caroline (Boyles) Street in Wayne County, Mississippi.

Memories are like snapshots living in our hearts we’ll cherish and treasure forever. ...

Feb 12, 2019

Charles Henry Terry III, 71 of Frost, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Frost.  He was born on January 20, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to the late Charles Henry and Buena Vista Wooley Terry.  Charles was an avid outdoorsmen and hunter, was a 32nd degree Mason of the Pentagon No. 1080, member and former commander of the...

Feb 10, 2019

Floyd Gaylon Wakefield, 57, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Baylor Hospital  in Waxahachie. Gaylon was born on April 18, 1961 in Waxahachie to Anna Louise and Thomas Wakefield Sr.  He will be dearly missed.

Gaylon was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Louise and Thomas Wakefield Sr., grandparents and uncles.

Feb 8, 2019

Connie Clark of Waxahachie, passed away, Friday, February 8, 2019, in Dallas.  She was born January 19, 1954 in Waxahachie.

Connie was a receptionist for a short time. She enjoyed a quiet, contented, happy life. Connie fought her battle with cancer with immense courage and strength. She loved Texas Rangers baseball, her hometown of Waxahachie and its...

Feb 5, 2019

James Wesley Hightower, age 92, passed away Tuesday, February 05, 2019, at his residence in Waxahachie.  He was born November 6, 1926 in Waxahachie, Texas to Leo and Gladys Hightower.  He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1945 where he was the captain of the football team and Golden Glove Boxing champion.

James married his high school...