Obituaries

March 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...

March 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,...

March 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....

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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. ...

February 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...

February 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;...

February 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. ...

February 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...

February 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.

February 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...

February 5, 2019

Roger 70 of Palmer, Texas died peacefully at Ennis Care Center with family by his bedside.  He was under the care of Bristol Hospice Pathways since April 2018.

Roger was born September 18, 1948 to Robert and Arleen (Polikowsky) Wehrs in Plainview Mn.

He graduated from Elgin-Millville High School.  Soon after he graduated, he was...

February 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...

February 5, 2019

Betty Lou Phillips, 61 died at 2:32 AM, Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Betty was born February 11, 1957 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to James Hardin and Bettye Lou Campbell. She was reared by her great grandparents, Arry and William Caldwell. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas prior to moving to Texas with her family.

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February 3, 2019

Berta Mae Wafer Wallace, 87 of Forreston, Texas passed away Sunday, February 03, 2019.   She was born on August 02, 1931 in Waxahachie, Texas to the late Robert Allen & Dolly Mae Rodgers Wafer.  Berta was an avid fisherman, a great cook, loved to quilt and repaired dolls for many people in the community.  She loved animals and worked...