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Robert Abrahamsen

Robert Abrahamsen

August 14, 2024

Robert Abrahamsen joined our Lord and Savior in Heaven on August 14th, 2024 after a full and robust life here on earth. He passed away peacefully in Waxahachie, Texas with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of almost 63 years Shirley. He is also survived by his daughters and bonus sons, Debbie (Paul) Thrasher and...

Thomas Daniel Grimes

Thomas Daniel Grimes

August 12, 2024

Thomas Daniel Grimes of Waxahachie passed away at Legend Oaks on August 12th 2024 at the age of 89. Thomas was born to Mr. And Mrs. Lonnie Grimes on August 31st 1934 in Rice Texas. He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1952. Sometime after Thomas fell in love with Frances Grimes. They had 3 wonderful children that they enjoyed...

Marvin Wayne Price Sr.

Marvin Wayne Price Sr.

August 6, 2024

Marvin Wayne Price Sr. age 90 of Waxahachie went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 6th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 20th, 1933, in Sayre, Oklahoma to Clara Powell and Lonzo Price. He married Iva Mae Moore on January 31, 1953 in Corsicana, Texas. They were long time members of Brown...

Jo Ann Yates

Jo Ann Yates

August 6, 2024

Today we say, “See you after-while,” to the Matriarch of our family, Jo Ann Adams Yates. Beloved wife, mom, mema, sister, aunt, cousin, and best friend.Jo Ann Adams Yates, aged Seventy-Eight, passed away on 08/06/2024. She was born on 04/22/1946, in Ennis, TX, to C.W. Mcburnett Adams and Annie Rue Stanton. She was a 1964 graduate of Wilmer-Hutchins High School...

Noe Garcia

Noe Garcia

August 5, 2024

Noe Garcia was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, leader, farmer, rancher, coach, a jokester. He loved spending time with family and friends and was passionate about projects that would serve his community. He was born February 13, 1941, in Edinburg, Texas and died peacefully at the age of 83 in his home surrounded by his family...

Linda Jeane Christian

Linda Jeane Christian

August 1, 2024

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Linda 

Hummel Christian, who departed this life on August 1, 2024 at the age of 84. She was a loving grandmother, a vibrant spirit, and a beacon of joy to all who knew her. 

Born on March 5, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, Linda lived a life filled with grace,...

Dorothy Jean Willey

Dorothy Jean Willey

July 29, 2024

Obituary coming soon.

Billy Harold Wheatley

Billy Harold Wheatley

July 27, 2024

Billy Harold Wheatley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather gained his heavenly reward July 27, 2024 at his home in Maypearl surrounded by friends and family. 

Bill was born June 16, 1939 in Ennis, Texas to Buck (L.H.) and Viola Wheatley of Buena Vista. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Teddy and her husband Tony Carpenter. He is...

Kathleen Batts

Kathleen Batts

July 21, 2024

Kathy Batts made her final transition in the early morning of July 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Raised in Texarkana, Texas, she spent most of her life in Arlington, Texas before moving back to Texarkana to care for her mother. 

After spending years away from her children and grandchildren while caring for her mother, Kathy decided to settle...

David Lee Beeson

David Lee Beeson

July 15, 2024

David Lee Beeson of Rockett, Texas passed away at his home on July, 15, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. David was born on September 20, 1957 in Garland, Texas to Jewel Franklin Beeson and Noralene Tilley Beeson. David was the fourth of four boys born to the couple, the others included: Donald Wayne Beeson, Douglas Ray Beeson, and Darryl...

Peggy Jean Hightower

Peggy Jean Hightower

July 14, 2024

On July 14th, 2024, Peggy Mason Hightower departed from her earthly home to dwell in the arms of Jesus Christ.

At age 89, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and faithful friend to all who were blessed to know her.

As a born-again Christian, Peggy declared that her life on earth was solely an avenue to her eternal home...

Onesimo Zapata

Onesimo Zapata

July 13, 2024

On Saturday July 13, 2024 Onesimo Zapata know as “fly”, and “pop” (age 73) gave his last breath in home in waxahachie, Tx. Onesimo Zapata was born February 16, 1951 in Pawnee, Tx to Hijnio and Dominga Espinoza Zapata 

Onesimo Zapata grew up in Pawnee,Tx. Where he later joined job corps and went on to travel around the U.S.. Once he...

Patricia Ann Alexander

Patricia Ann Alexander

July 10, 2024

PATRICIA ANN KENYON ALEXANDER (PAT) (NANNY) (1942-2024)

Patricia Ann Kenyon Alexander, 81, beloved wife, and mother to 2 children, of Palmer, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on September 3, 1942, to Russell and Ollie Kenyon. Pat was a licensed beautician and enjoyed making...

Albert Alton Martin

Albert Alton Martin

July 6, 2024

Albert “Al” Alton Martin, age 73, went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2024, surrounded by family. Al was born on January 8, 1951, to Frances Eva Dow (Martin, Sullivan) and Carlton Ellsworth Martin of Gorham, ME. He studied mechanical engineering and completed a degree in Independent Studies in 1984 from the University of Maine.

Al met Esther in...

Roland Olynthus "Pat" Patterson

Roland Olynthus "Pat" Patterson

July 6, 2024

Roland, known as Pat to many, was born on February 17, 1938 to Donald Patterson and Lennie Dillard in Okolona Arkansas. Pat went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2024 at 86 years old in Waxahachie Texas surrounded by family.

Roland graduated high school in 1956 in Okolona, Arkansas, then in July 1956 moved to Texas. He began working...

Jackie Fred Nichols

Jackie Fred Nichols

July 5, 2024

Jackie Fred Nichols went to be with the lord on July 5, 2024. Jackie was born on April 25, 1949, in Murphy North Carolina to parents Doc Presley Nichlos and Ila Mae Walls Nichols. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Dianne Nichols, son Shane Nichols, and granddaughter Miranda Braden all of Waxahachie, TX. His 3 sisters...

John David Luko

John David Luko

July 1, 2024

John David Luko born on April 17, 1952 to John Alexander Luko and Mary Madeline Sprouse Luko in China Lake, California peacefully passed away at the age of 72 surrounded by loved ones on July 1, 2024 in Waxahachie, Texas. His family moved to San Diego, California when John was three years old, and he moved to Texas with his...

Larry Vermillion

Larry Vermillion

June 29, 2024

Larry Mack Vermillion (age 80) was born in Dallas, Texas on December 06,1943 and passed away at home in Waxahachie, Texas on June 29, 2024. Larry was a Christian and loved God. He loved his family very much, and he enjoyed being with his friends. He also enjoyed working in his yard, working on his stamp collection, visiting with anyone...

Evelyn Vaden Pace

Evelyn Vaden Pace

June 27, 2024

Evelyn Vaden Pace finished her earthly race and entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at home with her daughter by her bedside. Evelyn will be greatly missed by family and friends. She was born to Van and Oma Vaden in Baylor County, Texas on her mother’s birthday, July 8, 1919. 

Evelyn experienced salvation at...

Enid Wright Robinson

Enid Wright Robinson

June 24, 2024

Enid Wright Robinson, age 98 of Waxahachie, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Enid was born on July 27, 1925, in Ellis County Texas to Tom and Sue Wright. She graduated from Forreston High School in 1942 and moved to Dallas where she began working. Enid soon met and married Stg Robert (Bob) C. Robinson on September 13,1947. They were...

Robert Abrahamsen

Robert Abrahamsen

August 14, 2024

Robert Abrahamsen joined our Lord and Savior in Heaven on August 14th, 2024 after a full and robust life here on earth. He passed away peacefully in Waxahachie, Texas with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of almost 63 years Shirley. He is also survived by his daughters and bonus sons, Debbie (Paul) Thrasher and...

Thomas Daniel Grimes

Thomas Daniel Grimes

August 12, 2024

Thomas Daniel Grimes of Waxahachie passed away at Legend Oaks on August 12th 2024 at the age of 89. Thomas was born to Mr. And Mrs. Lonnie Grimes on August 31st 1934 in Rice Texas. He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1952. Sometime after Thomas fell in love with Frances Grimes. They had 3 wonderful children that they enjoyed...

Marvin Wayne Price Sr.

Marvin Wayne Price Sr.

August 6, 2024

Marvin Wayne Price Sr. age 90 of Waxahachie went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 6th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 20th, 1933, in Sayre, Oklahoma to Clara Powell and Lonzo Price. He married Iva Mae Moore on January 31, 1953 in Corsicana, Texas. They were long time members of Brown...

Jo Ann Yates

Jo Ann Yates

August 6, 2024

Today we say, “See you after-while,” to the Matriarch of our family, Jo Ann Adams Yates. Beloved wife, mom, mema, sister, aunt, cousin, and best friend.Jo Ann Adams Yates, aged Seventy-Eight, passed away on 08/06/2024. She was born on 04/22/1946, in Ennis, TX, to C.W. Mcburnett Adams and Annie Rue Stanton. She was a 1964 graduate of Wilmer-Hutchins High School...

Noe Garcia

Noe Garcia

August 5, 2024

Noe Garcia was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, leader, farmer, rancher, coach, a jokester. He loved spending time with family and friends and was passionate about projects that would serve his community. He was born February 13, 1941, in Edinburg, Texas and died peacefully at the age of 83 in his home surrounded by his family...

Linda Jeane Christian

Linda Jeane Christian

August 1, 2024

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Linda 

Hummel Christian, who departed this life on August 1, 2024 at the age of 84. She was a loving grandmother, a vibrant spirit, and a beacon of joy to all who knew her. 

Born on March 5, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, Linda lived a life filled with grace,...

Dorothy Jean Willey

Dorothy Jean Willey

July 29, 2024

Obituary coming soon.

Billy Harold Wheatley

Billy Harold Wheatley

July 27, 2024

Billy Harold Wheatley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather gained his heavenly reward July 27, 2024 at his home in Maypearl surrounded by friends and family. 

Bill was born June 16, 1939 in Ennis, Texas to Buck (L.H.) and Viola Wheatley of Buena Vista. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Teddy and her husband Tony Carpenter. He is...

Kathleen Batts

Kathleen Batts

July 21, 2024

Kathy Batts made her final transition in the early morning of July 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Raised in Texarkana, Texas, she spent most of her life in Arlington, Texas before moving back to Texarkana to care for her mother. 

After spending years away from her children and grandchildren while caring for her mother, Kathy decided to settle...

David Lee Beeson

David Lee Beeson

July 15, 2024

David Lee Beeson of Rockett, Texas passed away at his home on July, 15, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. David was born on September 20, 1957 in Garland, Texas to Jewel Franklin Beeson and Noralene Tilley Beeson. David was the fourth of four boys born to the couple, the others included: Donald Wayne Beeson, Douglas Ray Beeson, and Darryl...

Peggy Jean Hightower

Peggy Jean Hightower

July 14, 2024

On July 14th, 2024, Peggy Mason Hightower departed from her earthly home to dwell in the arms of Jesus Christ.

At age 89, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and faithful friend to all who were blessed to know her.

As a born-again Christian, Peggy declared that her life on earth was solely an avenue to her eternal home...

Onesimo Zapata

Onesimo Zapata

July 13, 2024

On Saturday July 13, 2024 Onesimo Zapata know as “fly”, and “pop” (age 73) gave his last breath in home in waxahachie, Tx. Onesimo Zapata was born February 16, 1951 in Pawnee, Tx to Hijnio and Dominga Espinoza Zapata 

Onesimo Zapata grew up in Pawnee,Tx. Where he later joined job corps and went on to travel around the U.S.. Once he...

Patricia Ann Alexander

Patricia Ann Alexander

July 10, 2024

PATRICIA ANN KENYON ALEXANDER (PAT) (NANNY) (1942-2024)

Patricia Ann Kenyon Alexander, 81, beloved wife, and mother to 2 children, of Palmer, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on September 3, 1942, to Russell and Ollie Kenyon. Pat was a licensed beautician and enjoyed making...

Albert Alton Martin

Albert Alton Martin

July 6, 2024

Albert “Al” Alton Martin, age 73, went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2024, surrounded by family. Al was born on January 8, 1951, to Frances Eva Dow (Martin, Sullivan) and Carlton Ellsworth Martin of Gorham, ME. He studied mechanical engineering and completed a degree in Independent Studies in 1984 from the University of Maine.

Al met Esther in...

Roland Olynthus "Pat" Patterson

Roland Olynthus "Pat" Patterson

July 6, 2024

Roland, known as Pat to many, was born on February 17, 1938 to Donald Patterson and Lennie Dillard in Okolona Arkansas. Pat went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2024 at 86 years old in Waxahachie Texas surrounded by family.

Roland graduated high school in 1956 in Okolona, Arkansas, then in July 1956 moved to Texas. He began working...

Jackie Fred Nichols

Jackie Fred Nichols

July 5, 2024

Jackie Fred Nichols went to be with the lord on July 5, 2024. Jackie was born on April 25, 1949, in Murphy North Carolina to parents Doc Presley Nichlos and Ila Mae Walls Nichols. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Dianne Nichols, son Shane Nichols, and granddaughter Miranda Braden all of Waxahachie, TX. His 3 sisters...

John David Luko

John David Luko

July 1, 2024

John David Luko born on April 17, 1952 to John Alexander Luko and Mary Madeline Sprouse Luko in China Lake, California peacefully passed away at the age of 72 surrounded by loved ones on July 1, 2024 in Waxahachie, Texas. His family moved to San Diego, California when John was three years old, and he moved to Texas with his...

Larry Vermillion

Larry Vermillion

June 29, 2024

Larry Mack Vermillion (age 80) was born in Dallas, Texas on December 06,1943 and passed away at home in Waxahachie, Texas on June 29, 2024. Larry was a Christian and loved God. He loved his family very much, and he enjoyed being with his friends. He also enjoyed working in his yard, working on his stamp collection, visiting with anyone...

Evelyn Vaden Pace

Evelyn Vaden Pace

June 27, 2024

Evelyn Vaden Pace finished her earthly race and entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at home with her daughter by her bedside. Evelyn will be greatly missed by family and friends. She was born to Van and Oma Vaden in Baylor County, Texas on her mother’s birthday, July 8, 1919. 

Evelyn experienced salvation at...

Enid Wright Robinson

Enid Wright Robinson

June 24, 2024

Enid Wright Robinson, age 98 of Waxahachie, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Enid was born on July 27, 1925, in Ellis County Texas to Tom and Sue Wright. She graduated from Forreston High School in 1942 and moved to Dallas where she began working. Enid soon met and married Stg Robert (Bob) C. Robinson on September 13,1947. They were...

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