Obituaries

Feb 11, 2015

Kenneth Johnson, 82 of Waxahachie, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He was born to the late William H. Johnson and Lucille Heath Johnson on January 16, 1933 in Reager Springs, Texas Kenneth served our Country in the United States Navy for four years, serving in the...

Feb 11, 2015

Charles Francis "Frank" Wright III was born September 1, 1936 in Welch, West Virginia. He grew up in Princeton , WV , where he played sports throughout high school, including baseball, football, and tennis (for which he received a college scholarship). He graduated from Concord University and served in the Navy until 1960. He began his...

Feb 11, 2015

Feb 10, 2015

Billy Joe Stoffregen October 25, 1929 - February 10, 2015 Billy Joe Stoffregen, 85, passed away Tuesday morning. Billy loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was born in the Ike Community near Waxahachie to Charles Blon and Louella McAlister Stoffregen. Billy attended Waxahachie schools graduating in 1946. Upon graduation from Texas A&M College...

Feb 8, 2015

Captain Joseph William Rowland Felty USN (Retired) Joe was born on November 3, 1942 in Canton Texas to LT and Margaret (Rowland) Felty. Joe, his brother Larry Felty and sister Margaret Felty lived in Waxahachie where Joe grew up playing football, eventually achieving an All State center accolade while attending Waxahachie High School. Joe graduated from...

Feb 8, 2015

Russell Brian Lentz, 64, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2015, with family and friends by his side. Russell was born on October 31,1950, the third child of Eddie and Ruby (Kaddatz) Lentz of Hillsboro, TX. He was baptized Nov. 26, 1950, by Pastor John L. Herzog at Christ Lutheran Church in Hillsboro and confirmed April...

Feb 8, 2015

From mom's journal: "I would not stay another day, To love, to laugh, to work or play; Tasks left undone would stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, Then fill it with a remembered joy. (From "Remembered Joy"~ an Irish prayer) Carol Costley Kauffman Wales, 84, of Waxahachie Texas, passed away quietly...

Feb 4, 2015

Beverly Worthington, 78 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 04, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. She was born January 22, 1937 in Bastrop, Texas to the late Henry O. & Roberta Menefee Griesenbeck. Beverly was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the Covenant Sunday School Class. Beverly was characterized...

Feb 3, 2015

Jan 31, 2015

Thomas Joseph Collins, Jr., 59 of Waxahachie passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Collins was Superintendent of Waxahachie from 2007-2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday February 4, 2015 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waxahachie with interment following at the Waxahachie City Cemetery. Mr....

Jan 31, 2015

Kenneth Wayne Getso, Jr., 23, beloved son and brother, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Ovilla. Kenneth was born on November 7, 1991 to Kenneth Wayne Getso, Sr. and Linda Moehlenkamp. Kenny loved going to the lake and the ocean. He was an avid animal lover, always rescuing and helping any kind of animal he...

Jan 31, 2015

Patsy Jean Prestidge, 68 of Midlothian, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Dallas. She was born on August 3, 1946 in Lancaster, Texas to the late Cecil and Margaret Jenkins Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, Jim Prestidge; her son, Kevin Prestidge; her daughter, Kymberly Prestidge Galeti and her husband, Alex; her grandchildren, Peyton,...

Jan 30, 2015

Norman G. Terrill, 71 of Red Oak, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 3, 1943 in Pueblo, CO to the late Leo and Buelah Harris Terrill. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of Red Oak; his daughter, Tanya of Kaufman; his...

Jan 27, 2015

Leonard Payne, 89 of Waxahachie, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late John W. Payne and Lucy E. Adams Payne on July 28, 1925 in Boz, Texas. Leonard served our country in the United States Army during WWII, serving in the Philippines and...

Jan 25, 2015

On Sunday, January 25, 2015, Glenda Karen White Hicks of Italy, Texas passed from this life into the loving arms of her Savior following an illness. She was born in Waxahachie, Texas on August 20, 1944 to Arlin White and Mittie Bowren. She was a graduate of Waxahachie High School. On December 20, 1971, Glenda married...

Jan 23, 2015

Jan 23, 2015

Craig Edwin Biggerstaff, 58 of Red Oak Texas passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at Baylor-Scott& White Hospital in Waxahachie. He was born on April 13, 1956 in Electra, TX to Cecil and Margery Biggerstaff. He grew up in Harlingen, Texas where he played basketball in high school and college. He was a very hard worker,...

Jan 18, 2015

Oralia Mottu Ramirez born in East Bernard Texas on March 21, 1963, lived in Dallas Texas for the past 28 years, went to be with our heavenly father on Sunday January 18, 2015. She is survived by her three children Valerie Rodriguez and husband Genaro; Alan Ramirez, Christine Ramirez and husband Richard; her mother Manuela Mottu,...

Jan 15, 2015

Eddie Don Ford, 70 of Waxahachie, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Clayton and Gracie White Ford on September 28, 1944 in Avalon, Texas. Eddie married Brenda Allen Ford, his High School sweetheart and they enjoyed 50 wonderful years together. Both graduated...

Jan 11, 2015

Rolanda Sue Boese, 51, passed away on January 11, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. Rolanda was born on September 29, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to Roland and Glenda Green. Rolanda is survived by her husband, Bill Boese; children, Amber, Will, Margaret, and Taylor Boese; granddaughter, Adrianna Boese; brothers, Donnie Green and his wife, Lisa, and Ronnie...