Ronald Lee Roark
May 14, 2024
Ronald L. Roark, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and joined the Lord in eternal peace.
Born on April 10, 1946, in Waxahachie, TX, to Irvin (Kit) and Lucille Roark, Ron was a cherished lifelong resident of Waxahachie. He dedicated himself to serving his country as a proud US Marine and later as a dedicated Police Officer...
Dorothy Annetta Humphries
May 13, 2024
Dorothy Annetta Humphries, age 87, passed away May 13, 2024, at Bluebonnet Rehab & Nursing Facility in Ennis, Texas. She passed from us peacefully after battling with ongoing medical conditions for the past 2 years.
She was born, Dorothy Annetta Rodgers, in Waxahachie Texas on September 28, 1936, to Willie Roy Rodgers and Viola Pearl Owens Rodgers. She was raised with...
Teresa Kay Thompson Wells
May 11, 2024
Teresa Kay Thompson Wells
August 26, 1951 – May 11, 2024
Heaven received an amazing woman of God this week. Teresa Kay went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday May 11, 2024.
Teresa was born in Waxahachie, Texas to parents Lois and Charles “Sonny” Thompson on August 26, 1951. She was a 1969 graduate of Waxahachie High School. Teresa devoted...
Eddie Earl Horton
May 10, 2024
Eddie Earl Horton, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Edgar M. and Velma (Nickell) Horton. Eddie was raised in the Dallas area and graduated from Adamson High School in 1954. He remained near Dallas until moving to Manchester in the summer...
Clare Patricia Bird
May 7, 2024
Clare Patricia McElhenny Bird of Waxahachie, TX was born September 10, 1932, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday morning May 7, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 91.
Clare married the love of her life of 64 years, Charles Knowles Bird on August 1, 1959. They met at a dance, while he...
Randy Joe Yeager
May 3, 2024
Randy Yeager, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, coworker, and friend, passed away at the age of 60 on Friday, May 3, 2024. He left behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones. Randy will be remembered most for his gentle soul and generous spirit. He had a knack for making everyone feel welcomed and valued,...
Randy Lee Byars
Apr 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Randy Lee Byars, born in Waxahachie, Texas who passed away on April 30, 2024 at the age of 73. He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Janis Byars, his son Rob Lyon and wife Stephanie, grandson Austin from The Colony, Texas; his sister, Linda Gayle Allen, niece Stacy and...
Carmen Chavez O'Daniel
Apr 27, 2024
Carmen Chavez O'Daniel 79 went to be with the Lord on 4/27/2024, in Italy Texas at the Renaissance Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.Carmen attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a licensed hair stylist and received her certification in Medical Transcription. She worked in the insurance industry. She assisted her husband Robert in the business of Maverick Electric Supply when he...
Gabriela Villarreal Sustaita
Apr 24, 2024
Gabriela Sustaita, of Little Elm, TX, passed away on April 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1937, in Forreston, TX, to Rodrigo and Martha Villarreal.
Gabriela was known for her generous heart, kindness, and cooking. She had a deep passion for her family. Gabriela loved hosting family gatherings, always filling her home with love, laughter,...
Gail Rousseau
Apr 22, 2024
Gail Rousseau
Was a loving wife, mother, and nanama, she passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 73 quietly at her home in Venus. Born July 4, 1950, in Villa Rica Georgia and at age 18 moved to Texas with her parents. On March 30, 19, 1974, Gail married the love of...
Peggy Jane Cannon
Apr 16, 2024
On April 16, 2024, Peggy Jane Putman Cannon of Midlothian, Texas went to be with her Lord & Savior. Born on January 15, 1945, in Blooming Grove, Texas to Cecil and Virgie Rene Putman (née Raley), Peggy was the youngest of their two children. Growing up in Frost, Texas, Peggy played basketball in school and played in the school band....
Darrell Joe Strength
Apr 14, 2024
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Darrell Joe Strength, loving husband, dad, and papa, passed away at age 80. Darrell was born on October 12, 1943, to Fanoy and Corene. He graduated from Forreston High School with four others in 1961. He married the love of his life, Carolyn, in Waxahachie, Texas in 1967, where they lived and raised three children,...
Billy Edward Welch
Apr 12, 2024
Billy E. Welch, known affectionately as “Poppa Bill” by his family, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 94. A pioneering scientist, patriot, and devoted family man, his life was a testament to the virtues of service, wisdom, and kindness.
Born on September 16, 1929 in West, Texas, Billy was the son of Perry and Elizabeth Welch. After...
Gwendolyn Edwina Oliver
Apr 9, 2024
Gwendolyn Edwina Oliver, born January 6, 1954, went to be with the Lord April 09, 2024.She has a degree from Abilene Christian University and was a member of the Church of Christ. Her last employer was Loras Industries for 32 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward Cleveland Oliver Jr. and Florence Hilliard Oliver, and close friend...
Jerry Mack Fletcher
Apr 7, 2024
On April 7, 2024, Jerry Mack Fletcher, age 74 of Grand Prairie, left this world after a short battle with cancer. He was born to F.M. and Beatrice Fletcher at the Waxahachie Sanitarium on October 28, 1949. Jerry was raised in Waxahachie and attended Waxahachie High School.
After high school, Jerry began working at Flexsteel in Waxahachie. Later he became...
John W. Harrell
Apr 6, 2024
John was born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Carlsbad, NM. In high school, he had three loves; basketball, football, and Jo Ann. He was on the high school championship basketball team two years in a row prior to marrying his sweetheart, Jo Ann in 1955. Being 17 years old at graduation, his work day consisted of delivering milk to...
Jamie Lynn Duncan
Apr 4, 2024
Jamie Lynn Deal Duncan
Born April 26, 1976. She went to be with her Lord and father on April 4, 2024.
She's preceded in death by her father, Michael Wayne Deal. She is survived by her mother, Sherry Deal, sister, Jodi Deal and nephew, Colton Deal. She received an Associate Degeree from TSTC and worked as a 911 dispatcher for the Waxahachie...
Laurie Gayle McDonald
Mar 30, 2024
Laurie Gayle Stewart McDonald, 59, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2024. Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Eldon Stewart, and sister, April Stewart. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Paul McDonald; her children, Meghan Simpson (Brian) of Maypearl,TX, Kathryn Rush (Trevor) of Oklahoma City, OK, and...
Betty Lou Wilson
Mar 30, 2024
On Saturday, March 30, 2024 Betty Clark Wilson, loving mother and grandmother passed away at age 92.
Born in Graham, Texas, on July 16, 1931 to Thomas Earl and Annie Alice (Cox) Clark, Betty was one of fifteen children. She married Lonell Wilson in Graham, Texas, on September 1, 1950 and moved to Waxahachie, Texas in 1951, where they lived and...
Virginia Mae Cleveland
Mar 27, 2024
Virginia was a member of Pathways Baptist church in Waxahachie Texas. She embraced life's simple joys with grace and warmth. Her passions included baking delectable pies, creating by hand the most beautiful quilts, and most of all cherishing moments with her beloved family. Fondly known as ‘Nannie’, she found immense joy in spoiling her grandchildren, showering them with love and...
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Ronald Lee Roark
May 14, 2024
Ronald L. Roark, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and joined the Lord in eternal peace.
Born on April 10, 1946, in Waxahachie, TX, to Irvin (Kit) and Lucille Roark, Ron was a cherished lifelong resident of Waxahachie. He dedicated himself to serving his country as a proud US Marine and later as a dedicated Police Officer...
Dorothy Annetta Humphries
May 13, 2024
Dorothy Annetta Humphries, age 87, passed away May 13, 2024, at Bluebonnet Rehab & Nursing Facility in Ennis, Texas. She passed from us peacefully after battling with ongoing medical conditions for the past 2 years.
She was born, Dorothy Annetta Rodgers, in Waxahachie Texas on September 28, 1936, to Willie Roy Rodgers and Viola Pearl Owens Rodgers. She was raised with...
Teresa Kay Thompson Wells
May 11, 2024
Teresa Kay Thompson Wells
August 26, 1951 – May 11, 2024
Heaven received an amazing woman of God this week. Teresa Kay went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday May 11, 2024.
Teresa was born in Waxahachie, Texas to parents Lois and Charles “Sonny” Thompson on August 26, 1951. She was a 1969 graduate of Waxahachie High School. Teresa devoted...
Eddie Earl Horton
May 10, 2024
Eddie Earl Horton, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Edgar M. and Velma (Nickell) Horton. Eddie was raised in the Dallas area and graduated from Adamson High School in 1954. He remained near Dallas until moving to Manchester in the summer...
Clare Patricia Bird
May 7, 2024
Clare Patricia McElhenny Bird of Waxahachie, TX was born September 10, 1932, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday morning May 7, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 91.
Clare married the love of her life of 64 years, Charles Knowles Bird on August 1, 1959. They met at a dance, while he...
Randy Joe Yeager
May 3, 2024
Randy Yeager, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, coworker, and friend, passed away at the age of 60 on Friday, May 3, 2024. He left behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones. Randy will be remembered most for his gentle soul and generous spirit. He had a knack for making everyone feel welcomed and valued,...
Randy Lee Byars
Apr 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Randy Lee Byars, born in Waxahachie, Texas who passed away on April 30, 2024 at the age of 73. He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Janis Byars, his son Rob Lyon and wife Stephanie, grandson Austin from The Colony, Texas; his sister, Linda Gayle Allen, niece Stacy and...
Carmen Chavez O'Daniel
Apr 27, 2024
Carmen Chavez O'Daniel 79 went to be with the Lord on 4/27/2024, in Italy Texas at the Renaissance Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.Carmen attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a licensed hair stylist and received her certification in Medical Transcription. She worked in the insurance industry. She assisted her husband Robert in the business of Maverick Electric Supply when he...
Gabriela Villarreal Sustaita
Apr 24, 2024
Gabriela Sustaita, of Little Elm, TX, passed away on April 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1937, in Forreston, TX, to Rodrigo and Martha Villarreal.
Gabriela was known for her generous heart, kindness, and cooking. She had a deep passion for her family. Gabriela loved hosting family gatherings, always filling her home with love, laughter,...
Gail Rousseau
Apr 22, 2024
Gail Rousseau
Was a loving wife, mother, and nanama, she passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 73 quietly at her home in Venus. Born July 4, 1950, in Villa Rica Georgia and at age 18 moved to Texas with her parents. On March 30, 19, 1974, Gail married the love of...
Peggy Jane Cannon
Apr 16, 2024
On April 16, 2024, Peggy Jane Putman Cannon of Midlothian, Texas went to be with her Lord & Savior. Born on January 15, 1945, in Blooming Grove, Texas to Cecil and Virgie Rene Putman (née Raley), Peggy was the youngest of their two children. Growing up in Frost, Texas, Peggy played basketball in school and played in the school band....
Darrell Joe Strength
Apr 14, 2024
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Darrell Joe Strength, loving husband, dad, and papa, passed away at age 80. Darrell was born on October 12, 1943, to Fanoy and Corene. He graduated from Forreston High School with four others in 1961. He married the love of his life, Carolyn, in Waxahachie, Texas in 1967, where they lived and raised three children,...
Billy Edward Welch
Apr 12, 2024
Billy E. Welch, known affectionately as “Poppa Bill” by his family, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 94. A pioneering scientist, patriot, and devoted family man, his life was a testament to the virtues of service, wisdom, and kindness.
Born on September 16, 1929 in West, Texas, Billy was the son of Perry and Elizabeth Welch. After...
Gwendolyn Edwina Oliver
Apr 9, 2024
Gwendolyn Edwina Oliver, born January 6, 1954, went to be with the Lord April 09, 2024.She has a degree from Abilene Christian University and was a member of the Church of Christ. Her last employer was Loras Industries for 32 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward Cleveland Oliver Jr. and Florence Hilliard Oliver, and close friend...
Jerry Mack Fletcher
Apr 7, 2024
On April 7, 2024, Jerry Mack Fletcher, age 74 of Grand Prairie, left this world after a short battle with cancer. He was born to F.M. and Beatrice Fletcher at the Waxahachie Sanitarium on October 28, 1949. Jerry was raised in Waxahachie and attended Waxahachie High School.
After high school, Jerry began working at Flexsteel in Waxahachie. Later he became...
John W. Harrell
Apr 6, 2024
John was born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Carlsbad, NM. In high school, he had three loves; basketball, football, and Jo Ann. He was on the high school championship basketball team two years in a row prior to marrying his sweetheart, Jo Ann in 1955. Being 17 years old at graduation, his work day consisted of delivering milk to...
Jamie Lynn Duncan
Apr 4, 2024
Jamie Lynn Deal Duncan
Born April 26, 1976. She went to be with her Lord and father on April 4, 2024.
She's preceded in death by her father, Michael Wayne Deal. She is survived by her mother, Sherry Deal, sister, Jodi Deal and nephew, Colton Deal. She received an Associate Degeree from TSTC and worked as a 911 dispatcher for the Waxahachie...
Laurie Gayle McDonald
Mar 30, 2024
Laurie Gayle Stewart McDonald, 59, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2024. Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Eldon Stewart, and sister, April Stewart. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Paul McDonald; her children, Meghan Simpson (Brian) of Maypearl,TX, Kathryn Rush (Trevor) of Oklahoma City, OK, and...
Betty Lou Wilson
Mar 30, 2024
On Saturday, March 30, 2024 Betty Clark Wilson, loving mother and grandmother passed away at age 92.
Born in Graham, Texas, on July 16, 1931 to Thomas Earl and Annie Alice (Cox) Clark, Betty was one of fifteen children. She married Lonell Wilson in Graham, Texas, on September 1, 1950 and moved to Waxahachie, Texas in 1951, where they lived and...
Virginia Mae Cleveland
Mar 27, 2024
Virginia was a member of Pathways Baptist church in Waxahachie Texas. She embraced life's simple joys with grace and warmth. Her passions included baking delectable pies, creating by hand the most beautiful quilts, and most of all cherishing moments with her beloved family. Fondly known as ‘Nannie’, she found immense joy in spoiling her grandchildren, showering them with love and...
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