Bobbye Crouch Embry
June 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bobbye Crouch Embry
September 18, 1925 – June 30, 2025
Bobbye Crouch Embry, a lifelong resident of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 30, just weeks shy of celebrating her 100th birthday.
Born in Ferris, Texas, on September 18, 1925, to Bob and Pearlie Parker Crouch, Bobbye’s family moved to Waxahachie when she was a...
Lenna Marie Sharp
June 16, 2025
Lenna Marie Towry Wilkins Sharp, 92, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025.
Marie was born April 12, 1933, in McIntosh County, Oklahoma (Carr Creek School District). She was raised from a humble life of picking watermelons and cotton with her siblings to help support their family and collected metal for the war efforts of World War II....
Deleita Raye Sechrist
June 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Deleita Raye Merrell Sechrist August 28, 1941 – June 14, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Deleita Raye Merrell Sechrist, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on August 28, 1941, in Memphis (Hall County), Texas, she lived a life filled with love, service, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Deleita...
David A. Foard
June 12, 2025
David Foard passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on March 20, 1934, David lived a full and vibrant life defined by love, loyalty, and quiet strength.
He was a devoted husband to Beverly H. Foard, his beloved wife of 72 years, and a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His greatest joy came from time...
Felipa Torres
June 12, 2025
Felipa Torres was born on May 1, 1936, in Italy, Texas. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12, 2025.
Felipa was the daughter of Cristobal and Seferina Gutierrez and one of 13 siblings. She grew up in the Sandtown community of Italy, Texas, and briefly attended Avalon School. For health reasons, she later moved to San Angelo, Texas,...
Dwayne John Swindle
June 10, 2025
Dwayne John Swindle
July 19, 1949 – June 10, 2025
“Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5:8, NLT.
Dwayne John Swindle, of Waxahachie, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2025, at the age of 75. Dwayne was...
Patricia Ann Breedlove
June 9, 2025
Patricia Ann Breedlove, 78, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away at home, making her way to her final resting place on June 9, 2025. She was born in Dallas, Texas to James H. and Dorothy H. Brown.
Pat, because she disliked being called Patricia, married James T. Breedlove Sr., the love of her life, on January 15, 1965, and during their journey...
Alma Earlene Antwine
June 7, 2025
Alma Earlene (Landrum) Antwine, age 84, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2025 in Midlothian, Texas.
She was born on December 18, 1940 in Grandfield, Oklahoma as the oldest daughter to Earl Taylor Landrum and Mildred Viola (Noel) Landrum. Earlene grew up in Grandfield and graduated from Grandfield High School in 1959. In high school she was the...
John Walter Banks
June 5, 2025
John Walter Banks passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Baylor Scott and White in Waxahachie, Texas. John was born on May 3, 1974, in Dallas, Texas along with his twin brother James Milton Banks to the late Walter Browning (Buddy) and Janice Banks. John graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1992 where he was a member of the...
Paula Jo Justice
May 30, 2025
Paula Jo Justice (Maxwell) passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of May 30, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born on October 12,1946 to the late Paul and Hattie Jo Maxwell (Hunt). Paula is survived by her husband of 40 years James Justice, one Daughter, Kristy Pennock (Bob), two sons, John Rodgers (Lauri), and Michael...
Margarita Hernandez
May 30, 2025
Margarita Hernandez, age 74, of Waxahachie, Texas went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born in Anahuac, Nuevo León, Mexico on January 10, 1951 to Cipriano Salinas and Dolores Perez.
She was a member of Bethesda Assembly of God in Waxahachie and had a passion for God and her family.
She is preceded in death by...
Kathryn Kay Tobaben
May 26, 2025
Kathryn “Kay” Tobaben, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. While our hearts are filled with deep sadness, they are also overflowing with gratitude for the love, laughter, and lasting legacy she leaves behind.
Kay was born on June 4, 1951, in Sedalia, Missouri, to Melvin E. Riecke and Kathleen (Eckhoff) Riecke. She was raised with a...
Phillip A. Walton Jr.
May 24, 2025
Phillip A. Walton Jr., 73, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born on August 28, 1951, in Waxahachie, Texas, Phillip was a beloved father, mentor and friend. Phillip was a 1969 graduate of Waxahachie High School then went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps.He is survived by his daughter, Sunni Brooke...
Alan Landry
May 21, 2025
Alan Landry passed away peacefully May 21, 2025. His wife and dedicated caregiver, Joy, was by his side. He very much loved & enjoyed her and her family; they were the family he never had.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home of Waxahachie.
Brixton Alan Martin
May 17, 2025
Brixton Alan MartinBorn May 30, 2023 to Maegan Meisner and Zachary Martin. Brixton earned his angel wings and went home to Jesus May 17, 2025. He was known to his family as Munchkin, Bean and Little Man and baby boy. Brixton was the happiest baby who knew no stranger. He loved playing outside, riding the John Deere tractor mower with...
Juana Isabel Aguillon Arredondo
May 16, 2025
Juana Aguillon Arredondo nació en mayo 28, 1983 a mayo 16, 2025. Peleaba contra el cáncer y peleó hasta que Dios le llamó a su hogar eterno donde no hay dolor o sufrimiento. Ella era Madre de 3 hijos Yoan Martinez, Lizbeth Martinez y esposo Damien Beck, y Denise Martinez, esposa de Aodias y Abuela de Angelo Beck y Anahi...
Donna Jean Rogers
May 15, 2025
Donna Jean Rogers, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Waxahachie, Texas, surrounded by the love that defined her remarkable life.
Born on June 7, 1948, Donna lived with a generous heart and an infectious smile that could brighten any room. She was the devoted wife of Jerry Rogers, her partner in life's greatest adventure for over 55...
Troy K. Molder
May 15, 2025
Obituary Pending
We are honored to serve the family of Troy Molder. A full obituary will be posted here once it becomes available. In the meantime, we invite you to share your memories, messages of comfort, and expressions of sympathy in the Guestbook located below as we remember and celebrate his life together.
LaNell Hamilton Yeats
May 7, 2025
LaNell passed peacefully at home with her family on May 7, 2025, just five months after the passing of her husband of 72 years, Conard. LaNell was born at home in Caddo, Oklahoma on January 19, 1935 to Bill & Essie Mae Hamilton. She was raised on a dairy farm until marrying Conard in 1952 and moving to Fort Worth....
Bubba Ostrander
May 1, 2025
Bubba Ostrander
July 30, 1985 – May 1, 2025
Bubba Ostrander, 39, of Cleburne, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Bubba was born in Waxahachie and grew up in Italy, Texas, where he made lifelong memories and friendships. He had a heart bigger than Texas and a sense of humor that could light up any room....
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Bobbye Crouch Embry
June 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bobbye Crouch Embry
September 18, 1925 – June 30, 2025
Bobbye Crouch Embry, a lifelong resident of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 30, just weeks shy of celebrating her 100th birthday.
Born in Ferris, Texas, on September 18, 1925, to Bob and Pearlie Parker Crouch, Bobbye’s family moved to Waxahachie when she was a...
Lenna Marie Sharp
June 16, 2025
Lenna Marie Towry Wilkins Sharp, 92, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025.
Marie was born April 12, 1933, in McIntosh County, Oklahoma (Carr Creek School District). She was raised from a humble life of picking watermelons and cotton with her siblings to help support their family and collected metal for the war efforts of World War II....
Deleita Raye Sechrist
June 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Deleita Raye Merrell Sechrist August 28, 1941 – June 14, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Deleita Raye Merrell Sechrist, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on August 28, 1941, in Memphis (Hall County), Texas, she lived a life filled with love, service, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Deleita...
David A. Foard
June 12, 2025
David Foard passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on March 20, 1934, David lived a full and vibrant life defined by love, loyalty, and quiet strength.
He was a devoted husband to Beverly H. Foard, his beloved wife of 72 years, and a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His greatest joy came from time...
Felipa Torres
June 12, 2025
Felipa Torres was born on May 1, 1936, in Italy, Texas. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12, 2025.
Felipa was the daughter of Cristobal and Seferina Gutierrez and one of 13 siblings. She grew up in the Sandtown community of Italy, Texas, and briefly attended Avalon School. For health reasons, she later moved to San Angelo, Texas,...
Dwayne John Swindle
June 10, 2025
Dwayne John Swindle
July 19, 1949 – June 10, 2025
“Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5:8, NLT.
Dwayne John Swindle, of Waxahachie, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2025, at the age of 75. Dwayne was...
Patricia Ann Breedlove
June 9, 2025
Patricia Ann Breedlove, 78, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away at home, making her way to her final resting place on June 9, 2025. She was born in Dallas, Texas to James H. and Dorothy H. Brown.
Pat, because she disliked being called Patricia, married James T. Breedlove Sr., the love of her life, on January 15, 1965, and during their journey...
Alma Earlene Antwine
June 7, 2025
Alma Earlene (Landrum) Antwine, age 84, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2025 in Midlothian, Texas.
She was born on December 18, 1940 in Grandfield, Oklahoma as the oldest daughter to Earl Taylor Landrum and Mildred Viola (Noel) Landrum. Earlene grew up in Grandfield and graduated from Grandfield High School in 1959. In high school she was the...
John Walter Banks
June 5, 2025
John Walter Banks passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Baylor Scott and White in Waxahachie, Texas. John was born on May 3, 1974, in Dallas, Texas along with his twin brother James Milton Banks to the late Walter Browning (Buddy) and Janice Banks. John graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1992 where he was a member of the...
Paula Jo Justice
May 30, 2025
Paula Jo Justice (Maxwell) passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of May 30, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born on October 12,1946 to the late Paul and Hattie Jo Maxwell (Hunt). Paula is survived by her husband of 40 years James Justice, one Daughter, Kristy Pennock (Bob), two sons, John Rodgers (Lauri), and Michael...
Margarita Hernandez
May 30, 2025
Margarita Hernandez, age 74, of Waxahachie, Texas went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born in Anahuac, Nuevo León, Mexico on January 10, 1951 to Cipriano Salinas and Dolores Perez.
She was a member of Bethesda Assembly of God in Waxahachie and had a passion for God and her family.
She is preceded in death by...
Kathryn Kay Tobaben
May 26, 2025
Kathryn “Kay” Tobaben, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. While our hearts are filled with deep sadness, they are also overflowing with gratitude for the love, laughter, and lasting legacy she leaves behind.
Kay was born on June 4, 1951, in Sedalia, Missouri, to Melvin E. Riecke and Kathleen (Eckhoff) Riecke. She was raised with a...
Phillip A. Walton Jr.
May 24, 2025
Phillip A. Walton Jr., 73, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on May 24, 2025. Born on August 28, 1951, in Waxahachie, Texas, Phillip was a beloved father, mentor and friend. Phillip was a 1969 graduate of Waxahachie High School then went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps.He is survived by his daughter, Sunni Brooke...
Alan Landry
May 21, 2025
Alan Landry passed away peacefully May 21, 2025. His wife and dedicated caregiver, Joy, was by his side. He very much loved & enjoyed her and her family; they were the family he never had.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home of Waxahachie.
Brixton Alan Martin
May 17, 2025
Brixton Alan MartinBorn May 30, 2023 to Maegan Meisner and Zachary Martin. Brixton earned his angel wings and went home to Jesus May 17, 2025. He was known to his family as Munchkin, Bean and Little Man and baby boy. Brixton was the happiest baby who knew no stranger. He loved playing outside, riding the John Deere tractor mower with...
Juana Isabel Aguillon Arredondo
May 16, 2025
Juana Aguillon Arredondo nació en mayo 28, 1983 a mayo 16, 2025. Peleaba contra el cáncer y peleó hasta que Dios le llamó a su hogar eterno donde no hay dolor o sufrimiento. Ella era Madre de 3 hijos Yoan Martinez, Lizbeth Martinez y esposo Damien Beck, y Denise Martinez, esposa de Aodias y Abuela de Angelo Beck y Anahi...
Donna Jean Rogers
May 15, 2025
Donna Jean Rogers, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Waxahachie, Texas, surrounded by the love that defined her remarkable life.
Born on June 7, 1948, Donna lived with a generous heart and an infectious smile that could brighten any room. She was the devoted wife of Jerry Rogers, her partner in life's greatest adventure for over 55...
Troy K. Molder
May 15, 2025
Obituary Pending
We are honored to serve the family of Troy Molder. A full obituary will be posted here once it becomes available. In the meantime, we invite you to share your memories, messages of comfort, and expressions of sympathy in the Guestbook located below as we remember and celebrate his life together.
LaNell Hamilton Yeats
May 7, 2025
LaNell passed peacefully at home with her family on May 7, 2025, just five months after the passing of her husband of 72 years, Conard. LaNell was born at home in Caddo, Oklahoma on January 19, 1935 to Bill & Essie Mae Hamilton. She was raised on a dairy farm until marrying Conard in 1952 and moving to Fort Worth....
Bubba Ostrander
May 1, 2025
Bubba Ostrander
July 30, 1985 – May 1, 2025
Bubba Ostrander, 39, of Cleburne, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Bubba was born in Waxahachie and grew up in Italy, Texas, where he made lifelong memories and friendships. He had a heart bigger than Texas and a sense of humor that could light up any room....
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