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Geraldine “Jerre” Sullivan                                                               May 24, 1918 – May 27, 2020       Geraldine...

Patricia Darlene (Birdsong) Murray  Patricia passed away on May 25, 2020 at the age of 80. Patricia was born on December 12, 1939 in Lone Elm, TX. She attended the Waxahachie school system grades 1-12. Soon after, she married Jack Murray, on July 28, 1957 in Durant, Oklahoma.  She was a full-time housewife and a loving advocate for her family. She was an avid member of The Cowboy Church of Ellis County.        She is survived by her son Jon Murray, and...

On Monday, May 25, 2020, JoElla Bryant of Goodrich, Michigan passed away peacefully at the age of 79 in Ennis, Texas after a battle with heart issues and dementia. JoElla was born on April 5, 1941 in Goodrich, Michigan to Ena Faye and Lloyd Cummings.   She graduated Goodrich High School in 1959 and worked for Dr. Walker and Dr. Benkirk for 20 plus years.  She raised three sons, Anthony, Todd and Corey Johnson. JoElla was passionate about hockey and loved sports in...

On Saturday, May 23, 2020 Linda Gale Parten Keith left this crazy world and went home to be with God. She was 71. Gale was born in June of 1948 in Waxahachie, Texas to William H. (Buster) and Alma Ruth (Smith) Parten. She worked for 30+ years for Bank of America, retiring as an Assistant VP. Since sitting still was never an option for her, she soon had other jobs that took up her time, because no one ever really retires.  She worked for Turquoise Haven where she had many duties and...

Shirley Zahn passed away on May 19, 2020 at the age of 81 at her home in Red Oak,  Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorotha and Alvis Cloninger, brother, Wendell Bruner, and her loving husband, Richard Zahn. Shirley is survived by her two devoted sons James Norris, wife Sherrie, of Waxahachie, Rick Norris, wife  Vonnie, of Rockwall, one sister Lora Whitely, husband Cecil, of Richmond , MS, one brother, Bill Bruner, wife Ann, of Kaufman, and one sister-in-law,...

Mary Jo Odom, born October 19, 1924 passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on May 17, 2020 at Buffalo Creek Assisted Living, Waxahachie, Texas. She was a graduate of Waxahachie High School, married to Rex Odom for 63 years.  They owned and operated several successful businesses in Waxahachie and Ennis.  Mary Jo was actively involved in the day to day operations of all of their business ventures.  Both her husband and she attended and were dedicated member of Ferris Heights...

Evan Phillip Simpson, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, Naomi, and children, Lizzie and Evan Jr, on May 16, 2020.  He was born February 3, 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Cynthia Simpson and Joseph Utley.   Evan touched lives wherever he traveled, worked and lived and was larger than life and never met a stranger. Being a father was one of the most important parts of life and it was known to all that his children were his greatest accomplishment. Family...

Daniel Gene O’Donnell   Daniel Gene O’Donnell, of Waxahachie, passed away May 13, 2020. Gene was born in Waco, TX on September 11, 1929. He grew up in Waxahachie, attended public schools, was a Boy Scout, and played defensive end for the Waxahachie Indian Football team. Gene graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1948. He joined the Texas National Guard in June 1948, served through 1964 and attained the rank of 1st LT and Executive Officer. He earned a Bachelor of...

Olive Ruth Hogan, Age 93 passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.  She was a member of the Farley Street Baptist Church, Waxahachie, TX.  She had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Whitney for 40 years.  A pass Matron of O.E.S. Whitney Chapter 930.  A volunteer at Park Plaza Nursing Home and Food Bank of Whitney.  She established a career in the Insurance field in Dallas and continued her career with the move to Lake Whitney in 1973....

Jack N. Murray / March 25, 1934 – May 10, 2020 Jack passed away on May 10, 2020 at the age of 86. Jack was born on March 25, 1934 in Sardis, TX. He attended the Sardis school system grades, 1 – 12. He went on to serve in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. Soon after he married Patricia Birdsong on July 28, 1957.             Jack worked for Braniff Airlines until 1982 and then went on to work at C.A. Wilsons...