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Rita Merle Stones of Waxahachie, Texas, died on December 8, 2018 at the age of 105.  Rita was born on February 26, 1913 in Midland, Texas, one of 11 children to West Texas ranchers, Raymond and Beulah Young.  Rita relocated with son John from Odessa to Dallas in 1942 where in 1948 she met her husband, Fred Stones, Jr.  Together they moved to Midlothian then to Waxahachie where they started the business Fred Stones Realty which operated until Fred’s death in 1993. She is...

William Robin Jenkins, 64, of Waxahachie, did his final two wraps and a hooey on December 8, 2018.  Robin was born in Waxahachie on July 27, 1954, to Merline and Joe Jenkins. He was a lifelong resident of the Waxahachie, Forreston, and Italy area.  Robin was known to many as a well-dressed, tall, and handsome cowboy.  He came from a bull riding family and did his fair share of 8 seconds. Robin graduated from Italy High School where he was known as a football quarterback and...

Nadine C. Kelley, 79, of Waxahachie, Texas went to meet Daddy in heaven on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10:35 pm. She was born on March 10th, 1939, in Waxahachie, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Tom Kelley, and her parents, Oaklee and Edna Creed. She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Kelley Wright, Teresa Kelley Choate and husband Jim, Liz Nesuda and husband Randy; and step daughter Susie Macon, husband Robert and their son Zack. Her grandchildren Nicole...

  Peggy Nell Armstrong was called to Heaven on November 26, 2018 with her loving family beside her. Peggy was born on September 9, 1939, in Ennis, Texas to William Keaton and Mildred Carrey. Peggy graduated from Ennis high school in 1956. Peggy retired from Ennis business forms after 23 years. Peggy loved to sew, quilt, travel, and spend time with her grandchildren.   Peggy was preceded in death by her parents William Keaton and Mildred Green Carrey, her husband Rocco Binaggia...

Raymond Lee Smith passed away at the age of eighty on November 18, 2018 at his home of natural causes. He gave his heart to the Lord in 1963 at the age of 25 and was always active in the Church of God.  He participated in the music ministry, was a Sunday school teacher and served on the council.  He was devoted to his family with a love of fun and practical joking.  He was an avid golfer and loved the outdoors and hunting.  He enjoyed many trips to Colorado with his...

Where does one begin with the story of Johnny O? John was born at home to Floyd Edward and Nellie Jewel O'Daniel on August 30th 1949. Coming full circle he decided he also wanted to depart this world in his home. He left this world on Nov. 17th 2018. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters and from what he said there were a whole lotta other people everywhere. His terms, always his terms. He leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend Robin. His daughters Mandy Ann O'Daniel,...

Janice (Jan) Moran was born in Chowchilla CA on June 9th, 1937.  She is preceded in death by her loving parents Joe and Dee Kiker, and her dear sister, Patsy Weems. For Jan’s 81st birthday in June she asked her husband Bill to take the family to Las Vegas.  If you know Jan, Las Vegas and New Orleans were always at the top of her travel list.  Jan and Bill also celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on June 13, 2018.  Bill recently shared that the secret to a...