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Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Shirley Claunch Martin of Waxahachie, TX, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2021. She was born in Fort Worth, TX on May 9, 1935 to Annie (Isham) and Robert E. Claunch. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, adored brother Robert D. Claunch, baby sister Norma C. Claunch, nephew Jerrold Claunch and nieces Yolonda Claunch and Johnnie Claunch. An exceptional student, Shirley attended Birdville High School in Fort Worth. She entered the...

Tracy Lynn Richardson December 24, 1981—June 7, 2021 Tracy Lynn Richardson, 39, of Rice, gained her wings as a heavenly angel on Monday, June 7, 2021 Tracy was born on Christmas Eve, December 24,1981, in Waco. She attended schools in Ennis, Waxahachie, and Red Oak. Tracy loved life, her family, and most of all her children. She was very hard working. She worked as a medical aide for an assisted living facility. Her hard work also showed when she was silly, goofy, fun-loving,...

Roy Anthony Moore aka “Tony”, 59 yrs of age , passed on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital of Waxahachie, TX. Tony was born January 15, 1962 in Los Angeles, California to Roy J Moore and Glisper Jean Moore. He was the oldest of ten children. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy J Moore, mother, Glisper Jean Moore, and sisters: Janice Moore and Yolande Johnson. Tony and his family moved a lot and he attended several schools in California and Kansas....

Johnnie Lee Tapp, Jr., 70, was born September 7, 1950 in Waxahachie, Texas and died June 7, 2021 of cancer in his Arlington, Texas home with his family beside him. Johnnie graduated high school in 1969 from Sam Houston High School and later graduated from Tarrant County College with an Associate’s Degree in Air Conditioning. He served his country for six years in the Air Force Reserves as Security Police. Johnnie had comprehensive experience in machining, pneumatics, robotics,...

Evelia R. Pena, age 74, of Italy Texas, passed away Monday June 7, 2021. She was born in Rio Grande Texas on August 25, 1946, to Timoteo & Esther Riojas. Evelia graduated from Italy High School and received her Associates Degree from Hill Junior College. Evelia worked at Elk Corporation before retiring to take care of her father. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Waxahachie and had a passion for God and her family.  Evelia is preceded in  death by her parents...

Surrounded by family and friends, Jack Edwin Farrell Jr. passed away at age 70, June 5, 2021 in Midlothian, TX. Jack was preceded in death by his Father Jack Edwin Farrell Sr, and Mother Annabelle Hoye Farrell and Nephew Joshua Farrell. He is survived by his wife Tammy Farrell. Loving father to Daughter, Angela Filbert, Son, Heath Farrell and wife Shana, Son, Billy Jack Farrell and wife Wendy, Step Daughter Jodi Jones and husband TJ Jones, step Son Royal Kane and wife Amber. Proud...

. Devoted father, loving husband, dedicated pastor, and gifted musician Michael Mitchell, 51, passed away June 4th, 2021 at his home in Maypearl. Born in Gainesville, Texas on July 7, 1969 to Philip Mitchell and Jackie Adriene Yates Mitchell, Michael graduated from Gainesville High School. After a brief stint in the army, he began working on his undergraduate degree. While attending Kerrville Folk Festival in 1994, he met Carrath Metcalf at the Kerrtry Store. They were married in Robert...

Sterling Lionel Hazard Born:  November 25, 1934 Passed:  June 4, 2021   Lionel grew up on the family farm in Ellis County with one brother and two sisters.  He attended Ferris schools and graduated from there.  He met and fell in love with Regina Hamm.  They married in 1957 and moved to Red Oak.  The had two Sons, Keith and Kirk.  Lionel worked at Trego Ind for almost fifty years.  Following his retirement from there he worked for local...

Bruce C. Parker, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday May 28th, 2021. Born March 30th, 1956, Bruce graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, TX before serving our nation from 1975 through 1978 as a Spc4. It was during his service that he began driving trucks and other large vehicles, a skill he parlayed into a profession, earning his million-mile recognition while working with Fast Food Express and later continued with Central Trucking. He ended his professional life with Midtech Auto...

Dovia Alene Feril Cox (Dee), age 90, of Waxahachie, Texas, died on May 28, 2021.  She was born near Sidney, Comanche County, Texas, and graduated from Sidney High School.  She attended Tarleton State College, where she met the love of her life, Robert Milton Cox, Jr., when walking back to campus from evening services at First Baptist Church, Stephenville.  Their marriage of over 69 years began on August 11, 1951, at Sidney Baptist Church.  She graduated from North Texas...