Obituaries

Amy Ray

August 26, 2013

Amy Jo Johnston Ray, 37 of Waxahachie, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 in Dallas. She was born October 21, 1975 in Dallas. Amy is survived by her husband John Ray, parents Randy and Annita Johnston and Sophie and Danny Bailey; brothers, Derek Johnston, Michael Shawn (Lori) McCorkle; sister, Kristina McCorkle Foster; mother-in-law Patricia Kane Ray,...

Vernon Vogel

August 25, 2013

Vernon Kenneth Vogel, 76, passed away on August 25th, 2013 after a long struggle with cancer in the presence of his family and surrounded by their love. Vernon was born in Waco, Texas, and spent his childhood in the nearby town of McGregor. His daddy worked construction and, throughout Vernon's early adolescence and teenage years, would...

Royal Eubank, Jr.

August 18, 2013

Royal Cullen Eubank, Jr. lifelong resident of Waxahachie passed away at the age of 67 on August 18, 2013. During his younger years, Cullen helped run Eubank Florist through the late seventies to mid-nineties. He was the President of Eubank Concrete Ready Mix and retired in 2000. He attended Baylor University and received his law degree...

Alan Ogletree

August 17, 2013

Alan Jeffery Ogletree, 50 of Waxahachie, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Waxahachie. He was born to Charles R. & Renda L. Wood Ogletree on April 20, 1963 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Alan was a longtime member of N.A. Organization and worked for J. B. Leasing as a machinist. He will be dearly missed by...

Noreene Pierce

August 12, 2013

Noreene Jo "Autrey" Pierce, 65 of Waxahachie, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Monday, August 12, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Walter Lee and Helen Juricek Autrey on July 25, 1948 in Ennis, Texas. Noreene graduated high school from Waxahachie in 1966. She was a...

Johnny Barrett

August 11, 2013

Johnny Mack Barrett, 64 of Ennis , Texas passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 in Ennis. He was born September 17, 1948 in Burbank, California to Jack & Betty Barrett. Johnny was a hard-working man who owned and operated a successful cattle hauling company, Barrett Trucking. He was raised in Houston where he graduated from Sterling...

Harold Harrison

August 8, 2013

Previous Events Graveside Service Tuesday, August 13, 2013 12:30 PM 8/13/2013 12:30:00 PM Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Tx 75211

Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas 75211 Tx United States

Douglas Hobbs

August 8, 2013

Douglas "D.D." Hobbs, 64 of Midlothian, Texas passed away Thursday, August 08, 2013 in Midlothian. He was born December 28, 1948 in Greenville, Texas to Claude Roy & Freda Haynes Hobbs. D.D. was a loving husband of 38years to Peggy, a dedicated father to his three children, and a fun loving "Pop" to his four grandchildren....

Emily Everett

August 2, 2013

Emily Hays Everett (March 20, 1949 - August 2, 2013) Survived by daughters Dr. Beverly J. Everett of Bismarck ND/Bemidji MN, Kristen Everett Waidler and son-in-law David Waidler, granddaughters Maggie and Esmé Waidler of Dallas, TX, Rebecca and Mike Mangan , Abby and Joey Mangan of Annandale, VA , sister Carla Hays Jones-Batka and Bill Batka...

Judy Morgan

July 30, 2013

Proud Texas Lady, Judy Kay Morgan , former wife of Robert W. Morgan and mother of 2 Sons, Chris Morgan of Virginia, and Todd Morgan of Longview, Grandmother of 5 great kids, Savannah, Jessica, Robert, Matthew and Jacob, Great Grandmother of 2, Ava and Grant. Mrs. Morgan Passed away Tuesday 7/30/2013, after years of battling quadriplegia...

Doris Allen

July 19, 2013

Doris Evelyn Allen, 85 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 in Waxahachie. She was born to the late Audie Embrey and Lela Champ Embrey on April 21, 1928 in Italy, Texas. Doris graduated from Italy High School as Salutatorian in 1946. She loved to talk and visit and enjoyed cooking. She loved spending time...

Christopher Beard

July 18, 2013

Christopher Stephen Beard, 23 of Waxahachie, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 in Dallas. He was born to Pete and Rose Beard on March 12, 1990 in Dallas. Christopher graduated from Waxahachie High School in 2008. He was a proud member of the Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band. He attended El Centro Community College in Dallas...

Wanda Chiles

July 17, 2013

Wanda Helen Williams Chiles, born March 8, 1926 in Waxahachie, died July 17, 2013 at Buffalo Creek Assisted Living at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 57 years, W. Brown Chiles, Jr. and her parents Ernest and Eva York Williams all of Waxahachie. Wanda graduated...

William Smith, Ii

July 16, 2013

Previous Events Graveside Service Friday, July 19, 2013 Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Tx 75211

Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas 75211 Tx United States

Mary Morris

July 13, 2013

Mary Lou Morris May 06, 1944 July 13, 2013 Mary Lou Morris, 69 of Waxahachie, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Midlothian . She was born to the late H.V. & Maggie Lou Hutchinson Morris on May 06, 1944. Mary Lou was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Maypearl. She attended other...

Kevin Peterson

July 9, 2013

Dr. Kevin Wayne Peterson, D.Min, was promoted to enjoying the fullness of the glory of God on July 9, 2013, in Red Oak, Tx. Kevin was born on August 11, 1961, in Granite City, Illinois to Sharon and Larry Peterson. He grew up with a brother, Keith, and a sister, Kim. Upon beginning college, he married...

Charlie Brewer

July 7, 2013

C.A. " Afton " Brewer passed away July 07, 2013 in Waxahachie. Afton was born of January 18, 1923 in Sardis, Texas and grew up with five brothers; Dude, Mutt, Clayt, Morris and Quillen and two sister; Juanita and Doris. He served in the US Navy during World War II and upon returning from the war...

Jill Kordsmeier

July 3, 2013

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, July the 3rd, God brought home one of His most cherished and beloved creations, Jill Kesterson Kordsmeier. Jill was born on September 24, 1965, in Borger, TX, to Joe and Kay Kesterson. Raised in Borger, Jill exceeded at just about everything imaginable, excluding athletic endeavors. Jill married John Sursa...

Donald Vecsey

June 30, 2013

Donald Louis Vecsey, 83 of Waxahachie, formerly of Elyria and Wellington, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 in a Dallas hospital. He was born to the late Joseph and Henrietta Vecsey on June 7, 1930 in Queens, NY. Don married the love of his life, Peggy Lou Baker January 10, 1952 in Sharpesville, PA. Don...

Doris Pressnell

June 28, 2013

Doris Mildred Pressnell, 92, died at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield, Texas on Friday, June 28, 2013 after an extended illness. She was born on December 26, 1920 outside Red Oak, Texas to Burr Cockrell Pratt, Jr. (1896-1987) and Laura Irene Chapman (1895-1977). She was the second of three daughters. Her sisters were Virginia Ruth Atkiesson (1919-2008)...