Obituaries

Jimmy Marek

March 15, 2013

Jimmy Marek, 64 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 in a Dallas Hospital. He was born August 4, 1948 in Shiner, Texas to the late Jim and Adella Grossman Marek. Jim was an accomplished musician and could play most any instrument, including the guitar and drums. His favorite past time was wood working and...

Bennett Tharp

March 13, 2013

Master Bennett Allen Tharp, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was born to Matthew and Lauren Tharp in Dallas. Although Bennett was not able to stay here with us, it brings great comfort knowing that he is resting in the arms of Jesus. We love you so much and we...

Maxine Page

March 11, 2013

Janie Maxine Page, 93, passed away March 11, 2013 in Midlothian, Texas. Maxine was born October 6, 1919 in Lone Elm, TX to C.L. and Heath Ralston. She worked as a beautician in her early years and retired from the Midlothian Schools as a librarian. She was active in the Eastern Star, church and community service....

Billy Stinson

March 9, 2013

Billy Edward Stinson January 18, 1930 March 9, 2013 Billy Edward Stinson, age 83, a resident of Midlothian went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2013. Billy was born in Akersville, Kentucky on January 18, 1930. He worked for TXI for 17 years as a millwright and welder. Billy was an avid collector...

Hugh Ray

March 7, 2013

Hugh Ray of Grandview, departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was born in Newport, Arkansas December 14, 1947 to the late McMillen and Polly Ray. Hugh was a 1966 graduate of Tuckerman High School. He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967-1968. He married Miss Mary...

Johnny Fleeman

March 7, 2013

Johnny Daniel Fleeman August 12, 1934 March 7, 2013 Johnny Daniel Fleeman had a carpet of gold rolled out as the Lord took him to heaven on Thursday morning, March 7, 2013. His long bout with bone cancer finally ended here on Earth and the jubilation in Heaven has only begun!! Johnny, their baby boy, was...

Herta Riedel

March 7, 2013

Herta Riedel, age 90, a resident of Waxahachie and former resident of Sun City West, Arizona passed away peacefully Thursday, March 7, 2013. Herta was born on April 15, 1922 to Emil and Luis Kienast Proske in East Germany. She had spent her retirement years in Sun City West, Arizona. After the passing of her second...

Dale Elsik

March 7, 2013

Dale Warren Elsik, 55 of Midlothian , Texas passed away Thursday March 07, 2013 in Mansfield . He was born May 22, 1957 in Dallas , Texas to Alvin and Libbie Sedlacek Elsik. Dale grew up in Dallas and graduated from Kimball High School in 1975. He enjoyed family, hosting get togethers and loved his church....

Armando Cantu, Sr.

March 6, 2013

Armando Jesus Cantu, Sr. 66, of Waxahachie passed away Wednesday, March 06, 2013 in Waxahachie. He was born on November 23, 1946 to Francisco & Esparanza Cantu Galindo in Rio Grande City , Texas . He graduated from high school and joined the U.S. Marines Corp and served in Vietnam . He worked for Owens Corning...

Cecil Calhoun

March 6, 2013

Ray Calhoun, 79 of Waxahachie, passed away Wednesday, March6, 2013 in Waxahachie. He was born April 20, 1933 in Carbondale, IL to the late Cecil and Leona Hoffman Calhoun. Ray grew up in Carlisle, Arkansas. He enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator and learned to play the drums as a teenager. After high school he attended...

Wilburn Thorn

March 4, 2013

Wilburn Lloyd Thorn, 94 of Lancaster , Texas passed away Monday, March 04, 2013 in Gilmer , Texas . He was born on May 06, 1918 in Kerns, Texas to the late William H. & Tommie Quinn Thorn. Wilburn attended schools in Kern, Texas and after school he joined the U. S. Army where he served...

Douglas Oldham

March 4, 2013

Previous Events Graveside Service Thursday, March 7, 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

Dorothy Hekking

March 1, 2013

Dorothy Brown Hekking passed away peacefully on March 1, 2013 at home in Waxahachie, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was known for her integrity, kindness, generosity, intelligence and faith. She was 89. Born in Tulsa on October 26, 1923, Dorothy attended school at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and went on to the University of Tulsa,...

Karl Williams

March 1, 2013

Karl N. Williams, 64, of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 at Baylor Medical Center of Dallas. He was born November 4, 1948 in Brownsville, MS. Karl proudly served our Country in the U.S. Navy. He received his bachelor's degree from UTA and was employed by AT&T for 34 years. On Father's Day of 2009,...

David Husted

March 1, 2013

David D. Husted, 59 of Arlington, formerly of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 in an Arlington hospital. He was born February 2, 1954 in Waxahachie. David grew up in Waxahachie and graduated from Waxahachie High School. He later attended Tyler Junior College and went on to University of North Texas. After UNT, David took...

Dennis Long

March 1, 2013

Dennis Dean Long, 54, of Maypearl, Texas passed away quietly at Baylor Medical Center of Dallas on March 1, 2013 after a courageous struggle against cancer. Dennis was born on April 25, 1958 to parents Matthew and Ellen Bartels Long at Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa. He was raised in Spirit Lake, Iowa and graduated...

Michael Nichols

February 27, 2013

Michael Noah-Benjamin Hummel (Nichols) Michael Noah-Benjamin Hummel (Nichols) was full of life, laughter and love, and shared it with everyone he met. His teachers adored him, and Michael made friends everywhere he went. Michael was very dedicated to his service in the Army JROTC Program at McCowan Middle School in DeSoto, Texas, and he continued with...

Nancy Spigener

February 27, 2013

Nancy Ann Spigener, 59 of Waxahachie, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at her residence. She was born to the late Robert Brislen and Cheryl Reilly Brislen on September 10, 1953 in Chicago, ILL. Nancy loved to fish and travel. She worked as an administrator for Red Oak ISD. Nancy headed up the delegation for the...

Thomas Willingham

February 23, 2013

Thomas H. Willingham, 77 of Waxahachie passes away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at home with all his family at his side. He was born July 08, 1935 in Hamilton , Texas to Coye & Louise Collie Willingham. Thomas went to school in Gustine , Texas and graduated high school from there. Soon after high school he...

Doris Roe

February 22, 2013

Doris Marie Roe, 88 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 in Corinth, Texas. She was born in Garrett, Texas on August 20, 1924 to Jim Harry & Nanny Irene Adams Proffitt. She was a longtime member of the Sardis United Methodist Church. She is survived by 3 children: Michael Forrest & Melissa Roe...