Obituaries

November 7, 2011

Joseph Thomas Hobbs (J T) of Forreston, Texas was taken peacefully by his Lord, and Saviour Jesus Christ on November 7, 2011 in Waxahachie. He was born on April 24, 1921 in Ellis County, Texas. J T attended school in Forreston, Texas where he met the one and only love of his life, Mary Dean Trees...

November 5, 2011

JoAnn Baker September 30, 1942 November 05, 2011 JoAnn Baker, 69 of Waxahachie, passed away Saturday, November 05, 2011 in Waxahachie. She was born on September 30, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to James L. & Pauline Johnson Byrd. JoAnn was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Waxahachie she loved to travel and was ready...

November 4, 2011

Cecil Chambers, Jr. June 22, 1930 November 04, 2011 Cecil Chambers, Jr. of Richardson,a former resident of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, November 04, 2011 in Richardson. Cecil was raised in Italy, Texas where he graduated from high school in 1948. He joined the US Air Corp upon graduation. In 1949, He and Bobbie Lou Price were...

November 2, 2011

James L. Cox, Jr. August 27, 1931 November 03, 2011 James L Cox, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 80. He was born in Italy, TX August 27, 1931 to Hattie and James L Cox Sr. After High School, he joined the Army and served from 1958-1960. He married Betty...

November 1, 2011

Chester Gayle Anglen June 08, 1939 November 01, 2011 Chester Gayle Anglen, 72 was born to Morris and Edwina Anglen on June 08, 1939 in Malta Bend, Missouri and went home to be with the Lord on November 01, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. Following graduation from Borger High in 1957, he joined the...

November 1, 2011

Ronald Gayle Baker, December 30, 1934 - November 1, 2011. Ronald Gayle Baker, 76, of Waxahachie, Texas (originally from Grant's Lick, KY) was called home on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Ron died peacefully in his home in the company of his loving wife, Bonnie, and his children Vanessa, Rhonda, Tanya and Ronnie. Ronald was preceded in...

October 31, 2011

October 29, 2011

October 28, 2011

Nadine Henry Steel Bancroft, 79 of North Richland Hills, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Ernest W. and Ida Mae Wilson Henry on August 18, 1932 in Bonham, Texas. Nadine was a Registered Nurse, fulfilling her passion of helping others. She was a...

October 26, 2011

One of the most avid Texas Rangers' fans in Ellis County , Heneri Ann Short of Red Oak, passed away on October 26 after game six of the World Series was postponed. Fighting valiantly against cancer to see the pennant brought home to Dallas , Heneri Ann weakened and God had to take her out of...

October 26, 2011

John D. Born, Jr., 80 of Waxahachie, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at his residence. He was born to the late John D. Born, Sr. and Thelma L. Hester Born on July 7, 1931 in Milford, Texas. John was a professor of history and loved teaching. He lectured at various Universities for 45 years. He...

October 26, 2011

October 25, 2011

Will Cox, 62 of Waxahachie, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Waxahachie. He was born to the late Samuel and Gussie Lane Cox on August 31, 1949 in Palmer, Texas. Will enjoyed being around his family and friends. He was a playfully fun filled person who liked to tease and make others laugh. He was...

October 25, 2011

Billy James Hassell November 14, 1928 October 25, 2011 Billy James Hassell, 82 of Ferris, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Ennis. He was born to the late J. W. and Nora Floy Muirhead Hassell on November 14, 1928 in Italy, Texas Billy loved to restore old tractors and raising animals on his farm. He...

October 23, 2011

Bert Thomas Stinson, Jr., January 7, 1933 to October 23, 2011; loving husband, father, Papa, Opa and friend, went to be with his Lord after a peaceful rest at Buffalo Creek Memory and Assisted Living Care, Waxahachie. Bert was born in Kerens, Texas and raised in Midlothian and Waxahachie area. Bert was an accomplished business person,...

October 23, 2011

Larry James Chenault, age 63 March 10, 1948 October 23, 2011 Mr. Chenault passed away at his residence in Forreston early Sunday Morning. Larry was born in Waxahachie to James Douglas and Virginia (Murdoch) Chenault. He was a lifetime resident of Forreston where he graduated from High School in 1966. He attended UT in Arlington before...

October 22, 2011

John Daniel Gordon, Jr. April 20, 1922 October 22, 2011 John Daniel Gordon, Jr. 89, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Waxahachie. John was born April 20, 1922 in Aquilla, Texas to John Daniel & Carrie Bonner Gordon. John was employed with the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Dallas, retiring in 1982 after 25 years servcie....

October 22, 2011

Carrie Nadine Ward, 74 of Waxahachie, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Waxahachie. She was born to the late J. B. and Carrie Williams Wade on January 1, 1937 in Dallas, Texas. Nadine's passion in life was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a true caregiver and was very devoted to her family. She...

October 21, 2011

Erma May Kennedy September 29, 1925 October 21, 2011 Erma May Kennedy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 in Waxahachie. Erma was born in Durham, Texas on September 29, 1925 to Willie Ernest Ball and Hettie Ann White. In 1943, Erma graduated from Corsicana High School. She worked...

October 20, 2011

Carroll Lee Riddle, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family October 20, 2011 at his home in Waxahachie, TX. Born March 28, 1929 to H. R. (Teddy) and Virgie Lee (Moore) Riddle in Italy, TX. In 1946 Carroll graduated from Italy High School. He then joined the...