Obituaries

Jeremiah Hayes, Sr.

Jeremiah Hayes, Sr.

December 14, 2010

Jeremiah (Jerry) Murray Hayes, Sr. September 05, 1937 December 14, 2010 Jerry Hayes, 73 of Waxahachie, passed away December 15, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. He was born September 05, 1937 in Little Falls, New York to Jeriemiah Murray & Margerite O'Conner Hayes . He was a longtime resident of Waxahachie, a Catholic by faith and served...

Doyle Hocutt

Doyle Hocutt

December 10, 2010

Doyle Wayne Hocutt, 75 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010 in Dallas. He was born to the late Luther and Lula Mae Haggerty Hocutt March 26, 1935 in Ben Wheeler, Texas. Wayne enjoyed fishing and hunting. He married the love of his life, Shirley, on June 17, 1955. He enjoyed Country music and was...

Billie Shelby

Billie Shelby

December 9, 2010

Billie Wayne Shelby January 28, 1937 December 9, 2010 Bill Shelby, 73, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010. He was born January 28, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Byrd and Verna Shelby. He married Norma Dickneite July 14, 1962 also in St. Louis. He was a longtime resident of Conway, Arkansas, a...

Charles Kitchens

Charles Kitchens

December 8, 2010

Charles Luther Kitchens September 30, 1951 December 8, 2010 Charles Luther Kitchens, 59 of Red Oak, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010 in Red Oak. He was born to the late Lee and Anna Faye Kitchens on September 30, 1951 in Temple , Texas . Charles worked in maintenance for Red Oak ISD for 12 years....

Paul Wiggins

Paul Wiggins

December 7, 2010

Paul Lamar Wiggins of Maypearl, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the age of 88. He was born October 9, 1922 to James F. and Laura Wiggins in Maypearl, the fifth of six children. Paul graduated from Maypearl High School in 1942 and joined the U. S. Army Air Corps in October of 1942, serving...

Earl Willingham

Earl Willingham

December 6, 2010

Earl "Twig" Willingham May 20, 1956 December 06, 2010 Earl "Twig" Willingham, 54, of Waxahachie, TX passed away December 06, 2010 in Waxahachie. He was born May 20, 1956 in Carrizzo, New Mexico to Thomas H. & Janis C. White Willingham. He is survived by his parents: Tom & Janis Willingham of Waxahachie, Texas; 1 Brother:...

Janis Balliet

Janis Balliet

December 6, 2010

Janis Mae Balliet August 6, 1929 December 6, 2010 Janis Balliet, 81, a long time resident of Waxahachie, Texas, widow to the late Paul Balliet, passed away December 6, 2010 after a long illness, in her home with caregiver Linda Owen and nurse Sarah Horan. Janis Balliet, also known as Janis Waeckerli, was born on August...

Addison Davis, Jr

Addison Davis, Jr

December 5, 2010

Addison "Dupree" Davis, Jr. August 29, 1926 December 5, 2010 Addison Dupree Davis, 84 of Waxahachie, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 in Dallas. He was born to the late Addison D. and Mary E. Sharp Davis on August 29, 1926 in Waxahachie. Eldest son and namesake of his father former Mayor of Waxahachie, County Clerk,...

Troy Godfrey

Troy Godfrey

December 5, 2010

Troy Charles (TC) Godfrey, 90 December 11, 1919 December 5, 2010 Mr. Godfrey passed away Sunday morning at Pleasant Manor Health and Rehab. Center in Waxahachie. TC was born in Forreston, Texas to Thomas Sea and Mollie Ophelia (Hoover) Godfrey. He attended schools in Forreston and entered the US Army February 1942 serving his country during...

Mike Farda

Mike Farda

November 30, 2010

Mike "Coach" Farda October 04, 1945 November 30, 2010 Mike "Coach" Farda, age 65 of Maypearl, Texas passed away November 30, 2010. He was born October 04, 1945 in Houston, Texas to George and Lena Dorothy Stuessel Farda. Mike was the former head coach at Irving Nimitz High School and the athletic consultant for Maypearl ISD...

Francisco Suaste'

Francisco Suaste'

November 27, 2010

Francisco Rodriguez, 35 of Avalon, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Waxahachie. He was born to Fernando Rodriguez Luna & Ofelia Suaste Gonzales on April 2, 1975 in San Marcos, De Abajo, Mexico. Francisco loved being with his family and spending time with them. He worked hard to provide for his family. He will be...

Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson

November 26, 2010

Mary Lou Nelson, 91 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 in Duncanville. She was born to the late James L. and Lula E. Moore Parrish on November 17, 1919 in Italy, Texas. Mary loved working in her yard and spending time with her family and neighbors. She is survived by her sister, Jimmie Parrish...

Irvin Roark

Irvin Roark

November 26, 2010

Irvin Linvle "Kit" Roark, age 86 July 21, 1924 November 26, 2010 Kit Roark passed away Saturday afternoon at VA Hospital in Dallas. Irvin Linvle Roark was born in Acresville, Tennessee to I.L. and Lena Roark. He was raised and attended schools in Midlothian. Kit joined the Army in 1943 and served his country in the...

Glenda Combs

Glenda Combs

November 26, 2010

Glenda Sue Combs September 26, 1946 November 26, 2010 Glenda Sue Combs, 64 of Ennis, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 26, 2010. She was born to the late Roy Jackson and Minnie Lois Craig Cable on September 26, 1946 in Chattanooga, TN. Glenda loved to read, cook and laugh. She loved...

Donald Devore

Donald Devore

November 21, 2010

Donald Paul DeVore December 7, 1925 November 21, 2010 Donald Paul DeVore, age 84, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Italy, Texas. Donald was born to the late Joshua Paul and Ethel L. Walton DeVore in Wichita, Kansas. He was a longtime member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie , member...

Betty Brigman

Betty Brigman

November 21, 2010

Betty Jo Brigman, 57, was called home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 21, 2010. Betty was born April 2, 1953 in Austin, TX to Clovis and Mary Willhelm. She moved to Maypearl, TX with her family, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, David Lee Brigman. David and Betty...

Don Crabtree

Don Crabtree

November 20, 2010

Don "Crabby" Crabtree July 25, 1950 - November 20, 2010 "Crabby" was preceded in death by his parents Vernon Don and Margorie and son, Vincent. He is survived by his wife Dotty, children Mitch & Maryna, Kelly, Bill Don, Brian and Don Jr. Grandchildren Justin, Jason, Samantha and Sasha.Great grandson, Hastin. Crabby touched all who knew...

Eunice Nelson

Eunice Nelson

November 19, 2010

Eunice Lillian Nelson October 08, 1920 November 19, 2010 Eunice Lillian Nelson, 90 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 in Waxahachie. She was born to the late Elmer and Mildred Conrad Erkert on October 08, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a very generous person, especially when it came to animals. She will...

Rose White

Rose White

November 17, 2010

Surrounded by her family and an outpouring of love, on November 17, 2010, Rose F. White went to join her husband, brothers, sisters, mother and father, and great grandson for an eternal life in heaven. Rose (Rosina) was born to Agostino and Anna Carolina Caputo Falbo in the mining town of Boomer, West Virginia, April 15,...

Cody Espinoza Jr.

Cody Espinoza Jr.

November 14, 2010

Cody Arnulfo Espinoza, Jr. August 16, 2010 November 14, 2010 Cody Arnulfo Espinoza, Jr. was carried away in God's arms on November 14, 2010 to join the angels in heaven. His gentle smile could melt the hearts of those around him and though he never spoke a word, his voice and thoughts could always be heard....

Jeremiah Hayes, Sr.

Jeremiah Hayes, Sr.

December 14, 2010

Jeremiah (Jerry) Murray Hayes, Sr. September 05, 1937 December 14, 2010 Jerry Hayes, 73 of Waxahachie, passed away December 15, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. He was born September 05, 1937 in Little Falls, New York to Jeriemiah Murray & Margerite O'Conner Hayes . He was a longtime resident of Waxahachie, a Catholic by faith and served...

Doyle Hocutt

Doyle Hocutt

December 10, 2010

Doyle Wayne Hocutt, 75 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010 in Dallas. He was born to the late Luther and Lula Mae Haggerty Hocutt March 26, 1935 in Ben Wheeler, Texas. Wayne enjoyed fishing and hunting. He married the love of his life, Shirley, on June 17, 1955. He enjoyed Country music and was...

Billie Shelby

Billie Shelby

December 9, 2010

Billie Wayne Shelby January 28, 1937 December 9, 2010 Bill Shelby, 73, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010. He was born January 28, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Byrd and Verna Shelby. He married Norma Dickneite July 14, 1962 also in St. Louis. He was a longtime resident of Conway, Arkansas, a...

Charles Kitchens

Charles Kitchens

December 8, 2010

Charles Luther Kitchens September 30, 1951 December 8, 2010 Charles Luther Kitchens, 59 of Red Oak, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010 in Red Oak. He was born to the late Lee and Anna Faye Kitchens on September 30, 1951 in Temple , Texas . Charles worked in maintenance for Red Oak ISD for 12 years....

Paul Wiggins

Paul Wiggins

December 7, 2010

Paul Lamar Wiggins of Maypearl, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the age of 88. He was born October 9, 1922 to James F. and Laura Wiggins in Maypearl, the fifth of six children. Paul graduated from Maypearl High School in 1942 and joined the U. S. Army Air Corps in October of 1942, serving...

Earl Willingham

Earl Willingham

December 6, 2010

Earl "Twig" Willingham May 20, 1956 December 06, 2010 Earl "Twig" Willingham, 54, of Waxahachie, TX passed away December 06, 2010 in Waxahachie. He was born May 20, 1956 in Carrizzo, New Mexico to Thomas H. & Janis C. White Willingham. He is survived by his parents: Tom & Janis Willingham of Waxahachie, Texas; 1 Brother:...

Janis Balliet

Janis Balliet

December 6, 2010

Janis Mae Balliet August 6, 1929 December 6, 2010 Janis Balliet, 81, a long time resident of Waxahachie, Texas, widow to the late Paul Balliet, passed away December 6, 2010 after a long illness, in her home with caregiver Linda Owen and nurse Sarah Horan. Janis Balliet, also known as Janis Waeckerli, was born on August...

Addison Davis, Jr

Addison Davis, Jr

December 5, 2010

Addison "Dupree" Davis, Jr. August 29, 1926 December 5, 2010 Addison Dupree Davis, 84 of Waxahachie, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 in Dallas. He was born to the late Addison D. and Mary E. Sharp Davis on August 29, 1926 in Waxahachie. Eldest son and namesake of his father former Mayor of Waxahachie, County Clerk,...

Troy Godfrey

Troy Godfrey

December 5, 2010

Troy Charles (TC) Godfrey, 90 December 11, 1919 December 5, 2010 Mr. Godfrey passed away Sunday morning at Pleasant Manor Health and Rehab. Center in Waxahachie. TC was born in Forreston, Texas to Thomas Sea and Mollie Ophelia (Hoover) Godfrey. He attended schools in Forreston and entered the US Army February 1942 serving his country during...

Mike Farda

Mike Farda

November 30, 2010

Mike "Coach" Farda October 04, 1945 November 30, 2010 Mike "Coach" Farda, age 65 of Maypearl, Texas passed away November 30, 2010. He was born October 04, 1945 in Houston, Texas to George and Lena Dorothy Stuessel Farda. Mike was the former head coach at Irving Nimitz High School and the athletic consultant for Maypearl ISD...

Francisco Suaste'

Francisco Suaste'

November 27, 2010

Francisco Rodriguez, 35 of Avalon, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Waxahachie. He was born to Fernando Rodriguez Luna & Ofelia Suaste Gonzales on April 2, 1975 in San Marcos, De Abajo, Mexico. Francisco loved being with his family and spending time with them. He worked hard to provide for his family. He will be...

Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson

November 26, 2010

Mary Lou Nelson, 91 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 in Duncanville. She was born to the late James L. and Lula E. Moore Parrish on November 17, 1919 in Italy, Texas. Mary loved working in her yard and spending time with her family and neighbors. She is survived by her sister, Jimmie Parrish...

Irvin Roark

Irvin Roark

November 26, 2010

Irvin Linvle "Kit" Roark, age 86 July 21, 1924 November 26, 2010 Kit Roark passed away Saturday afternoon at VA Hospital in Dallas. Irvin Linvle Roark was born in Acresville, Tennessee to I.L. and Lena Roark. He was raised and attended schools in Midlothian. Kit joined the Army in 1943 and served his country in the...

Glenda Combs

Glenda Combs

November 26, 2010

Glenda Sue Combs September 26, 1946 November 26, 2010 Glenda Sue Combs, 64 of Ennis, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 26, 2010. She was born to the late Roy Jackson and Minnie Lois Craig Cable on September 26, 1946 in Chattanooga, TN. Glenda loved to read, cook and laugh. She loved...

Donald Devore

Donald Devore

November 21, 2010

Donald Paul DeVore December 7, 1925 November 21, 2010 Donald Paul DeVore, age 84, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Italy, Texas. Donald was born to the late Joshua Paul and Ethel L. Walton DeVore in Wichita, Kansas. He was a longtime member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie , member...

Betty Brigman

Betty Brigman

November 21, 2010

Betty Jo Brigman, 57, was called home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 21, 2010. Betty was born April 2, 1953 in Austin, TX to Clovis and Mary Willhelm. She moved to Maypearl, TX with her family, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, David Lee Brigman. David and Betty...

Don Crabtree

Don Crabtree

November 20, 2010

Don "Crabby" Crabtree July 25, 1950 - November 20, 2010 "Crabby" was preceded in death by his parents Vernon Don and Margorie and son, Vincent. He is survived by his wife Dotty, children Mitch & Maryna, Kelly, Bill Don, Brian and Don Jr. Grandchildren Justin, Jason, Samantha and Sasha.Great grandson, Hastin. Crabby touched all who knew...

Eunice Nelson

Eunice Nelson

November 19, 2010

Eunice Lillian Nelson October 08, 1920 November 19, 2010 Eunice Lillian Nelson, 90 of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 in Waxahachie. She was born to the late Elmer and Mildred Conrad Erkert on October 08, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a very generous person, especially when it came to animals. She will...

Rose White

Rose White

November 17, 2010

Surrounded by her family and an outpouring of love, on November 17, 2010, Rose F. White went to join her husband, brothers, sisters, mother and father, and great grandson for an eternal life in heaven. Rose (Rosina) was born to Agostino and Anna Carolina Caputo Falbo in the mining town of Boomer, West Virginia, April 15,...

Cody Espinoza Jr.

Cody Espinoza Jr.

November 14, 2010

Cody Arnulfo Espinoza, Jr. August 16, 2010 November 14, 2010 Cody Arnulfo Espinoza, Jr. was carried away in God's arms on November 14, 2010 to join the angels in heaven. His gentle smile could melt the hearts of those around him and though he never spoke a word, his voice and thoughts could always be heard....