Obituaries

April 8, 2022

Jose Rosario Juarez, 67.   Heavenly birthday, Friday, April 8, 2022 at his resident home with his daughter by his side.

Jose was born December 13th, 1954 in Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato, Mexico.

Jose married Maria Oralia Martinez.  They were blessed with one child Teresa M Juarez,

Jose worked for Chevron Spirolite for 22 years...

April 3, 2022

Charles Knowles Bird of Waxahachie, born July 23, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota passed peacefully into the arms of the lord on Sunday April 3, 2022 surrounded by family at the age of 86.

Charles married the love of his life, Clare McElhenny on August 1, 1959 in Scranton, Pennsylvania while stationed in the Army, after being honorably...

April 1, 2022

James Edward Stracener was born in Gilmer TX, on August 30, 1942 and passed away on April 1, 2022 at Baylor Hospital in Waxahachie, TX at the age of 79.   He grew up in Dallas and graduated from Kimball High School in 1960.  He attended Arlington State College and received a degree in Civil Engineering.  On September 3, 1965...

March 30, 2022

Donald Roy Wylie, a resident of Waxahachie, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 88 years of age.  He was born at home in Reagor Springs in Ellis County on March 14, 1934, to James Edwin Oscar Wylie and Alice Marcene Wylie nee Hudson.  He attended Waxahachie High School and went on to attend Texas A&M...

March 30, 2022

Larry Wayne Willig, born February 16th, 1947, of Waxahachie, passed away on March 30th, 2022. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children at the age of 75.

Larry married the love of his life, Vicki Dulin, in 1966. He joined the United States Army, and they were stationed in El Paso where they met many friends...

March 26, 2022

Frankie Paul Emerton went by Frank by many; was born in Ohio on January 21, 1949. He lived in Red Oak, Texas, and passed away at Baylor Waxahachie on March 26, 2022; aged 73yrs.

Frank joined the United States Army in 1967 and was honorably discharged in 1972 with a rank of E-5. During his time in...

March 26, 2022

Neubron Farley Bruner age 96 went to his heavenly home on March 26, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1925, in Kemp, Texas. to Ira and Ollie Bruner.

Mr. Bruner was a Veteran and served in the U.S Navy during Pearl Harbor and was employed by H J. Heinz until his retirement, then he began farming...

March 26, 2022

Trent Mykel Hutchison, 26, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home in Waxahachie.

He was born on April 9, 1995 in Grand Prairie, TX to April Langlinais and Jeramy Hutchison.

He had an entrepreneur spirit and started multiple businesses in his early 20’s, including his most recent Corner Booth Events...

March 22, 2022

Oscar Floyd Shinpaugh, age 90, a life long resident of Waxahachie, Texas went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2022.  Born February 2, 1932 in Waxahachie to parents, Josephus and Gertrude Shinpaugh.

He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War where he served on the USS Andromeda.  In 1958, he joined the Dallas Police...

March 19, 2022

Royalti Chevelle Lankford

Born Sept. 2nd 2021 - Passed Away March 19th 2022

Never a second without her brightness and joyfulness filling our every day & anyone else that saw or even knew her, she changed strangers hearts because she was filled with so much love. Forever in our hearts everyday & never forgotten, Our...

March 19, 2022

Tommy Lee Parish, 72, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2022. Tommy was born on May 4th, 1950, to Joy and Betty Parish in Corsicana, Texas and later moved to Wilmer-Hutchins and later graduated from Wilmer-Hutchins in 1968 where he lettered in all sports. Tommy was Baptized and saved at North Side Baptist Church in Wilmer. After...

March 18, 2022

Waxahachie - Ann M. Clapper, 93, a retired Library Assistant and Homemaker, died Friday, March 18, 2022, at a local rehabilitation center.

Funeral: 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Waxahachie on Monday March 28, Viewing followed by a Rosary will be from 5-7:00 pm at Wayne Boze Funeral Home on Sunday March 27. Burial will be...

March 16, 2022

Marjorie Allen was born on October 4, 1927 in Ferris, TX, Ellis County to parents David Almand and Frances O’Daniel Almand.

Marjorie passed away on March 16, 2022 in Waxahachie, TX surrounded by her loving family.

She married the love of her life, Billy Allen, on January 15, 1944 and they shared 68 years of...

March 15, 2022

Ronald George Bowler, born August 7, 1933, in Gloversville, New York, to Burlen and Frederita Armstrong Bowler, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Waxahachie, Texas.  He was 88.

He grew up in the Adirondack foothills, graduated from Gloversville High School, attended Syracuse University and enlisted in the Army.  He served in Korea and in the Color...

March 14, 2022

Genaro R. Duron (Jerry), age 82 of Waxahachie, passed away Monday, March 14th, 2022, at Ennis Care Center. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 3rd, 1939, to Antonio Duron and Ramona Ruiz. He didn’t graduate high school but was a wiz at his “jack-of-all-trades” being in construction and a carpenter. He could take any small project...

March 14, 2022

Duane Matthew Siple, age 51, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022. Duane was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend to many. He lived life with an example of kindness and playfulness.

Duane was a graduate of Denton High School, class of 1989, and went on to achieve a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from the University of...

March 14, 2022

Our devoted husband, father, and grandfather is now home with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. He is preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Pfiefly and his brother, Robert Rothermel. Ronald is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth, his daughter Ellen Jaeggi and her husband Darryl, his son Douglas Rothermel and his wife Adrienne, his five...

March 11, 2022

Lara Bell Hopgood was born on June 4, 1930 in Corsicana, Texas to parents Oscar and Gertie Scott. Lara married the love of her life Jim Hopgood on April 30, 1948. They resided in Dallas Texas and in May 1989 moved to Payne Springs. She loved being surrounded by family, playing games, and going to see Elvis impersonators. She...

March 7, 2022

Jeffery Lee Carroll

Jeff L. Carroll, 59, died March 7th 2022 at Methodist Midlothian Hospital.  He was born March 10th, 1962, in Alva Oklahoma, the son of Rex Carroll and Susan Pierce.  Jeff graduated from Moore High School in 1980.  He married the love of his life Jo Ann in January of 1993, celebrating 29 years of...

February 27, 2022

Richard was a man of great Faith, a Cancer Survivor, cunning wit, and frequent joke teller.  His laughter and love that was shared with his wife Donna and others allowed Richard to survive many critical illnesses. Richard's compassionate and servanthood heart for others allowed  Richard to minister for years with the Baylor Medical Healthcare Systems of Garland, Plano and...