Obituaries

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...

February 25, 2022

Mr. Brewer passed away at the age of 81 in his residence in Lancaster, Texas. He had been ill and failing for several weeks. Bristol Hospice was chosen for Bill's care at home after a hospital stay. His birthplace was at his first home in Sardis, Texas in 1940.

A strong faith in Jesus Christ carried Bill...

February 25, 2022

David Richard Duke, 57, of Keller, TX passed away on February 25, 2022. Born in Dallas, TX on April 19, 1964, David graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1982 and also attended North Texas State University and Navarro College. David is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Ramona (Van Wart); his children, Lauren (Matthew) Clark, Lanie Duke,...

February 24, 2022

Madeline Hargrove was born April 15, 1949 in Daisetta, Texas and died peacefully on February 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 72.

She was proceeded in her death by her mother and father, brother, and sister.  Madeline is survived by her husband, Clyde, her four sons Casey, Seth, John, and  David, her daughters-in-law, Shonda,...

February 22, 2022

Bettie Beryl Boze Roark, 68, went to the Lord Tuesday February 22, 2022 with her three sons by her side.

Bettie was born July 31, 1953 in Waxahachie, TX to Pat and Jessie Boze. She was a lifelong resident of Waxahachie.  Bettie worked for Southwestern Bell until she retired.  She had an amazing free spirit and loved...

February 21, 2022

Herbert Leon Aydelott Sr, age 76, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2022.

Herbert was born on May 16, 1945 to Curtis and Mildred Aydelott.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Mildred Barnett; his sister Lisa Kay Barnett and his brother George Marvin Barnett.

He is...

February 20, 2022

Frances Dee Phillips was a dedicated wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and a caring friend to many. She was born to Frank and Willie Dee Hubig on December 31,1934. Frances went peacefully home to be in Jesus’ loving arms on February 20, 2022.

After graduating high school, Frances fell in love with James Harold Phillips in the...

February 19, 2022

Edward Donald Taylor, 76, of Waxahachie passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022. Don was born April 5, 1945, in Plainview, Texas to Charlie and Dorothy Taylor. He attended school at Hart ISD until the family moved to Waxahachie, Texas in 1956. Don graduated from Waxahachie High in 1963.

Don had two passions – work and family. He...

February 17, 2022

George Paul Dowd, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Crowley, TX on February 17, 2022.

Born in Angelica, NY to Florence and Lloyd Dowd, Sr. on November 27, 1932.  George graduated from Angelica Central High School in 1951.  He served four years in the U.S. Navy.  While residing in NYS, he worked eleven years on...

February 16, 2022

Calvin Briggs Hamel was born to Tiny Dove Nutt and Jeff Briggs Hamel on March 24th 1937. Calvin went to be with his Lord and savior February 16th, 2022 at 84 years old. In his early years Calvin Hamel was a loving, devoted pastor at Landmark Baptist Church.  His outreach included bus ministry for the children, holding services at...

February 14, 2022

James Wesley Fugett Sr. (Jim), of Red Oak TX 76, died from a short battle with Cancer February 14, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born June 26, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Ok. the son of Rufus A. Fugett and Anna J. Fugett.

Jim graduated from Crozier Tech High School Dallas TX,...

February 13, 2022

Adan Arevalo Sias Sr., was called home to be with the Lord February 13, 2022 at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

He was born on June 7th 1941 in Hargill, Texas to Domingo Sias Sr and Estella Arevalo Sias. He learned how farm while helping his father at the young age of 11 years old. This...

February 10, 2022

Nancilee, born in Dallas, Texas on April 14, 1944, joined the loving arms of our savior on February 10, 2022.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She grew up in Tipton, Oklahoma with her parents Jack and Dorothy Harrison, and her two baby brothers.  Nancy graduated from Tipton High School in 1962 and...

February 9, 2022

Nancy Ann Ebel was born on January 6, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Willis (Bill) Woodrow and

Margaret Clare Winders. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Cedar Rapids

in 1958. She married Milford (Mick) Dean Ebel on February 21,1969. Nancy worked at several

libraries and at the Magnolia Banner News...

February 8, 2022

Jan (Taylor) Burns

10/14/48 – 2/8/22

Jan Taylor Burns was born October 14, 1948 to J.D. and Helen Taylor. She graduated Waxahachie High School in 1966 and married her loving husband, Burnie Burns, on June 21, 1968. She worked at the Ellis Count District Clerk’s Office for 18 years until she retired.

She...