Obituaries

March 1, 2025

Pearl Gaither was born August 18, 1935, in Blooming Grove, Texas. Her parents were Mattie Lee Jackson and John Jackson. Her father passed away when she was a child. She married Harold Wayne Gaither when she was 17 years old on September 5, 1952. They were married for 65 years. Harold passed away in 2017. They were members of First...

February 28, 2025

La Rue Cooke Dyess went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025, in Waxahachie, TX. She was born to Benjamin Franklin Cooke and Una Slocum Cooke on September 28, 1934, in Ennis, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Samuel “Red” Philip Dyess. 

La Rue is survived by her daughter, Terri Gail Ousley and...

February 22, 2025

Cindy Sitz Smith, 61, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, at UT Southwestern Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family after a two-year battle with glioblastoma. Born on February 4, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to Terry and Ruby Sitz, Cindy’s vibrant spirit and unwavering love for life touched everyone who knew her. She spent her childhood in...

February 22, 2025

Michael Lynn Muhlestein, 45, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2025, due to heart failure. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched many lives.

He was born April 29th, 1979 in Payson, UT to Lynn and Becky Muhlestein. He grew up surrounded by love, sharing his childhood with his four sisters....

February 22, 2025

Doris Ladd, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 22, 2025. She was 80 years old. 

Doris was born in McMinnville, Tennessee on June 24, 1944, to the late Edd H. and Ella Geneva Ladd. She was also preceded in death by her much-loved brother Doug. 

Doris was the loving mother to Dianna Drew...

February 20, 2025

Hayes Boyd Taylor

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Hayes on February 20, 2025. In his 1 year and 6 months with us, he filled our lives with immeasurable love, joy, and light.

Born on July 9, 2023 to Shelby Hooper and Donald Taylor, Hayes Boyd Taylor was a source of endless laughter and warmth....

February 16, 2025

Alfred Clyde “Sonny” Price Sr. was born January 12, 1934, in De Queen, Arkansas. He went to glory on February 16, 2025, from his home, surrounded by family. Sonny attended W. H. Adamson High School in Dallas, Texas, and at only 17 years old, he boldly set out for Chicago on a motorcycle to attend Coyne Electrical School. He eventually...

February 16, 2025

Keith King passed away peacefully on February 16th, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1970 in Pomona, California and raised by his parents, Betty Mussleman and Jim Cawley. He was preceded in death by his father and his sister, Brooke Steyskal. 

Keith was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Keith is survived by his daughters, Kennedy King and Kate...

February 15, 2025

Nan Epton Burleson died February 15, 2025, in Waxahachie, TX. She was born to Thomas Hollis Epton and Margaret Pittman Epton on Dec. 28,1936 in Durant, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas Edward Burleson, Jr., and a daughter, Lori Burleson Johnson, and Lori’s husband Lee. 

Mrs. Burleson is survived by her children Greg Burleson and...

February 13, 2025

David Dean Albers, 76 years old, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in the company of his wife of almost 47 years, Patricia J Albers. 

David was born in Ord, Nebraska on January 18, 1949. He lived a very full life which included 3 years of military service in the US Army....

February 10, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Norris Stepchinski, age 58, of Mesquite, passed away on Monday morning, February 10, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1966 in Texas City, Texas to Nicholas Stepchinski and Susan Seamon.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his stepfather Earnest (Bud) Seamon; his younger brother, Christopher Seamon; grandparents, Norris and Daisy Cargill, and Pat and Margaret Stepchinski; and uncles,...

February 8, 2025

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February 4, 2025

Thomas L. Reed, “Tommy” of Waxahachie, TX passed away on February 4th, 2025 in Waxahachie, TX at the age of 81. He was born on March 28th, 1943, in Kaufman, TX to William and Lucille (Thomas) Reed. They moved to Waxahachie in 1954 where he lived the rest of his life. He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1962, afterwards...

February 4, 2025

Margaret June Lindley August 18, 1935 – February 4, 2025

Margaret June Lindley, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Ovilla, Texas, on February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with multiple illnesses. She was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 18, 1935, to Gordin and Minna Hill.

Margaret spent most of her childhood in...

February 2, 2025

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February 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dustin “Lance” Richards, age 53, on February 2, 2025. 

Lance was born on May 5, 1971, in Amarillo, Texas, to the late Gary Richards and Rose “Wynell” Richards. He grew up in the city he was born in and went on to become a successful husband, father, and pharmacist. He...

February 2, 2025

Robert Leo Howard, known as Bob by his family and friends, was born in San Angelo, Texas on November 20, 1945 to Kate and Leo Howard. After High School, Bob joined the Army and served three tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Bob joined Susan Murray and son Thomas by marriage in 1980 and...

February 1, 2025

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January 24, 2025

Alma Glenn Lowther Matthews was born in Asher, Oklahoma on January 16, 1934, to Alva Lowther and Violet Bragg Lowther. She passed on January 24, 2025, in Midlothian, Texas after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was 91 years old.

Alma started life on her grandparents’ farm in rural Oklahoma.  After her parents divorced, she and her mom moved around...