James Dennie
August 8, 2021
James Weldon Dennie was born to Geneva Smith Dennie and Robert Thurman Dennie April 29, 1940, in Forreston, Texas. He was educated at both Bardwell and Avalon schools. After graduating from high school in 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served from 1962-1964 in Vietnam. In the Navy he became an aviation mechanic working on both airplanes...
Maxine Prather
August 7, 2021
On August 7, 2021 the gates of Heaven opened to let Maxine come home. Maxine fought the good fight and kept her faith. She lost her health to Dementia and its complications. Maxine was of the Methodist faith.
Maxine was born in Waxahachie to Acie Nolan and Johnnie Fay Hicks Bearden in 1933. Maxine’s mother died when she...
Joseph Fincher
July 31, 2021
Joseph Douglas Fincher, 87, of Blooming Grove, Texas passed away on July 31, 2021. He was born in Waxahachie, Texas on September 8, 1933 to Joseph & Gladys Fincher. Joe graduated from North Texas State University in 1963 and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1963 – 1965. Joe was in the United States Air Force, serving in the...
Jimmy Pittman
July 30, 2021
Jimmy Franklin Pittman, 74, of Waxahachie, TX passed away July 30, 2021. He was born in Italy, TX on October 9, 1946. Jimmy graduated from Waxahachie High School and received his peace officers license through the Dallas Police Academy. Jimmy worked in law enforcement and later private security and IT. He had a passion for history,...
Beige Nickole Furgerson
July 30, 2021
On July 30, 2021, Nikki Furgerson was unexpectedly called to be with her Lord after only 36 beautiful years of life.
In her younger years, Nikki tried virtually everything in search of something that lit her soul on fire. She ran track, acted in plays, was a member of the pep squad, and even tried her hand...
Rodney Young
July 24, 2021
Rodney Edward Young was born on December 24, 1963 to Joe Frank Young and Edith “Kathryn” Young in Houston, Texas. On Saturday July 24, 2021, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On this day he was reunited with his father, Joe Frank Young, his mother, Edith “Kathryn” Young, and his sister, Ranae Darlene...
David Ream
July 23, 2021
David Ream, steadfast husband, father, Pops, and coach, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the age of 65.
David was born on September 15, 1955 near Enid, Oklahoma to Joe and Oleta Ream. He graduated from Caprock High School in Amarillo, Texas and attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma where he...
Matthew Garcia
July 22, 2021
Matthew Scott Garcia passed away at the Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California on July 22, 2021 at the age of 41. Matthew was a resident of San Diego County for the last 19 years and before leaving the military stationed at various location across the United States but considered the San Diego area as his permanent home....
Felicia Osborn
July 21, 2021
Felicia Ann Deering Osborn, 50, of Waxahachie, Texas, left our earthly plane to be with our Heavenly Father July 21, 2021 at 4:40 pm surrounded by her closest family. She was born in Garland, Texas on September 13, 1970 at 12:01 am as the first of three Deering children. Felicia graduated from Red Oak High School and later received...
Connie Boyte
July 19, 2021
Connie Elizabeth (Hudson) Boyte, age 68 (or self-proclaimed 26) went to live in the house of the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021. Connie was a devout Christian, loving wife, and selfless family matriarch - who embodied faith, grace, and forgiveness in all aspects of her life. She possessed both the ability to be the steady, guiding hand that...
Janet Smith
July 19, 2021
Janet Abigail Smith (Jan)
March 20, 1941-July 19, 2021 (Age 80)
Jan entered Heavens Gates to spend eternal life on July 19,2021.
She was born in North Plainfield, New Jersey in the Amish Community in 1941 and was adopted by Leroy and Ruth Blaisdell in 1946. She attended Red Bank High School in...
Danny Woodruff
July 18, 2021
Danny Nolan Woodruff of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 18, 2021.
He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on October 25, 1946 to Nolan and Lillie Woodruff. Danny graduated from Ferris High School in 1965 and enlisted in the U.S Navy Seabees shortly after. Danny served two tours in...
Hubert Chambers
July 17, 2021
Hubert Chambers, born in Italy, TX on December 30, 1938 to Cecil Chambers Sr. and Rena Bell Wright as one of six children, died on July 17, 2021 at his home in Waxahachie, Tx surrounded by his family .Hubert married the love of his life, Hugh Lane Merharg, on November 27, 1959 in Italy, Texas. Hubert and Hugh Lane had...
Bert Esselman
July 16, 2021
Bert Elaine Hastings Esselman of Waxahachie, TX, passed away July 16, 2021. Graveside services were held July 19, 2021 at the Sardis Cemetery.
She was born October 24, 1927 in Italy, TX, to Cordie Hastings and Anna Bell Sims Hastings
As a young woman, she worked as a telegrapher for the MKT Railroad in South...
Wayne Shipp
July 16, 2021
Wayne Niel Shipp (USN Ret) was born February 13, 1939. He passed away at home on July 16, 2021. Wayne was born to Nimrod and Audrey Shipp in Princeton, Texas. After graduating from Dimmitt High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for twenty years prior to retiring. After retirement he enjoyed several careers including time with...
Charles Flowers
July 16, 2021
Friday morning, July 16th, 2021, with his wife and loved ones by his side. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on February 6th, 1950, he resided for the past twenty years with his wife, Mary, in Midlothian, Texas. A Christian and member of First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie, he believed in the golden rule and always looked for the best...
Francis Richardson
July 16, 2021
On July 16, 2021, Shelton Richardson softly and tenderly went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Francis Shelton Richardson was born August 14, 1937 at home in the country between Madill and Kingston, Oklahoma. He was born to Jack and Mildred (Brock) Richardson.
Shelton attended Kingston High School and graduated in...
Grace Hunt
July 15, 2021
Grace E. (Noyes) Hunt – 91, Waxahachie, Texas
Grace Elinor Hunt (Noyes) passed away on July 15, 2021 peacefully in her home in Waxahachie, Texas. She was born on November 21, 1929 in Charlestown, Rhode Island to her late parents William and Loella Noyes. As a teenager she worked at the Richmond Lace Mill in Rhode Island with her mother...
Patricia Werner
July 9, 2021
Patricia was born in Waxahachie, Texas on November 25, 1943 and raised with her lifelong friend and older sister, Norma by their loving parents Lawrence and Frances Mabra. Patricia attended Thomas Edison in Dallas, Texas and thereafter held many roles. Patricia was married twenty-five years to her loving husband John Morgan and raised a family of four. Family was...
Jerri Loke
July 9, 2021
Jerri Kathryn Loke, age 68, passed away in Maypearl, TX on Friday, July 9th, 2021. She was born in Throckmorton, TX on May 23, 1953. Jerri graduated from Sam Houston High School. She married Joe Loke on May 17, 1985.
Jerri retired from Southwestern Bell after many years to be home with her children. She later worked...
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James Dennie
August 8, 2021
James Weldon Dennie was born to Geneva Smith Dennie and Robert Thurman Dennie April 29, 1940, in Forreston, Texas. He was educated at both Bardwell and Avalon schools. After graduating from high school in 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served from 1962-1964 in Vietnam. In the Navy he became an aviation mechanic working on both airplanes...
Maxine Prather
August 7, 2021
On August 7, 2021 the gates of Heaven opened to let Maxine come home. Maxine fought the good fight and kept her faith. She lost her health to Dementia and its complications. Maxine was of the Methodist faith.
Maxine was born in Waxahachie to Acie Nolan and Johnnie Fay Hicks Bearden in 1933. Maxine’s mother died when she...
Joseph Fincher
July 31, 2021
Joseph Douglas Fincher, 87, of Blooming Grove, Texas passed away on July 31, 2021. He was born in Waxahachie, Texas on September 8, 1933 to Joseph & Gladys Fincher. Joe graduated from North Texas State University in 1963 and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1963 – 1965. Joe was in the United States Air Force, serving in the...
Jimmy Pittman
July 30, 2021
Jimmy Franklin Pittman, 74, of Waxahachie, TX passed away July 30, 2021. He was born in Italy, TX on October 9, 1946. Jimmy graduated from Waxahachie High School and received his peace officers license through the Dallas Police Academy. Jimmy worked in law enforcement and later private security and IT. He had a passion for history,...
Beige Nickole Furgerson
July 30, 2021
On July 30, 2021, Nikki Furgerson was unexpectedly called to be with her Lord after only 36 beautiful years of life.
In her younger years, Nikki tried virtually everything in search of something that lit her soul on fire. She ran track, acted in plays, was a member of the pep squad, and even tried her hand...
Rodney Young
July 24, 2021
Rodney Edward Young was born on December 24, 1963 to Joe Frank Young and Edith “Kathryn” Young in Houston, Texas. On Saturday July 24, 2021, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On this day he was reunited with his father, Joe Frank Young, his mother, Edith “Kathryn” Young, and his sister, Ranae Darlene...
David Ream
July 23, 2021
David Ream, steadfast husband, father, Pops, and coach, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the age of 65.
David was born on September 15, 1955 near Enid, Oklahoma to Joe and Oleta Ream. He graduated from Caprock High School in Amarillo, Texas and attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma where he...
Matthew Garcia
July 22, 2021
Matthew Scott Garcia passed away at the Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California on July 22, 2021 at the age of 41. Matthew was a resident of San Diego County for the last 19 years and before leaving the military stationed at various location across the United States but considered the San Diego area as his permanent home....
Felicia Osborn
July 21, 2021
Felicia Ann Deering Osborn, 50, of Waxahachie, Texas, left our earthly plane to be with our Heavenly Father July 21, 2021 at 4:40 pm surrounded by her closest family. She was born in Garland, Texas on September 13, 1970 at 12:01 am as the first of three Deering children. Felicia graduated from Red Oak High School and later received...
Connie Boyte
July 19, 2021
Connie Elizabeth (Hudson) Boyte, age 68 (or self-proclaimed 26) went to live in the house of the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021. Connie was a devout Christian, loving wife, and selfless family matriarch - who embodied faith, grace, and forgiveness in all aspects of her life. She possessed both the ability to be the steady, guiding hand that...
Janet Smith
July 19, 2021
Janet Abigail Smith (Jan)
March 20, 1941-July 19, 2021 (Age 80)
Jan entered Heavens Gates to spend eternal life on July 19,2021.
She was born in North Plainfield, New Jersey in the Amish Community in 1941 and was adopted by Leroy and Ruth Blaisdell in 1946. She attended Red Bank High School in...
Danny Woodruff
July 18, 2021
Danny Nolan Woodruff of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 18, 2021.
He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on October 25, 1946 to Nolan and Lillie Woodruff. Danny graduated from Ferris High School in 1965 and enlisted in the U.S Navy Seabees shortly after. Danny served two tours in...
Hubert Chambers
July 17, 2021
Hubert Chambers, born in Italy, TX on December 30, 1938 to Cecil Chambers Sr. and Rena Bell Wright as one of six children, died on July 17, 2021 at his home in Waxahachie, Tx surrounded by his family .Hubert married the love of his life, Hugh Lane Merharg, on November 27, 1959 in Italy, Texas. Hubert and Hugh Lane had...
Bert Esselman
July 16, 2021
Bert Elaine Hastings Esselman of Waxahachie, TX, passed away July 16, 2021. Graveside services were held July 19, 2021 at the Sardis Cemetery.
She was born October 24, 1927 in Italy, TX, to Cordie Hastings and Anna Bell Sims Hastings
As a young woman, she worked as a telegrapher for the MKT Railroad in South...
Wayne Shipp
July 16, 2021
Wayne Niel Shipp (USN Ret) was born February 13, 1939. He passed away at home on July 16, 2021. Wayne was born to Nimrod and Audrey Shipp in Princeton, Texas. After graduating from Dimmitt High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for twenty years prior to retiring. After retirement he enjoyed several careers including time with...
Charles Flowers
July 16, 2021
Friday morning, July 16th, 2021, with his wife and loved ones by his side. Born in Beaumont, Texas, on February 6th, 1950, he resided for the past twenty years with his wife, Mary, in Midlothian, Texas. A Christian and member of First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie, he believed in the golden rule and always looked for the best...
Francis Richardson
July 16, 2021
On July 16, 2021, Shelton Richardson softly and tenderly went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Francis Shelton Richardson was born August 14, 1937 at home in the country between Madill and Kingston, Oklahoma. He was born to Jack and Mildred (Brock) Richardson.
Shelton attended Kingston High School and graduated in...
Grace Hunt
July 15, 2021
Grace E. (Noyes) Hunt – 91, Waxahachie, Texas
Grace Elinor Hunt (Noyes) passed away on July 15, 2021 peacefully in her home in Waxahachie, Texas. She was born on November 21, 1929 in Charlestown, Rhode Island to her late parents William and Loella Noyes. As a teenager she worked at the Richmond Lace Mill in Rhode Island with her mother...
Patricia Werner
July 9, 2021
Patricia was born in Waxahachie, Texas on November 25, 1943 and raised with her lifelong friend and older sister, Norma by their loving parents Lawrence and Frances Mabra. Patricia attended Thomas Edison in Dallas, Texas and thereafter held many roles. Patricia was married twenty-five years to her loving husband John Morgan and raised a family of four. Family was...
Jerri Loke
July 9, 2021
Jerri Kathryn Loke, age 68, passed away in Maypearl, TX on Friday, July 9th, 2021. She was born in Throckmorton, TX on May 23, 1953. Jerri graduated from Sam Houston High School. She married Joe Loke on May 17, 1985.
Jerri retired from Southwestern Bell after many years to be home with her children. She later worked...
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