Obituaries

July 7, 2021

David Cannon Nance passed from this life peacefully on Tuesday morning July 7th 2021.  He was born on June 26th 1930 in Coryell county Texas.  He was blessed with 91 years on this earth.  He was a family man and provided very well for a man with only an 8th grade education.  He worked 19 years for Dresser Industries...

July 6, 2021

Marion Dyke Biggerstaff, better known as Sonny, age 85, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  He was born on December 20, 1935 in a small frame home in Commerce, Texas to Marion Clark “Bill” and Aletha Marie Biggerstaff.

While growing up in Commerce, Marion loved being a lifeguard at the local pool...

July 6, 2021

Betty Skipper French (Mini) of Waxahachie, Texas, age 83,  went home to be with her Lord Jesus July 6, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home while sleeping through the night. She had battled a hard and lengthy illness.

Betty graduated from High School in 1956 and went to work, which was very important to her. She...

July 4, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Yarbrough, age 67, of Waxahachie passed away on July 4, 2021. He went to be with

the Lord in the comfort of his home. He was a life long resident of Waxahachie. He was the owner of

K C K roofing for 52 years .He loved spending time with his family. He loved...

July 2, 2021

On Friday, July 2, 2021, Jerry Lynn McCarroll, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to so many passed away peacefully, at VITAS Inpatient Hospice in Dallas, at the age of 76, with loved ones by his side.

He was born on February 2, 1945, in Batesville, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his wife of...

July 2, 2021

Eugene (Gene) Hall, 87, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021, at home in Waxahachie.

Gene was born on October 16, 1933, in Limestone, Tennessee, and graduated from Science Hill High School in Johnson City, TN. He enlisted and served honorably in the US Army and afterwards began a long career in retail management. At various times...

June 30, 2021

Rick Reagan Ausmus, age 61, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away on June 30, 2021 in Crestone, Colorado while on vacation with his family. He was survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Keen Ausmus, 4 daughters, Kristina Forte (Jason) of Waxahachie, Texas, Amber Rojas of Cedar Hill, Texas, Amy Ausmus of Waxahachie, Texas, Stephanie Bermudez (Joey) of Temple,...

June 27, 2021

Betty Rae Shuptrine was born in Wilmer, Texas June 13th, 1928. She went home to be with the Lord June 27th, 2021. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Inez Harvey and sisters, Geneva Pate, Dorothy Bass and Nelda Baxter. She is survived by her brother, Bill Harvey and wife Quessie.

Betty became a...

June 25, 2021

David Spear, age 55 of Red Oak, was taken to be with the Lord on June 25, 2021 by complications due to COVID-19.  He was born on February 25, 1966 in Waxahachie, Texas to James and Carolyn Spear.  David was raised in Maypearl, Texas and graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1984, he then attended college at the University...

June 24, 2021

John Thomas (J.T.) Phillips, 91 of Mansfield Texas, went to his heavenly home, Thursday June 24, 2021.

J.T. was born March 2, 1930 in Italy, Texas to Henry Thomas Phillips and Eunice (Mahone) Phillips.  He graduated from Italy High School in 1947.  On November 23, 1948, he married the love of his life, Mary Dee Allman in Italy,...

June 23, 2021

Mary Frances Henry was born on August 9, 1925, in Pursley, Texas to Elmer and Ina Keel. Mrs. Henry lived a wonderful life and went to heaven on June 23, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Ina Keel, husband Raymond L Henry Jr., and brother in love Jack Matthews.

Mary...

June 23, 2021

Netia Joy (Eves) Dulworth, age 70, of Red Oak, passed from this life at her home on June 23, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.  She was born to Pete and Gladys Eves in Waxahachie, TX on March 16, 1951 and was the youngest of 3 girls.

Netia graduated from Red Oak High School in 1969...

June 23, 2021

Charles “Charlie” F. Harness Jr., 59, of Waxahachie, TX, formerly of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away June 23, 2021 as the result of a motorcycle accident.  Charlie was born on March 12, 1962 to Dorothy & Charles Harness Sr. in Joliet, IL.  He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred, father, Charles of Cedar Lake, IN, brother, Michael (Nancy)...

June 22, 2021

Marvin Dale Graham Jr. age 66 of Waxahachie, TX went to be with the Lord on June 22,2021. He was born on September 25,1954 in San Bernardino California to Marvin Dale Graham Sr. and Martha Olena Hawkins. He married Helena Farrell Graham on January 4,1975 and had 3 children. Marvin retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass in 2019 after 41 years. He is survived by his wife,...

June 21, 2021

Carolyn Johnson, age 71, of DeSoto, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, June 21, 2021.

She was born in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1949 to Clyde and Dorothy Fleeman of Red Oak, Texas.

She graduated from Red Oak High School, where she played basketball, was on...

June 20, 2021

Max Patchin, 49, of Dallas, Texas passed away on June 20,2021.

Max is survived by his mother Nell Patchin of Amarillo, Texas, sister Tracy Johnson and husband

Glen of Amarillo, Texas, and 3 nieces, Morgen, Emorie and Baileigh Johnson all of Amarillo, Texas

He loved his family.

Max made friends easily...

June 19, 2021

Diane Carroll Weaver was born on August 17, 1947 in Waxahachie, TX to F.D. and LaNell Carroll and passed from this life on June 19, 2021 in Waxahachie, TX.

She was hardworking, strong, independent and loved her family fiercely.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and being a Nana was the ultimate honor for her. ...

June 19, 2021

Christine Pope, age 99 passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 in Waxahachie, Texas. Christine was born on September 26, 1921 in Sparta, Tennessee to William Brown & Lenora Bell Passons. She was married to R. A. Pope until his death in 1996. She worked for A & P grocery in Dallas, Texas for many years until...

June 19, 2021

Joellyn Ellis Poynor, 82, of Waxahachie Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born on April 16, 1939, in Maypearl, Texas.

Joellyn graduated from Maypearl High School and attended college at Tarleton State University. She was married to C.B. Poynor on October 12, 1957, in Maypearl, Texas at her...

June 19, 2021

It is with great sorrow, relief and joy that Jim passed away Saturday, June 19th at his home leaving a legacy greater than life.  He was a man of great integrity and responsibility.  He took on a bride in 1968 along with her 3 small children and thru the years added another 3 babies to make a family of...