Obituaries

Jack Farrell Jr.

Jack Farrell Jr.

June 5, 2021

Surrounded by family and friends, Jack Edwin Farrell Jr. passed away at age 70, June 5, 2021 in Midlothian, TX. Jack was preceded in death by his Father Jack Edwin Farrell Sr, and Mother Annabelle Hoye Farrell and Nephew Joshua Farrell. He is survived by his wife Tammy Farrell.

Loving father to Daughter, Angela Filbert, Son, Heath...

Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell

June 4, 2021

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Devoted father, loving husband, dedicated pastor, and gifted musician Michael Mitchell, 51, passed away June 4th, 2021 at his home in Maypearl. Born in Gainesville, Texas on July 7, 1969 to Philip Mitchell and Jackie Adriene Yates Mitchell, Michael graduated from Gainesville High School. After a brief stint in the army, he began working on his...

Lionel Hazard

Lionel Hazard

June 4, 2021

Sterling Lionel Hazard

Born:  November 25, 1934

Passed:  June 4, 2021

Lionel grew up on the family farm in Ellis County with one brother and two sisters.  He attended Ferris schools and graduated from there.  He met and fell in love with Regina Hamm.  They married in 1957 and moved to...

Dovia Cox

Dovia Cox

May 28, 2021

Dovia Alene Feril Cox (Dee), age 90, of Waxahachie, Texas, died on May 28, 2021.  She was born near Sidney, Comanche County, Texas, and graduated from Sidney High School.  She attended Tarleton State College, where she met the love of her life, Robert Milton Cox, Jr., when walking back to campus from evening services at First Baptist Church, Stephenville. ...

Bruce Parker

Bruce Parker

May 28, 2021

Bruce C. Parker, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday May 28th, 2021. Born March 30th, 1956, Bruce graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, TX before serving our nation from 1975 through 1978 as a Spc4. It was during his service that he began driving trucks and other large vehicles, a skill he parlayed into a profession, earning...

Otilia Sanchez

Otilia Sanchez

May 27, 2021

Cuando tenga que dejarte por un corto tiempo, por favor no te entristezcas ni derrames lágrimas ni te abraces a tu pena a través de los ańos;

por el contrario empieza de nuevo con valentía y con una sonrisa por mi memoria y en minombre vive tu vida y haz todas las cosas igual que antes. No...

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

May 26, 2021

Robert D. (Bob) Lowery, age 73, passed away on May 26, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 14, 1947 in Fostoria, Ohio to Dale and Alma (Shaull) Lowery. He was the oldest of 9 children and stayed in close contact with his family throughout his life. In 1965 he graduated from Hopewell-Louden High...

Christopher Kelly

Christopher Kelly

May 26, 2021

Christopher Dean Kelly, age 40, of Waxahachie passed away May 26th at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

Chris is survived by his two children, Daylen Kelly and Aubrey Kelly; his mom and dad, Carol and Larry Kelly; his two brothers, Patrick and Steven Kelly; 12 aunt’s and uncles, Richard and Carol Kelly, John and Mary Ann Lowther, Mary...

Louise White

Louise White

May 25, 2021

Louise Thomas White, 79, of Forreston, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior May 25, 2021. She was born July 19, 1941 to the late Joseph E. Thomas, Sr. and Abby Lawrence Thomas of Windsor, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by 1 sister, 2 brothers, and 1 grandchild.

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Norma Ream

Norma Ream

May 24, 2021

Norma Joyce Railsback Ream went to be with the lord and her beloved husband of 31 years Billy Ray Ream, on May 24, 2021.

Norma was born May 28, 1935 in Seymour Texas to Charlie Wyatt and Edna Blanche (Trimble) Railsback.  She attended schools in Knox and Baylor Counties and graduated high school...

Florentino Jimenez

Florentino Jimenez

May 23, 2021

Florentino Jimenez, 66, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. Florentino was born on October 16, 1954, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, a son of the late Rafael and Maria Guadalupe Jimenez. Florentino had a career in the Construction Industry for over 35 years before retiring. His younger years truly helped shape his values and sense of...

Jerry Wakefield

Jerry Wakefield

May 23, 2021

Jerry Dee Wakefield, age 74, of Waxahachie, Tx. Passed away Sunday May 23, 2021 in Dallas.

Jerry was born in Wichita Falls, Tx. to Luther Nelson and Edith Jewel (Singleton) Wakefield on

September 30, 1946. He graduated from Iowa Park High School and received an Associates degree

from Cooke County Jr. College

...

Barbara Cooper

Barbara Cooper

May 20, 2021

Barbara Karel Mauldin Cooper, was born in Wichita Falls, TX on July 28, 1939 and passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 81, surrounded by family in Biloxi, MS. Upon graduation from Bellevue High School in Bellevue, TX, Barbara went to Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, TN for one year before transferring to...

Guadalupe Garces

Guadalupe Garces

May 19, 2021

Guadalupe Garces aka “Cowboy”

Born on Nov 8, 1954 passed away on May 19, 2021 He worked at Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzell Camp & Conference Center and Cen-Tex ARC,

He was involved in Foundation of Life Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Damascus Road Fellowship Church and Waxahachie Bible Church.  He was also involved with Men’s Bible...

Guadalupe Alvarado

Guadalupe Alvarado

May 18, 2021

Guadalupe Alvarado 70 of Waxahachie Texas passed away on Tuesday May 18, 2021. She was born in Ennis, Texas on April 7th, 1951 to Guillermo and Alvina Lopez. Guadalupe married to Frank Alvarado on March 18,1983 in Waxahachie Texas. Guadalupe was a homemaker, and a member of Primera Baptist Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, bingo, and loved...

John Williams

John Williams

May 18, 2021

John Walter Williams, 88 from Waxahachie Texas, formerly of Angleton Texas, passed away unexpectedly in Fort Worth, TX on May 18 due to an unfortunate fall in the home. He broke his hip which led to medical complications.

John moved around with his family to various parts of Oklahoma until his family settled in Phillips, Texas, where...

Charlotte Mcadams

Charlotte Mcadams

May 18, 2021

Charlotte (Drake) Swinney McAdams

1935-2021

Charlotte (Drake) Swinney McAdams , 86 of Justin, TX, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in her sleep into the loving arms of Jesus.  Charlotte was born in Waxahachie, Texas on January 3, 1935, to her parents, Harold and Lorena Drake.

Charlotte’s father was a military veteran...

Carrol Griess

Carrol Griess

May 16, 2021

Carrol Lynne Kitchens Griess, age 59 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 16th, 2021 at Baylor Scott and White in Waxahachie, Tx. She was born on September 21 1961 in Dallas Tx to Shirley Lynne Kitchens and Roy Carrol Kitchens. She graduated from Christian Academy of Oak Cliff in 1979. Then went on to graduate from Dallas Baptist College...

Sarah Piland

Sarah Piland

May 16, 2021

Sarah Ann Jenkins was given the gift of life on August 6, 1951. She was the firstborn child of Doyle and Ruth Jenkins. She lived her life to the fullest despite encountering many challenges throughout her journey. She was born and raised in Dallas, TX alongside her three siblings. Her high school alma mater was Duncanville, graduating in 1969....

Patricia Mccarroll

Patricia Mccarroll

May 15, 2021

On Saturday, May 15, 2021, Patricia Lou “Pat” McCarroll, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many passed away peacefully, at VITAS Inpatient Hospice in Dallas, at the age of 74.

She was born April 18, 1947, in Corsicana, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents John T. & Minnie Lou Cooper; brother Jackie...

Jack Farrell Jr.

Jack Farrell Jr.

June 5, 2021

Surrounded by family and friends, Jack Edwin Farrell Jr. passed away at age 70, June 5, 2021 in Midlothian, TX. Jack was preceded in death by his Father Jack Edwin Farrell Sr, and Mother Annabelle Hoye Farrell and Nephew Joshua Farrell. He is survived by his wife Tammy Farrell.

Loving father to Daughter, Angela Filbert, Son, Heath...

Michael Mitchell

Michael Mitchell

June 4, 2021

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Devoted father, loving husband, dedicated pastor, and gifted musician Michael Mitchell, 51, passed away June 4th, 2021 at his home in Maypearl. Born in Gainesville, Texas on July 7, 1969 to Philip Mitchell and Jackie Adriene Yates Mitchell, Michael graduated from Gainesville High School. After a brief stint in the army, he began working on his...

Lionel Hazard

Lionel Hazard

June 4, 2021

Sterling Lionel Hazard

Born:  November 25, 1934

Passed:  June 4, 2021

Lionel grew up on the family farm in Ellis County with one brother and two sisters.  He attended Ferris schools and graduated from there.  He met and fell in love with Regina Hamm.  They married in 1957 and moved to...

Dovia Cox

Dovia Cox

May 28, 2021

Dovia Alene Feril Cox (Dee), age 90, of Waxahachie, Texas, died on May 28, 2021.  She was born near Sidney, Comanche County, Texas, and graduated from Sidney High School.  She attended Tarleton State College, where she met the love of her life, Robert Milton Cox, Jr., when walking back to campus from evening services at First Baptist Church, Stephenville. ...

Bruce Parker

Bruce Parker

May 28, 2021

Bruce C. Parker, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday May 28th, 2021. Born March 30th, 1956, Bruce graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, TX before serving our nation from 1975 through 1978 as a Spc4. It was during his service that he began driving trucks and other large vehicles, a skill he parlayed into a profession, earning...

Otilia Sanchez

Otilia Sanchez

May 27, 2021

Cuando tenga que dejarte por un corto tiempo, por favor no te entristezcas ni derrames lágrimas ni te abraces a tu pena a través de los ańos;

por el contrario empieza de nuevo con valentía y con una sonrisa por mi memoria y en minombre vive tu vida y haz todas las cosas igual que antes. No...

Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

May 26, 2021

Robert D. (Bob) Lowery, age 73, passed away on May 26, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 14, 1947 in Fostoria, Ohio to Dale and Alma (Shaull) Lowery. He was the oldest of 9 children and stayed in close contact with his family throughout his life. In 1965 he graduated from Hopewell-Louden High...

Christopher Kelly

Christopher Kelly

May 26, 2021

Christopher Dean Kelly, age 40, of Waxahachie passed away May 26th at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

Chris is survived by his two children, Daylen Kelly and Aubrey Kelly; his mom and dad, Carol and Larry Kelly; his two brothers, Patrick and Steven Kelly; 12 aunt’s and uncles, Richard and Carol Kelly, John and Mary Ann Lowther, Mary...

Louise White

Louise White

May 25, 2021

Louise Thomas White, 79, of Forreston, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior May 25, 2021. She was born July 19, 1941 to the late Joseph E. Thomas, Sr. and Abby Lawrence Thomas of Windsor, North Carolina.

She is preceded in death by 1 sister, 2 brothers, and 1 grandchild.

...

Norma Ream

Norma Ream

May 24, 2021

Norma Joyce Railsback Ream went to be with the lord and her beloved husband of 31 years Billy Ray Ream, on May 24, 2021.

Norma was born May 28, 1935 in Seymour Texas to Charlie Wyatt and Edna Blanche (Trimble) Railsback.  She attended schools in Knox and Baylor Counties and graduated high school...

Florentino Jimenez

Florentino Jimenez

May 23, 2021

Florentino Jimenez, 66, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. Florentino was born on October 16, 1954, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, a son of the late Rafael and Maria Guadalupe Jimenez. Florentino had a career in the Construction Industry for over 35 years before retiring. His younger years truly helped shape his values and sense of...

Jerry Wakefield

Jerry Wakefield

May 23, 2021

Jerry Dee Wakefield, age 74, of Waxahachie, Tx. Passed away Sunday May 23, 2021 in Dallas.

Jerry was born in Wichita Falls, Tx. to Luther Nelson and Edith Jewel (Singleton) Wakefield on

September 30, 1946. He graduated from Iowa Park High School and received an Associates degree

from Cooke County Jr. College

...

Barbara Cooper

Barbara Cooper

May 20, 2021

Barbara Karel Mauldin Cooper, was born in Wichita Falls, TX on July 28, 1939 and passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 81, surrounded by family in Biloxi, MS. Upon graduation from Bellevue High School in Bellevue, TX, Barbara went to Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, TN for one year before transferring to...

Guadalupe Garces

Guadalupe Garces

May 19, 2021

Guadalupe Garces aka “Cowboy”

Born on Nov 8, 1954 passed away on May 19, 2021 He worked at Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzell Camp & Conference Center and Cen-Tex ARC,

He was involved in Foundation of Life Church, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Damascus Road Fellowship Church and Waxahachie Bible Church.  He was also involved with Men’s Bible...

Guadalupe Alvarado

Guadalupe Alvarado

May 18, 2021

Guadalupe Alvarado 70 of Waxahachie Texas passed away on Tuesday May 18, 2021. She was born in Ennis, Texas on April 7th, 1951 to Guillermo and Alvina Lopez. Guadalupe married to Frank Alvarado on March 18,1983 in Waxahachie Texas. Guadalupe was a homemaker, and a member of Primera Baptist Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, bingo, and loved...

John Williams

John Williams

May 18, 2021

John Walter Williams, 88 from Waxahachie Texas, formerly of Angleton Texas, passed away unexpectedly in Fort Worth, TX on May 18 due to an unfortunate fall in the home. He broke his hip which led to medical complications.

John moved around with his family to various parts of Oklahoma until his family settled in Phillips, Texas, where...

Charlotte Mcadams

Charlotte Mcadams

May 18, 2021

Charlotte (Drake) Swinney McAdams

1935-2021

Charlotte (Drake) Swinney McAdams , 86 of Justin, TX, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in her sleep into the loving arms of Jesus.  Charlotte was born in Waxahachie, Texas on January 3, 1935, to her parents, Harold and Lorena Drake.

Charlotte’s father was a military veteran...

Carrol Griess

Carrol Griess

May 16, 2021

Carrol Lynne Kitchens Griess, age 59 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 16th, 2021 at Baylor Scott and White in Waxahachie, Tx. She was born on September 21 1961 in Dallas Tx to Shirley Lynne Kitchens and Roy Carrol Kitchens. She graduated from Christian Academy of Oak Cliff in 1979. Then went on to graduate from Dallas Baptist College...

Sarah Piland

Sarah Piland

May 16, 2021

Sarah Ann Jenkins was given the gift of life on August 6, 1951. She was the firstborn child of Doyle and Ruth Jenkins. She lived her life to the fullest despite encountering many challenges throughout her journey. She was born and raised in Dallas, TX alongside her three siblings. Her high school alma mater was Duncanville, graduating in 1969....

Patricia Mccarroll

Patricia Mccarroll

May 15, 2021

On Saturday, May 15, 2021, Patricia Lou “Pat” McCarroll, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many passed away peacefully, at VITAS Inpatient Hospice in Dallas, at the age of 74.

She was born April 18, 1947, in Corsicana, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents John T. & Minnie Lou Cooper; brother Jackie...