Obituaries

March 13, 2021

Van Beverly Giles, 84, passed away at home on Saturday, March 13, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Van was born in Dallas, TX on January 15, 1937.  She is preceded in death by her husband Clyde Giles, parents Charles and Cinderella Bretel, sister Charlsie Lewis, and grandson Charles Hicks, Jr.  She is survived by her daughter Jerrie...

March 10, 2021

Louise Pewitt, age 98, gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.  She was born Louise Elizabeth Koch on October 23, 1922 in Brownwood, Texas.  She married Raymond Odis Pewitt on October 26, 1942 in Oakland, California.

She and Raymond lived all over Texas, moving for Raymond’s job with Texas Power and Light.  Louise always said...

March 10, 2021

Jimmy Keith McCurdy was born on August 7, 1953 just outside of Waco Texas. On March 10, 2021 he was called home to be with his Lord and Savior while working in Alabama. He and his wife, Judy resided in Waxahachie for the past 30 years of the 40 years together.

At the age of 16 he...

March 9, 2021

Enrique Young Astran, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at a hospital in Arlington, Texas. Enrique was born January 25, 1941 to Domingo and Delores Young Astran in New Braunfels, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Gonzales. Enrique served in the United States Army, Company A 307th Engineer Battalion, Camp Randall Dominican Republic. In...

March 8, 2021

Richard Charles Harris of Waxahachie, Texas passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the age of 89.  He died peacefully with his loving wife, Mary Anne, his son, Steve, and daughter, Nancy by his side.

Richard (known to all as R.C.) was born on October 25, 1932 in Athens, Texas.  As a young man he learned...

March 7, 2021

Jerry L. Allen, a long-time resident of Red Oak, passed away Sunday March 7,2021 in Red Oak.

Mr. Allen was born November 22, 1933 in Calhoun County, Arkansas to Eugene Allen and Ester

(Nallen) Allen. He was a union carpenter for 60 -plus years.

Mr. Allen, is preceded in death by...

March 4, 2021

Mary “Sue” Kelso Wright passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021 at her home in Mesquite, Texas with her son and caregiver Randy by her side after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on November 1, 1940 in Palmer, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her father, Albert Kelso and mother, Willie B. Brown...

March 2, 2021

Sue Ann Humphries Chiles

Sue Ann Chiles, age 68, of Waxahachie, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.  Sue was born on July 10, 1952 in Waxahachie, Texas to William Donnell and Billie Burke Humphries.

She attended school in Waxahachie and graduated from WHS in 1971.  On August 20, 1971 she married Claud Loftus Chiles,...

March 2, 2021

David A. Jenkins, 70, of Arlington, Texas went to be with The Lord, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. David was born January 17, 1951 in Waxahachie, Texas. David graduated from Italy high school in 1969 then went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. He earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Texas at Arlington.

David...

March 1, 2021

Barbara Priddy, 61, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away on March 01, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born February 26, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Thomas (Tom) and Virginia Johnson.

In the early 1970’s, she moved to the Maypearl/Waxahachie area with her father and stepmother, Jane Johnson. After graduating from Maypearl High...

February 26, 2021

Jerry Lawrence of Waxahachie, Texas passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021.  He was 76 years old. He is survived by Judy Merrill, Mike and Debbie Davis, Michael (grandson), Halee (granddaughter) and Brent Tucker in addition to many other family members and friends.  Jerry was full of life and always laughing.  He loved being a grandfather more than anything,...

February 25, 2021

On February 25th 2021 James (Jim) Boggs lost his battle with COVID-19.  He was surrounded by his wife and kids at Baylor Scott & White in Waxahachie during his final moments.

James (Jim) Boggs was born in St. Louis, MO on June 9, 1955 to James and Emma Jean (Quillen) Boggs.  He was survived by his loving...

February 25, 2021

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Mark Alan Kargel, loving husband, extraordinary father of three children, and grandfather of three children passed away at age 62.

Mark was born on June 17th, 1958 in the city of Brainerd in Crow Wing County, Minnesota to Leonard and Velma Vanscoy Kargel. He graduated from Pequot Lakes High School and continued...

February 24, 2021

Michael Gilbert Barreras, 67, of Ennis, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Medical City Dallas.

Mike, also known as “Poppy” to his family, was born in Belen, NM on February 10, 1954 to Gilbert and Rachel Barreras.  He moved to Ft. Worth, TX as a teenager and later, Palmer, TX, until building his dream home...

February 23, 2021

Jay Michael Webb, 45, of Austin, died at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.  Jay was born December 15, 1975 in Abilene, Texas to John and Shirley Webb.  Jay graduated from Red Oak High School in 1994 where he was active in the One Act play productions. He earned his BA...

February 23, 2021

David Scott Frey went to be with the Lord on February 23rd at the age of 55 after a hard battle with Atypical Early Onset Alzheimer’s.  He was born in Denton, Texas on November 9th, 1965.

Scott graduated from Van High School as the Valedictorian and received the Presidential Scholarship to attend Tyler Junior College.  He went...

February 22, 2021

Jose (“Joe”) Angel Ortiz Sr. , age 79, of Waxahachie, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at his daughter’s home, after a long battle with cancer.  Joe was born on January 27, 1942, in Edroy, Texas.  He was the son of Epimenio Ortiz, Sr. and Maria Cruz (Jimenez) Ortiz.

Joe grew up in Sinton, Texas and...

February 22, 2021

David B. Cardona, Jr.

10-28-1946 to 02-22-2021

Loving Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend. He was a true light in this world. Always there for everyone whether he knew them or not. Always willing to help everyone. He traveled his journey on this earth being blessed with love. Compassion, tolerance and never short on talking about...

February 20, 2021

Tony Ray Grigsby was born in Teague, Texas, on November 22, 1947 to Clara Bell and Royce Aldon Grigsby. He departed from this world, and into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, on February 20, 2021. Tony was known by all those around him as a loving and devoted husband and father. His grandchildren were the center...

February 19, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Alton Hollabaugh passed away on February 19, 2021. Tommy was born on September 24, 1936 to Alton and Zelda Hollabaugh in Dallas, Texas. He attended school in Dallas until his senior year when he moved to Waxahachie. He graduated from Waxahachie in 1955.

Tommy joined the Army National Guard in July of 1957. He married...