Obituaries

Lynda Wynns

Lynda Wynns

February 18, 2021

Lynda Y. Wynns, 73, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.  She was born in Corsicana, TX on May 31, 1947.  Lynda graduated from Waxahachie High School.  She married Ronnie Wynns in 1982.  Lynda worked for Ben E. Keith until 1975.  After that she worked for several attorneys in Ellis County as a paralegal.  She was very political, enjoyed watching...

Kirven White

Kirven White

February 16, 2021

Kirven Wayne White, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer.

Known as “KW” to family and friends, Kirven was born on November 15, 1951 in Bridgeport, Texas to J.H. and Oma White.  After high school, Kirven enlisted in the United States Army.  He...

Billy Hicks

Billy Hicks

February 15, 2021

Billy Ray Hicks, age 79, a longtime resident of Waxahachie, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Savior early Monday morning February 15th, 2021.

Billy was born on March 2nd, 1941 in the small town of Holland TX.  He graduated from Holland High School in 1959.  Before moving to Waxahachie in 1963 to begin...

Larry York

Larry York

February 14, 2021

Larry James York

Larry James York of Palmer, Texas passed away into Heaven on February 14th, 2021 surrounded by his daughters Carrie and Heather, and family at the age of 74.  He was born November 21, 1946 to parents James and Iva Jo York in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas along with his...

Lydia Gonzales

Lydia Gonzales

February 9, 2021

Lydia Becerra Gonzales

Age 83, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away February 9, 2021 peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Lydia was born February 20, 1937 in Dallas, Texas

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matias and Francisca Becerra; son, Derek Wayne Gonzales; sisters Martina Spradling and Aurora Torres.

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Debbie Box

Debbie Box

February 9, 2021

OBITUARY

Debbie J. Box, age 66, of Waxahachie, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at her home, after a long battle with cancer.  Debbie was born, in the afternoon, on March 2, 1954, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of James Euwing and Lois Jean Smith.

Debbie grew up in Stigler,...

Bettye Stampley

Bettye Stampley

February 8, 2021

Bettye Ruth Stampley, 87 of Waxahachie, entered the pearly gate on February 8, 2021 at Charlton Methodist Hospital of Dallas. She was born to the late James P. and Fannie S. Freeman, in Waxahachie on November 28, 1933. Bettye graduated from Ennis High School in 1950 and went on to get her degree at Draughon Business College.

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Patrick Mckissick

Patrick Mckissick

February 7, 2021

Patrick Alan McKissick was born on October 6, 1984 in Dallas, TX. He was one of four children. He grew up in Desoto, TX and later moved to Maypearl, TX with his family.

Patrick graduated from Maypearl High School in 2003. He was an artist, comedian, loving brother, son, and Uncle. He worked for...

Sharon Lynn Barnes

Sharon Lynn Barnes

February 1, 2021

Sharon Lynn Mulholland Barnes, 78 years of age, of Waxahachie, passed on Monday, February 1, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born June 22, 1942 in Robstown, Texas to James Peter Mulholland and Margaret Riley, sister of Carol Ann Slaton and Ricky Mulholland.  She graduated from Granger High School in 1960 and obtained a Bachelors...

Emma Riojas

Emma Riojas

January 31, 2021

Emma Garcia Riojas was born on May 10, 1942 in Alamo, TX to Wenseslado and Trinidad Garcia.  She had 7 sisters and 5 brothers.  She was married to the love of her life Jessie Riojas, they had five children.  She was a strong woman of faith.  She instilled her belief of God in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. ...

Maida Martin

Maida Martin

January 28, 2021

Maida Belle Florence Martin, 97, of Waxahachie, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021.

Maida was born in Sioux City, Iowa on January 6, 1924 to Daniel and Gertrude Cadwalder. She was the youngest of five girls, so she never lacked instruction or a playmate.  Her sisters were her best friends throughout her life.

...

James Hobbs Jr.

James Hobbs Jr.

January 27, 2021

James Howard Hobbs, Jr., 67 of Italy, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  James was born July 14, 1953 in Houston, Texas to James Howard and Roberta “Bobbye Gay” (Carmon) Hobbs.  James was a supportive husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. James Hobbs was a businessman as...

Lola Blum

Lola Blum

January 23, 2021

Lola Mae Bohne Blum, 87, of Arlington, Texas, went home to be with her Lord January 23, 2021.

Lola was born January 16, 1934 to John and Alma Bohne in her home in Valley Mills Texas.  She accepted Jesus as her Savior as a teenager.  After she graduated from Crawford High School, she finished...

Jon Murray

Jon Murray

January 20, 2021

Jon Nance Murray was born to Jack and Pat Murray on April 7, 1961. He passed away at 59 years of age on January 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Pat Murray, and brother Scott Murray.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Iola Murray, his...

Linda Greb

Linda Greb

January 18, 2021

Linda Diane Greb, 76, passed away January 18, 2021 at home in Red Oak, TX, Ellis county after a valiant fight with COPD.

She was devoted to her family and worked many different jobs to make sure all were taken care of. Linda studied art for a period and won awards in several showings. She...

Timmie Johnson

Timmie Johnson

January 18, 2021

A loving father, Pawpaw, son, brother and friend to many, Tim Johnson, age 63, passed away on Monday, January 18, in Waxahachie, Texas.  Tim was born on May 8, 1958 to Thomas and Lula Virginia Johnson. Tim graduated from Maypearl High School in 1976.

Tim was a faithful friend to many.  He had a servant’s heart and...

Helen Scott

Helen Scott

January 13, 2021

Helen Ruth Scott, 89, of Red Oak, Texas went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  What a glorious reunion is being held in Heaven with her pre-deceased family and friends.  Helen passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Mark Duvall in Leesburg, Virginia, where she has resided since 2016....

Loretta Harris

Loretta Harris

January 11, 2021

Loretta Bearden Harris, beautiful lady, beloved partner and devoted mother passed away on January 11, 2021 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She is missed by many, but lives on in our hearts forever.

Loretta is survived by her partner Morgan Robnett of Waxahachie, son Gregory Harris of Longview, and daughter Laura and her husband Jeffrey...

Charlie Wall

Charlie Wall

January 10, 2021

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, Charlie Mack Wall, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 87 at Methodist Charlton Hospital in Dallas, TX. Charlie was born on March 1, 1933 in Dallas, TX to Joseph Wall and Ruth McMullen. He retired from Mobile Research and Development Corporation, not once but twice, where he worked for...

Alfred Travis

Alfred Travis

January 9, 2021

Alfred Murray Travis, aged 85 passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 in Carrollton, Texas. He was born to Hubert C. Travis and Irene Buchanan Travis on September 10, 1935 in Navasota, Texas. He spent most of his life in Ellis County in Sterrett, Forreston, and Waxahachie. He met the love of his life, Ann Ball Travis in...

Lynda Wynns

Lynda Wynns

February 18, 2021

Lynda Y. Wynns, 73, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.  She was born in Corsicana, TX on May 31, 1947.  Lynda graduated from Waxahachie High School.  She married Ronnie Wynns in 1982.  Lynda worked for Ben E. Keith until 1975.  After that she worked for several attorneys in Ellis County as a paralegal.  She was very political, enjoyed watching...

Kirven White

Kirven White

February 16, 2021

Kirven Wayne White, 69, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer.

Known as “KW” to family and friends, Kirven was born on November 15, 1951 in Bridgeport, Texas to J.H. and Oma White.  After high school, Kirven enlisted in the United States Army.  He...

Billy Hicks

Billy Hicks

February 15, 2021

Billy Ray Hicks, age 79, a longtime resident of Waxahachie, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Savior early Monday morning February 15th, 2021.

Billy was born on March 2nd, 1941 in the small town of Holland TX.  He graduated from Holland High School in 1959.  Before moving to Waxahachie in 1963 to begin...

Larry York

Larry York

February 14, 2021

Larry James York

Larry James York of Palmer, Texas passed away into Heaven on February 14th, 2021 surrounded by his daughters Carrie and Heather, and family at the age of 74.  He was born November 21, 1946 to parents James and Iva Jo York in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas along with his...

Lydia Gonzales

Lydia Gonzales

February 9, 2021

Lydia Becerra Gonzales

Age 83, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away February 9, 2021 peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Lydia was born February 20, 1937 in Dallas, Texas

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matias and Francisca Becerra; son, Derek Wayne Gonzales; sisters Martina Spradling and Aurora Torres.

...

Debbie Box

Debbie Box

February 9, 2021

OBITUARY

Debbie J. Box, age 66, of Waxahachie, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at her home, after a long battle with cancer.  Debbie was born, in the afternoon, on March 2, 1954, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.  She was the daughter of James Euwing and Lois Jean Smith.

Debbie grew up in Stigler,...

Bettye Stampley

Bettye Stampley

February 8, 2021

Bettye Ruth Stampley, 87 of Waxahachie, entered the pearly gate on February 8, 2021 at Charlton Methodist Hospital of Dallas. She was born to the late James P. and Fannie S. Freeman, in Waxahachie on November 28, 1933. Bettye graduated from Ennis High School in 1950 and went on to get her degree at Draughon Business College.

...

Patrick Mckissick

Patrick Mckissick

February 7, 2021

Patrick Alan McKissick was born on October 6, 1984 in Dallas, TX. He was one of four children. He grew up in Desoto, TX and later moved to Maypearl, TX with his family.

Patrick graduated from Maypearl High School in 2003. He was an artist, comedian, loving brother, son, and Uncle. He worked for...

Sharon Lynn Barnes

Sharon Lynn Barnes

February 1, 2021

Sharon Lynn Mulholland Barnes, 78 years of age, of Waxahachie, passed on Monday, February 1, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born June 22, 1942 in Robstown, Texas to James Peter Mulholland and Margaret Riley, sister of Carol Ann Slaton and Ricky Mulholland.  She graduated from Granger High School in 1960 and obtained a Bachelors...

Emma Riojas

Emma Riojas

January 31, 2021

Emma Garcia Riojas was born on May 10, 1942 in Alamo, TX to Wenseslado and Trinidad Garcia.  She had 7 sisters and 5 brothers.  She was married to the love of her life Jessie Riojas, they had five children.  She was a strong woman of faith.  She instilled her belief of God in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. ...

Maida Martin

Maida Martin

January 28, 2021

Maida Belle Florence Martin, 97, of Waxahachie, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021.

Maida was born in Sioux City, Iowa on January 6, 1924 to Daniel and Gertrude Cadwalder. She was the youngest of five girls, so she never lacked instruction or a playmate.  Her sisters were her best friends throughout her life.

...

James Hobbs Jr.

James Hobbs Jr.

January 27, 2021

James Howard Hobbs, Jr., 67 of Italy, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  James was born July 14, 1953 in Houston, Texas to James Howard and Roberta “Bobbye Gay” (Carmon) Hobbs.  James was a supportive husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. James Hobbs was a businessman as...

Lola Blum

Lola Blum

January 23, 2021

Lola Mae Bohne Blum, 87, of Arlington, Texas, went home to be with her Lord January 23, 2021.

Lola was born January 16, 1934 to John and Alma Bohne in her home in Valley Mills Texas.  She accepted Jesus as her Savior as a teenager.  After she graduated from Crawford High School, she finished...

Jon Murray

Jon Murray

January 20, 2021

Jon Nance Murray was born to Jack and Pat Murray on April 7, 1961. He passed away at 59 years of age on January 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Pat Murray, and brother Scott Murray.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Iola Murray, his...

Linda Greb

Linda Greb

January 18, 2021

Linda Diane Greb, 76, passed away January 18, 2021 at home in Red Oak, TX, Ellis county after a valiant fight with COPD.

She was devoted to her family and worked many different jobs to make sure all were taken care of. Linda studied art for a period and won awards in several showings. She...

Timmie Johnson

Timmie Johnson

January 18, 2021

A loving father, Pawpaw, son, brother and friend to many, Tim Johnson, age 63, passed away on Monday, January 18, in Waxahachie, Texas.  Tim was born on May 8, 1958 to Thomas and Lula Virginia Johnson. Tim graduated from Maypearl High School in 1976.

Tim was a faithful friend to many.  He had a servant’s heart and...

Helen Scott

Helen Scott

January 13, 2021

Helen Ruth Scott, 89, of Red Oak, Texas went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  What a glorious reunion is being held in Heaven with her pre-deceased family and friends.  Helen passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Mark Duvall in Leesburg, Virginia, where she has resided since 2016....

Loretta Harris

Loretta Harris

January 11, 2021

Loretta Bearden Harris, beautiful lady, beloved partner and devoted mother passed away on January 11, 2021 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She is missed by many, but lives on in our hearts forever.

Loretta is survived by her partner Morgan Robnett of Waxahachie, son Gregory Harris of Longview, and daughter Laura and her husband Jeffrey...

Charlie Wall

Charlie Wall

January 10, 2021

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, Charlie Mack Wall, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 87 at Methodist Charlton Hospital in Dallas, TX. Charlie was born on March 1, 1933 in Dallas, TX to Joseph Wall and Ruth McMullen. He retired from Mobile Research and Development Corporation, not once but twice, where he worked for...

Alfred Travis

Alfred Travis

January 9, 2021

Alfred Murray Travis, aged 85 passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 in Carrollton, Texas. He was born to Hubert C. Travis and Irene Buchanan Travis on September 10, 1935 in Navasota, Texas. He spent most of his life in Ellis County in Sterrett, Forreston, and Waxahachie. He met the love of his life, Ann Ball Travis in...