Obituaries

James Boggs

James Boggs

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...

Mark Kargel

Mark Kargel

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...

Michael Barreras

Michael Barreras

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...

Jay Webb

Jay Webb

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...

David Frey

David Frey

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...

Jose Ortiz Sr.

Jose Ortiz Sr.

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...

David Cardona, Jr.

David Cardona, Jr.

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...

Tony Grigsby

Tony Grigsby

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...

Tommy Hollabaugh

Tommy Hollabaugh

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...

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.

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James Boggs

James Boggs

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...

Mark Kargel

Mark Kargel

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...

Michael Barreras

Michael Barreras

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...

Jay Webb

Jay Webb

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...

David Frey

David Frey

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...

Jose Ortiz Sr.

Jose Ortiz Sr.

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...

David Cardona, Jr.

David Cardona, Jr.

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...

Tony Grigsby

Tony Grigsby

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...

Tommy Hollabaugh

Tommy Hollabaugh

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...

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.

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