Sandra Ann Hester
December 2, 2024
Sandra "Sam" Hester, lovingly known as Samma, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on April 8, 1952, in Waukon, IA, to James and Helen May (Ewing), Sam was a free spirit who embraced life with a warmth and vibrancy that left a mark on everyone she met.
Sam’s life revolved around her family and...
Laritta Faye Griffin
November 30, 2024
Laritta Faye Griffin (also lovingly known as “Sis”) from Red Oak, TX was born to C.V. and Loretta Nail of Hutchins, TX. She was the only sister and youngest of six (6) siblings.
Laritta was known for being “momma” to everyone who met her, no matter how young or old they were. But her greatest accomplishment in life, her pride and...
Russell Eugene Finley
November 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Russell E. Finley, who departed this life peacefully on November 29, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on October 1, 1947, in Chetopa, Kansas, Russell was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a cherished member of his community.
Throughout his life, Russell was known for his kind heart,...
Rebecca Diane Morgan
November 25, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” (Claborn) Morgan, 74, of Italy, TX went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 25, 2024, at home.
Family visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with a memorial service following at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 102 Clark Street, in Italy, TX with Rev. Ronnie Dabney officiating and Rev. Michael Chambers...
Kevin Ray Lindsey
November 20, 2024
Kevin Ray Lindsey was born to Corry and Vickie Lindsey in Arlington, Texas on September 16, 1981. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Midlothian, Texas on November 20, 2024 at the age of 43.
Kevin attended Midlothian High School where he graduated in 2000. After graduation, he continued his education by attending fire and paramedic school in order to...
Bobbie Cason Kee
November 17, 2024
Bobbie Cason Kee, longtime resident of Waxahachie, Texas went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2024, a few days shy of turning 90. She was born November 23, 1934, in Dallas, Texas. Bobbie was raised as a Southern Baptist and at the time of her passing was a member of the Avenue Church of Waxahachie.
Upon graduating from high...
Bobby Eugene Osborne
November 15, 2024
Bobby Eugene Osborne passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by close friends that he called family, on the evening of Friday, November 15, 2024, in Waxahachie, Texas.
Bob was born on February 25, 1924, in Elmo, Texas to Michie and Bessie Mae (Hamilton) Osborne. The family moved to Dallas and later to Waco in 1934 where his father took a...
William Charles Major
November 13, 2024
Dr. William Charles Major, known to family and friends as Bill, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at his cherished home overlooking Lake Waxahachie. After a courageous battle with leukemia, he leaves behind a legacy of healing, adventure, and deep love for his family.
Born on March 6, 1950, in Nocona, Texas, Bill was the son of Dr. John W....
Freddie Patricia Lord
November 6, 2024
Freddie Patricia Lord, 68, of Waxahachie, passed away peacefully at her home on November 6, 2024, after a courageous and inspirational battle with COPD and a Brain Tumor. Born November 28, 1955 to Joe Ben Barnett and Ruby Jane Barnett in Waxahachie, TX, her path through life would take her to many memorable places, touch many lives, and leave a...
John Billy Buchanan
November 5, 2024
John Billy Buchanan, 96 of Lancaster, Tx passed away peacefully, surrounded by his faithful wife of seventy-two years and beloved daughters at his home on November 5, 2024. Born February 4, 1928, to Newton Marcellous Buchanan and Minnie Eliza Brice Buchanan in Trenton, Tx.
John Billy was raised in Texas, but his journey took him to many different states. He...
Patricia Ann Fuller
November 3, 2024
Patricia Ann (Talbot) Fuller, 80, of Waxahachie, passed away peacefully at her home on November 2, 2024, after a courageous and inspirational nineteen-year battle with Parkinson’s. Born February 24, 1944 to Edward Vernon and Gladys Irene Talbot in Corsicana, TX, her path through life would take her to many memorable places, touch many lives, and leave a legacy of love...
Mariano Esteban Perez
November 3, 2024
Mariano Perez, 28, passed away suddenly on November 3, 2024. Born on May 26, 1996, in Waxahachie, TX, he brought joy and laughter to his friends and family. He grew up and graduated in Italy, TX where he formed lifelong friendships and cherished memories.
From a young age, Mariano showed a big heart and an even bigger personality, proving himself to...
Jimmy Mac Stoffregen
November 3, 2024
Jimmy Mac Stoffregen went to his new home in Glory on November 3,2024 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co. Texas. at the age of 81. Jimmy was born on July 15,1943 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co. Texas. He battled with Frontotemporal Dementia for several years. This disease may have robbed him of his mind and his words, but it never robbed him of...
Lisa Gayle Lindquist
November 1, 2024
Lisa Gayle Lindquist, 42, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Waxahachie, Texas after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lisa was born on April 25, 1982 in Butte, Montana to John and Shelley Pack and moved to the San Francisco Bay area of California when she was 2 years old. She lived there until age 13 when she and her...
JoAnn Mathers
November 1, 2024
JoAnn Mathers received her angel wings on the morning of November 1, 2024 and was received by the Lord and Savior and reunited with her husband Tommy after 8 years. She was born on December 12, 1937 to Loyd and Ruby Curts in Midlothian where she grew up and attended Midlothian schools. She married Tommy Mathers on July 26, 1957...
Maria Graciano
November 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Graciano, who was born on December 28, 1967, in Durango, Mexico. Maria passed way on November 1, 2024, in Waxahachie, Texas.
Maria was the beloved daughter of Maria Del Refugio Arce and Ruben Alvarez. She was married to her loving spouse, Catarino Graciano, since 1986. Together, they raised three...
Kathleen Howard Rosewell Vega
October 31, 2024
Kathleen Howard Rosewell Vega. “Kate” was born to Brian and Lisa (Howard) Rosewell in Dallas, Texas on December 27, 1986. She went ahead to be with her Lord on October 31, 2024, following a brief but courageous battle with Mast Cell Leukemia, attended by family and dear friends.
Reared in Waxahachie, Texas, Kate, along with her siblings, was homeschooled, graduating from...
Bryan Joseph Jenkins
October 30, 2024
Bryan Joseph “Joey” Jenkins, age 47, of Cleburne, Texas, departed this world on October 30, 2024. Bryan was born in Dallas, Texas on December 8, 1976, to the late William “Robin” and Wilma Jenkins. He was a lifelong resident of the Waxahachie, Hillsboro, and Cleburne area. Bryan was blessed with many talents, from athletics to art. He had the privilege...
Vernon Douglas Barnes
October 30, 2024
Doug Barnes, 84 years of age, of Waxahachie passed on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in peaceful sleep at home. Born July 11, 1940, in Taylor, TX to Alfred and Burlene Barnes, brother of Tommy Barnes. He graduated from Granger High School in 1958 and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University in 1964. Doug began his management...
Patricia Ann Seymore
October 30, 2024
Patricia Ann (Alexander, McCann) Seymore, age 75, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a short illness. Patricia is preceded in death by her mother Lucile Alice (Sanburn) Alexander, her father James Donald Alexander, and her son Jason Alexander McCann.
Patricia was the only child, born September 27, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Donald and Lucille (Sanburn) Alexander...
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Sandra Ann Hester
December 2, 2024
Sandra "Sam" Hester, lovingly known as Samma, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on April 8, 1952, in Waukon, IA, to James and Helen May (Ewing), Sam was a free spirit who embraced life with a warmth and vibrancy that left a mark on everyone she met.
Sam’s life revolved around her family and...
Laritta Faye Griffin
November 30, 2024
Laritta Faye Griffin (also lovingly known as “Sis”) from Red Oak, TX was born to C.V. and Loretta Nail of Hutchins, TX. She was the only sister and youngest of six (6) siblings.
Laritta was known for being “momma” to everyone who met her, no matter how young or old they were. But her greatest accomplishment in life, her pride and...
Russell Eugene Finley
November 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Russell E. Finley, who departed this life peacefully on November 29, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on October 1, 1947, in Chetopa, Kansas, Russell was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a cherished member of his community.
Throughout his life, Russell was known for his kind heart,...
Rebecca Diane Morgan
November 25, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” (Claborn) Morgan, 74, of Italy, TX went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 25, 2024, at home.
Family visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with a memorial service following at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 102 Clark Street, in Italy, TX with Rev. Ronnie Dabney officiating and Rev. Michael Chambers...
Kevin Ray Lindsey
November 20, 2024
Kevin Ray Lindsey was born to Corry and Vickie Lindsey in Arlington, Texas on September 16, 1981. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Midlothian, Texas on November 20, 2024 at the age of 43.
Kevin attended Midlothian High School where he graduated in 2000. After graduation, he continued his education by attending fire and paramedic school in order to...
Bobbie Cason Kee
November 17, 2024
Bobbie Cason Kee, longtime resident of Waxahachie, Texas went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2024, a few days shy of turning 90. She was born November 23, 1934, in Dallas, Texas. Bobbie was raised as a Southern Baptist and at the time of her passing was a member of the Avenue Church of Waxahachie.
Upon graduating from high...
Bobby Eugene Osborne
November 15, 2024
Bobby Eugene Osborne passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by close friends that he called family, on the evening of Friday, November 15, 2024, in Waxahachie, Texas.
Bob was born on February 25, 1924, in Elmo, Texas to Michie and Bessie Mae (Hamilton) Osborne. The family moved to Dallas and later to Waco in 1934 where his father took a...
William Charles Major
November 13, 2024
Dr. William Charles Major, known to family and friends as Bill, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at his cherished home overlooking Lake Waxahachie. After a courageous battle with leukemia, he leaves behind a legacy of healing, adventure, and deep love for his family.
Born on March 6, 1950, in Nocona, Texas, Bill was the son of Dr. John W....
Freddie Patricia Lord
November 6, 2024
Freddie Patricia Lord, 68, of Waxahachie, passed away peacefully at her home on November 6, 2024, after a courageous and inspirational battle with COPD and a Brain Tumor. Born November 28, 1955 to Joe Ben Barnett and Ruby Jane Barnett in Waxahachie, TX, her path through life would take her to many memorable places, touch many lives, and leave a...
John Billy Buchanan
November 5, 2024
John Billy Buchanan, 96 of Lancaster, Tx passed away peacefully, surrounded by his faithful wife of seventy-two years and beloved daughters at his home on November 5, 2024. Born February 4, 1928, to Newton Marcellous Buchanan and Minnie Eliza Brice Buchanan in Trenton, Tx.
John Billy was raised in Texas, but his journey took him to many different states. He...
Patricia Ann Fuller
November 3, 2024
Patricia Ann (Talbot) Fuller, 80, of Waxahachie, passed away peacefully at her home on November 2, 2024, after a courageous and inspirational nineteen-year battle with Parkinson’s. Born February 24, 1944 to Edward Vernon and Gladys Irene Talbot in Corsicana, TX, her path through life would take her to many memorable places, touch many lives, and leave a legacy of love...
Mariano Esteban Perez
November 3, 2024
Mariano Perez, 28, passed away suddenly on November 3, 2024. Born on May 26, 1996, in Waxahachie, TX, he brought joy and laughter to his friends and family. He grew up and graduated in Italy, TX where he formed lifelong friendships and cherished memories.
From a young age, Mariano showed a big heart and an even bigger personality, proving himself to...
Jimmy Mac Stoffregen
November 3, 2024
Jimmy Mac Stoffregen went to his new home in Glory on November 3,2024 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co. Texas. at the age of 81. Jimmy was born on July 15,1943 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co. Texas. He battled with Frontotemporal Dementia for several years. This disease may have robbed him of his mind and his words, but it never robbed him of...
Lisa Gayle Lindquist
November 1, 2024
Lisa Gayle Lindquist, 42, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Waxahachie, Texas after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lisa was born on April 25, 1982 in Butte, Montana to John and Shelley Pack and moved to the San Francisco Bay area of California when she was 2 years old. She lived there until age 13 when she and her...
JoAnn Mathers
November 1, 2024
JoAnn Mathers received her angel wings on the morning of November 1, 2024 and was received by the Lord and Savior and reunited with her husband Tommy after 8 years. She was born on December 12, 1937 to Loyd and Ruby Curts in Midlothian where she grew up and attended Midlothian schools. She married Tommy Mathers on July 26, 1957...
Maria Graciano
November 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Graciano, who was born on December 28, 1967, in Durango, Mexico. Maria passed way on November 1, 2024, in Waxahachie, Texas.
Maria was the beloved daughter of Maria Del Refugio Arce and Ruben Alvarez. She was married to her loving spouse, Catarino Graciano, since 1986. Together, they raised three...
Kathleen Howard Rosewell Vega
October 31, 2024
Kathleen Howard Rosewell Vega. “Kate” was born to Brian and Lisa (Howard) Rosewell in Dallas, Texas on December 27, 1986. She went ahead to be with her Lord on October 31, 2024, following a brief but courageous battle with Mast Cell Leukemia, attended by family and dear friends.
Reared in Waxahachie, Texas, Kate, along with her siblings, was homeschooled, graduating from...
Bryan Joseph Jenkins
October 30, 2024
Bryan Joseph “Joey” Jenkins, age 47, of Cleburne, Texas, departed this world on October 30, 2024. Bryan was born in Dallas, Texas on December 8, 1976, to the late William “Robin” and Wilma Jenkins. He was a lifelong resident of the Waxahachie, Hillsboro, and Cleburne area. Bryan was blessed with many talents, from athletics to art. He had the privilege...
Vernon Douglas Barnes
October 30, 2024
Doug Barnes, 84 years of age, of Waxahachie passed on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in peaceful sleep at home. Born July 11, 1940, in Taylor, TX to Alfred and Burlene Barnes, brother of Tommy Barnes. He graduated from Granger High School in 1958 and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University in 1964. Doug began his management...
Patricia Ann Seymore
October 30, 2024
Patricia Ann (Alexander, McCann) Seymore, age 75, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a short illness. Patricia is preceded in death by her mother Lucile Alice (Sanburn) Alexander, her father James Donald Alexander, and her son Jason Alexander McCann.
Patricia was the only child, born September 27, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Donald and Lucille (Sanburn) Alexander...
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