Obituaries

February 18, 2020

Bobby Joe Westbrook, 88, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 13, 1931 to Frank and Robbie Westbrook in Rankin, Texas. Bobby graduated from Avalon High School where he met and then married his childhood sweetheart, Wanda Fern.  He attended college in Arlington, Texas until his father...

February 17, 2020

On Monday, February 17,2020, Lonza Odell Boswell, loving Dad and Pappy passed away peacefully at

the age of 88. He was born October 19, 1931 in Italy, Texas to Cone and Susie Boswell. On February 25,

1949 he married the love of his life Jenna Lee Sheppard. They were married for 45 years.

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February 17, 2020

Marolyn Jayne Curts-Roberts, 82, passed away on February 17, 2020 , at her home in Waxahachie, Texas.

She graduated from Sunset High School, Dallas, Texas in 1956. She then attended UNT where she found her husband, Jerry "red-rock", of 61 years. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed bingo with her friends.

Jayne was...

February 16, 2020

John Nelson Landrum, Sr., 90, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

FUNERAL:  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19th, at Wayne Boze Funeral Home, 1826 W. Hwy. 287 Business, in Waxahachie, Texas. Funeral service will also be held at Wayne Boze Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on...

February 16, 2020

Donald, and his twin brother, Jan were born in Dallas, Texas on April 12, 1944 to Robert and Jean (Shinpaugh) Beer of Waxahachie, Texas.  Donald spent his early childhood on his parents' diary farm.  Later, he moved to Mexia State School, Mexia, Texas, where he became a lifelong resident.  The family is grateful to the Mexia State School community...

February 16, 2020

John W. Jackson, 88, died on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

FUNERAL:  [2:00 PM Friday, February 21, 2020,] at Wayne Boze Funeral Home, 1826 W. Hwy. 287 Business, in Waxahachie, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.  Interment:  Ozro Cemetery, Ellis County, Texas.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials...

February 15, 2020

Marilie was born in Sherman, TX, on August 10, 1943, to Harold Davis and Chlorie Huffman Allday.  She grew up in Oak Cliff, and in 1961 graduated from South Oak Cliff High School, where she was an officer in the Golden Debs.  She earned a degree in Education from East Texas State University in 1965.  She met her husband,...

February 14, 2020

Janet Coker Cumpton

Born December 21, 1942

Deceased February 14, 2020

Born in Dallas, Texas to Aubrey and Frances Coker

Loving mother, wife and friend.

Janet is preceded in death by father Aubrey Coker, mother Frances Tyler Coker, Husband Jerry B....

February 14, 2020

Louis Joe Johnson, 83, of Crane, Texas passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 in Waxahachie, Texas.   A memorial service  for Louis Joe Johnson is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Pat Boze Memorial Chapel of Wayne Boze Funeral Home.

February 13, 2020

Sharron Anne McKinney, 54 of Waxahachie, Texas went home to be with her Lord on Thursday February 13th, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family.  Sharron grew up in Lodi, Ohio and graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1984.

Sharron was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and grandmother who was always very proud of each and...

February 13, 2020

Jo Herrin 94, peacefully passed away in Waxahachie, Texas on Thursday February 13, 2020.

Jo, was born on September 9, 1925, the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Giles) Booker, in Waco, Texas.

On October 20,1945 she married Paul Herrin, in Waxahachie,Texas. They later moved to Forreston,Texas where she resided...

February 10, 2020

Melva Jo Shinpaugh, 84, of Midlothian, Texas, went to be with her Lord on February 10th, 2020, at Arlington Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Melva Jo was born in Dallas, TX to Melvin Lester Henderson and Jeannette Josephine Henderson, nee Trammell on September 2, 1935.

Jo, as she was affectionately called, married Tommy Olin McCrary when...

February 8, 2020

Anna Patricia Bailey Hooper left this life on February 8, 2020 after a lengthy illness at her home in Waxahachie, with her beloved son and daughter at her bedside.

Patricia was born to Sherrill T. and Elisabeth Moses Bailey on February 25, 1947 in Shreveport, LA. She graduated from Timpson High School in 1965, where she was...

February 6, 2020

Salome “Fish” Cedillo, of Red Oak Tx, passed unexpectedly on February 6, 2020 at the age of 51 in Commerce Tx, while returning home from work.

Salome was born in Cedral S.L.P on October 20,1968 to Felipe Cedillo and Estella Martinez. He married Araceli on  the 5th of September 1987. Shortly after, he began his career as...

February 6, 2020

Richard Robert Elliott passed from this life February 6, 2020 in Waxahachie, Texas. He was born in Sharon Hill, PA and moved to Texas in the 1960’s after serving in the United States Air Force. He married Frances Ann Meador in Dallas. Together, they ran the My-T-Good Ice Cream distribution company until Fran’s declining health would no longer allow...

February 3, 2020

Robert Mayo Tenery Jr., M.D., 77, of Dallas, Texas went to be in the joyous arms of the Lord on Monday, February 3rd, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.

Rob was born, August 24, 1942  in Manhattan, New York City at Sloan Hospital, while his father,

Dr. Mayo Tenery, was finishing his Surgical Residency under Dr....

February 1, 2020

Larry K. Stiles passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Larry was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 24, 1933 to Evelyn Knowlton and Victor McClain.  Several years later he was adopted by Elbert Stiles.  He was one of two children.

Larry was preceded in death by his three parents.  He married Beatrice Sanchez...

January 31, 2020

Barbara Christine Nelson Simmons passed away January 31, 2020, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Ovilla, Texas. She was born to Talma and Benjamin Nelson March 13, 1938 in Colton, South Dakota.

Barbara married Samuel C. Simmons August 28, 1959. She attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated with honors in 1960....

January 31, 2020

J. Eddie McCarley, III passed away on January 31, 2020 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma.  Ed was born Sept. 14, 1948 in Dallas Tx to Inez and J. Eddie McCarley, JR. (Mac).   Ed spent his life protecting and serving others. He was a proud Navy Veteran, serving in Vietnam.  Following his military service, he returned to Texas...

January 30, 2020

Margaret Honea Duggan, 81, returned to her heavenly home on January 30, 2020. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle with her health and ultimately gave her peace.

Margaret was born to the late Floyd and Margarette Honea, a truck driver and a homemaker respectively, in Eastland, TX...