Obituaries

December 14, 2019

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Patsy “Pat” Jayne Jones Noonkester of Waxahachie went home to the Lord on December 14, 2019 at Baylor Scott White in Waxahachie, Tx. Pat was born in Dallas, Tx on December 19, 1942. She met the love of her life, David E. Noonkester, in Euless, Tx in 1959. They married on October 22, 1960...

December 14, 2019

Susan Hays Chappell was 67 years old when she went to join her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was born on September 13, 1952 in Waxahachie, Texas. At the time of her passing, she lived in Glenn Heights, Texas.  She was the youngest of 7 children.

Susan attended Waxahachie High School and later married...

December 12, 2019

“Johnie Beth Douglas, of Maypearl Texas, departed this earth on the twelfth of December 2019. She is survived by her sister Carolyn Lanier and two loving daughters, Gina Glasscock and Angie Dunk, as well as five grandchildren. JD Yates, Corey Glasscock, and Lily, Oliver, and George Dunk. In life her passions included her family, her art, and her animals....

December 10, 2019

Lyall Walker Kirton, 78, of Italy, Texas passed away on December 10, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 29, 1941 to Alexander and Netta Lee Kirton.

Lyall lived a life of service to both his family and his community. One of his proudest service achievements was when he became a Deacon of the...

December 7, 2019

Guadalupe “Lupe” Garcia Trevino, age 76 peacefully passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019.  Lupe was born in Falls City, Texas but spent the majority of her life in the Ellis County area with her husband, Israel Trevino and their children.

On November 5, 1943, Lupe was born to the late Jose B. and Maria Sanchez Garcia.  She was the 9 th born...

December 5, 2019

Catherine A. Shows "Cathy" passed away December 5, 2019. Cathy was born in Kermit, TX February 9, 1942 to George D. and Margaret A. Screws. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Shows; father, George D Screws; mother Margaret Screws and brother Jeff Screws.

Cathy is survived by her sons, James Bradford Shows (Tomoko) and...

November 30, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Lupe Moreno, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched.

Guadalupe “Lupe” Moreno, age 76, passed away November 30, 2019. She was born February 7, 1943 in Hearne, Texas to George Senior and Rosa Flores. As the oldest daughter of 9 children, she spent...

November 30, 2019

Dr. John Compton passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Waxahachie surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Compton was born January 21, 1926 in Dallas, Texas (Oak Cliff) to Johnnie Willis Thomas and John Graham Compton, Sr. As a young child, his family moved often and he attended many schools until they finally settled...

November 28, 2019

Jeffrey Keith Winningham (47) passed away at home on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in Waxahachie, TX. He was born January 22, 1972 to Rebecca Irene Winningham and Willie Bea “Bill” Winningham.

Jeff was a graduate of Waxahachie High School. Jeff was a long-standing member of the law enforcement community. He served over 23 years as an officer....

November 26, 2019

On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Renee Phillips, age 41, left her earthly body behind to spend eternity with Jesus.

A celebration of Lizzie’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 3, at 11:00 AM at The Avenue Church, 1761 US-77 in Waxahachie, TX.  Visitation will be held on the preceding night, Monday, December 2, 6:00-8:00...

November 26, 2019

Oh precious one,

I felt your presence there inside me,

Nestled soft and warm.

So perfect, so beautiful, God’s most precious form.

I saw your tiny heartbeat

And knew that you were fine,

A lovely addition to our family tree,

A perfect little...

November 25, 2019

Amy Luann Osmer passed away in Dallas, Texas, on November 25th, 2019 at the age of 49. Amy Luann  was born in Waxahachie, Texas,  on September 24th, 1970. Amy Luann graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1989, she then started her professional career working at various jobs throughout her life and concluded her career with Celadon Trucking Company. She was...

November 25, 2019

Dorothy Nell Pendley Harwell age 84 was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 25, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Forreston, Texas to Clifton and Nellie Pendley on March 10, 1935. She is survived by her son Bobby Joe Cooper and wife Sharon of Waxahachie, 3 grandchildren Jay...

November 20, 2019

Ralph Otto Yates, 84, passed away November 20, 2019 in Waxahachie.

Ralph worked for almost 30 years at Leggett and Platt in Ennis, Texas. Ralph had a passion for hunting, fishing, country dancing and being the life of the party. Ralph was a member of the Northside Church of Christ in Waxahachie.

Ralph was proceeded...

November 20, 2019

Jack Edward Hood was part of the greatest generation, a World War II veteran. He was born on September 13, 1927 and passed away on November 20, 2019. He was preceded in death by Gwen, his beloved wife of 66 years, in 2016.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Karla K. Finta and her husband, Csaba G....

November 19, 2019

Margie Louise Crow Allen-Baker age 83 passed away Tuesday November 19, 2019 in Keene, TX.

Margie loved her large family and some of her passions were baking with her grandchildren, playing spades and hosting parties in her home.  She enjoyed being a part of her church and fellowship with friends. She was well known and respected in...

November 17, 2019

Ralph J. Helm, Jr. “JR”, age 72 of Waxahachie passed away on November 17, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waxahachie, Texas with his family bye his side.   JR was born in Liberal, Kansas in 1946 to the late Ralph J. and Marjorie Helm.  At a young age JR’s family moved to the Fort Worth area.  After...

November 16, 2019

Bobby Thad McGinnis was born in Venus, Texas on March 23, 1928 and died at home on November 16, 2019

Bob grew up in Waxahachie and graduated from Waxahachie High.  He attended North Texas State where he met Bobbie Sullivan, after a brief courtship they were married on July 13, 1947.  They had been married for 72...

November 15, 2019

Arlen Dale Miller, of Waxahachie, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Friday November 15, 2019 at 3:53 pm.

Dale Spent his early years as a child in East Texas and then served his Country in the United States Navy.

He loved to work with his hands and spent most of his life as...

November 14, 2019

Sandra Inez (Billingsley) Besanceney, born January 6th, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Harry and Mildred Billingsley, passed away November 14th, 2019.  Her husband, Jerome Besanceney and her sister, Gisele Billingsley, preceded her in death.

Sandra (Sandy) is survived by her two children, Claudia Marshall, 5 Children and 6 Grandchildren, and John McCoy, 1 Child.  She is...