Obituaries

October 20, 2019

On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Tom C “Ike” Morris, passed away at home in San Antonio at the age of 109. Tom C “Ike” Morris was born August 1, 1910, in Hamlin, Texas, the youngest of six children born to Etta Padget and Willie Carr Morris. After graduation from high school in Waxahachie, Texas, Tom attended Texas...

October 19, 2019

Jerry Lee Farmer, 55, passed away at Baylor Hospital Dallas on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from complications to injuries received in an automobile accident on December 13, 2005.  He was born in Waxahachie on October 8, 1964 to Robert Wayne Farmer and Linda June (Crow) Farmer.

He is survived by his sweetheart, Rebekah...

October 15, 2019

Clint Alan Riddle of Italy, Texas, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born in Waxahachie, Texas, to Lanelle Phillips Riddle and Don Riddle on June 6, 1968.

Clint graduated from Italy High School in 1986. After graduation he attended Trinity Valley Community College where he played collegiate football for two years. Clint transferred to Tarleton...

October 14, 2019

James H. Lankford, 75 of Waxahachie, Tx. Passed away on October 14, 2019.

James is survived by his sons Shawn, Patrick and Jordan as well as a host of extended family and friends. James was preceded in death by his wife Patricia.

Friends and family are encouraged to gather for a time of visitation on...

October 13, 2019

Vincent Mark Espinoza

Passed away suddenly on October 13th, 2019, at the young age of 14 years old, doing what he was passionate about.

Vincent was born on April 19, 2005 in Sacramento California and moved to Texas as soon as he could. He attended Primary and Middle school in Waxahachie. He was an outdoor...

October 12, 2019

On the afternoon of Saturday, October 12, 2019, Doris Nelwyn Owens, age 73, made her journey home to our loving Savior’s arms.

Nelwyn was born on August 23, 1946 in Joaquin, TX to Ray Dickerson Sr. & Dell Dickerson.  She was raised with her siblings, Ginger, James, Ray Jr., Gene, Carolyn, Kenneth, Kay, Jackie and Mike, in...

October 12, 2019

Gregory Brent Clary passed away at his home on Saturday morning October 12, 2019.  He was born in Dallas, Texas on June 27, 1964.  He was 55 years old.  He attended North Mesquite High School and he was previously employed at Rid It Pest Control in Garland and Ace Hardware in Midlothian.  He will always be remembered as a...

October 11, 2019

John W. Poulter, III of Waxahachie passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, at the age of 75.

Born in Dallas, Texas on July 10, 1944 to Evelyn Maurine Poulter and John W. Poulter, II, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved...

October 9, 2019

Bobby Joe Murray age 77 went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He was born December 21, 1941 in Waxahachie, Texas to Roy E. Murray and Jenny Gertrude (Earls) Murray.

Bobby attended school in Waxahachie, Texas. He joined the US Army in 1959 and was a  sargent in the 101st Airborne...

October 7, 2019

Michael Leonard Sullivan, longtime resident of Waxahachie, born July 3, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota, died at his home on Monday, October 7th.  Mike was raised in Minnesota until the age of thirteen when his family moved to Waxahachie.  He was a graduate of Waxahachie High School and attended Tarleton State University.

Mike is survived by his stepdaughter...

October 5, 2019

A tribute is not available at this time for Walter Shook. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

October 3, 2019

Reverend Jack McDaniel, of Waxahachie, passed away in Buffalo Creek Assisted Living on October 3, 2019, at the age of 94. He will be greatly missed for his life-long devotion to our Lord and immense care for others.

Born on December 20, 1924 to Scott and Mary McDaniel, Jack lived a fulfilling life as a wonderful husband,...

October 2, 2019

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Eugene Cottle, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at the age of 56 in Dallas, Texas.

Eugene was born on October 5, 1962 in Dallas, Texas to Jack Cottle and Betty Hollinger. After high school, Eugene followed in his family’s footsteps and made a career in the plumbing industry. He...

September 24, 2019

Helen Marie Wheatley, 83, of Maypearl, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Waxahachie, Texas.  Helen was born April 28, 1936 in Waxahachie, to Otis and Blanch White.  The older of the two children, James (Jimmy) White came about ten years later.  She was “Sissy” to him no matter how old they had gotten.  Helen was a graduate of...

September 22, 2019

Wyld Elmer Butler of Palmer, Texas passed away September 22, 2019.  He was born on June 25, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.

He is survived by his parents:  Dakota Butler and Mother Chandler; Sister and Brothers:  McKinley Muldoon and brothers Haze and Tru Butler.  Maternal Grandparents:  Steve and Beverly Russo; Maternal Great-Grandparents:  Teddi Gillespie;  Paternal Grandparents:  Heather...

September 19, 2019

Patric Michael White, 30, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Patric was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend.

Patric was an ordained minister which he practiced at many of his friend’s weddings including his sister’s wedding. He was a wonderful camp counselor for several years at Camp Summit for disabled children and adults. Patric...

September 18, 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Romie Drucilla Glenn went home to the Lord.  She was 95 years old.

Romie was born in Lone Cedar, Texas, on June 20, 1924 to Cynthia and Chalmers Varner.

Romie and her husband, Elward, travelled a lot.  They spent their earlier days in California and then in later years they lived...

September 18, 2019

Harold was born in Sherman, TX to Willard R. Vineyard and Effie Edens.  He passed away in his home September 18, 2019 at the age of 90.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Vonda, Merriwell, Billie, James, Jack, and Evelyn Modene.

He is survived by his brother Jerald “Jerry” Vineyard of...

September 13, 2019

Jessie Vasquez Salas, went home to meet her heavenly father on Friday, September 13, 2019.  Jessie was born in Waxahachie, Texas on June 22, 1947 to Jessie Vasquez and Refugia Sanchez, who have both preceded her in death.  Jessie spent her early life in Waxahachie, Texas then moved to Dallas and the to Marietta, Georgia for a few years,...

September 13, 2019

GEOFFREY L. LEA              MAY 14, 1964 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Dallas, Texas – Geoffrey Lyman Lea died September 13, 2019 at the age of 55.  He is survived by his son, Calvin and daughter Anne; brother Harold, his wife Holly; sisters Jennifer and her husband Ken Wischmeyer; Heather and her husband Bob LeRoy; niece Kristianna; nephews Gregory,...