Obituaries

June 23, 2019

Obituary: Charles Edwin Humphries

Charles Edwin Humphries, age 85, passed away June 23, 2019 in Arlington at the Texas Masonic Retirement Center.  He peacefully left us while surrounded by family.

He was born in Ellis County December 12, 1933 to Bennie and Fannie Humphries.  Due to his parents delay in selecting a first name, his...

June 23, 2019

Sharon Gwen Isaacks, born May 30, 1947 in Cherokee County, Texas passed away June 23, 2019 in Dallas, Texas.

Gwen worked at Southland Life Insurance for 15 years and retired from La’Madeline Corporate offices as an accounts payable clerk.  She was a wonderful person, lived a selfless life and enjoyed her family and friends.  She was a...

June 23, 2019

James Walton Goss passed away quietly at the end of the afternoon of Sunday, June 23, 2019. He  leaves behind his wife of 65 years Arlene Kingma Goss; his four children: Jan Warner, Jill Wadsworth and her husband Jeff, Karl Goss and his wife Annette, and Kenneth Goss and his wife Martine; and his sisters: Betty Haver and Pat...

June 21, 2019

Garrett Brent Clary, born on February 22, 1990 passed away on June 21, 2019.

Garrett is survived by his parents Greg and Tammy Clary, and Morton and Sharon Clary, brother Stephen Clary and wife Mariah Clary, step sisters Deedee Edens and Dana Tart, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephews.

He is preceded in...

June 20, 2019

Charles Harwell, 84, slipped from his earthly bonds to his heavenly home early Thursday morning, June 20, 2019.

He was born April 1, 1935, the son of Euna Harwell, brother of Hazel Harwell Dunn, and Jerry Harwell who all predeceased him.

He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1952.  He was a life-time...

June 20, 2019

Hattie L. Brown, 92, wife of the late Ervin L. Brown Sr. of Red Oak, Tx., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Windsor Gardens Nursing home in Lancaster, Tx. Born in Garrett, Tx., Hattie was an accomplished gardener and gifted cook. Active in the community as a Meals on Wheels driver, member of St. Francis of Assisi Church...

June 18, 2019

Affectionately known as “Mayor Joe” by a grateful community he truly loved, Joe Mack Jenkins passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. The son of Kathleen and Dr. John B. Jenkins, he was born July 31, 1925 in Waxahachie, a city he would go on to serve in numerous capacities, including six terms...

June 17, 2019

Michael Eugene Marshall, 63 of Midlothian, Texas passed away at his home on June 17, 2019, after a long illness.   He was born on July 04, 1955 in Cleburne, Texas to the late Nuel E. and Wanda Alverson Marshall.

He is survived by his wife Jaye Lea Marshall, son Aaron Lee Marshall, and grandson Bryce Aaron Marshall, ...

June 15, 2019

Betty Martin Pillow, 72, of Frisco TX, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Beehive Homes of Frisco. She was born on September 18, 1946, to Jake and Helen Martin in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Betty will be greatly missed for her beautiful sense of humor and immense care for others. At age 40, she returned to school...

June 13, 2019

Zyler Chaz Daniels was born on Thursday, June 13, 2019, and passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Zyler was the miracle baby his mommy and daddy prayed for, and they joyfully awaited his arrival.  He was absolutely perfect in every way.  Although, his life was short, he brought a new...

June 12, 2019

Eugene “Turtle” Ray Loyd, of Waxahachie, Texas went home to Jesus on June 12, 2019 at the age of 90.

Eugene was born on August 22, 1928 to the late Henry and Jewel Loyd in Forreston, Texas. He attended Forreston Public School where enjoyed playing for the Forreston Tigers basketball team.  He lived his entire life in...

June 11, 2019

Eluvina C. Bernal passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. She was born in Waxahachie, Texas on July 27, 1935.

She is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Sarah Castellanos, her sister Rebecca Anguiano and brother Hector Castellanos, as well as her son Arthur Valadez, daughter Delores Valadez grandson Sweep P Castellanos...

June 11, 2019

Augustine Rascon Jr., 70 years old, of Waxahachie, TX passed into everlasting life on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. He was born to parents Augustine Rascon Sr. and Angelita "Lily" Garza Rascon, on August 10th, 1948 in Seminole, TX.  Augustine, also known as "Junior", served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War, January 1969 to January 1971 (SGT E-5)...

June 9, 2019

Utah Finley Hogue, age 68, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Park Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in DeSoto, Texas.

Utah was born June 19, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Sammie Loyd Hogue and Rosa Etta Arnold.

He is survived by his daughter Brandy Schlegel and son Kenneth Hogue.  He is also survived by...

June 9, 2019

Hayes Jackson Goehring was born on Thursday, June 6, 2019 and passed gently into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2 days old.

Hayes was the answer to his mommy and daddy’s prayers, and they awaited his arrival with joy.  He was absolutely perfect in every way.  He was loved and cherished beyond...

June 7, 2019

Patrick “Pat” Koennecke, loving father, husband, and longtime Waxahachie resident passed away June 7, 2019.  He was born in Kerrville on June 30, 1957, to Volker and Mary Koennecke.

Pat attended high school in Waxahachie and graduated in 1975.  He worked for Cardinal CG in Waxahachie for fifteen years until going on disability for pancreatic cancer in...

May 30, 2019

Our beloved, Anthony Godinez, went to rejoice with angels in the Divine presence of our Heavenly Father. While on this earth, Anthony was a bright star whose shine will never leave our sight nor our hearts. Born on January 31st of 1983 in Oceanside, CA., Anthony will always be for his wife, her beloved Californian boy. As for his...

May 29, 2019

Michael Kerry, age 80, went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 29, 2019. He was born April 25, 1939 to Esmay and Isabel (Bynog) Kerry in Cloutierville, Louisiana. He and his wife Qretta Long Kerry were married January 24, 1960 and moved to Texas that same year. They loved life together and raised seven children. He was...

May 28, 2019

Randy S. Duckett age 65 passed away May 28, 2019 in Waxahachie, Texas.

Randy attended Waxahachie Schools. He worked for C.A. Wilsons, Leon Duckett and Sons Plumbing and became a Master Plumber in 1983. In 1989 he opened his plumbing business Area Wide Plumbing, which he ran until becoming disabled and his two sons then took over the...

May 27, 2019

Glenna May Biggs Rominger Sonnenberg, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, May 27 at her home in Waxahachie. She was a daughter, mother, friend and "Mimi" to many. Glenna was born July 21, 1941, to Bill and Hazel Ross Biggs. She later married the late Bobby Joe Rominger on Nov. 6, 1959. Glenna and Bobby owned and...