Obituaries

March 14, 2019

Philip Wayne Reeves, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend was called home by His Heavenly Father on March 14, 2019.  He was 65 years young.

Philip was born on May 30, 1953 in Dallas, TX to Billy Wayne Reeves and Gloria Sharp Reeves.  Philip graduated from DeSoto High School and attended Mountain View Community College.  He later graduated from Paramedic/Firefighter School in Duncanville and served...

March 13, 2019

Kathleen Turbeville, 82, of Italy, TX passed away March 13, 2019 in Italy.  Kathleen was born February 8, 1937 in Dierks, Arkansas to Wash Oliver McElhanon and Florence Stokes McElhanon.  She was a longtime resident of Italy, and a 30 plus year telephone operator for AT&T.  She was committed to doing whatever was needed for her family. She was...

March 13, 2019

Holly McMillian Thompson, age 39, of Arlington, Texas. Passed away on March 13, 2019 at 4:44pm after courageously battling cancer. Holly was a light of life to everyone she met. We take comfort knowing that Holly will rest eternally in our Heavenly Father’s house.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Billy G. Boyle, Hazel Heigle Boyle (Mimi), Woodrow...

March 12, 2019

Mae Jo DeVore, 88 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Italy, Texas.  She was born on November 29, 1930 near Rotan, Texas to the late Joseph & Issie Mae Garrett Courtney.  Mae was a longtime member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie.  She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.  She will be...

March 12, 2019

Sandra Kay (Sandy) Burns, 77 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Waxahachie, Texas.  She was born in San Angelo, Texas on March 16, 1941 to the late Toby and Margie Holiman Proctor.  Sandy loved beach combing, enjoyed scuba diving and paragliding and had a very adventurous personality. She attended and was a member of the...

March 9, 2019

Jacqueline Marie Johnson nee Hefner, 54, left us unexpectedly to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Jacki was born in San Antonio, Texas, spending her formative years traveling the world due to her father being in the Air Force.  Jacki met Steven in Decatur, Illinois, moving to...

March 7, 2019

John Calvin Duggins, Jr., of Ovilla, Texas, passed away in his home on March 7, 2019. He was 82 years old. After having his lung removed six years ago, John battled COPD and pneumonia for several months before he succumbed to the illness. As was his last wish, he died at home surrounded by his loving family.

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March 6, 2019

Elbert “Al” D. Adams, 89 of Red Oak, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Red Oak.  He was born to the late William and Ethel Chamness Adams on May 6, 1929 in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Al had big sense of humor and made people laugh often.  He was very loving, sweet and kind.  He was a...

March 6, 2019

Josephine G. Martinez, 92, of Waxahachie, TX entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her residence.

Josephine was born August 4, 1926 to Damacio and Virginia Gonzalez in San Antonio, TX.

Josephine married Antonio Martinez Jr. on February 27, 1961 in San Antonio, TX. Together they had 6 children Anita, Janie, Donald, Josephine, Antonio...

March 6, 2019

On Wednesday March 6, 2019 Richard Wayne Neff, surrounded by loving family, lost his battle against cancer.  Richard was born in Goshen, Indiana on April 27, 1948 to parents, Bobby Gene Neff and Mary (Shelton) Hernandez.  Richard was 70 years old.

Richard was a proud United States Marine and served his country from 1965-1969. During this time,...

March 5, 2019

Margaret Teresa Reinhard Petty 63, of Waxahachie, TX passed away March 5, 2019 in Dallas, TX.

Margaret was born June 18, 1955 in Henderson, TX to Walter John Reinhard and Robbie Marie Stevens. In May of 1964 they moved to Denison.

Margaret was a 1972 graduate of Denison High School and graduated from Grayson Co....

February 26, 2019

Lyndall Barnett Schwartz died peaceably Tuesday February 26 in Waxahachie. He was born February 7th 1923 to George Washington and Sally Schwartz in Palmer Texas.

Lyndall grew up in Palmer and was married to Virgel Autry in 1946. He was a World War II veteran and served in Korea, being discharged in 1949. He was baptized at...

February 25, 2019

Judy Lynne Bates South, Italy, Texas, 1940-2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Lynne South — loving wife of David B. South and beloved mother of ten. She died in Waxahachie, Texas, on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Judy was suffering with congestive heart failure and spent several nights in...

February 25, 2019

James Randle Bell, 62, went home to be with the Lord the 25th day of February, 2019.

Jimmy was born February 4, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Victor and Betty (Baker) Bell. He married Patricia Darlene Miller on May 27, 1978. They raised two daughters, Kelli and Lesli.

He was among the first graduating class...

February 24, 2019

Kenneth Weldon Atkins, Sr. 88, Denton, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his residence.  He was born October 8, 1930 in Osceola, Texas to the late Kirby Truelove Atkins and Lema Yarbro Atkins.

Kenneth served as Post Master for Emory, Texas and retired in 1993.  Kenneth served our country in the United States Army in the...

February 23, 2019

Charline Jacoby, age 84, left this life February 23,2019 at her home in Waxahachie, Texas. She was born May 24, 1934 in Lexington, Ky

Charline had a calling to teach and her passion was her students. She taught for many years in Waxahachie and Dallas as well as Navarro College after retirement from WISD.  She and her...

February 21, 2019

Dennis Harold Boldt was born on February 7, 1942 in Buffalo, New York.  He married Jean E. Lasch on July 20th 1968.  Dennis went to his heavenly home on February 21, 2019.

Dennis earned his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Concordia College, River Forest, Illinois in 1964. This education named him a commissioned minister in...

February 17, 2019

Troy Allen Hazard, 82 passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and children on Sunday, February 17, 2019 after battling ALS Disease.  He was born in Red Oak, Texas on May 05, 1936 to Tony C. & Ethel Dunn Hazard.  He attended Ferris High School after graduation he worked for Sears Roebuck and retired after thirty-seven years. ...

February 17, 2019

Jerry R. Tackett, 83 of Waxahachie, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2019 in Lancaster.  He was born September 22, 1935 in Clarksville, Texas.

Jerry was a retired public-school teacher and served our country in the United States Army.  He loved his church family and enjoyed visiting with people and acquaintances.  He enjoyed finding creative ways to fix...

February 15, 2019

Betty Jean (Byrum) White passed away on February 15, 2019, at Legend Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Waxahachie with her family by her side.  She was born on April 18, 1926, to John Wesley and Mamie Edith (Dykes) Byrum.  She was raised in Waxahachie and lived there her entire life.  She was a 1943 graduate of Waxahachie High School;...