Obituaries

Donna Michelle

Donna Michelle

October 30, 2024

Donna T. Michelle, 72, of Mesa, Arizona passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on October 30, 2024. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Ballinger, Texas to Arlis Tounget and Robbie (Foreman) Tounget.

Donna was a believer. She was a Christian and a Baptist. 

Donna was Valedictorian of her Senior class in high school and completed college in three...

Kenneth Randall Miller

Kenneth Randall Miller

October 23, 2024

Kenneth Randall “Randy” Miller

Randy Miller, 69, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 23, 2024. Randy was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 22, 1955, to Mary Sue (Baber) and Kenneth Argus Miller. He was the baby brother to a proud big sister, Kenda Sue Miller.

After graduating from high school in Ardmore, Oklahoma, in...

JoAnn Thompson

JoAnn Thompson

October 17, 2024

JoAnn Thompson, our precious and sweet mother and Nanny, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

JoAnn was a wonderful example of sacrificial love and service to others. Her family was one of her greatest joys. She was known to be at every ballgame, performance, or important event of those she loved.

JoAnn was an active member of Christ the King Lutheran...

Cathleen Ruth Moore

Cathleen Ruth Moore

October 17, 2024

Cathleen R. Moore passed away peacefully in her home in Waxahachie, Texas, on the evening of October 17th, 2024. She was born on September 13th, 1953, to Freeman E. and Dorothy M. (Setty) Moore in Houston, Texas. Cathleen grew up in Pasadena, Texas, and had a normal childhood until, at 15 years old, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. She...

Linda Gail Allen

Linda Gail Allen

October 12, 2024

Our dear mother Linda Gail Allen sadly passed away on October 12, 2024, at the age of 69. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of Waxahachie, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength.

Linda...

Natolio Zapata

Natolio Zapata

October 10, 2024

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Pauline Ella Shirley

Pauline Ella Shirley

October 10, 2024

Pauline Ella Shirley, 91, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1933, in Oxford, England, to Richard and Ethel Topham. She was the youngest of their children with one older sister: Betty Skinner. Pauline immigrated to America and lived across Mississippi, Florida, Kansas, and North Dakota before settling in Ellis County,...

Fernando Pena Jr.

Fernando Pena Jr.

October 8, 2024

Fernando Pena, Jr., 90, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away on October 8, 2024, in Midlothian, Texas. He was born on January 11, 1934, in Kleberg County, Texas to Fernando Pena and Belia (Garcia) Pena.

 Mr. Pena graduated from H.M. King High School, attended Texas A&I University, and then graduated from Southwest Texas State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army...

Michelle Leigh Griffith

Michelle Leigh Griffith

October 6, 2024

Michelle was born in Auburn, Indiana on February 17th, 1971 to Mark and Debra Rhodes. She was the apple of her daddy’s eye, her mother’s best friend, and the biggest blessing to their family. 

They moved to Waxahachie, Texas, when Michelle was eight years old, where she loved to horseback ride and have her friends come out to the countryside. At...

Simon Lopez Arciba

Simon Lopez Arciba

October 5, 2024

Simon Lopez Arciba, born on February 28, 1942, in George West, Texas passed away on October 5, 2024 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 82. He is known for his hardworking, strong, brave, funny, and caring personality. Simon led a life marked by dedication and warmth.

Throughout his life Simon was a committed farmer, a career that showcased his deep...

Joseph Wayne Brubaker

Joseph Wayne Brubaker

September 29, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Wayne Brubaker died on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, after a short, but aggressive battle with Leukemia.

Joe was born to Billie and Joe Brubaker in Duncan, Okla. on June 23, 1959. He attended and graduated from Duncan High School in 1977. Upon high school graduation, Joe attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. and graduated with a Bachelor...

Gary Eugene Beggs

Gary Eugene Beggs

September 28, 2024

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Brenda Carroll McBride

Brenda Carroll McBride

September 24, 2024

Brenda Carroll McBride, age 74, passed away on September 24, 2024, in Mansfield, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born December 1, 1949, in Dallas Texas to her loving mother, Margaret Childress Mayes and father, A.J. Mayes. She attended Plano High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Jerry Wayne McBride, and together they raised...

Barbara Pope

Barbara Pope

September 22, 2024

Barbara Willig Pope, a beloved and cherished mother, nona, daughter and sister, known for her witty, sweet, humorous, and loving personality, departed this earth after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, September 22,2024 at the age of 75 at her home in Waxahachie, TX.

Barbara was born in Waxahachie, TX on March 17, 1949, to Frederick Willig, Jr. and...

Angeline Brown

Angeline Brown

September 22, 2024

Ms. Angeline Brown, 88, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Clemmons, North Carolina. She was born on December 23, 1935, in Ellis County, to the late John Herman and Alice Laverne Wilkins Brown. Ms. Brown was a member of First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie, and retired as a nurse. She enjoyed...

Donald Scott

Donald Scott

September 22, 2024

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Rhiannon Michelle Roark

Rhiannon Michelle Roark

September 22, 2024

Rhiannon Michelle Roark is celebrating with her Lord & Savior in His heaven as of September 22, 2024. She spent the last days of her 46 years at her home in Midlothian. Her loving husband Dave and adoring sons, Hudson & Taylor & daughter Hannah were with her.

Rhiannon was a native Texan. She lived in South Texas, Laurel Mississippi, Kingwood,...

Timothy Rian McGinley

Timothy Rian McGinley

September 20, 2024

 Timothy Rian McGinley 1953-2024

After a long illness, Timothy Rian McGinley passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024.

Timothy was born to Paul Francis McGinley and Sarah Frances Gambil on April 17, 1953, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Shortly afterwards, his family relocated to Tucson, Arizona.

Timothy loved growing up in Tucson! He often shared stories of his childhood in Tucson. One special story...

Dana Joan Long

Dana Joan Long

September 20, 2024

Dana “Rusty” Long

Dana Joan (nee: Todd) Long of Waxahachie, Texas, affectionately nicknamed “Rusty” by her father on the day she was born because of her beautiful red hair, died on September 20, 2024 after a courageous six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, she was 78 years old.

Born on...

Billie Dell Arline

Billie Dell Arline

September 19, 2024

Billie D. Arline peacefully passed away in her sleep on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 78 after a long battle with Dementia. 

She was born September 2, 1946 in Rice Tx. to the parents of Troy D. and Billie L. Saine. She married her husband, James H. Arline, on July 22, 1967. While married she worked at Southwestern...

Donna Michelle

Donna Michelle

October 30, 2024

Donna T. Michelle, 72, of Mesa, Arizona passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on October 30, 2024. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Ballinger, Texas to Arlis Tounget and Robbie (Foreman) Tounget.

Donna was a believer. She was a Christian and a Baptist. 

Donna was Valedictorian of her Senior class in high school and completed college in three...

Kenneth Randall Miller

Kenneth Randall Miller

October 23, 2024

Kenneth Randall “Randy” Miller

Randy Miller, 69, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 23, 2024. Randy was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 22, 1955, to Mary Sue (Baber) and Kenneth Argus Miller. He was the baby brother to a proud big sister, Kenda Sue Miller.

After graduating from high school in Ardmore, Oklahoma, in...

JoAnn Thompson

JoAnn Thompson

October 17, 2024

JoAnn Thompson, our precious and sweet mother and Nanny, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

JoAnn was a wonderful example of sacrificial love and service to others. Her family was one of her greatest joys. She was known to be at every ballgame, performance, or important event of those she loved.

JoAnn was an active member of Christ the King Lutheran...

Cathleen Ruth Moore

Cathleen Ruth Moore

October 17, 2024

Cathleen R. Moore passed away peacefully in her home in Waxahachie, Texas, on the evening of October 17th, 2024. She was born on September 13th, 1953, to Freeman E. and Dorothy M. (Setty) Moore in Houston, Texas. Cathleen grew up in Pasadena, Texas, and had a normal childhood until, at 15 years old, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. She...

Linda Gail Allen

Linda Gail Allen

October 12, 2024

Our dear mother Linda Gail Allen sadly passed away on October 12, 2024, at the age of 69. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of Waxahachie, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength.

Linda...

Natolio Zapata

Natolio Zapata

October 10, 2024

Obituary coming soon

Pauline Ella Shirley

Pauline Ella Shirley

October 10, 2024

Pauline Ella Shirley, 91, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1933, in Oxford, England, to Richard and Ethel Topham. She was the youngest of their children with one older sister: Betty Skinner. Pauline immigrated to America and lived across Mississippi, Florida, Kansas, and North Dakota before settling in Ellis County,...

Fernando Pena Jr.

Fernando Pena Jr.

October 8, 2024

Fernando Pena, Jr., 90, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away on October 8, 2024, in Midlothian, Texas. He was born on January 11, 1934, in Kleberg County, Texas to Fernando Pena and Belia (Garcia) Pena.

 Mr. Pena graduated from H.M. King High School, attended Texas A&I University, and then graduated from Southwest Texas State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army...

Michelle Leigh Griffith

Michelle Leigh Griffith

October 6, 2024

Michelle was born in Auburn, Indiana on February 17th, 1971 to Mark and Debra Rhodes. She was the apple of her daddy’s eye, her mother’s best friend, and the biggest blessing to their family. 

They moved to Waxahachie, Texas, when Michelle was eight years old, where she loved to horseback ride and have her friends come out to the countryside. At...

Simon Lopez Arciba

Simon Lopez Arciba

October 5, 2024

Simon Lopez Arciba, born on February 28, 1942, in George West, Texas passed away on October 5, 2024 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 82. He is known for his hardworking, strong, brave, funny, and caring personality. Simon led a life marked by dedication and warmth.

Throughout his life Simon was a committed farmer, a career that showcased his deep...

Joseph Wayne Brubaker

Joseph Wayne Brubaker

September 29, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Wayne Brubaker died on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, after a short, but aggressive battle with Leukemia.

Joe was born to Billie and Joe Brubaker in Duncan, Okla. on June 23, 1959. He attended and graduated from Duncan High School in 1977. Upon high school graduation, Joe attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. and graduated with a Bachelor...

Gary Eugene Beggs

Gary Eugene Beggs

September 28, 2024

Obituary coming soon

Brenda Carroll McBride

Brenda Carroll McBride

September 24, 2024

Brenda Carroll McBride, age 74, passed away on September 24, 2024, in Mansfield, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born December 1, 1949, in Dallas Texas to her loving mother, Margaret Childress Mayes and father, A.J. Mayes. She attended Plano High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Jerry Wayne McBride, and together they raised...

Barbara Pope

Barbara Pope

September 22, 2024

Barbara Willig Pope, a beloved and cherished mother, nona, daughter and sister, known for her witty, sweet, humorous, and loving personality, departed this earth after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, September 22,2024 at the age of 75 at her home in Waxahachie, TX.

Barbara was born in Waxahachie, TX on March 17, 1949, to Frederick Willig, Jr. and...

Angeline Brown

Angeline Brown

September 22, 2024

Ms. Angeline Brown, 88, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Clemmons, North Carolina. She was born on December 23, 1935, in Ellis County, to the late John Herman and Alice Laverne Wilkins Brown. Ms. Brown was a member of First United Methodist Church in Waxahachie, and retired as a nurse. She enjoyed...

Donald Scott

Donald Scott

September 22, 2024

Obituary coming soon

Rhiannon Michelle Roark

Rhiannon Michelle Roark

September 22, 2024

Rhiannon Michelle Roark is celebrating with her Lord & Savior in His heaven as of September 22, 2024. She spent the last days of her 46 years at her home in Midlothian. Her loving husband Dave and adoring sons, Hudson & Taylor & daughter Hannah were with her.

Rhiannon was a native Texan. She lived in South Texas, Laurel Mississippi, Kingwood,...

Timothy Rian McGinley

Timothy Rian McGinley

September 20, 2024

 Timothy Rian McGinley 1953-2024

After a long illness, Timothy Rian McGinley passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024.

Timothy was born to Paul Francis McGinley and Sarah Frances Gambil on April 17, 1953, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Shortly afterwards, his family relocated to Tucson, Arizona.

Timothy loved growing up in Tucson! He often shared stories of his childhood in Tucson. One special story...

Dana Joan Long

Dana Joan Long

September 20, 2024

Dana “Rusty” Long

Dana Joan (nee: Todd) Long of Waxahachie, Texas, affectionately nicknamed “Rusty” by her father on the day she was born because of her beautiful red hair, died on September 20, 2024 after a courageous six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, she was 78 years old.

Born on...

Billie Dell Arline

Billie Dell Arline

September 19, 2024

Billie D. Arline peacefully passed away in her sleep on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 78 after a long battle with Dementia. 

She was born September 2, 1946 in Rice Tx. to the parents of Troy D. and Billie L. Saine. She married her husband, James H. Arline, on July 22, 1967. While married she worked at Southwestern...