Obituaries

February 17, 2015

Bill was born on January 28, 1920, to the parents of William C. Pitts, Sr. and Evelyn Singleton Pitts in Ennis, Texas, and the family moved to Waxahachie in 1926, establishing a local business on the downtown Waxahachie Square for 40 years. Bill grew up in Waxahachie as a child, and worked downtown as a young...

February 15, 2015

Norma Lee Beller, formerly of Temple, TX, died peacefully surrounded by her family in Waxahachie, TX Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the age of 91. She was born in Muldrow, OK to the late Effie Lee and James Curtis Sagely, Sr. April 22, 1923. Norma was preceded in death by her 3 sisters and 2 brothers....

February 14, 2015

Georgia Henthorn, 89, longtime resident of Maypearl, Texas went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was born September 11, 1925 in Pluto, Texas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Olie Paul Henthorn in April 1991. She was also preceded in death by her parents, David M. and Estell...

February 12, 2015

Ronald Mack Watson died in his home February 12, 2015, with his loving wife Virginia at his side. He was 75. Ron was born January 7, 1940 in Whitney, Texas to E.B. and Lyna Watson. He attended Whitney schools, graduating in 1958. In 1961 he married Anita Howard in Waxahachie. There they made their home and...

February 11, 2015

Kenneth Johnson, 82 of Waxahachie, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He was born to the late William H. Johnson and Lucille Heath Johnson on January 16, 1933 in Reager Springs, Texas Kenneth served our Country in the United States Navy for four years, serving in the...

February 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

Charles Francis "Frank" Wright III was born September 1, 1936 in Welch, West Virginia. He grew up in Princeton , WV , where he played sports throughout high school, including baseball, football, and tennis (for which he received a college scholarship). He graduated from Concord University and served in the Navy until 1960. He began his...

February 10, 2015

Billy Joe Stoffregen October 25, 1929 - February 10, 2015 Billy Joe Stoffregen, 85, passed away Tuesday morning. Billy loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was born in the Ike Community near Waxahachie to Charles Blon and Louella McAlister Stoffregen. Billy attended Waxahachie schools graduating in 1946. Upon graduation from Texas A&M College...

February 8, 2015

Captain Joseph William Rowland Felty USN (Retired) Joe was born on November 3, 1942 in Canton Texas to LT and Margaret (Rowland) Felty. Joe, his brother Larry Felty and sister Margaret Felty lived in Waxahachie where Joe grew up playing football, eventually achieving an All State center accolade while attending Waxahachie High School. Joe graduated from...

February 8, 2015

Russell Brian Lentz, 64, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2015, with family and friends by his side. Russell was born on October 31,1950, the third child of Eddie and Ruby (Kaddatz) Lentz of Hillsboro, TX. He was baptized Nov. 26, 1950, by Pastor John L. Herzog at Christ Lutheran Church in Hillsboro and confirmed April...

February 8, 2015

From mom's journal: "I would not stay another day, To love, to laugh, to work or play; Tasks left undone would stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, Then fill it with a remembered joy. (From "Remembered Joy"~ an Irish prayer) Carol Costley Kauffman Wales, 84, of Waxahachie Texas, passed away quietly...

February 4, 2015

Beverly Worthington, 78 of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 04, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. She was born January 22, 1937 in Bastrop, Texas to the late Henry O. & Roberta Menefee Griesenbeck. Beverly was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the Covenant Sunday School Class. Beverly was characterized...

February 3, 2015

January 31, 2015

Thomas Joseph Collins, Jr., 59 of Waxahachie passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Collins was Superintendent of Waxahachie from 2007-2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday February 4, 2015 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waxahachie with interment following at the Waxahachie City Cemetery. Mr....

January 31, 2015

Patsy Jean Prestidge, 68 of Midlothian, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Dallas. She was born on August 3, 1946 in Lancaster, Texas to the late Cecil and Margaret Jenkins Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, Jim Prestidge; her son, Kevin Prestidge; her daughter, Kymberly Prestidge Galeti and her husband, Alex; her grandchildren, Peyton,...

January 31, 2015

Kenneth Wayne Getso, Jr., 23, beloved son and brother, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Ovilla. Kenneth was born on November 7, 1991 to Kenneth Wayne Getso, Sr. and Linda Moehlenkamp. Kenny loved going to the lake and the ocean. He was an avid animal lover, always rescuing and helping any kind of animal he...

January 30, 2015

Norman G. Terrill, 71 of Red Oak, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 3, 1943 in Pueblo, CO to the late Leo and Buelah Harris Terrill. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of Red Oak; his daughter, Tanya of Kaufman; his...

January 27, 2015

Leonard Payne, 89 of Waxahachie, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late John W. Payne and Lucy E. Adams Payne on July 28, 1925 in Boz, Texas. Leonard served our country in the United States Army during WWII, serving in the Philippines and...

January 25, 2015

On Sunday, January 25, 2015, Glenda Karen White Hicks of Italy, Texas passed from this life into the loving arms of her Savior following an illness. She was born in Waxahachie, Texas on August 20, 1944 to Arlin White and Mittie Bowren. She was a graduate of Waxahachie High School. On December 20, 1971, Glenda married...

January 23, 2015