Ulysses “Blessed and Highly Favored” Kinnel
March 6, 2026
Ulysses “Blessed and Highly Favored” Kinnel, 87, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026.
Ulysses was born on August 4, 1938, in Villa Ridge, Illinois, to Ralph E. Kinnel and Alma Cavit. He lived a life filled with faith, love, adventure, and dedication to his family and community.
On July 25, 1981, he married the love of his life,...
Tina Crouch
March 3, 2026
Tina (Christine) Deann Thomas Crouch, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Tina lived a beautiful life centered on her faith, her family, and the many people she mentored and encouraged along the way. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and built a successful career in the oil...
Larry Dean Kennaley
March 11, 2026
Today we remember and give thanks for the life of Larry D. Kennaley, United States Navy (Ret.), who passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Larry was born on September 24, 1936, in Iowa City, Iowa, to John Patrick Kennaley and Henrietta Voss. He spent his early childhood in Ida Grove, Iowa, until the age of...
Deanna R. Shouppe
March 9, 2026
Deanna R. Shouppe, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 9, 2026 in Waxahachie, Texas. Deanna was born on October 24, 1962 to Edward Rudderman and Chippy (Gilmore) in Statesboro, Georgia.
She attended Albany High School graduating in 1980 and then attended Georgia Southern University as a vocal major. She married Deron D. Shouppe on...
Kirk Askew Larkin
March 7, 2026
Kirk Askew Larkin (Oda) May 28, 1938 – March 7, 2026 Kirk Askew Larkin (Oda) was born May 28, 1938, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to W. H. Larkin III and Francis (Sue) Askew Larkin. He passed away on March 7, 2026, at his home, The GnO.
Kirk moved to Waxahachie in 1955 and graduated from Waxahachie High School. He then attended...
Debora Ann Goff
March 5, 2026
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We are honored to serve the family of Debora Ann Goff. A full obituary will be posted here once it becomes available. In the meantime, we invite you to share your memories, messages of comfort, and expressions of sympathy in the Guestbook located below as we remember and celebrate her life together.
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Nita Joyce Terry
March 2, 2026
Nita Joyce Mauldin Terry, aged eighty-seven (87) of Red Oak, Texas, returned to her Lord Jesus in Dallas, Texas on March 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Nita was born February 10, 1939, in Italy, Texas, to Juanita Binkley and Ray Clyde Mauldin. She graduated from Italy High School in 1957 and immediately went to work for Southwestern Bell...
Bob McElyea
March 2, 2026
Bobby Lee McElyea, 87, of Maypearl, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2026.
Bob was born on May 24, 1938, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to John and Erma McElyea. His family soon moved to Tucson, Arizona, where Bob was raised until he joined the Air Force at age 17 and was stationed in England for two years. After returning to Arizona,...
Deborah Lynn Rayfield
March 1, 2026
Deborah Lynn Rayfield, 71, went home to Jesus on March 1, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Deborah was born on December 20, 1954 to Warren Meier and Jeanne (Yarbrough) Meier in Fort Worth, Texas.
Deborah graduated from Alvarado High School class of 1973. She was also a proud alumni of Schreiner College in Kerrville, Texas and the University of Texas at Austin...
Marttie Deane Howard
February 27, 2026
Marttie Deane Howard was born on Aug. 25, 1964, in Waxahachie, TX, to Joseph Marttie "J.M." and Dorothy Allen Howard.
She was raised in Waxahachie and was a member of the Waxahachie class of 1982. During her time in high school, she was very active in the FFA and brought home many ribbons for her show rabbits. She later attended Rose...
Guadalupe Leal Jr.
February 27, 2026
Guadalupe "Wally" Leal Jr.February 10, 1963 - February 27, 2026
Guadalupe "Wally" Leal Jr., 63 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born February 10, 1963 to Guadalupe and Armandina Leal.
Wally is survived by his wife Rhonda; children Mary Hughes, Christina Smith & William, Dwayne Turnbo & Amanda, Brandy Tracy & Charles, and Steven Leal; along with grandchildren Destiny,...
Darell V. Nay
February 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Darell Vernon Nay
June 11, 1933 — February 24, 2026
Darell Vernon Nay, a beloved "Gentle Giant" of the Waxahachie community and a man defined by his unwavering work ethic, a strong faith in God, and a deep love for his family, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He died as he had lived—working on his farm...
Darlene LaDonna Strong
February 23, 2026
Minnie Brachvogel and George Strong celebrated their youngest of six children born Darlene LaDonna Strong on Tuesday, May 9, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Darlene grew up in Minneapolis and met John Richter in 1949, they were married May 9, 1950. They had three girls together: Linda Lee, Pamela Rae, and Sue Ellen. Darlene is survived by her three daughters and their...
Garey Richard Davis
February 21, 2026
Garey Richard Davis, 79, of Waxahachie, Texas went home to Jesus on February 21, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on August 21, 1946 to Ernest Richard Davis and Ethel Lee Oliver in Texarkana, Arkansas.
As a child, he was affectionately known as “Bucker”, a nickname his daddy called often as he was quite the handful. He spent his childhood...
Shaun Renae (Gebhardt) Thompson
February 18, 2026
Shaun Renae Gebhardt, age 50, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She was born on June 13, 1975, in Waukegan, Illinois to her surviving father, Jack Gebhardt (Nancy) and her late mother, Dennice Hill (Lew). She later moved to Texas, where she spent most of her life....
Janis Dickinson-Butler
February 18, 2026
Janis Dickinson-Butler, a faithful wife, mother, sister, Nana, and friend, entered into the presence of the Lord on February 18, 2026, at the age of 85.
Janis Ellen Treese was born on February 19, 1940 in Waxahachie, TX to Ross and Virgie Mae Taylor Treese. She was one of three children. Janis grew up in Red Oak, TX and attended Red...
Gloria Ethel Self
February 9, 2026
Gloria was born to Lucian Brown and Nola Kimbro on February 25, 1935. She went to Heaven on February 9, 2026. Gloria began piano lessons at age five and she gave her first solo recital at age nine. She started playing for Sunday school at Baptist Temple in San Antonio at age eleven.
Gloria earned a Bachelor of Music Education at...
Deborah Jean Darsey
February 9, 2026
Deborah Jean Darsey
August 28, 1955 – February 9, 2026
Deborah J. Darsey, passed away at Texas Health Presbyterian in Denton, February 9th, 2026 surrounded by friends and family. She was born the youngest of three sisters on August 28, 1955 to Jonathan Cleon Acuff and Rosie Merline Herrell in Big Springs, Texas.
Deborah was an exceptional child. She was adored by all...
David Manning Nunn
February 8, 2026
DAVID MANNING NUNN
1:03 am, Sunday, 08 February 2026, marks the legal time of David’s passing, the moment his bride Florence Michalene “Mickie” Nunn entered widowhood and their only child Ralph Edward “Eddie” Nunn became fatherless.
On Tuesday, 26 May 1936, David was born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas to Pauline Manning Nunn (Ola Pauline Manning) and David Heiston Nunn. He...
Anthony Charles Lokash
February 8, 2026
Anthony Charles Lokash (“Tony”), age 55, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, resilience, and joy. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 19th, 1970, Tony carried with him a spirit that was both strong and lighthearted—one that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Tony was a deeply loving father who took great...
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Ulysses “Blessed and Highly Favored” Kinnel
March 6, 2026
Ulysses “Blessed and Highly Favored” Kinnel, 87, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026.
Ulysses was born on August 4, 1938, in Villa Ridge, Illinois, to Ralph E. Kinnel and Alma Cavit. He lived a life filled with faith, love, adventure, and dedication to his family and community.
On July 25, 1981, he married the love of his life,...
Tina Crouch
March 3, 2026
Tina (Christine) Deann Thomas Crouch, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Tina lived a beautiful life centered on her faith, her family, and the many people she mentored and encouraged along the way. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and built a successful career in the oil...
Larry Dean Kennaley
March 11, 2026
Today we remember and give thanks for the life of Larry D. Kennaley, United States Navy (Ret.), who passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Larry was born on September 24, 1936, in Iowa City, Iowa, to John Patrick Kennaley and Henrietta Voss. He spent his early childhood in Ida Grove, Iowa, until the age of...
Deanna R. Shouppe
March 9, 2026
Deanna R. Shouppe, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 9, 2026 in Waxahachie, Texas. Deanna was born on October 24, 1962 to Edward Rudderman and Chippy (Gilmore) in Statesboro, Georgia.
She attended Albany High School graduating in 1980 and then attended Georgia Southern University as a vocal major. She married Deron D. Shouppe on...
Kirk Askew Larkin
March 7, 2026
Kirk Askew Larkin (Oda) May 28, 1938 – March 7, 2026 Kirk Askew Larkin (Oda) was born May 28, 1938, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to W. H. Larkin III and Francis (Sue) Askew Larkin. He passed away on March 7, 2026, at his home, The GnO.
Kirk moved to Waxahachie in 1955 and graduated from Waxahachie High School. He then attended...
Debora Ann Goff
March 5, 2026
Obituary Pending
We are honored to serve the family of Debora Ann Goff. A full obituary will be posted here once it becomes available. In the meantime, we invite you to share your memories, messages of comfort, and expressions of sympathy in the Guestbook located below as we remember and celebrate her life together.
Obituary to Follow
Nita Joyce Terry
March 2, 2026
Nita Joyce Mauldin Terry, aged eighty-seven (87) of Red Oak, Texas, returned to her Lord Jesus in Dallas, Texas on March 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Nita was born February 10, 1939, in Italy, Texas, to Juanita Binkley and Ray Clyde Mauldin. She graduated from Italy High School in 1957 and immediately went to work for Southwestern Bell...
Bob McElyea
March 2, 2026
Bobby Lee McElyea, 87, of Maypearl, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2026.
Bob was born on May 24, 1938, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to John and Erma McElyea. His family soon moved to Tucson, Arizona, where Bob was raised until he joined the Air Force at age 17 and was stationed in England for two years. After returning to Arizona,...
Deborah Lynn Rayfield
March 1, 2026
Deborah Lynn Rayfield, 71, went home to Jesus on March 1, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Deborah was born on December 20, 1954 to Warren Meier and Jeanne (Yarbrough) Meier in Fort Worth, Texas.
Deborah graduated from Alvarado High School class of 1973. She was also a proud alumni of Schreiner College in Kerrville, Texas and the University of Texas at Austin...
Marttie Deane Howard
February 27, 2026
Marttie Deane Howard was born on Aug. 25, 1964, in Waxahachie, TX, to Joseph Marttie "J.M." and Dorothy Allen Howard.
She was raised in Waxahachie and was a member of the Waxahachie class of 1982. During her time in high school, she was very active in the FFA and brought home many ribbons for her show rabbits. She later attended Rose...
Guadalupe Leal Jr.
February 27, 2026
Guadalupe "Wally" Leal Jr.February 10, 1963 - February 27, 2026
Guadalupe "Wally" Leal Jr., 63 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born February 10, 1963 to Guadalupe and Armandina Leal.
Wally is survived by his wife Rhonda; children Mary Hughes, Christina Smith & William, Dwayne Turnbo & Amanda, Brandy Tracy & Charles, and Steven Leal; along with grandchildren Destiny,...
Darell V. Nay
February 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Darell Vernon Nay
June 11, 1933 — February 24, 2026
Darell Vernon Nay, a beloved "Gentle Giant" of the Waxahachie community and a man defined by his unwavering work ethic, a strong faith in God, and a deep love for his family, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He died as he had lived—working on his farm...
Darlene LaDonna Strong
February 23, 2026
Minnie Brachvogel and George Strong celebrated their youngest of six children born Darlene LaDonna Strong on Tuesday, May 9, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Darlene grew up in Minneapolis and met John Richter in 1949, they were married May 9, 1950. They had three girls together: Linda Lee, Pamela Rae, and Sue Ellen. Darlene is survived by her three daughters and their...
Garey Richard Davis
February 21, 2026
Garey Richard Davis, 79, of Waxahachie, Texas went home to Jesus on February 21, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on August 21, 1946 to Ernest Richard Davis and Ethel Lee Oliver in Texarkana, Arkansas.
As a child, he was affectionately known as “Bucker”, a nickname his daddy called often as he was quite the handful. He spent his childhood...
Shaun Renae (Gebhardt) Thompson
February 18, 2026
Shaun Renae Gebhardt, age 50, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She was born on June 13, 1975, in Waukegan, Illinois to her surviving father, Jack Gebhardt (Nancy) and her late mother, Dennice Hill (Lew). She later moved to Texas, where she spent most of her life....
Janis Dickinson-Butler
February 18, 2026
Janis Dickinson-Butler, a faithful wife, mother, sister, Nana, and friend, entered into the presence of the Lord on February 18, 2026, at the age of 85.
Janis Ellen Treese was born on February 19, 1940 in Waxahachie, TX to Ross and Virgie Mae Taylor Treese. She was one of three children. Janis grew up in Red Oak, TX and attended Red...
Gloria Ethel Self
February 9, 2026
Gloria was born to Lucian Brown and Nola Kimbro on February 25, 1935. She went to Heaven on February 9, 2026. Gloria began piano lessons at age five and she gave her first solo recital at age nine. She started playing for Sunday school at Baptist Temple in San Antonio at age eleven.
Gloria earned a Bachelor of Music Education at...
Deborah Jean Darsey
February 9, 2026
Deborah Jean Darsey
August 28, 1955 – February 9, 2026
Deborah J. Darsey, passed away at Texas Health Presbyterian in Denton, February 9th, 2026 surrounded by friends and family. She was born the youngest of three sisters on August 28, 1955 to Jonathan Cleon Acuff and Rosie Merline Herrell in Big Springs, Texas.
Deborah was an exceptional child. She was adored by all...
David Manning Nunn
February 8, 2026
DAVID MANNING NUNN
1:03 am, Sunday, 08 February 2026, marks the legal time of David’s passing, the moment his bride Florence Michalene “Mickie” Nunn entered widowhood and their only child Ralph Edward “Eddie” Nunn became fatherless.
On Tuesday, 26 May 1936, David was born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas to Pauline Manning Nunn (Ola Pauline Manning) and David Heiston Nunn. He...
Anthony Charles Lokash
February 8, 2026
Anthony Charles Lokash (“Tony”), age 55, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, resilience, and joy. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 19th, 1970, Tony carried with him a spirit that was both strong and lighthearted—one that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Tony was a deeply loving father who took great...
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