Obituary: Deborah G. Johnson, 1952- 2013
Deborah G. Johnson, age 61, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away May 16, 2013. She was born September 2, 1952 in Waxahachie to the late Moses and Ola Mae Cofer.
Obituary: Jacklyn Mae Adams, 1937 – 2013
Jacklyn Mae Adams, age 75, of Italy, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Trinity Mission Health & Rehab. She was born September 11, 1937 in Italy to Jack and Aline (Hudson) Paisley. Jacklyn had been the secretary at Central Baptist Church for many years.
Obituary: Marguaret “Jo” Ivy, 1940 – 2013
Marguaret Josephine Poe Ivy, age 72, of Italy, passed away Friday morning, May 3, 2013 at Baylor Medical Center, Waxahachie. She was born June 29, 1940 in Italy, Texas to Clyde and Pauline (Meadows) Poe. She was a devout Christian and was very active in church up until the past few years. Jo known by all was a loving mom, wife and friend who never met a stranger.
Obituary: Lucy Kimber (Daniel) Ricker, 1917 – 2013
Lucy Ricker was born November 25, 1917 in Marshall, Texas to Edmund and Lucile Daniel. She went home to be with the Lord March 19, 2013. She was 95.
Obituary: Kurt Heilbronner, 1937 — 2013
Kurt Heilbronner, age 75, of Italy, passed away Wednesday evening, March 13, 2013 at his home. He was born November 3, 1937 in Glendale, California to Karl and Lillian (Curtis) Heilbronner. Kurt served in the U. S. Navy for 20 years as a flight mechanic. He retired from Pratt-Whitney after 20 years of service. After his retirement he went to work with his friend, Rick, restoring old WWI and WWII air crafts. Kurt married Ruth Rock on April 27, 2007 in Plano, TX.
Greg Pickard, a fallen firefighter, is remembered during hometown visitation
Lieutenant Greg Richards, Bryan Fire Department 5, is remembered during a hometown visitation in Italy after losing his life in the line-of-duty on February 15.
Obituary: Louis “Lou” Eugene Martina, 1928 – 2013
Louis “Lou” Eugene Martina, age 84, of Italy passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 in the company of family and friends. He was born June 10, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Dorothy C. and Louis C. Martina. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1949 to 1952. Lou worked for the City of Italy for 10 years and also helped keep the city beautiful by picking up trash.
Memorial visitation set for Pickard family
The Italy community is invited to come and spend time with the family of the late Greg Pickard during a visitation at the Italy Boze Community Center on Saturday, March 2 at 2:00pm. Greg, son of Bob and Carla Pickard of Italy, recently lost his life in the line of duty with the Bryan Fire Department.
Obituary: Gregory Wade Pickard, 1959 – 2013
Visitation for Greg will be held at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan on Thursday, February 21st from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Central Baptist Church, 1991 FM 158, College Station on Friday, February 22nd at 10 a.m.
Obituary: Ronnie L. Rosemond, 1947 – 2013
Ronnie L. Rosemond, age 65, of Italy, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his home.
Obituary: Evelyn Jenkins, 1920 – 2013
Evelyn Jenkins, age 92, of Italy, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Premier Transitional Care in Dallas where she was currently residing.
Obituary: Robert Taylor (Buddy) Dilworth, 1917 – 2013
Buddy Dilworth died at age 95 on January 7, 2013. He was born on August 17, 1917. He lived his entire life in Italy, Texas, except for a few years while in the Air Force during World War II.
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Jackson Adair, 1930 — 2013
Mary Elizabeth Jackson Adair, age 82, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Baylor Regional Hospital in Plano, Texas.
Obituary: Aurora Jane Dykes, 1917 — 2012
Born November 3, 1917, Aurora Jane (Thompson) Dykes was born in Italy, Texas to Lennie Ola (Ward) and Urby Joe Thompson. She passed away on December 28, 2012 in Italy, Texas at the age of 95.
Obituary: Sidney Scott Reeves, 1936 — 2012
Sidney Scott Reeves, age 76, of Italy, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab.
Birth Announcement: Neziah Caleb Fulfer
Italy native, Sarah DeMoss Fulfer and husband, Drew, have delivered a brand new baby boy, Neziah Caleb. He was born August 10 at 2:00 am. He weighed 7lbs 10ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long. The happy family lives in San Angelo.
Obituary: Truman Commons, 1935 — 2012
Truman Commons, 77, of Italy passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas on Thursday, July 12, 2012. He was born on February 16, 1935 in Lueders, Texas to Vernon and Iva Commons. On August 17, 1963, he married Nelda Doyle. He retired from Texas Utilities as a computer programmer. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Italy.
Obituary: Clara C. Roberts, 1918 – 2012
Clara C. Roberts, age 93, of Italy, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. She was born September 11, 1918 in Lewisville, to P. F. and Fannie (Andrews) Smotherman.
Letter to the Editor: Fatal Accident
Friends send a message of love to the family of, Laura Garcia, who recently lost her life in a tragic car accident.
Obituary: Janet Jo Hoyl Burch, 1935 – 2012
Janet Jo Hoyl Burch, 76, of Italy passed away at her home surrounded by her family on April 19, 2012. Janet was born in Decatur, Texas on July 15, 1935 to Archie and Doris Hoyl. She graduated from Decatur High School. She married Robert Burch on August 20, 1955.
Obituary: Joe Bryan Shirley, 1926 – 2012
Joe Bryan Shirley, 85 of Waxahachie, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012 in Italy. He was born to Charley D. Shirley and Arvie Eason on September 13, 1926 in Italy.
Obituary: Billye Sue Ridlehuber, 1933 – 2012
Billye Sue Ridlehuber, age 78, of Italy, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie. She was born September 22, 1933 in Italy to Ollan and Flo (Hyles) Harris. Billye Sue graduated from Italy High School.
Obituary: Leon Byron Dollens, Jr., 1924 – 2012
Leon Byron Dollens, Jr. of Hewitt, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Stephen Ramsdell officiating. Visitation will be 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room.
Obituary: Georgia Faye Graves Phillips Babb, 1932 – 2012
Georgia Graves Phillips Babb, age 80, of Whitney passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab in Italy. She was born February 22, 1932 in Italy to Lester and Cynthia (Cockerham) Graves. She graduated from Italy High School in 1949.
Obituary: Annie Lou Hamby Plumhoff, 1925 – 2012
Annie Plumhoff passed from this life at her home on March 05, 2012 at the age of 86. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 at Waxahachie City Cemetery. Annie was born at Hammock just south of Italy on July 15, 1925 to her parents Otis and Ora Graves Hamby.
Obituary: Marynell K. Perryman
Marynell K. Perryman, age 76, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A native of Heflin, Alabama, she was a retired daycare provider and of the Church of Christ Faith.
Jennifer and Cory Johnson make it official
Larry Mayberry, Sr. rejoices the union between his daughter Jennifer Rochelle Hall and her husband Cory Jermain Johnson, a.k.a. The Johnsons!
Obituary: Brenda Dianne Jaynes, 1971 – 2012
Brenda Dianne Jaynes, age 40, of Italy, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at her home from a long battle with cancer. She was born March 30, 1971 to Paul David and Barbara (Henley) Skaggs in Antlers, Oklahoma. She married Carl Jaynes on December 29, 1996 in San Leon, Texas. Dianne was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and will be greatly missed.
Obituary: Elizabeth Griffis Reynolds, 1926 – 2012
Born in Durant Oklahoma in 1926 to Vergie Lee Moore and Hubert Randolph “Teddy” Riddle, Elizabeth moved with her family to the Italy area in 1930, where she attended Hamrock and Italy schools, graduating from Italy High in 1944.
Obituary: Randall L. Mauldin, 1947 – 2012
Randall L. Mauldin, age 64, of Daingerfield passed away from this life January 11, 2012 at his home. Lee’s dedicated and loyal caregiver, Brenda Karnac, was at his bedside. He was born November 03, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to Julius Barton and Sammie Lee (McCarley) Mauldin. Lee, his parents, and brother previously lived in Waco, Charlotte, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee and attended Protestant Episcopal Churches in those cities. He served in the U S Air Force from the mid 1960’s until a serious automobile accident in late June 1969 ceased that career. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Obituary: Elva McConnell, 1925 – 2012
Elva McConnell, age 86, of Italy, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie. She was born July 25, 1925 in Lewisville, Texas to Newton Payne and Zula Mae (Nowlin) Gentry. She had been married to Zack McConnell for 66 years before his death in 2009.
Obituary: Dennis Neal Roth, 1961 -2011
Dennis Neal Roth, age 50, of Canyon Lake, TX passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at his home. He was born November 26, 1961 in Jacksonville, Illinois to Rolland and Vera Roth.
Obituary: William (Bill) Windham, 1943-2011
William (Bill) Harlan Windham, 67, of Tyler passed away Wednesday.
Obituary: Donovan Lee Lusk, 2002 – 2011
Donovan Lee Lusk, age 8, of Italy, passed away Friday morning, November 11, 2011 at his home. He was born November 27, 2002 in Ennis to Darrin and Amanda Lusk.
Obituary: Cecil Chambers, Jr., 1931 – 2011
Cecil Chambers, Jr. of Richardson, a former resident of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, November 04, 2011 in Richardson.
Obituary: Thomas Bryan Harvey, 1933 – 2011
Thomas Bryan Harvey, age 78, of Whitney, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 14, 1933 in Italy, Texas, son of the late John Bryan and Lois Cora Hearn Harvey. Thomas grew up and attended schools in Italy and graduated from Italy High School in 1950.
Obituary: Dennis Edward Whiteaker, Jr., 1963 – 2011
Dennis Edward “Denny” Whiteaker, Jr., age 47, of The Colony, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at his home. He was born November 21, 1963 in Midland, Texas to Carolyn (Price) and Dennis Edward Whiteaker, Sr. He had worked in the air conditioning industry for 25 years. Denny married Rachel Suckling on October 2, 1982. He was a member of the Lakeway Baptist Church in The Colony. He enjoyed bowling and was an avid sports fan, who more than anything loved the Longhorns.
Obituary: Billy Gene Burton, Sr., 1930 – 2011
Billy Gene Burton, Sr., age 81, of Italy, passed away early Friday morning, October 14, 2011 in Italy. He was born March 14, 1930 in Whitney to Marion Leslie and Roxie (Gregory) Burton. He had been a longtime resident of Irving. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was very proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved having the family all together. Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.
Obituary: Mary Edith Tapp, 1917 – 2011
A Graveside service for Mary Edith Tapp, 94 will be held on Friday, September 30 at 11:00 AM at Hillcrest Cemetery in Waxahachie under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home in Tyler with Rev. Anna Rose McAlpin officiating.
Obituary: Mary Dawn Matthews Cope, 1925 – 2011
Mary Dawn Matthews Cope, age 86, of Richardson, Texas passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. She was born May 17, 1925 in Italy, Texas to O.M. and Arvie (Eason) Matthews.
Ethan Grey Schmidt Born
Ethan Schmidt, son of Italy native Rachel Stevens and Nathan Schmidt of Buda, Texas was born Thursday, September 15, 2011 in Austin at Seton Southwest Hospital. Little Ethan weighed 8lbs, 1oz and was 21" long.
Newlyweds in San Angelo, Texas
Sarah Elizabeth DeMoss and Thomas Drew Fulfur united in marriage in an evening backyard ceremony at their new home in San Angelo, Texas on May 24, 2011. Pastor Jay Teague of Freedom Fellowship Church married the two by the light of tiki torches.
Obituary: Willie Rebecca Inman, 1936 — 2011
Willie Rebecca Inman, age 75 a resident of Italy, passed away on September 16, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Willie was born May 12, 1936 in Italy, Texas to Walter R. and Viola (Embry) Shrader. Willie was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Italy for many years. She was an avid reader and loved to play dominos and bingo.
Obituary: Donna Gay Stanglin, 1947 — 2011
Donna Gay Stanglin, age 64, of Denison, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at her home. She was born February 13, 1947 in Waxahachie to Dale and Orrline (Green) Martin. Donna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Obituary: Mary Alice Boyd, 1921 – 2011
Mary Alice Boyd, age 90, of Italy, Texas passed away, Saturday, September 17, 2011. Mary was born in Italy, Texas on August 30, 1921 to I.G. and Ruthie (Jones) Harris. She was a lifelong member of Park Presbyterian Church in Italy, where she also served as the church secretary.
Obituary: Annie Mae Gonerway, 1928 – 2011
Annie Mae Gonerway of Italy passed. A Wake service on Friday August 12, 2011 from 7pm to 8pm in Community Funeral Home Edgar Thomas Chapel. Funeral service Saturday August 13, 2011 11am at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Italy. Service under the direction of Community Funeral Home and Florist.
Obituary: Lee Roy Finley, Jr., 1932 – 2011
Lee Roy Finley, Jr., age 78, passed away in Italy on Thursday, June 23, 2011. He was born in Italy on July 25, 1932 to Ruby Nell (Countryman) and Lee Roy Finley, Sr. Lee Roy married Marcia Pearl Windham on March 23, 1957 in Italy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 647, Shriners, had served as the volunteer Fire Chief in Italy, owned and operated Italy Texaco for 15 years, and was a life time member of the Central Baptist Church.
Wedding of the Century
Megann Lewis and Andrew Harlow were married on Saturday, May 21, 2011. It was a sight to behold and the crowd went away with song in their heart and happy memories of a beautiful wedding.
Memorial Service planned for Blinn & Wilma McClelland
Reverend Jim Brown will be conducting a memorial ceremony on Sunday, May 29th at 2:00 pm at the Park Presbyterian Church in Italy, Texas (800 South Ward Street, Italy, Texas 972/483-3111) for R. Blinn McClelland and Wilma Zell Morgan McClelland.
Obituary: Marberine Wolaver, 1931 – 2011
Marberine Kirby Wolaver of Italy was born February 3, 1931 in Avalon to William “Bill” and Clemmie Etta Southard Kirby and died on May 23, 2011. She attended Avalon schools, graduating as Valedictorian of her class in 1947.