Martha Green, 67, passed away at the Ennis Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Emily Orrline “Sweetheart” Martin, age 88, of Italy passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 at her home. She was born September 7, 1922 in Italy, Texas to George and Hatti (Varner) Green. Orrline married Aubrey Dale Martin on October 6, 1945. She had been a member of the Central Baptist Church for 72 years.

Glenda Faye Barber, age 69, of Milford, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Arlington Memorial Hospital. She was born September 14, 1941 in Colorado to John and Flossie Elizabeth (Wilson) Morgan.

Sims Braxton Lang, age 67, of DeSoto, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Charlton Methodist Hospital. He was born February 6, 1944 in Boone, Iowa to Charles Braxton and Marilyn (Hastings) Lang.

Bettye L. Thompson, age 83, of Italy, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 at Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie. She was born July 10, 1927 in Frost, Texas to Lewis Franklin and Ocie Eline (Moore) Neel. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Italy and the Eastern Star. Bettye was a loving wife, sister and aunt.

The Witte family would like to thank our church family, community members, and Italy ISD faculty for the outpouring of support since the surprise arrival of li’l Miss “Emma”. Never has a child been as welcomed, loved, and prayed over.

Ernestine Phillips, age 94, of Plano, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011. She was born May 7, 1916 in Mertens to Ernest and Beulah (Perry) Dickson. Ernestine was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Italy, where she taught Sunday school for 50 years.

Kristin & Kevin Buchert of Tyler, Texas are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and Kaiden’s little sister.

Dorris “Dot” Harris, age 84, of Italy, passed away Monday, March 07, 2011 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. She was born June 16, 1926 in Lyford, Texas. Dot was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

James Murry “Pee Wee” Carter, age 74, of Italy, passed away early Monday, February 21, 2011 at his home. He was born March 6, 1936 in Waxahachie to Aline (Murray) and John Willis Carter, Sr. Pee Wee was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Italy for many years, the Italy Masonic Lodge, the AQHA and the NCHA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed.

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Elizabeth Compton Chenowth died November 28, 2010 in Corsicana, Texas and is survived by one brother W.A. Compton, Jr. and his wife Helen of Irving as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

W. Odell Kelley, age 97, of Italy, passed away Friday, December 03, 2010 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. He was born June 27, 1913 in Birome, Texas to W. O. and Etta McCrakken Kelley. Odell was a lifetime member of the Italy Church of Christ.

Travis Warren Ferguson, age 53 of Italy passed November 19, 2010.

Emma Jean Davis, age 85, of Italy, passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 in Mansfield, Texas. She was born July 13, 1925 in Lancaster, Texas to James Lynn and Lottie Mae (Wade) Weaver. Emma was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Italy.

Rufus Loyd Davidson, age 83, of Italy, passed away Friday, October 08, 2010 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. Loyd was born May 11, 1927 in Frost. He retired from Italy High School after 30 years of service. He loved Italy Athletics and all of the students. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Italy. Loyd was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

James Marvin Helms, age 53, of Italy, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in Waxahachie. He was born March 14, 1957 in Waxahachie to James Wendell Helms and Norma Sue Cates. James Marvin was formerly employed with H & H Oil in Waxahachie as a construction superintendant and Estes Electric as a master electrician. He loved building and racing dragsters. James Marvin was a loving son, father, grandfather and brother.

Bernyce Ewing Crownover, 83 of Waxahachie, formerly of Italy, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on November 28, 1926 in Proctor, Texas to the late Richard B. and Allie Morgan Ewing.

Ruby Norene Lanier Brown, age 94 of Italy, passed away on September 4, 2010 at her home with her loving family at her side.

Carolyn Sue Garrick, 77 of Waxahachie, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie. She was born to the late Robert Q. & Rachael Muirhead Hankins on November 6, 1932 in Dallas, Texas.

Gayla Holley Tekell, 48, passed away Aug 17, 2010 in her home. She was born Oct 7, 1961 in Waco to Weldon Wayne Holley and Frances Moore Holley. Gayla attended Italy High School and acquired a BA at Baylor University and an MA at UNT. Visitation will be Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at DeBerry Funeral Home, 2025 W. Unviersity Drive in Denton.

Nettie Sue Hollingsworth Jenkins, age 82, of Italy, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. She was born June 26, 1928 in Frost, Texas to James Clint and Nettie Ethel (Pevehouse) Hollingsworth. She married Glenn Gilbert Jenkins on March 12, 1946 and was a longtime resident of Italy.

George Roland Green III, a long time resident of Italy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Roland was born August 16, 1955 in Cleburne, Texas to the late George R. Green, Jr. and Oneta (Gardner) Green. He graduated from Italy High School in 1974, was a longtime employee at Tyler Refrigeration in Waxahachie and was employed by Dart Container Corp in Waxahachie, at the time of his death. He married Susan Buie on December 8, 1978 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Coach Keith Wolfe, age 57, of Italy, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at his home. He was born August 2, 1952 in Houston to James Robert and Betty (Harvey) Wolfe. He retired from teaching and coaching after 30 years. He was an avid Rangers fan, loved coaching and was a great Dad.

Elizabeth Lorene Winchester, age 74, of Milford, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 8, 2010 at her home. She was born May 20, 1936 in Jack County to Hamp and Loretta Frances Hufhines. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Milford. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother and Nanny.

Samantha (Shelley) Nance, a brilliant artist and a 2007 IHS graduate, will continue to be lovingly remembered after her Memorial Garden dedication ceremony at Italy High School on Monday, May 24, held to honor her life.

Ray A. Scott, age 72, of Irene, was born in Waxahachie on April 28, 1938 to Gertie Bell and Oscar Lee Scott. He passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at his home. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and never met a stranger.

The funeral service for John V. Isaac, Jr. will be on Monday, March 29 at 11:00 a.m. inside the dome at Italy High School located at 300 S. College Street, Italy, Texas.

Charlotte Rosson, age 66, of Milford, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010 at her home. She was born September 9, 1943 in Waxahachie to Joe F. and Dollie Mae (Potter) Rosson. Charlotte was a member of the Milford Presbyterian Church, where she served as the church treasurer and organist.

Roger Dale Hall, age 58, of Italy, went to be with our Heavenly Father February 25, 2010. He was born Sept. 1, 1951 in Goodwater, Alabama to Jim W. and Alma Lee (Creel) Hall. He proudly served in the U. S. Army in Vietnam and in the U. S. Navy on the USS John F. Kennedy, receiving honorable discharges from both branches of service.

Floyd Mitchell Yarbrough, age 62, a long time resident of Waxahachie, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie. He was born May 15, 1947 to G. W. and Francis (McCain) Yarbrough in Waxahachie, Texas. Floyd graduated from Italy High School in 1965 and attended Navarro College.

Ernest Keith (Sonny) Reynolds, 72, of College Station, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010, at his home.

Maulene Cummings Frazier was born on March 6, 1933 in Fayette County, Texas to Mose Cummings and Frances Leonard Cummings. She received her formal education at Stafford School in Italy and graduated from Oaklawn High School in Waxahachie.

Jerry Michael Huffman, age 49, of Italy, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie. He was born August 24, 1960 in Dallas to William Jerry and Imogene (Boyd) Huffman.

Edna Yarbrough, age 82 of Italy, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Italy. She was born on October 5, 1927 in Italy, Texas to Nolie and Nora (Holley) Gardner. She worked many years at Haggar Slacks. Edna and Olen owned and operated the Yarbrough City Café. She was lifelong member of the Italy Church of Christ.

Harlan L. Presley, age 92, of Italy, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. Harlan was born June 22, 1917 in Dalton, GA to B. and Onie (Cole) Presley. He married Wynell Bradley in June 1940.