All Obituaries

John Howell Turner, Jr. was born July 15, 1926 to John H. & Rui Turner in Ferris, Texas. He was a member of the Ferris High School Class of 1943 and served in the Navy during World War II. After the war ended, John returned home where he met and married Sue Warren of Palmer. The couple had two sons, Terry and Dennis. They planted roots in Ferris, Texas where they settled in on the Turner family farm as John worked with his father. After his father passed, he took over the family farm...

Cleve "Henry" Cravens, age 70 of Wilmer, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Cleve Hillary and Dora Alice (Young) Cravens. Henry grew up in Costa Rica as a son of the Consulate General. As child he played chess with the President of Costa Rica and beat him! Later he became a member of Mensa, the largest high IQ society in the world. As a student his IQ was so high he would learn the entire curriculum within the...

Celia Delgado Moreno, age 88, of Ferris, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born October 12, 1931 to the parentage of the late Francisco and Petra (Trevino) Delgado in San Perlita, Texas. Celia was second from the oldest of nine children. Celia and Hilario “Lalo” Moreno placed great faith and trust in the future when they married on August 30, 1947. They were amply rewarded as they celebrated their golden anniversary in 1997. Through this union...

Joseph "Joe" Angelo Sanchez, age 53 of Dallas, Texas, was born on August 16th, 1966 in Dallas, Texas and went to be with our Lord on July 10th, 2020.  Joe was the youngest child to Domingo and Clemencia Sanchez. Joe attended Skyline High School in Dallas and graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute in 1993. He was an HVAC repairman by trade and worked for Wilson Air before his disabilities with Diabetes forced him to retire.  He could fix anything....

Frances “Sissy” (Claxton) Cunningham, age 86 of Ferris, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She was born in March of 1934 in Kaufman, Texas to the late Johnnie and Lela Bell (Garrett) Claxton. As a young woman, Frances gave her life to the Lord and learned to trust in His understanding and direction for her life. Proverbs 3:5-6. She attended and graduated from Ennis High school class of 1952. On April 16, 1955 she married the love of her life, Clifford Wayne Cunningham....

C.J. O’Connor, age 29, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away June 21, 2020. He was born July 19, 1990 in Dallas, Texas to Timothy James and Sherry A. (Fails) O’Connor, Sr. C.J. was a lifelong resident of Red Oak, Texas. He graduated Red Oak High School in 2008. He received his personal training certification and was a hardworking, dedicated personal trainer to many people in the Ellis County area. He trained at Anytime Fitness in Red Oak and Patriot Strength and Fitness in Midlothian,...

Matilde Reyes, edad 51 años, nuestra madre, esposa y hermana, regresó a nuestro Creador después de una larga y valiente batalla contra el cancer. Matilde, o como muchos la conocían, Minerva o Mine, nació en El Río de Pinihúan, Lagunillas SLP. Matilde tocó tantas almas con su bella sonrisa… alma tan sincera, y corozón tan grande y amable. Siempre era una madre tan protectora con sus hijos que tenía apapachados. Sin...

Dylan Martin Robles-Santaolaya, age 20, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born to Lucia Robles and Samuel Santaolaya in Pomona, California April 1, 2000. Dylan attended Ferris Schools, graduating in 2018. He was currently working for Carl’s Jr. in Hutchins, Texas and attending Cedar Valley College working on his Associate degree in Biology. Dylan loved playing soccer, running cross country, being active and working out and was involved with Camp Gladiator. He had a great...

Bobby Clayton Jessup, age 37, of Ferris, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. He was born January 15, 1983 in Hurst, Texas to Tommy Lee and Aleeta Kay (Holley) Jessup. Bobby was a quiet and private individual, but he is lovingly remembered for his ability to make others laugh and tell a quick joke. He worked at What-A-Burger in Red Oak and enjoyed playing various video games, watching his favorite comedy or action movies and could build anything from a house to a battleship out of...

Daniel Robles Jr., born on December 15, 1967 in Dallas, Texas, died on May 30, 2020 in Irving, Texas of cardiac arrest at the age of 52. Danny was a lifelong sports fan and supported the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks and Stars.  He is preceded in death by his father Daniel Robles Sr. and niece Caitlyn Robles, paternal grandparents Juan and Angelita Robles and maternal grandparents Ramon and Carmen Gonzales.  He is survived by his daughter Miranda Valenzuela, mother Alice...