Obituary Listing
Sherry Diane Smith
Mar 3, 2026
Sherry Diane Smith
September 23, 1946 – March 3, 2026
Sherry Diane Smith, 79, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. Born on September 23, 1946, Sherry lived a life centered on family, friendship, and genuine connection with others.
She was a graduate of Kimball High School in Dallas and attended East Texas State University as well as El Centro College where she...
Morris R. Seifried, Jr.
Feb 27, 2026
Morris R. Seifried, Jr., 102, U S Navy Veteran, of Midlothian, TX passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.He is survived by his son: Michael R. Seifried; son: Ronald W. Seifried; daughter: Leslie Byron; grandchildren and great grandchildren.A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 25, at 2 pm at Legacy Oaks of Midlothian, 610 S. 14TH...
James O'Neal Gorman
Feb 26, 2026
JAMES O’NEAL GORMAN PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 85 ON FEBRUARY 26, 2026, IN WHITNEY, TX. JAMES WAS BORN IN CALION, ARKANSAS, ON DECEMBER 12, 1940. HE WORKED FOR THE ARMY AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE AND LIVED AND TRAVELED TO MANY COUNTRIES OVERSEAS. THEN SETTLED IN DESOTO, TX IN 1979, WHERE HE OPENED DESOTO TRUE VALUE HARDWARE, WHICH HE...
Ruth Ann McConnell
Feb 26, 2026
Ruth McConnell, born October 9, 1937, in Colchester, McDonough County, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2026, at Ennis Pointe Senior Living Center, Ennis Texas. She was one of the beloved daughters of the late William and Emma (Harris) Welch and one of twelve children in a large, close-knit family of eight boys and four girls.
Ruth attended Good Hope...
JAMES M CHASTAIN, JR.
Feb 26, 2026
James “Jim” Chastain Jr., 81, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away following acute renal failure.
Born in Iva, South Carolina, to James Chastain Sr. and Pauline Chastain (née Atkins) Jim was raised in a small town. In Iva, he became known as a standout athlete at Crescent High School who excelled in football and baseball, though basketball was his true love.
His passion...
Ruben Hamilton Teames
Feb 24, 2026
Ruben Hamilton Teames, 83, U S Navy Veteran, of DeSoto, TX passed away February 24, 2026.
Memorial Graveside Services, with Military Honors will be held in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mt. Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX on Wednesday - March 18, 2026 at 2:30 P.M.
LANELL HULEN
Feb 18, 2026
Lanell Hulen, age 91, passed away on February 18, 2026. Lanell was born on April 30, 1934, in Amarillo, Texas to William Bailey Hulen and Stella Nutt Hulen.
Since birth, Lanell was mentally challenged but she had a happy and meaningful life. Her beautiful spirit and love for everyone she met had a profound effect on their lives. To know Lanell...
Arnold Leon Jones
Feb 17, 2026
Arnold Leon Jones was born on 28th February 1942, passed away on 17th February 2026, just shy of his 84th birthday.
Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, was the first child to Louie A. Jones and Polly Jones. He graduated from Aztec High School in Aztec, New Mexico, in 1960. The following year, in 1961 he married the love of his life...
Carolyn Gail Garner
Feb 14, 2026
Born September 6, 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama to Eugene and Barbara Doggett Skinner . Veteran of the U S Air Force, two tours of duty in the Philippines and Thailand, Discharged as a First Lieutenant from active duty, then entered the reserves and later the inactive reserves until her day of passing and reaching the rank of Major. Carolyn was...
Sally Eckman
Feb 11, 2026
Carol Jean “Sally” Eckman, age 84, of Glenn Heights, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026.
Sally was born on November 3, 1941, in Dallas, Texas, to Clarence Henry Hoover and Pauline Rachel Smith Hoover. She devoted her life to her family as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She also built a long and dedicated career at AVO International,...
SHIRLEY ANN EVANS
Feb 1, 2026
Shirley Mason Evans, 81, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Lewisville, Texas. Born on June 26, 1944, in Midlothian (Mountain Peak), Texas, Shirley was the daughter of Truett Mason and Maurine (Morris) Mason. In 1947, her family moved to the DeSoto area where she spent most of her childhood. She attended high school in both DeSoto and Houston,...
Ronnie E. Gumm
Jan 19, 2026
Ronnie Eugene Gumm, 75, of DeSoto, TX passed away January 19, 2026.
He is survived by his wife: Linda Duff Gumm; nephew: Brett & his wife Amanda and their children.
The family will receive friends at the DeSoto Christian Church, 337 W. Beltline Rd., DeSoto, TX 75115 on Friday - January 23, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at which time...
Martha Jean Lawrence-Brashear
Jan 12, 2026
Martha Jean “Gigi” Lawrence Brashear
Martha Jean “Gigi” Lawrence Brashear, 97, the beloved matriarch of our family, passed away to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 12, 2026, with loved ones by her side. Martha was so loved by everyone and will be sorely missed.
Born in Houston, TX, August 10, 1928, to Hazel Overton Hicks and Glenn F. Hicks, Martha was...
Olen Ray Wright
Dec 31, 2025
Olen Ray Wright was born on October 2, 1940, in Cooper, Texas, in Delta County, and passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2025, in DeSoto, Texas.
Olen lived a life marked by faith, adventure, generosity, and a genuine love for people. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a parachute rigger, an experience that shaped...
Kathryn A. Southward
Dec 23, 2025
Kathryn Annette Southward, beloved wife, Momma, Mimi, “Meems”, sister & friend, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on December 23rd, 2025, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. Kathy was born June 25th, 1948, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. Shortly after marrying, she spent most of her years residing in southern Dallas and Ellis counties.
A woman...
Barbara G. Yenco
Dec 14, 2025
Barbara G. Yenco, 86, was born in Allen Park, Michigan to Clarence Eliason & Lucille Hodapp Eliason.
Barb loved God her entire life. She retired from Southwest Airlines as an airline reservationist. Barb loved sewing & embroidering for family, friends & herself. She loved rocking newborns as a hospital volunteer, running errands for others & helping those in need. Her most...
Betty Jo Rios Snyder
Dec 1, 2025
Betty Jo Snyder (Rios) passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Beeville, TX on January 29, 1968, Betty was a graduate of Lancaster High School in 1986. Betty loved being a mom, spending time with family and friends, she loved country music and dancing, gardening, enjoyed traveling and vacationing at the beach,...
Richard Lawrence Grinnell
Nov 24, 2025
Richard Lawrence Grinnell, age 75, of Lancaster, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2025. Born on August 17, 1950, in Tucson, Arizona, to Allan and Roxie Grinnell, Richard was a man who lived his life with deep love, faith, and creativity.
He worked for ADT Alarms for most of his life, dedicating himself to his work and those around him. Beyond...
Adelle Jean Stogner Silkwood
2025
Adelle Jean Stogner, 71, of Texas, passed away peacefully. She was born on October 10, 1953, to Nell and Hershel Stogner. After losing her father at a young age, Adelle remained closely bonded with her mother, who was a central figure throughout her life. This early loss shaped her quiet strength and the independence she carried with her over the...
DONNA PUGH PIPKIN
Nov 20, 2025
Donna "Pugh" Pipkin, a cherished mother and dedicated homemaker, peacefully departed this world on November 20, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 82. Born on April 18, 1943, in Eastland, Texas, Donna was a source of warmth and joy to those privileged to know her.
Having attended college at North Texas State University, Donna was a vibrant spirit who...
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