Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2025

Today we celebrate the life of Flora Waldie, born Flora Louisa Hauser in Blaine County, Oklahoma on February 8, 1938. She spent her childhood on her family’s farm in Hitchcock learning to cook and garden with her mom and grandma while her dad and three brothers worked their wheat fields.

Flora graduated from Okeene High School in 1956 and went on...

Aug 29, 2025

Janice Dee Grupe Neal passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of August 29, with her husband Charles at her side. Born on February 23, 1939 to parents James and Ada Bea Sutton, Janice graduated from Sunset High School in 1957, and attended SMU on a vocal scholarship. She met her first husband, Henry F. Grupe Jr, after...

Aug 18, 2025

Maxine Shelby, 88, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025. Maxine was a long-time resident of DeSoto for 69 years. She had a career she loved in the savings and loan industry. After her retirement, she spent her remaining years traveling the world and enjoying life. Maxine is survived by her daughter, Adele, son-in-law John, sister Charlotte, two step great...

Aug 14, 2025

Leslie Henry, 71, of Kerrville, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on August 14, 2025. Born on March 23, 1954, in San Diego, California, Leslie moved to Richardson, Texas, as a child, where he grew up surrounded by lifelong friends and teammates. A proud RHS Eagle, Leslie’s love of football began in high school and remained with...

Jul 9, 2025

Ronald Edward Riddle, lovingly known as Dad, Bubba, Ron, Ronnie, and Pops, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Rockwall, TX, at the age of 76. Born on September 26, 1948, in San Antonio, TX, Ron’s journey was one of hard work, and love in his own way. A proud 1967 Desoto high school graduate, Ron married Linda Katherine Acker...

Jul 6, 2025

Judy Batzel, 80, beloved Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great Grandmother and best friend to so many, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2025. Born on April 28, 1945 in Pasadena Rural L.A. County, California. Judy was a great cook who could whip up something scrumptious "out of nothing" ~ just a few ingredients from the fridge and...

Jul 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael L. Judah, age 79, of Princeton, Texas, who went to be with the Lord in July 6, 2025. Mike was born on April 27, 1946, in DeSoto, Texas, to Jim and Sally Judah. He was one of three children and shared a special bond with his sister Billie,...

Jul 1, 2025

Fannie Mae Wyatt Thomas, a longtime resident of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. She was a faithful member of Wyndrock Baptist Church for over forty years and often sang special music. Born on May 28, 1931, to Thornton Wyatt, Jr. and Mina Mae Copeland Wyatt, Fannie was one of seven children and loved her siblings...

Jun 29, 2025

Robert Bonnett Williams, age 94, was born on August 24, 1930, in his parents’ home in Dallas, Texas. His parents were John G. Williams and Emma Virginia Williams. He attended Sunset High School in Oak Cliff where he was a cheerleader and ran track. After graduation, he briefly attended Ranger Junior College and then transferred to Bethany Peniel College (now...

Jun 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Ray Morgan Jimmy Ray Morgan, age 69, of DeSoto, TX, passed away on June 26th, 2025. A proud veteran of the US Army, he served our country with honor and distinction during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Sergeant and receiving the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Born on August 1st,...

Jun 17, 2025

Richard Stephen Waterman, aged 65, passed away on June 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, intelligence, and an unforgettable dry wit that touched the lives of many. Born on September 19, 1959, Richard spent his formative years attending DeSoto Schools, laying the foundation for his lifelong connections to the community. A dedicated professional, he devoted over 20 plus...

May 19, 2025

Ina Claire Bond (December 7, 1940 – May 19, 2025) 84, of DeSoto, Texas passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 19, 2025. Born and raised in Panama City, Florida to Virgil Roy Strickland and Matilda Maude Strickland. Ina was the sixth born of seven sisters. She was tough but kind, beautiful and strong, classy...

May 19, 2025

Paula Torres Barragan was born in Anahuac Nueva Leon Mexico to Ignacio Torres and Porfiria Morales July 30, 1939. She married Jose Barragan January 30, 1965. They were married 32 years until his passing in 1997. Paula is survived by her children Jose Raul Barragan and wife Maribel, Silvia Marisela and husband Frank, Norma Isabel and husband John, Sandra Leticia,...

May 14, 2025

Christina Ann Bolin was born on September 13, 1939, in Bell, California to William P. and Dana M. Short. Chris was 85 years old and passed peacefully on May 14, 2025, from complications from COPD and Congestive Heart Failure in her home, surrounded by her family and friends, leaving behind a legacy as bold and unforgettable as the life she...

Apr 26, 2025

Raymond (Nick) Edward Nichols from Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, was 80 when he completed his work on this Earth 13 days after his wife, Christina had moved on, surely meeting Christina with a heavenly Prost! Raymond was born February 10, 1945 in Lockhaven, Pennsylvania to the former Beryl Barry of Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania and Jack “Tex” Nichols of Gateshead, England. He spent most...

Apr 13, 2025

Christina (Mausi) Maria Nichols from Munich, Germany was 78 when she transitioned to her heavenly home on April 13, 2025, likely dancing to her beloved Tirolean and Bavarian folk music. She was born during the tragic and uncertain months after World War II ended and during the Expulsion of Germans from what is now the Czech Republic. The majority of...

Apr 5, 2025

Carolyn (Allman) Shaffer of DeSoto, TX was 88 when she went to join her Lord on April 05, 2025. Carolyn was born in Wichita, Kansas March 21, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents: Emma (Potts) Allman Knight and Hilles Allman and her brother Wilmer J Allman. She is survived by her husband of 68 years: Theodore Louis...

Mar 31, 2025

Wanda Higginbotham of Lancaster, Texas passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on Nov. 26, 1936 in Dallas, Texas, Wanda was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Wanda retired from US Foodservice where she worked in multiple positions and was loved by all. She is survived by her children; son & daughter-in-law, Willie “D”...

Mar 30, 2025

Robert Joshua Mungia, of Duncanville, passed away March 30, 2025, at the age of 29. He is survived by his parents Louis and Gracie Deleon of Duncanville, brothers and sisters Caesar Mungia, Makayla Deleon, Jasmine Deleon, Louis Deleon, Sierra Deleon, Sophia Navarro, nieces and nephews Isiah, Gracie, Daisy, Leilany, Viviana, Nathaniel and a host of friends and family who will...

Mar 25, 2025

Kathy Craddock Reininga, age 68, lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma on March 25th 2025, surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born on May 22, 1956 in Dallas, Texas, the second child to N.L. “Moe” and Sylvia Trees Craddock. She grew up in DeSoto and graduated from DeSoto High School in 1974. After high school, she worked...