Obituary Listing

Jul 4, 2022

82, passed away July 04, 2022. Eleanor is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eleanor Tanalski; her sister, Arlene Tanalski; her daughter, Kimberly Mercer; and her grandson, Joseph Sinclair. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Otis (63) and her husband William Otis; her son, Joseph Sinclair (58) and his wife Cristy Clemons; her daughter, Michelle Conte-Wilkerson (51)...

Jun 26, 2022

Betty Jean Watts,  92, of Oak Cliff, a graduate of Adamson high school, member of  the Calypso Club, and Shady Oaks Garden Club. Preceded in death by her husband: Dr. Eugene Watts and grandson: Chad Edwards.   Survivors include her daughter: Shirley Dunn of Cleburne, son: Gary Watts of Dallas, grandchildren: Christy Edwards, and Jennifer Nanna, great grandchildren: Natalie Gutierrez,...

Jun 25, 2022

Mona was born in Healdsburg, California to Hilma and Ira Green on 20 September 1930 and passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas on 25 June 2022. She moved from California to Texas at the age of 16 and graduated from Adamson High School. She received a degree in Music from UNT Denton and later attended UT Arlington for her Paralegal...

Jun 21, 2022

Helen Kathryn White Hastings, 88, was born in Dallas, Texas to Louise and Ray White. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 21, 2022 after a long illness. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Ray White, her beloved husband Bill Hastings, and grandson...

Jun 19, 2022

George Arthur Biegler was a dedicated and caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away on Father’s Day, June 19th, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born to Karl and Emily on December 1st, 1932. We are all grieving over this devastating and sudden loss. There aren't enough pages in a book or time in a movie...

May 21, 2022

Gene Archer Pate passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 21, 2022. He was born on April 10, 1930 in Leon County to Jasper Lee Pate and Edness Cathern Welch. He married Dorothy Faye Bain on November 1, 1947 in Centerville, Texas. They moved to DeSoto in 1950 where Gene worked for Mrs. Baird’s Bread and then AER for...

May 17, 2022

91, U S Navy Veteran, serving aboard the USS Winston during the Korean War, of DeSoto, TX passed away May 17, 2022. He was born November 27, 1930 in Garvin, OK to George W. & Lydia M. Williams Hawthorne. Tom married the love of his life, Ona Lee Lewis on April 23, 1955 in Durant, OK. They were married for...

May 16, 2022

Kenneth Cole, 90, a U.S. Army veteran, joined his beloved Tibbie in their heavenly home on the morning of May 16, 2022. Ken is survived by his sons, Ken M. Cole and his wife, Dolores J. Cole, Larry E. Cole and his wife, Mary R. Cole, his grandchildren, Kenneth R. Cole, Dustin R. Cole, Michael P. Cole, Kyle R. Cole...

Apr 28, 2022

85, U S Army Veteran, of DeSoto, TX passed away April 28, 2022. Connie was preceded in death by his wife Barbara in 2009. He is survived by many loving friends and neighbors. Friends are welcome to come pay their respects and sign a guest book on Wednesday - May 25, 2022 from 9 - 11:00 A.M. A Graveside Service,...

Apr 25, 2022

Roger Dale Evans age 66, of Midlothian Tx passed away, Monday April 25, at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Roger was born May 17th, 1955, in Dallas, Texas to parents, Leonard and Lula Evans. After graduating high school Roger obtained his elevator mechanics license certification. He worked for Baxter’s & Sons before starting his own business Evans Elevators. He later owned...

Apr 21, 2022

John William Stubbs  10/4/1946 ~ 4/21/2022

The Lord called John William Stubbs home in a peaceful manner at Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas, with close family and loved ones by his side on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in his 75th year. He passed away after an unexpected and brief battle with heart complications.

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Apr 18, 2022

John Michael “Mike” Thornhill, 77, of Desoto, Texas entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, April 18th. Mike was born November 26, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Johnie Thornhill and Freda Shellito Thornhill. He surrendered to the gospel ministry at the young age of 16 and then graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1963 and Jacksonville...

Apr 11, 2022

Kenneth Edward Slonina, “Ed” to his family. Ed’s life had a humble beginning and he remained humble throughout his life. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, the second of five children of Stanley and Alma Slonina. He was a Medic during his Army Career and deployed to Korea and to Hawaii. The experiences left him with a lifelong admiration for...

Apr 8, 2022

My dear mother, Margaret Elizabeth Postlethwaite Lane, sadly left us on April 8, 2022 at the age of 92. We were blessed to have her here with us for so many years, before she left to be with our Lord and Savior. She was a deeply devoted wife to Sam and the rock of our family. She was a loving,...

Mar 31, 2022

Christy Lynn Hamman, of DeSoto, passed away March 31st, 2022. Christy was born in Dallas, Texas and adopted by Leland Hamman and Maurice Pollard Hamman of Paris, Texas. Christy grew up loving and playing baseball and going hunting with his friends. He also loved the Boys and Girls Club of Paris where he later was an inductee in the Wall...

Mar 29, 2022

William “Bill” Lee Evans, Sr. passed away after an extended illness on March 29, 2022 at the age of 82. William was born on July 12, 1939 in Mountainair, New Mexico to James Rollie Evans and Cynthia Hopkins Evans. He married Leona Wilson in El Paso in 1960. William subsequently married Shirley (Mason) Deaver in Las Cruces, NM in 1977....

Mar 28, 2022

Terry Clark Spear passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2022, after battling Parkinson’s disease for 8 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Hodges Clark Spear, mother, Ruth Mae Spear and brother, James Hodges Spear. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janis Ann Spear; son and wife, Chris and Cynthia Spear; grandson and wife,...

Mar 15, 2022

Linda Ann Roberson, of DeSoto, passed away March 15, 2022 at Baylor Scott and White of Dallas. Linda was born in Robstown Texas to Joe Edward Cavasar and Mary Frazier Cavasar. She was married to Carl E. Roberson for 56 years prior to his death March 21, 2017. Besides being a fulltime wife and mother, Linda was a sworn Sheriff...

Mar 3, 2022

Emma Jane "Janie" Orr, 91, of DeSoto, TX passed away on March 03, 2022. Janie was born and raised in Delta County and attended Cooper High School. She moved to Dallas, TX in 1953 where she met her husband Robert Orr, they made their home in DeSoto, TX. Janie worked for Rockwell International for 33 years. She loved working in...

Feb 27, 2022

Julia "Judy" Kathaleen Love Waddle passed away peacefully in her sleep in her home Sunday February 27th, 2022. She was born on November 25, 1942 in Wichita Falls, TX to her parents Deryl and Melrose Love. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 loving years Tommy Ray Waddle, her sister Lynn Garrett of Wichita Falls, TX, her...