Obituary Listing

Sep 4, 2021

Rhonda Kay Fuston, 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Rhonda was born April 29, 1957 in San Antonio, Texas. When she was 18 days old she was adopted by James and Ann Fuston, and she was their pride and joy. Rhonda grew up in Midlothian, Texas and was an outstanding student in...

Sep 2, 2021

Kenya Rhea Carr, age 53 passed away peacefully September 2, 2021. She was born June 21, 1968, in Dallas, Texas. Surviving Kenya are her loving husband Raymond Carr and her devoted, loving son Kolton Carr. Also surviving is her mother Donna Lasater and stepfather Rob Preston, father Gene Lasater and wife Roseann, stepmother Pam Hornbeck and husband Dan, mother in...

Sep 1, 2021

Elizabeth (Merrifield) Scruggs, 101, of DeSoto, TX, passed away on September 1, 2021. Mrs. Scruggs was born March 3, 1920, in Ovilla, Texas and lived in the Dallas area all of her life. Elizabeth was a resident of DeSoto since 1943. She graduated from Duncanville High School, where she played basketball and was recognized by her basketball team with a...

Aug 23, 2021

Wesley "Wes" A. Faidley was born to Paul and Ann Faidley in Dallas, TX on April 3, 1975 and passed away on August 23, 2021 from complications from the Corona Virus. Wes grew up in DeSoto, TX graduating from DeSoto High School. He worked as a personal fitness trainer and a surgical tech/assistant. Most recently, he completed nursing school and...

Aug 21, 2021

Daryl Cordell, 85, of Cedar Hill, TX passed away on August 21, 2021 in a Healthcare Center in Dallas, TX. He was born October 23, 1935 in Spanish Fort, TX to Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" and Edna Irene Cordell. He lived there until he was 13 and then moved to Pilot Point. In 1950, they moved to Tioga where he graduated...

Aug 18, 2021

78, of DeSoto, TX passed away on August 18, 2021. Joyce Frees was born on May 6th 1943 to Herbert and Lois [Yager] VanMater in California, Missouri She and William Frees Jr. were married on May 5th 1981 in Reno Nevada. They were the owners of DeSoto Skate Center for many years. Preceded in death by her brother Dean VanMater,...

Aug 6, 2021

Gary Don Sims of Waxahachie, Texas was born to Ray and Shirley Sims on December, 13th 1958. Among the many things Gary has done in his life, he has spent the last thirty years traveling the country for communication infrastructure. Gary’s hobbies were playing guitar, watching sports, and upgrading his Mustang. When Gary was not on the road for work,...

Aug 5, 2021

it is with heartfelt sympathy we announce the passing of Thomas Glendell "GLEN" Waits early Thursday morning August 5, 2021. Glen was born September 26, 1941 in Beckville, Texas. He served in the U S Army, and had a wonderful employment with Gray Ban Electric as a sales representative. He then owned Sundown Western Wear in DeSoto. He was preceded...

Aug 5, 2021

JOHN STEPHEN HULSEY On August 5, 2021 Steve was carried by angels and delivered into the arms of our Lord. In his new forever heavenly home he now resides. He was born on Sept. 12, 1960 in Harlingen, Texas to Paul Douglas and Mary Jo Hulsey. Preceeded in death by his father Paul Hulsey Sr., brother Paul Hulsey Jr., and...

Aug 4, 2021

Tommie Joe Skelton, 90 years of age, passed away on August 4th, 2021, at the Villages of Dallas. He was born on December 7th, 1930 in Plano, TX to Lizzie Mae Smiley and Orwell Skelton. Tommie grew up on a farm with his wonderful grandparents, Walter and Cora Smiley, where they raised him and his brother Bob. Spending his childhood...

Jul 22, 2021

A recent resident of Elk Grove Village, Connie worked in several different states always with Air Freight. She loved her job and was very good at it. Connie always went above and beyond her job to take care of her customers and help her coworkers. Her positive outlook on life exhilarated those she knew. Her generosity and spirited personality will...

Jul 17, 2021

96, of DeSoto, TX passed away on July 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Armstead, Jr. in 2002 and her daughter: Carol Victoria Armstead Von Lockette in 2017. Vange is survived by her son: Ronald Edward "Ron" Armstead. The family will receive friends in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home from 1 - 1:30 P.M....

Jul 15, 2021

Samuel Arthur Lane, Jr., 94, was born March 8, 1927 in Helena, Arkansas, moved to Texarkana, TX and graduated from Texas High School in 1944, was in the Merchant Marines from 1944-1946, attended Four States Business College, married Margaret Postlewaite on October 24, 1947.  He worked as an agent for Railway Express from 1947-1948, then employed by Red River...

Jul 8, 2021

Lenora Williams, age 87, passed away peacefully at Medical City Hospital in Arlington, Texas on July 8th, 2021. She was born during the Dust Bowl on August 20th, 1933 to Homer and Elsie Eagon in May, Oklahoma.

Lenora was a 1950 graduate of Shattuck High School where she was awarded most-beautiful in her class, and later spent...

Jun 30, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Hoyt Davis of Abilene, TX was called home to the Lord on June 30th, 2021. Danny was born October 30th, 1969 in Dallas, TX. He was raised in DeSoto, TX where he grew up in the family dry-cleaning business. He would go on to graduate from DeSoto High School in the class of 1988, after which he followed...

Jun 27, 2021

89, of DeSoto, TX passed away on June 27, 2021. Louise was preceded in death by her husband: James Barry Vick, Sr. in 2006. She is survived by her sons: James B. Vick, Jr., Jerry Vick and John & his wife Tonja Vick; 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral...

Jun 17, 2021

On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Stephen T Melton, loving husband, and father of three children, and grandfather of 6 passed away peacefully at the age of 71. Steve was born on March 1, 1950, in Dallas, TX to Harold and Marijo. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Southern Methodist University. Steve married Ann Haralson and they have...

Jun 15, 2021

93, of DeSoto, TX passed away on June 15, 2021. Mrs. Hacker was preceded in death by her husband: Harold Moorman Hacker in December of 2020. She is survived by her son: Stephen Lynn Hacker; son & daughter in law: Mark Alan & Carolyn Hacker; grandchildren: Scott Hacker & wife Joni, David Hacker & wife Erin, Eric Hacker & wife...

Jun 10, 2021

Paul Faidley was born to Alexander and Ester Faidley in Clay Center, KS on July 6, 1936. (He always said he was a leftover firecracker!) Paul grew up on the family farm in Wakefield, KS. Upon graduation from Clay Center High School, he enrolled at Kansas State University where he earned a degree in Animal Husbandry. Paul never lost his...

Jun 2, 2021

Dorothy Roach Haralson born May 19,1929 died June 2, 2021 at her home with family.  She is survived by two sisters, Marilyn Devine of Austin and Colleen Boudreaux of Dallas; three daughters, Donna Haroutunian, Ann Melton, Lynn Sivertsen; and one son, Thomas Haralson.  In addition, she had 7 grandchildren: Stephen Melton, JR.,Whitt Melton, Wes Melton, Stone Sivertsen, Todd Haroutunian,...