Obituary Listing

Apr 21, 2021

85, U S Army Veteran, of Cedar Hill, TX passed away on April 21, 2021. Mr. Cowart was preceded in death by his great granddaughter: Alyssa Ryan Whitten; daughter: Brenda Brackenridge; wife: Mary Lou Hawthorn Cowart. He is survived by daughters & sons in law: Rebecca & Bradley Brooks and Mary & Bruce Vitale; grandchildren: Chirstina Whitten, Chad Farnham, Haley...

Apr 13, 2021

Charles Bradford Schneider September 13, 1929 – April 13, 2021 Charles “Chuck” Bradford Schneider passed in peace at the age of 91. He was born September 13, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas. Beloved husband and father, Chuck is survived by Helen, his loving and devoted wife of 64 years; his cherished daughter Shelley Stunard and husband Walter; grandsons Wesley, Ryan and...

Apr 8, 2021

Passed away at his residence April 8, 2021.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marie Dagenais, brother Joseph Dagenais and Brian Dagenais.  He is survived by step-daughter and husband Nicole and Luis Ramirez, grandchildren Luis Reyes, Isabel and Angel Ramirez.  Sister Debra Dagenais, sister in law Barbara Dagenais.  Nephews Grady Dagenais, and family,...

Apr 6, 2021

Virgil was born, August 10, 1943 in Gatesville Texas and passed away April 6, 2021.  He was preceded in death by parents Albert and Ella Helm, one Sister, a Brother, and Niece.

Virgil attended and graduated Gatesville, Texas schools. After graduation he attended Tarleton State University for two years.  He graduated from Texas Tech University with a...

Apr 3, 2021

Ouida Lois Evans Duke was born June 23, 1927 in Dallas, TX and left her earthly bonds on April 03, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 63 years: Claude J. Duke; Son: Claude A. Duke; Father: Frank Evans; Mother: Mina Evans; Sister:...

Mar 24, 2021

A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date. Date, place and time will be posted when secured. Additional obituary information will follow soon.

Mar 21, 2021

Carla Schulze was born on August 29, 1960 in Oak Cliff, Texas, the second child of Alton & Betty (nee: Shelling) Schulze. She was born again into the family of our Lord through the waters of Holy Baptism (Titus 3:5-7) on October 9, 1960. She was confirmed in the faith on June 10, 1973 at St. Mark, Waco, TX....

Mar 19, 2021

Clovis Elliott Smith known in the professional world as Elliott Clovis Smith, was born on May 20, 1944, in French Camp, California to Elliott Octavia & Luteria Williams-Ferguson-Smith. Elliott C. Smith, 76, of DeSoto, TX passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2021 following a brief illness. Clovis was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U S Army as a Medical...

Mar 18, 2021

Robert James (Bob) Brotherton was born January 24, 1959. He was adopted at birth by his loving parents, Lem and Naomi Brotherton. He completed high school. Bob served in several occupations but his favorite was as a surveyor. When his mother’s sight failed due to macular degeneration he became her driver, making it possible for her to continue teaching her...

Mar 12, 2021

Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Robbins was born August 23, 1961 in Dayton Ohio to Charles Albert Robbins and Delores Mae Cooper Robbins.

Jeff grew up and attended schools in Dayton and Tampa Florida where he moved while in his teens.  He could be found most days fishing, caring for his birds or hanging out at the beach.

Mar 8, 2021

Josh Hulsey On March 8, 2021 Josh was wrapped in the loving arms of our Lord and taken home. He was born in Orange Tx. On Sept 29, 1980. Survived by his Mother Sonia Taylor, Stepfather Don Taylor, Father Steve Hulsey, Stepmother Jonetta Logan Scott. Grandmother Mary Jo Hulsey. His brother John Hulsey, sisters Savannah Hulsey, and Emily Hulsey. Aunt...

Mar 5, 2021

Dr. John Bryan Barnett, Jr., M.D. was born Sept. 17th, 1942 in Marlin, Falls County, TX to Dr. John Bryan Barnett, Sr., M.D. of Oletha, TX and Mrs. Hallie Mae Jones Barnett of Kosse, TX. The most apt descriptor of young John, as well as the adult to follow, was offered on his kindergarten report card, which asserted that he...

Feb 25, 2021

Elizabeth Maria Hartzell (Nee Wildor), residing in Summit Estates Development in Waxahachie, TX died on February 25, 2021.  Betty was born on November 19, 1934 in Queens, NY, to Clara T. and Joseph H. Wildor.  She lived in the New Brunswick, NJ area until she married her husband John in 1966.  Prior to moving to Texas in 2017, she...

Feb 24, 2021

Gabriel J. "Dad" Badillo was born on February 15, 1946. Gabriel was called home on February 24, 2021. He was born in Harlingen, Texas to Gabriel and Celia Badillo.

Gabriel attended school in Harlingen and then as a minor, with his parents’ consent, enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1964. He then eventually moved to Ohio...

Feb 23, 2021

Gordon C. "GORDY" VanSteenberg, 81, a resident of DeSoto for the last 21 years, passed away early Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  Gordy was born July 8, 1939 in Brookville,, Pennsylvania to Ira G. and Betty Helmheckel VanSteenberg.  He retired from Scientific Glass Companies as National Sales Manager.  During the 21 years the VanSteenberg's have lived in DeSoto, they have...

Feb 17, 2021

Willie Sue Dobbs went home to Jesus on February 17, 2021 at age 82. Sue was born to Charles and Mary Hayes on March 22, 1938 in Alabama. Sue married her husband, Thomas Ray Dobbs, on November 7, 1968 and went on to have one child, Robert A Dobbs, II. In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Sue...

Feb 15, 2021

Dorothy Louise Pope - Born June 3, 1922 Died February 15, 2021 Dorothy L. Pope was born on June 3, 1922 to William G. & Irene O. Clark in Dallas, Texas. She was raised with two siblings, her older sister Lucille, who was given the privilege of naming Dorothy, and a cherished younger brother Billie. Dorothy was given almost total...

Feb 14, 2021

Our mama, Nora Blanche Williams, of Cedar Hill, Texas, was born March 4, 1927, in Eva, Alabama, to Bernard and Annie Warwick, and left this earth at the age of 93, to be with the Lord, at 1:02 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, 2021, in Midlothian, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-six years, Lester Erskine Williams,...

Feb 12, 2021

David Frank Vedral, 63, of Midlothian was unexpectedly called home Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born July 27, 1957 in Gregory, South Dakota to Dr. Donald F. Vedral and Glorianne Bergman. David was raised in multiple midwest states before his family settled in Duncanville, TX where he was a proud member of Class of ‘75. David went on...

Feb 9, 2021

On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Patricia Ann Harvey passed away with her loving family by her side. Patricia was born April 6, 1937, in Epsom, Surrey, England. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Patricia Ann McEwin and James Rankin Harvey were married October 27, 1956. Patricia was an avid bowler and a member of several bowling leagues....