Obituary Listing

Feb 3, 2021

Jimmy Green, 71, of Waxahachie passed away suddenly early Wednesday morning.

James Olen Green “Jimmy” was born on March 11, 1949 in El Paso to James Richard Green and Nannette Wardlaw Green.  He lived in Oak Cliff and graduated from Sunset High School. He met Barbara Sue Shelton in junior high and they became high school sweethearts. ...

Jan 28, 2021

Passed away January 28, 2021.

Bill was born in Dallas, Texas,  on August 10, 1965, and had worked as a metal fabricator for American Steel.  He like to fish, and was kind and was willing to offer his help to his friends when they needed it.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thurman Durl Shields...

Jan 27, 2021

Bobby Ray Hoover, March 19, 1935 – January 27, 2021 On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Bobby Ray Hoover, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away unexpectedly due to complications from COVID-19. Bob Hoover was born in March 1935 in the Piney Woods of East Texas to Edgar and Josie Hoover. He grew up on a farm near Mt. Vernon, with...

Jan 27, 2021

Purnell E. Johnson, Sr. of DeSoto passed away on January 27, 2021 at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas, TX.  He was born on December 16, 1941 in Washington, D.C. Purnell was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Catherine (Duckett) Johnson.

Purnell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who never met a stranger.  He...

Jan 24, 2021

Billie Clydene (Wood) Neighbors, 87, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Waxahachie Texas. She was born on October 20, 1933 in San Saba County Texas to Clyde Wood and Willie Mae Brown Wood. Billie married Rev. W.J. Neighbors on Dec. 1, 1949 in Brady, Texas and they were married for 37 years, until his...

Jan 21, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie” Roy Echols, Jr., 63 of Justin, TX passed away on January 21, 2021 from complications of cardiac arrest, with his wife at his side. He was a devoted and loving husband and father. Ronnie loved spending time with his friends and family, never met a stranger, and was beloved by all that knew him. He will be greatly...

Jan 20, 2021

71, of Dallas, TX passed away on January 20, 2021. Jose is survived by wife, Paula Matilde, and four daughters, Angelica Perez, Rosario Matilde, Marlen Torreblanca, and Nelly Matilde; fourteen grandchildren Fidel, David, Noe, Daisy, Jesus, Jonathan, Emily, Daniel, Lissette, Eric, Sofia, Stephanie, Susan, and Shelly and three great-grandchildren Ariel, Adrian, and Fidel Jr. FOLLOWING ALL COVID-19 GUIDELINES the family...

Jan 19, 2021

74, of Forney, TX passed away on January 19, 2021. Additional obituary information will follow soon.

Jan 18, 2021

Richard (Dick) Henry Alven, 89, of Dallas, passed away on Monday January 18, 2021. Dick was born on December 23, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from Northeast High School. He married his one and only, Cass, on Thanksgiving Day 1952. That was the beginning of a long and loving marriage of nearly 64 years when Cass passed away in...

Jan 16, 2021

73, U S Air Force Veteran, of DeSoto, TX passed away on January 16, 2021 after a brief illness. Roger B. Kerby, Jr. AKA “R.B.” was a simple man with a huge, loving and forgiving heart. There was nothing you could tell him that would create judgment from him. He loved his family beyond measure, his country, and was extremely...

Jan 11, 2021

Hampton, Linda J., 73, of Cedar Hill (formerly of DeSoto) passed away on January 11, 2021. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of DeSoto. Preceded in death by her parents, James & Virginia Hampton, sister, Joan Curtis, and grandparents, James & Leona Tolleson. Linda is survived by her nephew, Eric Curtis, niece, Kimberly Sanders, great-nephew, Parker...

Jan 10, 2021

June D Voelkel, 88, of DeSoto, Texas passed away Sunday January 10, 2021 at her home comforted by her loved ones. June was born March 11, 1932 in Gladewater, Texas, the daughter of Roy and Lena Decker. She married Gus Voelkel on October 7, 1950 in Fayetteville County. June was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She...

Jan 5, 2021

Evelyn Guzman Fields, 35, of Red Oak, Texas was born in Montgomery Co., Maryland.  She is survived by her husband: Michael W. Fields, of Red Oak, daughters: Jasleen A. Cabriales and Demi E. Fields, Parents: Raymundo Guzman, mother: Juana Guzman, Sisters & Brother - in - laws: Juana and Margarito Banda, Angela and Arnoldo Ramos, Martha and Eleazar Rodriguez,...

Jan 3, 2021

Steve Ralston was born on July 2, 1963, in Fort Worth, Texas to Bill and Madalyn Ralston. The Good Lord called him home on January 3, 2021 at the age of 57. He was a loving husband, son, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, and a loyal friend to countless people. Steve was a jack of many trades. He was a roofer, an...

Dec 30, 2020

Bernice Ann Rhodes was born on November 4, 1924 to Clarence and Mary Tullos in Pennington, Texas. Raised as having many siblings, Bernice shined through her thoughtfulness and giving from the everyday smile she would bring. The never ending stories we all would entail and learn from her could bring laughter and teach a history from the long years of...

Dec 27, 2020

94, U S Navy Veteran, of DeSoto, TX passed away on December 27, 2020. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Lee Hacker; son: Stephen Lynn Hacker; son & daughter in law: Mark Alan & Carolyn Hacker; grandchildren: Scott Hacker & wife Joni, David Hacker & wife Erin, Eric Hacker & wife Christine & Cody Hacker; great grandchildren: Ryan, Ty,...

Dec 21, 2020

Linda Zander and her husband James, of Dallas, TX (formerly of DeSoto, TX), passed away on December 21, 2020. They passed within 3 hours of each other due to COVID-19. They were both committed to and involved in DeSoto, TX. James was elected to the DeSoto City Counsel and worked closely with the Economic Development Board. Linda worked with the...

Dec 21, 2020

James Zander and his wife Linda, of Dallas, TX (formerly of DeSoto, TX), passed away on December 21, 2020. They passed within 3 hours of each other due to COVID-19. They were both committed to and involved in DeSoto, TX. James was elected to the DeSoto City Counsel and worked closely with the Economic Development Board. Linda worked with the...

Dec 21, 2020

73, Dallas Police Department - Retired Assistant Chief of Police after 33 years of service, of DeSoto, TX. A beautiful life we loved came to a close on Monday afternoon December 21, 2020. Shirley was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to the late Edward Corbin, Jr. and Betsey Irene Corbin. Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her husband William L....

Dec 20, 2020

OBITURARY FOR TECHNICAL SERGEANT (RETIRED) CHARLES EDWARD SPENCER, SR Charles E. Spencer, Sr was born on 13 September 1951 and was the son of Annanias and Erma Jean (Spencer) Lawson. Charles received his education from Horace Mann High School in 1970. After graduating from high school, he enlisted into the United States Air Force in January 1971. His military career...