Obituary Listing

Roger B. Kerby, Jr.

Roger B. Kerby, Jr.

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...

Linda J. Hampton

Linda J. Hampton

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...

June D. Voelkel

June D. Voelkel

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...

Evelyn Guzman Fields

Evelyn Guzman Fields

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,...

Steve Ralston

Steve Ralston

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...

Bernice Ann Rhodes

Bernice Ann Rhodes

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...

Harold Moorman Hacker

Harold Moorman Hacker

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,...

Linda Zander

Linda Zander

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...

James Perry Zander

James Perry Zander

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...

Shirley Ann Corbin Gray

Shirley Ann Corbin Gray

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....

Charles Edward Spencer, Sr.

Charles Edward Spencer, Sr.

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...

Danny Myrl Perkins

Danny Myrl Perkins

Dec 15, 2020

70, passed away on December 15, 2020. Danny Myrl Perkins was born on August 2, 1950 through the union of James Myrl and Ruby Louise Perkins in Olney, Texas. He attended Boswell High School in Saginaw, Texas. In Danny’s younger years, he enjoyed fast cars and cruisin’ the streets. He was especially proud of his Pontiac GTO he called the...

James Harold Boswell

James Harold Boswell

Dec 11, 2020

James Harold Boswell was born August 15, 1929 to Otha B. Boswell and Myrtle A. Allen in Atlanta, Georgia. His family moved to Bruceton, Tennessee where he graduated from Central High School. As a young man, he moved to Chillicothe, Missouri where he graduated from Chillicothe Business School in 1949 with a degree in Business. After graduating, he moved to...

Bettie Jo Turner

Bettie Jo Turner

Dec 6, 2020

96, of DeSoto, TX, passed away on December 06, 2020. The family will receive friends on Tuesday - December 15, 2020 from 1 - 2:00 P.M. at Hampton Road Baptist Church, 400 N. Hampton Rd., DeSoto, TX 75115 with Funeral Services beginning at 2:00 P.M. (same day) with Rev. Kelly L. Wolverton, officiating. Interment, in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery,...

Sarah Kate Malesky

Sarah Kate Malesky

Dec 1, 2020

37, of DeSoto, TX, passed away on December 01, 2020. Sarah was born in Geneva Ohio. The next year she was joined by her sister Anna, who soon became her lifelong best friend. She grew up near Lake Erie which meant a childhood in the snow as tall as she was. In third grade Sarah, her mother, and sister moved...

Jeffrey Len Theis

Jeffrey Len Theis

Nov 29, 2020

Jeffrey “Jeff” Len Theis of Dallas, Texas, died November 29, 2020 after a brief but fiercely fought battle with stomach and lung cancer. He had a feverish passion for flora and fauna, especially sculptural bonsai and regal canines. He lived at least nine lives, and of his myriad careers, he was proudest of his work in book publishing as a...

Ella Mae Wilson

Ella Mae Wilson

Nov 15, 2020

79, of Glenn Heights, TX passed away on November 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Mr. John L. Wilson, three sisters, Ms. Eula “O’Bay” Young, Ms. Daisy Upshaw, & Miss Willie Faye Jones, one brother, Mr. Lytt Jones, Jr., one brother-in-law, U. S. Army Private First-Class Mr. L. K. Wilson, one sister-in-law, Mrs....

Connor Anthony Garrick

Connor Anthony Garrick

Nov 13, 2020

With deepest sorrow and heartbreak, we announce Connor Anthony Garrick passed away suddenly at the age of 18, on Friday, November 13, 2020 while in the hospital. Connor was known to everyone who met him as a “gentle giant”. His sense of humor was infectious and came so naturally. He was soft-spoken and shy at first glance. However, when he...

Peter Charles Holowak

Peter Charles Holowak

Nov 11, 2020

65, passed away on November 11, 2020. Peter was top of his class at Texas Aero Tech of Dallas and retired from being an instructor at Aviation Institute of Maintenance. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harry & Francine Holowak and brother in law: Tom Bulin. Survived by his sister: Jane & husband Fred Hoffman; sister: Becky &...

Carl "Butch" Eby, Jr.

Carl "Butch" Eby, Jr.

Nov 7, 2020

Carl H. Eby Jr, known to most as "Butch" was born July 16, 1938 in Harlingen Texas.  He was the oldest child of Carl H. Eby and Addie Mae Wilson Eby.  His family moved to Fort Worth Texas at age 10.  He met Karen Gentry in 1955 and married her on June 7, 1958.  Together, they raised four children:...