Obituary Listing

Jun 29, 2025

Robert Bonnett Williams, age 94, was born on August 24, 1930, in his parents’ home in Dallas, Texas. His parents were John G. Williams and Emma Virginia Williams. He attended Sunset High School in Oak Cliff where he was a cheerleader and ran track. After graduation, he briefly attended Ranger Junior College and then transferred to Bethany Peniel College (now...

Jun 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Ray Morgan Jimmy Ray Morgan, age 69, of DeSoto, TX, passed away on June 26th, 2025. A proud veteran of the US Army, he served our country with honor and distinction during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Sergeant and receiving the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Born on August 1st,...

Jun 17, 2025

Richard Stephen Waterman, aged 65, passed away on June 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, intelligence, and an unforgettable dry wit that touched the lives of many. Born on September 19, 1959, Richard spent his formative years attending DeSoto Schools, laying the foundation for his lifelong connections to the community. A dedicated professional, he devoted over 20 plus...

May 19, 2025

Ina Claire Bond (December 7, 1940 – May 19, 2025) 84, of DeSoto, Texas passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 19, 2025. Born and raised in Panama City, Florida to Virgil Roy Strickland and Matilda Maude Strickland. Ina was the sixth born of seven sisters. She was tough but kind, beautiful and strong, classy...

May 19, 2025

Paula Torres Barragan was born in Anahuac Nueva Leon Mexico to Ignacio Torres and Porfiria Morales July 30, 1939. She married Jose Barragan January 30, 1965. They were married 32 years until his passing in 1997. Paula is survived by her children Jose Raul Barragan and wife Maribel, Silvia Marisela and husband Frank, Norma Isabel and husband John, Sandra Leticia,...

May 14, 2025

Christina Ann Bolin was born on September 13, 1939, in Bell, California to William P. and Dana M. Short. Chris was 85 years old and passed peacefully on May 14, 2025, from complications from COPD and Congestive Heart Failure in her home, surrounded by her family and friends, leaving behind a legacy as bold and unforgettable as the life she...

Apr 26, 2025

Raymond (Nick) Edward Nichols from Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, was 80 when he completed his work on this Earth 13 days after his wife, Christina had moved on, surely meeting Christina with a heavenly Prost! Raymond was born February 10, 1945 in Lockhaven, Pennsylvania to the former Beryl Barry of Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania and Jack “Tex” Nichols of Gateshead, England. He spent most...

Apr 13, 2025

Christina (Mausi) Maria Nichols from Munich, Germany was 78 when she transitioned to her heavenly home on April 13, 2025, likely dancing to her beloved Tirolean and Bavarian folk music. She was born during the tragic and uncertain months after World War II ended and during the Expulsion of Germans from what is now the Czech Republic. The majority of...

Apr 5, 2025

Carolyn (Allman) Shaffer of DeSoto, TX was 88 when she went to join her Lord on April 05, 2025. Carolyn was born in Wichita, Kansas March 21, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents: Emma (Potts) Allman Knight and Hilles Allman and her brother Wilmer J Allman. She is survived by her husband of 68 years: Theodore Louis...

Mar 31, 2025

Wanda Higginbotham of Lancaster, Texas passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on Nov. 26, 1936 in Dallas, Texas, Wanda was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Wanda retired from US Foodservice where she worked in multiple positions and was loved by all. She is survived by her children; son & daughter-in-law, Willie “D”...

Mar 30, 2025

Robert Joshua Mungia, of Duncanville, passed away March 30, 2025, at the age of 29. He is survived by his parents Louis and Gracie Deleon of Duncanville, brothers and sisters Caesar Mungia, Makayla Deleon, Jasmine Deleon, Louis Deleon, Sierra Deleon, Sophia Navarro, nieces and nephews Isiah, Gracie, Daisy, Leilany, Viviana, Nathaniel and a host of friends and family who will...

Mar 25, 2025

Kathy Craddock Reininga, age 68, lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma on March 25th 2025, surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born on May 22, 1956 in Dallas, Texas, the second child to N.L. “Moe” and Sylvia Trees Craddock. She grew up in DeSoto and graduated from DeSoto High School in 1974. After high school, she worked...

Mar 11, 2025

Roy Lee Kronenberg passed away peacefully with his wife Linda by his side on March 11, 2025, in Rockett, Texas, after living courageously with cancer. Roy was born on September 14, 1950, to Isadore and Norma Kronenberg in Dallas, Texas. His family moved to DeSoto in 1962 where he attended DeSoto High School in the class of 1969. Roy was...

Mar 10, 2025

Laura Anne Eargle was born on September 11, 1948, in Dallas Texas to Jesse Cleveland Eargle Jr. and Vivian Grace Ledbetter Eargle.

Laura and her sister both resided in Hill Texas on 25 New Whitney Dam Highway.  Her father  Jesse, employed with U.S. Engineers as a surveyor, completed the Lake Whitney Dam Project in 1951.  The family...

Mar 10, 2025

CHARLES MALLORY DETTOR JR April 10, 1954 - March 10, 2025 Charles Mallory Dettor, 70, of Desoto, Texas, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving wife and family on March 10th, 2025, after suffering a battle with cancer. Charles was born in Oxford, Mississippi April 10th, 1954, to Charles Mallory Dettor, and Gail Carolyn Garrett...

Mar 7, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Hunt Buckley February 2, 1944 - March 7th, 2025 Sandra Kay Hunt Buckley, “Sandy” was born and raised in Frost, Texas where she attended high school and graduated in 1962. After graduation she moved to Dallas where she worked for an insurance company and met her husband, Paul. They were married on March 13, 1969. Her daughters...

Feb 24, 2025

William David Smith, 69, of Red Oak Texas, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife and family on February 24th, 2025, after a long, hard, courageous battle with cancer. David was born on February 10th, 1956, to Arlene Mark Smith and Lucille Lafern Lee Smith in Amarillo, Texas. After attaining his GED, he went on...

Feb 24, 2025

Homer Gene Smith, born on June 30, 1929, in Miller County, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2025 into the arms of his Savior at the age of 95. Homer was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Zepha Smith, his brother, Clyde Smith, and his precious grandmother, Polly Smith Fields. He is survived by his...

Feb 17, 2025

Jesse Ray Fields (March 28, 1937 – February 17, 2025) Jesse Fields of DeSoto, TX passed away February 17, 2025 peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was a US Navy Veteran and a retired Dallas Firefighter. He loved his wife and family. He traveled with his daughter, granddaughters, and extended family. He attended Cold Springs Church of Christ in Lancaster,...

Jan 30, 2025

James “Mark” Tolleson, age 67, passed from this earth unexpectedly on January 30, 2025. He was born to James LeRoy and Bobbie Tolleson on March 13, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. Mark was a 1976 graduate of Duncanville High School, where he played football and made lifelong friendships. After high school, he pursued a career as a mechanic and service writer...