Obituary Listing

John Allen "Johnny" Vradenburg, Jr.

John Allen "Johnny" Vradenburg, Jr.

Jan 9, 2020

49, of Venus, TX passed away on January 09, 2020. Johnny is survived by his mother:  Linda Jean Vradenburg. Memorial Services will be held on a later date in New York.

Jerry W. Messer, Sr

Jerry W. Messer, Sr

Jan 3, 2020

Jerry Wayne Messer, Sr. was born in Memphis, Texas on October 14, 1931 to Iva Mae Webster Messer and Thomas Jefferson Messer.  Mr. Messer owned his own house moving business in Amarillo, before selling it to the Amarillo School System, and continued to work until his retirement.  Mr. Messer, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Iletta...

Brooklyn Marie Thompson

Brooklyn Marie Thompson

Jan 1, 2020

Brooklyn Marie Bernadette Thompson, 11, of The Colony, Texas, left this earthly realm on January 1, 2020. She leaves behind her momma, Beth 35, daddy, Cody 36, and sissy, Brianna 15. Brooklyn also leaves behind her Poppa, Grandma, Auntie Kim and Uncle Robert, Uncle Joshie, Auntie Teresa, Uncle Rick, Grandma Eva, Stepmom Lala, her puppy dog Bella, and many, many...

Nelda L. West

Nelda L. West

Dec 15, 2019

89, former owner of West Funeral Home and Flower Shop in DeSoto, TX passed away on December 15, 2019 after a brief illness.  She was a long time member of First United Methodist Church of DeSoto.

Nelda was preceded in death by her husband Henry Otis West in 1984 and her long time, loving friend and companion...

Rita Coleman

Rita Coleman

Dec 13, 2019

Rita Putch Coleman, of Richardson, Texas, died on Friday, December 13, 2019.  Rita was born to a large Italian family on June 14, 1938 (Flag Day) in Bossier City, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her parents John Anthony Putch and Ann Jimes Putch as well as many of her ten siblings. Rita graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy...

Gwendolyn "Lynn" Ann Bullard

Gwendolyn "Lynn" Ann Bullard

Dec 12, 2019

76, of Richardson, TX passed away on December 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband:  Robert Bullard in 2008 and is survived by her children:  Michael, Patrick, Jodi and Meredith; 7 grandchildren; sister in law:  Becky Askew and her family. Lynn's request was to be cremated.  The family will have a  Private Memorial Service on a later...

Edith O. Callan

Edith O. Callan

Dec 10, 2019

95, of DeSoto, TX passed away on December 10, 2019. Mrs. Callan was preceded in death by son:  Billy Hardin; daughter:  Marilyn Kay Blythe; son:  William Darrell Hardin; grandson:  Mark Albright. She is survived by her husband:  Robert L. Callan; daughter:  Glenda Johnson; daughter in law:  Elva Hardin; grandchildren:  Sherri Zook, Billy Hardin, Trina Pryor, Russell Pryor, Robert Pryor, Larry...

Timothy Scott Pytlewicz

Timothy Scott Pytlewicz

Dec 1, 2019

51, of Garland, TX passed away on December 01, 2019. He is survived by his sister & brother in law:  Jennifer & Timothy Harrison; niece:  Isabelle Harrison; stepmother:  Elizabeth Pytlewicz and a host of cousins. The family will have a Memorial Service on a later date.

Lloyd Ray Burris

Lloyd Ray Burris

Nov 23, 2019

66, U S Marine Veteran, of Ferris, TX passed away on November 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife:  Jenna Kay Burris; children:  Brian & his wife Samantha Cook, Lloyd Ray Burris, II., Laura Rene & her husband Rafael Gonzalez, Lindsey Rechelle & her husband Justin Davidson, Lacie Rebecca & her husband Jessie Siau; grandchildren:  Elijah, Jessie, Joel, Wynter,...

Trinitario A. Calingacion

Trinitario A. Calingacion

Nov 20, 2019

The family will receive friends in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Friday - November 22, 2019 from 5 - 7:00 P.M. Cremation will follow.

Jimmy Edward Ashford

Jimmy Edward Ashford

Nov 13, 2019

82, U S Army Veteran, of Waxahachie, TX passed away on November 13, 2019. Jimmy was a member of the Elk's for 40+ years and a current member of the DeSoto Elk's Lodge #2552.  He retired from DISD after 18 years of service.  He enjoyed hobbies such as woodworking, fishing and cooking.  His most favorite was watching all of his...

Jerry Allen Edgin

Jerry Allen Edgin

Nov 13, 2019

Jerry Allen Edgin, 78. died November 13, 2019 in Dallas as a result of a head injury when he fell.

Jerry had a full life filled with friends and good deeds. From living with relatives kind enough to help him get through school and life’s difficulties when he was young, he was able to overcome many adversities...

Milene Jones

Milene Jones

Nov 9, 2019

Cleta Milene Jones, 96, of Forney (formerly of DeSoto), TX passed away on November 09, 2019. Milene was a caregiver until she couldn’t be anymore. She took care of her husband, J Norris through his 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s, her grandson, Josh, through his many challenges and so many other family members and friends. She was part of the...

Mary Deanna Anguiano

Mary Deanna Anguiano

Nov 4, 2019

79, of DeSoto, TX passed away on November 04, 2019. Dee is survived by her husband of 61 years:  Richard P. Anguano; children:  Debbie Tarver, Bonnie Payne, Rick Anguiano, Jr. & Marcial Anguiano; grandchildren:  Jason, Jonathan, DeAnn, Ashley, Aaron, Alason, Anna, Richard & Katie; great grandchildren:  Emma, Natalie, Jayden, Wesley, Alyanna, Urijah & Aaron, Jr. and sisters in law:  Theresa...

Harry Garnett

Harry Garnett

Oct 29, 2019

Harry Garnett, the eldest of two sons, (Arthur Garnett, the youngest) was born in Chicago Illinois on Thursday, September 17, 1959 at Cook County Hospital through the union of his Father, Harry Garnett Sr., and Mother, Barbara Garnett-Tate (who preceded him in death). Harry entered God’s Holy embrace on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 1:24 pm, surrounded by his loving...

Edmond "Ed" F. Graves

Edmond "Ed" F. Graves

Oct 28, 2019

Edmond Felton Graves went to be his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 28, 2019 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s.  Ed was a fighter and with God’s strength and support he succumbed to a peaceful homegoing.

Ed met the love of his life, Delores Spruill, in his brother’s drug store.  During his illness, he...

Linda F Murphree

Linda F Murphree

Oct 15, 2019

VISITATION: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019 at First Baptist Church 305 E 3rd St, Lancaster, TX 75146

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019 @ First Baptist Church in Lancaster, TX

INTERMENT: Wheatland Cemetery 8000 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75232

MEMORIALS: In Linda’s honor to...

"Jerri" Jeraldine Bennett

"Jerri" Jeraldine Bennett

Oct 13, 2019

Jeraldine Nancy "JERRI" Bennett, 85, a DeSoto resident for many years, was born to Charles & Ruby Doudney on February 08, 1934 and passed away on October 13, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waxahachie.

Jerri was a secretary for Cliffwood Church of Christ for many years.  She and her husband were very active with...

Donald Ream Carpenter

Donald Ream Carpenter

Oct 11, 2019

Donald Ream Carpenter was born November 03, 1930 and left this life on October 11, 2019.  He was predeceased by his parents:  Ream & Lorene Carpenter and his son & daughter in law:  Dan & Kristi Carpenter. He lived most of his life as a resident of Pueblo, Colorado but had been residing in the Dallas, Texas area since 1989....

Doshia Jones

Doshia Jones

Oct 11, 2019

Doshia Jones passed away at her home on Friday Morning, October 11, 2019.   She was born in Kermit, TX on December 17, 1942, She graduated from Aztec High School in Aztec, NM.  Arnold and Doshia had been high school sweethearts, Arnold graduated in 1960, Doshia in 1961, and they married July 25, 1961.   Doshia spent 34 years at DeSoto...