Obituary Listing

Charles “Bo” Bolanz Miller

Charles “Bo” Bolanz Miller

Dec 25, 2018

On the morning of December 25th, 2018, Dallas lost a favorite son.  Charles “Bo” Miller went to be with His Lord on Christmas Day. Bo was born on May 10, 1939 to W.C. (Dub) Miller and Nell Bolanz Miller. He was baptized at First Presbyterian Church and later moved north with his family as founding members of Preston Hollow Presbyterian...

Gladys Erline Commons

Gladys Erline Commons

Dec 21, 2018

Gladys E. Commons, 99, a long time resident of DeSoto, passed away early Friday, December 21, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her mother Iva Mae Gilbert, her husband Virgil Commons, her two sons Michael Sr and Earl Commons and one grandson Michael Commons Jr. She is survived by her two granddaughters Lori Garza and Wendy...

Kenneth Ray Curry

Kenneth Ray Curry

Dec 21, 2018

68, of Hawkins, TX went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2018. Kenneth was born in Dallas, TX on October 06, 1950.  He graduated from Kimball High School and went on to proudly serve the Army in the Vietnam War.  Kenneth truly was one of a kind.  He never met a stranger and was always...

Betty Jane Cordell

Betty Jane Cordell

Dec 19, 2018

77, of DeSoto, TX passed away on December 19, 2018. Betty was born in Whitesboro, Texas on January 26, 1941 to William A. (Bill) and Velma Knight Mayo. She was one of eight children. She was retired from HKS Architects, and director and secretary for 502C3 non-profit Helping Hands Gleaning Ministry for Hunger Relief. She was a member of the...

Latresa Ann Downs

Latresa Ann Downs

Dec 15, 2018

67, of Grand Prairie, TX passed away on December 15, 2018. She is survived by her mother:  Flora Jane Foster; and brothers:  Larry Frank Foster & Jimmy Beachamp Foster. Memorial Services are pending.

Shirley Rae Sessions Ludlow

Shirley Rae Sessions Ludlow

Dec 15, 2018

Shirley Rae Sessions Ludlow, 82, devoted mother, wife, daughter, and friend, moved on to her heavenly reward after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, December 15, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on January 4, 1936, in Atwell, Callahan County, Texas, to Etha Belle (Jones) and Dayton Lee Sessions. Raised on a peanut farm outside Cross Plains,...

Donald E Miller

Donald E Miller

Dec 6, 2018

Donald Eugene Miller March 19, 1929 – December 6, 2018.   Don Miller was born on March 19, 1929 in Sedalia, MO. The second child of Elmer and Emma (nee Tschorn) Miller. He was born again into the family of our Lord on April 7, 1929 through the waters of Holy Baptism (Titus 3:5-7). He was confirmed in his...

Lefty Thrash

Lefty Thrash

Nov 30, 2018

Lefty Thrash was born in Whitehouse, TX  to Ruth and Verner Thrash on November 23, 1933.   Raised in Kilgore, TX.  In 1951 he began the only career he ever had with Western Electric.  In 1960 he started to work for Southwestern Bell as a lineman (AT&T) and served as Chief Steward with the Union.   Lefty was a 40 year...

Lorraine R. Thomason

Lorraine R. Thomason

Nov 18, 2018

Lorraine R Thomason, 87, formerly of Ovilla, Texas passed away peacefully on November 18, 2018, in Austin Tx with her son and daughter by her side. Lorraine was born on July 28, 1931 in Asbury Park New Jersey to Daniel and Sarah Francioni. She married George F Thomason on July 30,1955 and enjoyed 61 years of a loving marriage. Lorraine...

Jack Lee Fluitt

Jack Lee Fluitt

Nov 14, 2018

Jack L. Fluitt, age 84 of DeSoto Tx passed away Wednesday late evening November 14 th, 2018. Beloved husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

Jack Fluitt was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mildred Fluitt.His brothers Fred and Glynn Fluitt along with his sister Betty June Lounsberry. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann...

Judy Virginia Smith

Judy Virginia Smith

Nov 5, 2018

Judy Virginia Watkins Smith was born in Warren, Ohio on February 20, 1938 to Bertha Lane and Virgil M. Watkins.  She passed away on November 5, 2018 into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ.   She was preceded in death by her parents Virgil Watkins and Bertha Neidhart, her brother John Neidhart, and former husband Milbourn Lile Smith. Judy...

Larry D. "Bat Man" Green

Larry D. "Bat Man" Green

Nov 2, 2018

63, of Dallas, TX passed away on November 02, 2018. Larry Donnell Green, son of James Louis Green Sr. and Bobbie Lee Johnson Green. Larry was born in Dallas, Texas January 11, 1955. Attended Public School in Dallas, County. Larry affectionately known as Bat Man was a professional musician. Over the years he formed several bands that performed around the...

Nada P. Turner

Nada P. Turner

Nov 1, 2018

93, a longtime resident of Red Oak, TX passed away on November 01, 2018.She is survived by her son & daughter in law:  Mike & Cheryl Turner;son:  David Turner;10 grandchildren;16 great grandchildren;3 great great grandchildrenand 2 great great great grandchildren.A Graveside Service is scheduled for Thursday - November 08, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak,...

Deborah Jones Young

Deborah Jones Young

Oct 26, 2018

51, of DeSoto, TX passed away on October 26, 2018.She is survived by her husband:  Bill Young;brother & sister in law:  David & Julie Brooks;brother:  Daniel Jones;niece:  Dayna Jones;a host of other family members and many friends.A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday - November 09, 2018 at Windsor Park Baptist Church, 750 W. Pleasant Run...

Marshall Wayne Crow

Marshall Wayne Crow

Oct 19, 2018

Marshall Wayne Crow, 81, of Waxahachie, TX passed away on October 19, 2018.He is survived by his wife:  Jean Crow;sons & daughters in law:  Stacy & Karen Crowand Barry & Cindy Crow;step sons & their wives:  Donald & Brenda Derameeand Ronald & Jamie Deramee;step daughter & her husband:  Tina & Vince Chapman;6 grandchildren;10 great grandchildren;10 step grandchildrenand 18 step great...

Margaret Grogan Tidwell

Margaret Grogan Tidwell

Oct 17, 2018

Margaret  Grogan Tidwell, 64, originally from Cedar Hill, TX, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Margaret was the daughter of Barney Grogan and Edna Young Grogan.  She grew up in Cedar Hill and attended Cedar Hill High School.  She was married to the love of her...

Leonard Ulysses Davis, Jr.

Leonard Ulysses Davis, Jr.

Oct 10, 2018

Leonard Davis, 79 of Lindale passed away October 10, 2018.  For many years, he was a transportation manager for Southland Corporation. No Services are planned at this time.

"Missie" Florence Penelle Shepherd

"Missie" Florence Penelle Shepherd

Oct 9, 2018

Florence Penelle "MISSIE" Shepherd, was born in Dallas, Texas on August 2, 1962  She passed away peacefully at her home in DeSoto on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the age of 56. Missie worked diligently for Pratt Industries as a customer service rep  until three weeks before the Lord called her home.  She lived her life in pursuit of fulfilling...

Ronald Lee Schulze

Ronald Lee Schulze

Oct 6, 2018

Ronald Lee Schulze, 62, of DeSoto, Texas, passed away unexpectedly October 6, 2018 at Methodist Charlton Hospital in Dallas.  Ronald was a Lutheran, worked for the Dallas Water Department.  Ronald was preceded in death by his mother: Betty Schulze and his golden retriever: Ginger and black lab: Brandi.  He enjoyed golf, and his two dogs: Bandit and Bella. Survivors include...

Michelle Lee Dunkins

Michelle Lee Dunkins

Oct 2, 2018

Michelle Melancon-Dunkins was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, teacher, coach and colleague. Her 16-year career as an English teacher, including coaching roles for Soccer, Basketball and Bowling, at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, Texas brought her joy working with students and supporting them through life’s ups and downs. She was especially grateful to have her brother, Mark Melancon,...