Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2018

Walter Rideaux, Sr. passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 following an extended illness.  Walter was born December 25, 1924 in Ville Platte, LA. Previously from the Beaumont area, he had come to be close to his family this last year. Walter is preceded in death by: his parents: Richard and Ophellia Banks Rideaux, wife: Vienna "Vena" Rideaux, son: Donald...

Sep 2, 2018

Lillian Marie Britain, 77, of Midlothian, Texas passed away Sunday in Duncanville, Texas following an extended illness.  She retired in 2011 after 15 years as the House Staff Coordinator at the VA North Texas Healthcare System. Mrs. Britain was preceded in death by her husband:  Ellis Leon Britain, and her son: Clinton Lee Britain. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law:...

Sep 1, 2018

Kevin Lynn Bains was born on June 18, 1955 in Dallas, Texas. Although somehow born without a natural passion for the Dallas Cowboys, this was more than made up for when he met his loving – and exuberant - wife of 41 years, Penny. Kevin and Penny married on June 25, 1977, and unconfirmed reports are that they spent...

Aug 31, 2018

Larry L. Huffstutler, 70, a member of a pioneer DeSoto family, and son of the third Mayor of DeSoto passed away suddenly at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waxahachie, Texas. Arrangements are pending at this time.  Larry will be buried with his family at Wheatland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

Aug 30, 2018

Danny L. Sheffield, 70, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2018 at his home in DeSoto.  He graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1966, worked for LTV for over 40 years and was a loving Pee Paw. Danny was preceded in death by his parents:  Delmer & Mary Evelyn Sheffield; sister:  Wanda Sheffield and Carla Sheffield. He is survived...

Aug 24, 2018

Robert Edwin Bowen, 63, of Duncanville, TX,  passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Clements University Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Robert graduated from DeSoto High School in 1973.  He retired from Bank of America after 36 years.  He was married to his high school sweetheart, Carolyn for 43 years.  They enjoyed traveling and spending time with their beloved Chihuahuas....

Aug 24, 2018

Gregory Carl Lain, age 63, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2018, after suffering an aneurysm. Greg was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on September 9, 1954 to Lee Lain and Doris Wagener Lain. Greg graduated from Hobbs High School in 1972 where he was a member of the Hobbs Eagle Marching Band, a member of the...

Aug 22, 2018

72, of DeSoto, TX passed away on August 22, 2018.Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by his son:  Bootsie Floydand grandson:  Drake Floyd.He is survived by his wife:  Barbara J. Floyd;children:  Steve & wife Cecilia Floyd,Richard & wife Molly Holloway,Nicole & husband Andy Galloway,Brandy & husband Raymond Neal,Greg & wife Bobbi Jo Wilhoite,Charles & wife Tiara Hunt,James & wife Linda...

Aug 18, 2018

96, of Duncanville, TX passed away on August 18, 2018.Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Friday - August 24, 2018 at Centro Familiar Cristiano, 419 N. Cedar Ridge Dr., Duncanville, TX 75116 with Pastor Jaime Andrade, officiating.Interment will follow in Mexico on a later date.

Aug 17, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Donald "Donnie" Lee Brock, age 61 on Friday, August 17, 2018. Memorial Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Eastridge Baptist Church 732 E. Ovilla Rd., Red Oak, Texas 75154 Pastor Paul Gilbreath and Pastor Jack E. Ables will officiate. Donnie will...

Aug 16, 2018

Dicky Michael Hickman was born February 24, 1943, in Dallas, Texas to Joseph Weldon and Texana Christine Brown Hickman and his two older brothers Bob and Jack Hickman.

Dicky was a native Dallasite where he attended Adamson High School and graduated in 1961 where he maintained outstanding friendships with many of his high school friends.  After high...

Aug 14, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Cole Parker was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 5, 1998. Charlie was a very thoughtful young man, always helping others. He never passed up a chance to play games or spend time at the lake with friends and family. He loved spending time at the family cabin he helped build in Arkansas. Charlie passed away unexpectedly...

Aug 12, 2018

81, of DeSoto, TX passed away on August 12, 2018. Arlene Tanalski, soul of an artist was born on her parents first wedding anniversary and spent her life dedicated to education. She graduated from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with her Bachelors in Education and from The University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut with her Masters in Education. She endlessly...

Aug 6, 2018

Anita J. Hawthorne was born in Ada, Oklahoma on June 17, 1956.  She had lived in Midlothian for the past 24 years.  She had been employed be Gerdau (Chaparral) Steel for 30 years.  Anita passed away unexpectedly Monday night, August 6, 2018 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Waxahachie, Texas. Anita is survived by her husband: Terry Hawthorne of...

Jul 28, 2018

Jose Angel Lopez, age 86, was born August 02, 1931 in Mission, TX, to his parents Benjamin Lopez, Sr. and Maria Soto Lopez.  He passed away July 28, 2018. He was an honored husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. Jose was a happy go lucky person, enjoyed dancing and partying, was a friend to every one he met. He...

Jul 23, 2018

94, of Cedar Hill, TX passed away on July 23, 2018. Mrs. Fuller will be laid to rest, with her husband Joseph W. Fuller, in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii on Wednesday - August 29, 2018.

Jul 21, 2018

86, of Palmer, TX passed away on July 21, 2018.  His funeral service will be held at 11 A M on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home.  His Pastor, Matt Curry of Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.  Survivors...

Jul 17, 2018

Joseph “Jay” Edward Parsley, 55, passed away peacefully on July 17 th 2018, with his family by his side.

Jay was born to Kathryn and the late Danny Parsley in Dallas, Texas on January 22, 1963. Jay graduated from Newman-Smith High School, and then earned a BS in Geology at Texas Tech University in 1985. Jay and...

Jul 16, 2018

83, of Red Oak, TX passed away on July 16, 2018.Mrs. Cowart was preceded in death by her great granddaughter:  Alyssa Ryan Whitten and her daughter:  Brenda Brackenridge.She is survived by her husband:  Bobby Eugene Cowart;daughters & sons in law:  Rebecca & Bradley Brooksand Mary & Bruce Vitale;grandchildren:  Chirstina Whitten, Chad Farnham, Haley Cundiff, Chelsie Horton, Ashley Sellers, Lindsey, Brittany...

Jul 15, 2018

81, U S Air National Guard Veteran,  builder and master electrician in the DeSoto area, currently of Waxahachie, TX passed away on July 15, 2018.The family will receive friends at the West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Thursday - July 19, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M.Graveside Services will follow at 2:00 P.M. (on the same day) in the Waxahachie City...