Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

Oct 1, 2018

Frances "Fran" R. Huebel Oeltjendiers was born in Smithville, TX to mother Ella Matilda Jakobeit and her father and personal hero Alfred Huebel. One of three children raised in Smithville, TX, she was so proud to be her dad's sidekick at Huebel's, his Depression-era gas station and garage, where she learned the art of dominos, the value of community and...

Sep 24, 2018

80, of Dallas, TX passed away on September 24, 2018.Charles retired from Conley Lott Nichols Company after 38 years of service.  He was very interested in family history, an excellent writer, writing many articles for his company's newsletter, a long time volunteer for Baylor Hospital - Plano and was a member of Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano, TX.  He ...

Sep 20, 2018

81, of Irving, TX passed away on September 20, 2018.She is survived by her daughter & son in law:  Sherry & Douglas Tyler;grandson:  Robert Tyler;granddaughter:  Elizabeth Rogers;great grandchildren:  Sean Martinez, Presley Rogers & Delaney Rogers;sister:  Dian Hopkinsand several nieces & nephews.There will be no viewing or visitation.Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday - September 26, 2018 at 2:00 P.M....

Sep 19, 2018

Earl Victor Henderson, Jr., was born March 26, 1933, to Earl and Mary Noble Henderson in Texarkana, Arkansas.  He started his own business at 10 years old mowing lawns and hiring a group of boys to help.  he graduated from Texarkana High School and served two years in the United States Army in Korea.  He returned to Dallas with his...

Sep 19, 2018

79, of Duncanville, TX passed away on September 19, 2018.  Alan was retired from Western Electric where he was a quality control officer.  He also owned and operated Alan Whatley Lawn Maintenance and Vending Machine Company.  If you knew Alan, you knew his passion for golf!  Alan is survived by his wife: Sandra. No Services are planned at this time,...

Sep 19, 2018

Margaret was born to Jack and Nadine Moffett at Florence Nightingale Maternity Hospital in Dallas.  The first of three three children, her baby brothers are Bobby and Jimmy Moffett.  She grew up in South Oak Cliff, and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1958.  She was captain of the Golden Debs drill team her senior year of high...

Sep 16, 2018

71, of DeSoto, TX passed away on September 16, 2018.Sammy is survived by his wife of 50 years:  Joann Wilker;sons:  Sammy D., Jr. & his wife Daphna Wilker,Brian & his wife Tammie Wilkerand Chris Wilker;grandchildren:  Christopher, J.D., Angel, Autumn and Sammy, III.;brothers:  Artie, Eddie, Dewayne and Mike;sister:  Dorrieand numerous nieces and nephews.Per Mr. Wilker's wishes he will be cremated with...