Obituary Listing

Oct 18, 2024

Willie Lee “Tootsie” Attlesey Willie Lee “Tootsie” Attlesey, born on May 21, 1924, to William and Eddie Lee Jayroe Petree, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 18, 2024. . She grew up in Osage, Texas, alongside her older brother Edwin, in a humble yet warm and loving home. Faith played a central role in Tootsie’s life...

Sep 11, 2024

Patricia “Patty” Pisana age 61 of Red Oak, TX passed away at Heart to Heart hospice hospital in Houston, Tx on Sept 11 th 2024. Patty is survived by her daughter: Jessica, two brothers: Michael ( Mary Jo ) Wittman of Milwaukee Wisconsin and Jason Wittman of Orlando Fl; nephew: Jared Wittman; niece: Sarah Wittman and a host of cousins...

Sep 11, 2024

Phyllis “Dian” Hopkins, 82, of Coppell, TX, was born on April 21, 1942, in Tyler, TX, to Mabel Hearon and R. Woodland. She spent her early childhood in Tyler and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School.

Dian met the love of her life, Ed, at the Silvils Drive-In, and they shared a wonderful 59 years of...

Sep 3, 2024

John Albert (Jack) Viola was born August 17, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA to Albert George and Anna Margaret Viola. He died September 3, 2024. Jack was raised in Kansas City, KS. He graduated in 1959 from Shawnee Mission High School. He attended the University of Kansas for two years and then left school to marry Janet Lange. They had two...

Aug 29, 2024

Iva Earlene Carroll, age 86, of Midlothian, Texas, peacefully passed away on August 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia. She now rests in the loving arms of our Savior.

Earlene was born on November 23, 1937, in Caney, Oklahoma, to Samuel George Brawner and Myrtle Dale (Simpson) Brawner. After graduating from high school, she moved...

Aug 24, 2024

William Edward “Ed” Flanagan, aged 85, passed away on August 24, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, the city where he was born. He leaves behind a legacy marked by his deep devotion to his faith, his genuine kind heart, and his unwavering commitment to his wife and family. Ed was a respected businessman who owned and operated Hefner Precast and A&E...

Aug 21, 2024

The family will receive friends in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 11:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. at which time the Funeral Service will begin. Interment will follow in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery (all on the same day). Carolyn Sue Schreiber, 74, of DeSoto, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. She...

Aug 9, 2024

Shelley Dianne Miller, 54, went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. She was born December 14, 1969 to Loy and Jolette McHargue in Dallas, Texas. A beloved and cherished member of her community, she will be remembered as a loving, caring, and resilient individual who touched the lives of everyone she met. Shelley grew...

Aug 7, 2024

Kenneth Ray Larson was born September 15, 1937 to Lee and Allene Larson who were Hereford cattle raisers and sharecroppers in Clifton, Texas. As a child, Kenneth lived in an old schoolhouse where he was born, and because of this, he always commented that,“I never got out of the schoolhouse”. Growing up he had many responsibilities on the farm, and...

Aug 3, 2024

89, of Cleburne, TX passed away August 03, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband: Gene Lawrence Latham; son: Steven Wayne Latham; parents: Louis & Bryleen Wooley; grandparents: Almer & Donia Hair and is survived by her daughter & son in law: Cassandra & Mark Majors; daughter: Debra Ross; 6 grandkids; 9 great grandkids and numerous other beloved...

Aug 2, 2024

of Fort Worth, TX passed away on her 94th birthday. The family will receive friends at West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Thursday - August 15, 2024 from 10 - 11:00 A.M. and will meet later at 1:00 P.M. in Rhodes Cemetery, 1200 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., DeSoto, TX for a Graveside Service (all on the same day). Additional obituary information will...

Jul 27, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce Mike Valdez passed away peacefully in his home on July 27, 2024 at the age of 76. Mike was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many loved ones he considered family. Mike is survived by his devoted children: Veronica Valdez (Husband, Marcos Trevino), Monica Valdez (Husband, Jesse Valdez), and Son,...

Jul 25, 2024

Robert Tijerina, 73 of Glenn Heights, passed away July 25, 2024. Born July 18, 1951 in the small town of San Saba, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father Luis Tijerina, mother Ofelia Tijernia, daughter Raquel Tijerina and siblings Vincent, Mary and Gloria. Robert was one of 10 siblings. He was a jack of all trades, and really...

Jul 22, 2024

Mary Jo Welch, 88, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, in Rockwall, Texas. She was born on August 27, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan to Joseph and Mary Hamilton. She married Paul Welch on August 30, 1953, and together they had four children. Mary Jo was known for her upbeat personality and was loved by many for her sweet spirit...

Jul 21, 2024

Mary Lois (Fillingim) Newman, 70, of Waxahachie, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2024. Born on September 21, 1953, in Fredericksburg, she was the beloved daughter of Willis and LaVerna Fillingim. Mary was raised on a ranch in the Texas panhandle. She studied nursing at Clarendon College, and enjoyed a career providing care to others for over 25 years at...

Jul 8, 2024

Ruth Ann Upchurch Davies was born January 16, 1943 in Terrell, TX and died July 8, 2024 in Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Davies, Jr.; parents: Rev. James Upchurch and Lillie Marie Myers Upchurch; brothers: Douglas Upchurch, Lewis Upchurch and David Upchurch; her sister: Margie King and her granddaughter: Ashley Timmons. She is survived...

Jul 1, 2024

94, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away on July 1st, 2024. Gordon Faerber was a husband, father, businessman, entrepreneur and consultant. He was born and raised in Chicago. After his marriage to Carol in 1949, he began his career there with Standard Oil. He soon moved to Ford Motor Company’s Aircraft Division as a purchasing agent, transferred to the automotive...

Jun 27, 2024

Raul "RUDY" G. Espinoza, Sr.  of Duncanville and passed away unexpectedly on Thursday.

Rudy was born to Salome Espinoza and Angelina G. Arriaga on September 2, 1951 in Dallas Texas. He was one of twelve brothers and sisters. June 17, 1971 he married Mary Gutierrez Espinoza also of Dallas.

Survivors include his wife Mary, children...

Jun 26, 2024

William (Bill) Edward Sligar of DeSoto, Texas passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1928 to Egbert and Gladys (Gasaway) Sligar. Bill had been a resident of DeSoto since 1975. He was married for 42 years to Barbara Peavler of West Frankfort, Illinois. She preceded him in death. Bill was an Army...

Jun 26, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY we celebrate and honor the life of Chandra Tarrant Armstead, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who passed away on June 26, 2024. Born and raised in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas, Chandra attended W.H. Atwell middle school and went on to graduate from the High School of Health Professions, continuing her education at North Texas State...