Obituary Listing

Rosalinda Valenzuela

Rosalinda Valenzuela

Oct 13, 2016

Dr. Valenzuela was born in Manila, the Phillippines, and came to De Soto in 2005.A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 A. M. on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1111 W. Danieldale Rd., Duncanville, Tx. 75137.  Dr. Valenzuela is survived be four children: Sonjia Qurst of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Oscar Valenzuela of Manila, the Phillippines,...

Carol M. Braatz

Carol M. Braatz

Oct 12, 2016

73, of DeSoto, TX was born on June 19, 1943 and passed away on October 12, 2016. The family that Carol loved so much survives her: husband: Harvey Braatz; children: John Perkins, James "Scooter" Perkins and Robin Perkins; step daughters: Carleen Smith & family and Lynn Smith & family; daughter in law: Sieglinda Perkins; daughter in law: Marcela Perkins; grandchildren:...

Raynaldo "Ray" Emerson Tippol

Raynaldo "Ray" Emerson Tippol

Oct 8, 2016

65, of Grand Prairie, TX passed away on October 08, 2016. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday - October 15, 2016 in Skyvue Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 7220 Rendon Bloodworth Rd.(FM 1187), Mansfield, TX 76063 with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00 P.M. at Metro Fellowship Church, 1136 W. Beltline Rd., DeSoto, TX 75115 with Pastor...

Cheryl Renee Garnett

Cheryl Renee Garnett

Oct 1, 2016

Cheryl Renee Garnett passed away peacefully at her home on October 1, 2016.  Born January 28, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, Cheryl graduated from DeSoto High School in 1981.  She worked for Mobil Oil Corporation for many years, attended The Court Reporting Institute of Dallas and worked in that industry, and lived in Cedar Creek, Tyler, and Flint, Texas, before moving...

Ralph G. Hernandez

Ralph G. Hernandez

Sep 30, 2016

59, of Grand Prairie, TX passed away on September 30, 2016.

Peggy Jean Wilbur

Peggy Jean Wilbur

Sep 28, 2016

84, of Flower Mound (formerly of Ovilla), TX passed away on September 28, 2016. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband: John "Johnny" Edwin Wilbur in 2008. She is survived by her sons & daughters in law: Craig & Angie Wilbur and Keith & Donna Wilbur; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the...

Helen Beatrice Wilson

Helen Beatrice Wilson

Sep 20, 2016

Today God selected Helen to spend eternity in heaven with him, the angels, her husband Woodie and all her family already there. Helen was a true blessing in her family's life and to everyone she met. She was beautiful, loving, feisty, super fun to be with and blessed with many, many talents. She loved being around people and will be...

J. R. Sexton

J. R. Sexton

Sep 19, 2016

J.R. Sexton, 90 years of age, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2016 in DeSoto, Texas surrounded by loving family. J. R. was born on January 19, 1926 in Denison, Texas to the late Effie E. Jones Sexton and Porter Henderson Sexton. He had one older brother, Clarence, who predeceased him. Following his graduation from Howe High School, J. R....

Elnora Goodnight Goldman

Elnora Goodnight Goldman

Sep 17, 2016

Ruby Elnora Goodnight Goldman was born August 13, 1933 and went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2016. She was the daughter of Ophelia Chisum and Alvin Smith of Hempstead County, Arkansas. Ophelia and Alvin had two children before Alvin died at a young age. Ophelia married Henry Gilbert and they had four children. Henry was the father...

Bernice Davis Brodnax

Bernice Davis Brodnax

Sep 15, 2016

87, of Lancaster, TX passed away on September 15, 2016. Mrs. Brodnax is survived by her son & daughter in law: Mike & Amy Brodnax; granddaughters: Heather & her husband Daren Jackson and Charece & her husband Chris Robbins; sister: Susie Crawford; great grandchildren: Colby, Gage, Cade, Carleigh, Dayten and Presley; numerous nieces & nephews. A Memorial Service will be...

Wayne Douglas Nailor

Wayne Douglas Nailor

Sep 9, 2016

Wayne Douglas Nailor was born May 19, 1934 in Dallas, TX to Lorraine Dickman Nailor and Albert Nailor and passed away on September 09, 2016. Wayne was partners in several motorcycle businesses over his lifetime. He also loved ice skating, golf and "tinkering" around the house. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved grandmother: Lettie Nailor and...

Margaret W. Cole

Margaret W. Cole

Aug 28, 2016

83, of DeSoto, TX passed away on August 28, 2016. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband: Bobby Lee Cole; brothers: Alan Robinson & Mervyn Robinson and sister: Doreen Sharpton. She is survived by her son: Jimmy Hargett; daughter: Annie Hargett; brothers & sisters in law: Bill & Lavena Robinson and Ray & Mary Robinson; a host of nieces,...

Cyrus Seth Clardy

Cyrus Seth Clardy

Aug 19, 2016

A graveside service for Cyrus Seth Clardy was held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday - August 24, 2016 in Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, TX with Mr. Michael Elrod, officiating. He is survived by his parents: Dewayne & Nicole Clardy and his two brothers.

Helen Laverne Schell

Helen Laverne Schell

Aug 19, 2016

Schell, Helen Laverne Laverne was born September 19, 1928 to Benjamin Franklin Riggan and Esther Izora Riggan in Roxton, Texas and was accepted into the waiting arms of Christ our Savior on August 19, 2016 in Austin, Texas surrounded by family. Laverne was the fourth of six children in the Riggan family and learned at an early age the meaning...

Frances Genell Mabry

Frances Genell Mabry

Aug 16, 2016

Frances Genell Oates Mabry Born August 25, 1927 to Nathan E. Oates, and Bernadine Reese Oates. Passed away at her home in DeSoto, Texas on August 16, 2016. She is survived by her daughter Kim, son in law, Chris, grandchildren Christopher, Kristen, Ariel, great grandchildren, Jordyn, Brayden, Logan, Mckenzie, her siblings, Nelda, Marion, Joyce. Her career in banking was with...

Karen Denise Kilzer

Karen Denise Kilzer

Aug 13, 2016

50, of Cedar Hill, TX passed away on August 13, 2016. She is survived by her mother: Carolyn A. Kilzer; brother & sister in law: Jeffrey & Debra Kilzer; nephews: Justin & Joshua Kilzer and a host of aunts, uncles & cousins. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 - 7:00 P.M. on Thursday - August...

Donna Ruth Loveless Bogner

Donna Ruth Loveless Bogner

Aug 12, 2016

Bogner, Donna Ruth Loveless Mom’s spirit soared on August 12. Her nearly-ninety years of life was not so much defined by her various professions, memberships, dates and places… but by her heart and relationships. To compartmentalize Moms’ life is not possible. She would quickly say her first allegiance was always to Jesus Christ. That said, she was romanced and courted...

Janelle Victoria Hill

Janelle Victoria Hill

Aug 11, 2016

92, of DeSoto, TX passed away on August 11, 2016. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. on Monday - August 15, 2016 with Rev. Kelly L. Wolverton, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. prior to the funeral service (on the same day). Burial will follow...

Nelda L. Warren Scott

Nelda L. Warren Scott

Aug 10, 2016

81, of Canton, TX (formerly of DeSoto) passed away on August 10, 2016. The family will receive friends on Tuesday - August 16, 2016 in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home from 12:NOON until 1:00 P.M. with the Funeral Service to begin at 1:00 P.M. (all on the same day) with Larry Smeal, officiating minister. Interment will follow in Holy...

George Franklin Thomason

George Franklin Thomason

Aug 6, 2016

86, U S Army Veteran, of Ovilla, TX passed away on August 06, 2016. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mt. Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75211 on Thursday - August 18, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Larry Williams, officiating. George was born in Warren Arkansas to Dewey S and Opal E...