Obituary Listing

Travis Junior Ridgle

Travis Junior Ridgle

Dec 22, 2016

Travis J. Ridgle was preceded in death by his parents, son: Christopher, and wife: Sheila.  He is survived by his sisters: Tommy, Carolyn, and Mary, brothers Earnest Johnson, Bobby and Larry Ridgle.There is no visitation, but a graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Holy Redeemer Cemetery 1500 S. Westmoreland, DeSoto, TX 75115

Bradley Vincent Hamilton

Bradley Vincent Hamilton

Dec 20, 2016

66, U S Navy Veteran, of DeSoto, TX passed away on December 20, 2016.There will be no local services scheduled here.The family will have a memorial service on a later date out of state.Additional obituary information will be posted when secured.

William "Bill" Thomas Kunz, Jr.

William "Bill" Thomas Kunz, Jr.

Dec 11, 2016

William "Bill" Thomas Kunz, Jr., 73, U S Army Veteran, of Duncanville, TX passed away on December 11, 2016.Per Mr. Kunz's request there will be a Private Interment, with Military Honors, at the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, TX on a later date.

William Curtis Daniel, Jr.

William Curtis Daniel, Jr.

Dec 2, 2016

73, of DeSoto, TX passed away on December 02, 2016. Curtis Daniel was a principled man of integrity and character and always chose to follow the path that was right over the path that was easy. He loved his wife of 51 years, Karen, only second to God and adored his children and grandchildren. He was a strong man who...

Gary Eugene Blanch

Gary Eugene Blanch

Nov 30, 2016

Gary Eugene Blanch, 81, passed away on November 30, 2016. Gary was born the son of Ralph and Edna Blanch on April 15, 1935, in West Weber, Utah He was raised in Adrian, Oregon, where he graduated high school. After graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Marianne MacFarland, in 1953. They moved to Nyssa, Oregon, and started a family...

Brian J. Sample

Brian J. Sample

Nov 27, 2016

Brian J. Sample, 46, of Coppell, Texas, born April 3, 1970, in Lynwood, California, passed away November 27, 2016.   Although Brian arrived in Texas with his family at the age of four, he had always considered himself to be a “true Texan”.  He still held close ties with his family members in California however, and always enjoyed the times that...

Gary Mac Wilkerson

Gary Mac Wilkerson

Nov 25, 2016

Gary Mac Wilkerson, 64, of Emmett, Texas, passed away November 25, 2016. Mac was born May 11, 1952 in Dallas, Texas to Pete and Annette Wilkerson. Mac grew up in DeSoto, Texas where he met and married his wife, Sarah Cochran Wilkerson. They later moved to Red Oak in 1972 where they raised their two boys. Mac was a devoted...

Milbourn Lile Smith

Milbourn Lile Smith

Nov 16, 2016

 Milbourn Lile Smith was born in Hope, Arkansas on January 13, 1936 to Martha Francis Douglas Smith and Roy Norman Smith.  He passed away November 16, 2016 into the arms of the Savior he loved and trusted, Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents Martha and Roy Smith and his brother Norman Smith.   Milbourn was known as...

John Alfred Edwards, Jr.

John Alfred Edwards, Jr.

Nov 4, 2016

79, Master Sergeant (Retired) John Alfred Edwards, Jr., U S A F, of DeSoto, TX (formerly of New Jersey) passed away on November 04, 2016 in Glenn Heights, TX. Born in Riverside, NJ on July 13, 1937. John Graduated from Riverside High School in 1955. He was retired Air Force veteran of Vietnam, Retiring as Master Sergeant after 20 years...

Margaret Marie De Pace Deege

Margaret Marie De Pace Deege

Nov 4, 2016

Margaret Marie DePace Deege DeSoto resident for 46 years, Born August 28, 1933 in Manhattan, New York City, NY. Passed away November 4, 2016 at home in Waxahachie, TX. Preceded in death by her husband, Phillip W. Deege Parents, Ezio DePace and Josephina Carlisi DePace Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law, Ruth and Roy Hailey. Brother, Ezio DePace She is survived by Daughter,...

Albert "Al" Edward Wood

Albert "Al" Edward Wood

Oct 21, 2016

Albert Edward Wood, 68, of Garland, Texas, passed away at his home on, Friday, October 21, 2016 after a long and brave battle with cancer. Al, as he was known by his family and friends, was born and raised in El Paso, TX to the late Albert Wood and Barbara Wood, both of El Paso. Al proudly served 6 years...

Vernon Bernard Washington, Iii.

Vernon Bernard Washington, Iii.

Oct 14, 2016

Vernon Bernard Washington, III., loving son of Vernon, II. & Rachel Washington passed away on October 14, 2016. He is also survived by his grandparents: Vernon & Bernadette Washington, David & Laurel Willis and Kendall & Elaine Barbee; great grandparents: George V. Washington, Gloria Jordan, June George and Violet Kohler; and a host of aunts, uncles & cousins. A Memorial...

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....