Obituary Listing

Billie Ann Crawford Hamman

Billie Ann Crawford Hamman

Aug 2, 2016

Billie was born in Deport, TX on April 14, 1943 to Earl and Margaret Crawford. She grew up in Blossom, Texas. She was an outstanding basketball player at Blossom High School where she also graduated. She began her college education at Paris Junior College by earning a Associates in Arts degree. She completed her higher education at Texas A&M Commerce...

Kenneth D. Burke

Kenneth D. Burke

Aug 2, 2016

Kenneth Dale Burke was born on March 25, 1935 and entered God’s rest to the place Jesus prepared for him on August 2, 2016. Ken graduated from Sunset High School in 1952; Graduated from Texas A&M in 1956 as an Aeronautical Engineer; Was commissioned in the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant, Served as a flight test engineer at Edwards...

Bette K. Hand

Bette K. Hand

Aug 1, 2016

67, of Ovilla, TX passed away on August 01, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday - August 06, 2016 at Ovilla Church of Christ, 3420 Ovilla Rd., Ovilla, TX 75154 with Mr. Michael Elrod, officiating. Bette K Hand, Elizabeth Katherine Mahl Hand, or Elizabeth Katherine Bette K Honey Child Angel Mahl as her mom...

Margarita Hernandez Vasquez

Margarita Hernandez Vasquez

Jul 29, 2016

81, of Grand Prairie, TX passed away on July 29, 2016. Mage was born on April 11, 1935 in Italy, TX to Simone Hernandez and Alejandra Montez. She was preceded in death by her husband: Juan Vasquez, daughter: Enedina Vasquez Hernandez and brother: Manual Martinez, Jr. She is survived by her children: Jesse Vasquez, Mary Ellen Vasquez, Guadalupe Vasquez Rivera,...

Connie L. Storen

Connie L. Storen

Jul 23, 2016

Connie L. Storen, 64, of Robinson, TX (formerly of Dallas) passed away on July 23, 2016. Mrs. Storen was preceded in death by her daughter: Rebecca Anne Storen in 1997 and her husband: John David Storen in 1999. She is survived by her daughter & son in law: Heather & Mark Stephens; grandchildren: Weston & Willa Stephens; sister: Donna Russell;...

Wanda Dell Evans

Wanda Dell Evans

Jul 17, 2016

Wanda Dell Evans passed away Sunday evening in the Vitas Hospice Unit of Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Carrollton, Texas. She was a Dallas resident most of her life, and celebrated being the oldest member of Grace Temple Baptist Church in Oak Cliff last year. Her husband, J. D. Evans preceded her in death in 1999, as well as...

Barbara Puckett

Barbara Puckett

Jul 14, 2016

NO ARRANGEMENTS ARE PLANNED AT THIS TIME.

Marianne Blanch

Marianne Blanch

Jul 13, 2016

Marianne McFarland Blanch, 80, passed away surrounded by family on July 13, 2016 in Waxahachie, Texas. Born in Abbyville, Kansas, on July 24, 1935, the only daughter of Carroll McFarland and Minnie Norris and sister to Alva McFarland and Earl Dean McFarland. The family moved to Adrian, Oregon in 1951. During her sophomore year at Adrian High School, she met...

Deborah Idol

Deborah Idol

Jul 9, 2016

A Graveside Funeral with Burial is at 10 A. M. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Texas.

Sheila M. Schneider

Sheila M. Schneider

Jun 25, 2016

84, of Glenn Heights, TX passed away on June 25, 2016. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2630 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216, 412-531-4000. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park in Pittsburgh, PA.

Gerald "Jerry" Elseman

Gerald "Jerry" Elseman

Jun 24, 2016

Jerry passed away suddenly at his home on June 24, 2016. He was retired from the food sales industry after 45 years. He was an avid golfer, sports fan, woodworker, and enjoyed traveling. Jerry lived for his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Jackie Elseman. Daughter and husband: Jerene and Danny Ray of Coppell, son: Jeff...

Milton Ray Lewis

Milton Ray Lewis

Jun 24, 2016

Milton Ray Lewis was born January 7, 1953, to the parents of Arthur Jerone Bailey, Jr. and Annie Mae Wash of Longview, Tx. He attended Longview HS and graduated there. He accepted Christ at an early age as his Savior. He moved to the Dallas, Tx., where he began to live his life where he met his lovely wife, Patsy...

Mary L. Sims

Mary L. Sims

Jun 23, 2016

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found...

Fred R. Orr

Fred R. Orr

Jun 22, 2016

Freddie Ray Orr was born to Willis Orr and Audra Mae Orr on February 9, 1938, in DeSoto, Texas. He married Lottie Jacqueline King on September 4, 1959. He passed away on June 22, 2016 and is survived by his wife Jacqueline, daughter Angelia and John Wolf, granddaughter Lauren and Chris Kelly, great granddaughter Holly; son Greg and Melissa Orr,...

Julia Charlotte Israel

Julia Charlotte Israel

Jun 21, 2016

90, of Lancaster, TX passed away on June 21, 2016. She is survived by her daughter & son in law: Sherry & Jimmy; brothers: William H. Stevens & Reggie Stevens; her grandchildren and numerous cousins. Memorial Graveside Services will be held in the family cemetery in Forest, Mississippi on a later date.

Gary A. Adkins

Gary A. Adkins

Jun 15, 2016

Gary A. Adkins recently passed away in DeSoto, Texas. He was born and raised in Dallas, growing up in Oak Cliff. He graduated from Sunset High School in 1966 and soon thereafter married Valerie Williams. Together they spent the rest of their days living in DeSoto, where they raised 2 children. Valerie preceded him in death in 2011. He is...

James F. Fabish

James F. Fabish

Jun 11, 2016

James F. Fabish passed away early Saturday morning, June 11, 2016 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He was an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Duncanville, and had owned his SERVPRO Business of Duncanville and DeSoto since 1981. James is survived by his wife of 44 years: Patricia Fabish of Ovilla, TX, son and daughter in...

Kerry D. Wilson

Kerry D. Wilson

Jun 9, 2016

The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016 at West/Hurtt Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Red Oak Cemetery in Red Oak, Texas Kerry was born in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Duncanville High...

Catherine Jane Alven

Catherine Jane Alven

Jun 5, 2016

Catherine (Cass) Jane Weinhardt Alven, 84, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday June 5, 2016. Cass was born on December 1, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from John W. Hallahan Catholic High School. Cass married the love ofher life, Richard Henry Alven, on Thanksgiving Day 1952. That began a love story that lasted nearly 64 years. Cass was a...

Arlon Howze

Arlon Howze

Jun 5, 2016

Arlon “PAP” HOWZE, 88, a DeSoto resident of 60 years.  He was preceded in death by parents:  Bill and Lula Howze, sister: Louise Hines and brother: Sonny Howze.  Survivors include his beloved and cherished wife of 66 years: Reta Howze, son and his wife: Kent and Robin Howze of Waxahachie, granddaughter and her husband:  Kasey and Jerry Fisher of Oklahoma...