Obituary Listing
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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