Obituary Listing
Craige "Spanky" Merrill Gist
Sep 19, 2015
Our beloved brother, uncle and friend passed away on September 19, 2015 at the home of his sister: Mendy. He was born in Sherman, Texas to Billy M. and Marylynn Gist. Spanky was employed for many years in the carpet cleaning industry until 2008. He then joined DFW Motorcade; where he made many life long friends. Spanky is survived by...
William "Bill" Joseph Adair
Sep 11, 2015
41, of DeSoto, TX passed away on September 11, 2015. Bill is survived by his son: Brendan Miller Adair of Richardson, TX; daughter: MacKenzie Ann Adair of Richardson, TX; mother of his children: Katy Andrew Adair Meek of Richardson, TX; mother: Susan Adair of DeSoto, TX; father: Ronnie Adair of DeSoto, TX; brother: John Matthew Adair of Bentonville, AR and...
Evelyn Ragland
Sep 7, 2015
83, of DeSoto, TX (a member of the Porter family - one of the pioneer families of DeSoto) passed away on September 07, 2015. Mrs. Ragland was preceded in death by her parents: Ira Howell Hood and Lou Gary "Gay" Porter Hood and her brothers: LaFate Hood, Gerald Porter and Gordon Hood. She is survived by her husband of 64...
Elizabeth 'Jo' Wallace
Sep 7, 2015
"JO" OR "JO JO" as Elizabeth Virginia Wallace was known was born in Galveston, Texas. She married James Edwin Wallace. He passed away in 1989. A Graveside Service with Interment was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas. Rev. Joel Robbins, pastor of Ovilla United Methodist Church, officiated.
Geraldine "Gerry" Blake Gilbert
Sep 3, 2015
Gerry, age 73 of DeSoto, passed away on September 3, 2015. She was born March 4, 1942 in Dallas to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Autra Blake. She graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1960. In 1968 she married Bill Gilbert , of Olney, Texas. Throughout her career, she worked at Jake L. Hammon, Edwin L. Cox and retired...
Joan Curtis
Aug 27, 2015
Funeral Services for Joan Curtis will be held at 11 A. M. on Monday, August 31 at First United Methodist Church, 310 Roaring Springs, DeSoto, TX with Rev. Kevin Strempke, officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas. Joan was preceded in death by her parents: James...
Billy Wayne Reeves
Aug 26, 2015
Billy Wayne Reeves, 82, of Waxahachie, and a DeSoto resident and business owner of Reeves Electric for many years, and a Dallas Fireman, passed away on the evening of August 26, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Shirley Reeves of Waxahachie, TX, children: Philip and his wife: Carla Reeves of Waxahachie, David and his wife: Cristel...
Margaret "Margie" Duncan
Aug 24, 2015
75, of Ovilla, TX passed away on August 24, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 59 years: Banks A. Duncan; daughter & son in law: Kathleen Turner & Eddie Perez; son & daughter in law: Jeffrey & Diane Duncan; grandchildren: Brianna Turner, Sabrina Paddyaker, Brandy Wright & Nathan Perez; great grandchildren: Talon Manning, Kaylee, Kyndall & Dylan Duncan,...
Betty June Davis
Aug 20, 2015
81, of DeSoto, TX passed away on August 20, 2015. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband: James Deryl Davis and her son: James Deryl Davis, Jr. She is survived by her daughter & son in law: Kathy & Rick Mashburn; grandchildren: Shayne Wayne, Megan Embry, Jennifer Davis Malaniuk and Robert Malaniuk; great grandchildren: Taylor Wayne, Peyton Wayne...
James Edwin "Jim" Woodruff
Aug 13, 2015
89, of Dallas, TX passed away on August 13, 2015. Mr. Woodruff is survived by his son: Ken Woodruff; granddaughter: Leigh Ann Woodruff; niece: Sandra Foster; brother in law & sister in law: David & Sandra Covington. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Wednesday - August 19, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with...
James Brian "Jim B." Hitchborn
Aug 12, 2015
James Brian Hitchborn, Jim, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. He was born in 1938 in Grand Junction, CO where he lived until going to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958. He was a member of the 1960 Olympic eight oar rowing team competing in Rome, Italy. He went on to serve 26 years in the U.S....
Billie Merle Johnson
Aug 12, 2015
76, of Lancaster, TX passed away on Wednesday - August 12, 2015. Billie was born at home April 6, 1939 in Salmon, Texas to a sharecropper family. Later the family moved to Shepherd, TX and then to Houston during the War where her father worked in the shipyards and she would later graduate from Reagan High School. While living there...
Christine L. Storey
Aug 10, 2015
Christine Louise Mathis died Monday, August 10, 2015 at her home in DeSoto, Texas. She was born in Detroit, Texas, to Dave and Ruby Mathis. Her occupations included legal secretary and travel agent. She served in many philanthropic and civic capacities, including President of the Oak Cliff Lions Club Auxiliary, the Methodist Hospital Guild, and East Kessler Book Club. Most...
Carlynn Claire Taylor Brimage
Aug 2, 2015
89, of Red Oak, TX passed away on August 02, 2015. Her sister: Shirley Bee Taylor, parents: Richard Carl & Flora Lee Bennett Taylor husband: Jim Conley Brimage and grandson: David Shawn Brimage all preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Richard Conley & wife Mary Brimage, James Doyle & wife Lavon Brimage, Barbara Ann Payne, David...
Dorothy T. Blanchard
Jul 27, 2015
96, of McKinney, TX (formerly of Cedar Hill, TX) passed away on July 27, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Blanchard was preceded in death by her daughter: Dr. Susan Marie Blanchard in November of 1993. She is survived by her daughter & son in law: Carole & Larry Kinsala; granddaughter: Kristine & her husband Aaron Reed; great grandchildren: Emma &...
Michael Glenn Smith
Jul 12, 2015
Michael Glenn Smith was born in Dallas, Texas. He served 20 years in the U. S. Army during Viet Nam doing military intelligence. He then spent 10 years at El Centro College as a financial aid representative. He is survived by his wife for 36 years: Carolyn Rieves, daughter: Regan Ellis and her husband: Anthony Ellis, and there three children(his...
Corrane "Mac" Soape
Jul 6, 2015
Mary Corrane (“Mac”) Coym Soape passed away July 6, 2015 at the age of 90 after a full and fruitful life. She grew up in West University and attended West University Elementary School, Pershing Jr. High, Lamar High School and the University of Houston. With her love of children, she owned and directed The Wisdom Tree School for several years....
Robert Orr
Jul 4, 2015
85, of DeSoto, TX passed away on July 04, 2015. The family will receive friends at the West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Wednesday - July 08, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. till 12:NOON with the Funeral Service beginning at 12:NOON (all on the same day), with Rev. Jay M. Davis, officiating. Interment, with U S Army Military Honors, will follow in Holy...
Betty Jo Davis Roberson Lewis
Jun 29, 2015
Betty Jo Davis Roberson Lewis Betty Lewis passed away into the arms of God on June 29, 2015, at the age of 87. She was residing in Hutchins, Texas at the time of her passing. Betty was born on July 7, 1927, in Ennis, Ellis County, Texas. She was the daughter to farmers, the late Sarah Etta Guy Davis and...
Jerry L. Smith
Jun 28, 2015
Smith, Jerry Lynn Smith, 80, died on June 28, 2015 in DeSoto, TX due to complications from a fall. He was born on June 18, 1935 in Thornton, TX. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilmer Smith and mother, Stella Sessions. Jerry is survived by his wife: Judy Smith,...
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