Obituary Listing

Aug 7, 2024

Kenneth Ray Larson was born September 15, 1937 to Lee and Allene Larson who were Hereford cattle raisers and sharecroppers in Clifton, Texas. As a child, Kenneth lived in an old schoolhouse where he was born, and because of this, he always commented that,“I never got out of the schoolhouse”. Growing up he had many responsibilities on the farm, and...

Aug 3, 2024

89, of Cleburne, TX passed away August 03, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband: Gene Lawrence Latham; son: Steven Wayne Latham; parents: Louis & Bryleen Wooley; grandparents: Almer & Donia Hair and is survived by her daughter & son in law: Cassandra & Mark Majors; daughter: Debra Ross; 6 grandkids; 9 great grandkids and numerous other beloved...

Aug 2, 2024

of Fort Worth, TX passed away on her 94th birthday. The family will receive friends at West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Thursday - August 15, 2024 from 10 - 11:00 A.M. and will meet later at 1:00 P.M. in Rhodes Cemetery, 1200 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., DeSoto, TX for a Graveside Service (all on the same day). Additional obituary information will...

Jul 27, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce Mike Valdez passed away peacefully in his home on July 27, 2024 at the age of 76. Mike was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many loved ones he considered family. Mike is survived by his devoted children: Veronica Valdez (Husband, Marcos Trevino), Monica Valdez (Husband, Jesse Valdez), and Son,...

Jul 25, 2024

Robert Tijerina, 73 of Glenn Heights, passed away July 25, 2024. Born July 18, 1951 in the small town of San Saba, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father Luis Tijerina, mother Ofelia Tijernia, daughter Raquel Tijerina and siblings Vincent, Mary and Gloria. Robert was one of 10 siblings. He was a jack of all trades, and really...

Jul 22, 2024

Mary Jo Welch, 88, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, in Rockwall, Texas. She was born on August 27, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan to Joseph and Mary Hamilton. She married Paul Welch on August 30, 1953, and together they had four children. Mary Jo was known for her upbeat personality and was loved by many for her sweet spirit...

Jul 21, 2024

Mary Lois (Fillingim) Newman, 70, of Waxahachie, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2024. Born on September 21, 1953, in Fredericksburg, she was the beloved daughter of Willis and LaVerna Fillingim. Mary was raised on a ranch in the Texas panhandle. She studied nursing at Clarendon College, and enjoyed a career providing care to others for over 25 years at...

Jul 8, 2024

Ruth Ann Upchurch Davies was born January 16, 1943 in Terrell, TX and died July 8, 2024 in Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Davies, Jr.; parents: Rev. James Upchurch and Lillie Marie Myers Upchurch; brothers: Douglas Upchurch, Lewis Upchurch and David Upchurch; her sister: Margie King and her granddaughter: Ashley Timmons. She is survived...

Jul 1, 2024

94, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away on July 1st, 2024. Gordon Faerber was a husband, father, businessman, entrepreneur and consultant. He was born and raised in Chicago. After his marriage to Carol in 1949, he began his career there with Standard Oil. He soon moved to Ford Motor Company’s Aircraft Division as a purchasing agent, transferred to the automotive...

Jun 27, 2024

Raul "RUDY" G. Espinoza, Sr.  of Duncanville and passed away unexpectedly on Thursday.

Rudy was born to Salome Espinoza and Angelina G. Arriaga on September 2, 1951 in Dallas Texas. He was one of twelve brothers and sisters. June 17, 1971 he married Mary Gutierrez Espinoza also of Dallas.

Survivors include his wife Mary, children...

Jun 26, 2024

William (Bill) Edward Sligar of DeSoto, Texas passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1928 to Egbert and Gladys (Gasaway) Sligar. Bill had been a resident of DeSoto since 1975. He was married for 42 years to Barbara Peavler of West Frankfort, Illinois. She preceded him in death. Bill was an Army...

Jun 26, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY we celebrate and honor the life of Chandra Tarrant Armstead, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who passed away on June 26, 2024. Born and raised in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas, Chandra attended W.H. Atwell middle school and went on to graduate from the High School of Health Professions, continuing her education at North Texas State...

Jun 22, 2024

Janice Elaine Walters, age 83, born October 3, 1940, youngest daughter of Herbert Woods and Lola Vione Allen from Ponca City, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents and her bother Hollis Allen. She was a loving wife and mother and went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2024. Janice is survived by her husband,...

Jun 13, 2024

Kenneth Milton Campbell was born September 13, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA and died on June 13, 2024 at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. He had resided in DeSoto, TX since September, 2001. He's preceded in death by his father, Charles Milton Campbell; his mother, Darlene Marcia Ercanbrack and his brother, Orran Thane Campbell. He's survived by his brothers...

Jun 5, 2024

Luis Fernando Ruiz-Perez 40, of DeSoto passed away June 5, 2024.  Luis was born in Aurora Colorado to Nester and Yuraima Ruiz and was known by his family as "Pio".

Luis was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and proud member of American Legion Post 424 in Dallas.  Affectionately known to his fellow American Legion Riders as...

Jun 3, 2024

Connie LaRue was born October 1, 1937 in Rising Star, Texas, and passed away early June 3, 2024 in Garland, Texas.  Raised in that area, she graduated from West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas, and began a thirty plus year teaching career in Elementary School Education with the last twenty plus years serving in DeSoto.  Connie was preceded...

May 19, 2024

Janie Thompson Mantooth, of Glenn Heights, passed away Sunday May 19, 2024 in Waxahachie. She was born in Okemah Oklahoma to James Harold Thompson and Martha Jo Tamplen. Janie and Bear married April 19, 1979 in Henrietta "Clay County", Texas. Janie worked many years as a medical billing specialist for Physicians Business Management in Fort Worth. She won multiple awards...

May 7, 2024

Mr. Owen Hulbert Carter, Sr., U S Army Veteran, 68, of Glenn Heights, TX passed away May 07, 2024. The family will gather for visiting in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. on Thursday - May 23, 2024. Graveside Service and Interment, with Military Honors, in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mt. Creek...

May 1, 2024

87, formerly of DeSoto, TX, passed away May 01, 2024. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday - May 21, 2024 at the West/Hurtt Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow later that same day at 2:00 P.M. in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, TX. Additional obituary information will follow soon.

Apr 27, 2024

He was 63 years old, of Glen Heights, Texas. He passed away unexpectedly, April 27,2024 in his sleep at home. He was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Charlene Cavaness and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his siblings, Caron Teske, Wayne Cavaness, and Julie Sullins, and also by his nieces and nephews, Rebecca Jackson,...