Obituary Listing

Hayward A. "Buddy" Gibson

Hayward A. "Buddy" Gibson

May 10, 2015

91, of Waxahachie, TX passed away on May 10, 2015. Mr. Gibson was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Virginia Gibson in December of 2014. He was born in Bloomburg, Texas, accepted Christ as his personal savior at age 14, graduated from high school there, then served in the U. S. Army in Europe during WWII from 1944-1946. He...

Antonio "Tony" P. Spencer

Antonio "Tony" P. Spencer

Apr 23, 2015

65, of DeSoto, TX passed away on April 23, 2015. Tony was preceded in death by his wife: June L. Childress Spencer in 1984 and son: Joshua E. Spencer in 1997. He is survived by his son: Tony Spencer; son & daughter in law: Jason & Laci Spencer; son & daughter in law: Chris & Eraine Spencer; son & daughter...

Bobbie Jean Snyder

Bobbie Jean Snyder

Apr 21, 2015

88, of DeSoto, TX passed away on April 21, 2015. Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by her husband Robert Blaine Snyder, Jr. in December of 2014. She is survived by her son: Glenn Raymond Snyder; son & daughter in law: Mark & Rhonda Snyder; granddaughter: Jennifer Snyder; grandson: Robert Blaine Snyder, III.; brother & sister in law: William Edward...

Ryan Paul Wurster

Ryan Paul Wurster

Apr 14, 2015

30, of DeSoto, TX passed away on April 14, 2015. Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents: William & Pearl Davis; He is survived by his daughter: Leah Paige Wurster; brothers: Jesse Johnson & Joshua Johnson; mother: Sandra Johnson; uncle: Jack Davis; cousins: Lisa Marie, Michelle & Adam. Memorial Graveside Services will be held on Thursday - April 30,...

Vera E. Maxwell

Vera E. Maxwell

Apr 14, 2015

Vera E. Maxwell, 87, DeSoto resident since 1952, member of the First Baptist Church of DeSoto and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother passed away on April 14, 2015. Her eldest son was killed in the Viet Nam War in 1967, and her husband passed away in 2003. Survivors include her children: Marilyn DeViney of Red...

James Robert "Bob" Canada

James Robert "Bob" Canada

Apr 13, 2015

73, of Ovilla, TX passed away on April 13, 2015. James Robert "Bob" Canada was born on January 3, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to James Edward Canada and Ruth Canada (née Thomas). He is a graduate of Sunset High School in Dallas, Texas and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of North Texas. During his...

David Jones

David Jones

Apr 10, 2015

David Jones, 74, of DeSoto, passed away at his residence following an extended illness. He was retired as a supervisor from A T & T. His wife, Ruth passed away in January of this year. A Celebration of his Life will be held from 11 A. M. to 1 P. M. on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Windsor Park Baptist...

Zelma Pearl Huffstutler

Zelma Pearl Huffstutler

Apr 6, 2015

Zelma Pearl Lindsley Huffstutler, pioneer Wheatland family passed away at the age of 98 on April 6, 2015. She was in Windsor Gardens Care Center in Lancaster, Texas. She had lived her entire life in the Wheatland Community of DeSoto. Her husband, Floyd Huffstutler preceded her in death in 1964. He had served as mayor of DeSoto in the '50s...

Betty Laverne Etheredge Yankie

Betty Laverne Etheredge Yankie

Mar 28, 2015

81, of Farmers Branch, TX passed away on March 28, 2015. She is survived by her husband: James L. Yankie; daughter & son in law: Shirl "Yankie" & Harold J. Grant; son & daughter in law: James F. & Frances Yankie; son & daughter in law: Robert Hill & Brenda L. Yankie; grandchildren: Mario D. & wife Crystal Bruning, Tonya...

Carl Stokes Price

Carl Stokes Price

Mar 27, 2015

92, of Dallas, TX passed away on March 27, 2015 after being married to his high school sweetheart Margurette Frances Price for 72 years. She passed away one day before. Mr. and Mrs. Price passed away peacefully at their home. Mr. Price was a veteran of the U S Army in WWII and a avid outdoors man who loved to...

Margurette Frances Price

Margurette Frances Price

Mar 26, 2015

90, of Dallas, TX passed away on March 26, 2015 after being married to her high school sweetheart Carl Stokes Price for 72 years. He passed away one day later. Mrs. and Mr. Price passed away peacefully at their home. Mrs. Price loved to garden and was a member of the Caladium Garden Club for many years. She is survived...

Mae Kerby

Mae Kerby

Mar 24, 2015

Etta "MAE" Kerby, 89, long time resident of DeSoto. She was a homemaker, and also helped in the lunchroom of Beltline Elementary School, and was a Crossing Guard at Ruby Young Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger B. Kerby, Sr., son, James Lee Kerby, brother, Edward Ellis Pate, and daughter-in-law, Velna M. Kerby and daughter-in-law,...

Mardist Lon Miles

Mardist Lon Miles

Mar 22, 2015

Mardist L. Miles June 21, 1926 - March 22, 2015 At age 88, Mardist joined his Lord in Heaven where he will continue to watch over and protect all he loved, as he did during his lifetime. Mardist joined the Dallas Fire Department, April 1, 1948. He worked his way up through the ranks to Captain while developing life long...

Helen Louise Wesley

Helen Louise Wesley

Mar 21, 2015

Helen Louise Wesley, our beloved mother, Pama and Honey entered into the glorious gates of Heaven on March 21, 2015. Helen was born and raised in Salina, Ks and graduated in 1951 from Salina High School. Married 56 wonderful years to Paul Wesley, she and Paul resided in DeSoto, TX with a winter home in Edinburg, TX. After 28 year...

Gayla Marie Carnahan

Gayla Marie Carnahan

Mar 20, 2015

48, of Ft. Worth, TX passed away on March 20, 2015. Additional obituary information will follow soon.

William "Willie" Thomas Samulka, Sr.

William "Willie" Thomas Samulka, Sr.

Mar 17, 2015

WILLIAM “WILLIE” THOMAS SAMULKA, SR. Born: March 31, 1943 Died: March 17, 2015 71, of Red Oak, TX passed away on March 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father: William M. Samulka; mother: Gertrude Flately Samulka; wife: Sandy Jean Samulka and son: William “Bubba” Samulka. He is survived by his daughter: Cindy Rayford; son in law: Trey...

Deborah Lynn Tatom

Deborah Lynn Tatom

Mar 15, 2015

55, of DeSoto, TX passed away on March 15, 2015. Debbie is an amazing woman in every aspect of her life. She will be missed so much more than words can express. Debbie worked for ABF Freight Systems as a Teamster for Local 745 for 30 years. She is survived by her husband Raymond Tatom, her son Matthew Poppy, and...

Rene Vargas

Rene Vargas

Mar 13, 2015

73, of Grand Prairie (formerly of Dallas), TX passed away on March 13, 2015. The arrangements for Mr. Vargas are pending at this time and will be posted when secured.

Willie Joe Chambers

Willie Joe Chambers

Mar 11, 2015

Willie Joe Chambers was born in Dallas, Texas to Joe Murry and Opal Faye Bell Chambers. he was an automobile mechanic. Survivors include his mother: Opal Thomas of DeSoto, sister: Terri Thomas of DeSoto, four children: Erica Chambers, Renekka and her husband: Charles Hooks, Franchier and her husband: Jermaine Johnson all of Dallas, and Desiree and her husband: Neiman Hughley...

Jeannie Marlene Reppond

Jeannie Marlene Reppond

Mar 10, 2015

59, of Glenn Heights, TX passed away on March 10, 2015. Jeannie was a Nurse in Labor and Delivery for 31 years as well as a U.S. Navy Veteran. She is survived by her husband of 23 years: Arnold Reppond of Glenn Heights, TX; sons: Scott Hergott of Elizabeth City, NC, Mark Hergott of Austin, TX and Adam Reppond &...