Obituary Listing

Sidney Vaughn Coleman

Sidney Vaughn Coleman

Dec 2, 2014

Sidney Vaughn Coleman, 92, Retired Dallas Fireman, after 39 1/2 years of service and served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during WWII, and a 60 year Mason, of DeSoto, TX passed away on December 02, 2014. The family will receive friends on Tuesday - December 09, 2014 from 12:NOON - 1:00 P.M. AT THE CHURCH PRIOR TO THE...

Alan Cary Grice

Alan Cary Grice

Nov 26, 2014

64, United States Marine Corps Veteran, of Red Oak, TX passed away on November 26, 2014. Memorial Graveside Services, with Military Honors will be held in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mt. Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX on Tuesday - December 16, 2014 at 10:15 A.M. (Lane B)

Joe Norman Blackwell

Joe Norman Blackwell

Nov 20, 2014

Visitation for Joe will be from 12:00 (Noon) until 1:30 P. M. on Monday, November 24, 2014, followed by a graveside service with interment at 2 P. M. at Laurel land Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas. Joe retired fom Southwestern Bell and then work for the telecommunications department for the FDIC.

Richard Perry Fleeman

Richard Perry Fleeman

Nov 19, 2014

Richard Perry Fleeman, 97, of DeSoto, TX passed away on November 19, 2014. He was born July 18, 1917 in Sardis, TX to James William & Wavie Nancy Fleeman, the youngest of eight children. All preceded him in death. Richard married his high school sweetheart, Olliemae Murphy on September 2, 1940. They were married for 66 years until her death...

Billy Earl Weaver

Billy Earl Weaver

Nov 11, 2014

75, of Duncanville and formerly of DeSoto, was born in Chicota, Texas to Rev. James Edward and Grace Weaver. (Billy can trace his family back to the 1700s as ministers for the Methodist Church). He graduated from Byers High School in 1958, attended Draughon's Business College for two years, moved to Dallas to attend IBM Business College while working for...

Zelma Mary Galey

Zelma Mary Galey

Nov 1, 2014

103,passed away in DeSoto, TX on November 01, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 P. M. Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in Paris, TX at the United Pentecostal Church, with Rev. Robert Myre, officiating. Interment will be private at the Meadbrook Gardens in Paris, Texas.

Joseph Francis Marion, Jr.

Joseph Francis Marion, Jr.

Oct 27, 2014

Joseph Marion was born in Flint, Michigan on July 21, 1939. But as he said "I got to Texas as fast as I could!" and he and his family moved to Brownsville, Texas at the age of three months. He passed away in the Gentiva/Odessy Hospice unit at Methodist Charlton Hospital on Monday, October 27, 2014. He was 75. He...

William Andrew "Andy" Wilkerson

William Andrew "Andy" Wilkerson

Oct 26, 2014

  Andy Wilkerson, age 60, of Red Oak, TX passed away on October 26, 2014. His loss was sudden and will forever impact those who loved and knew him. He was born in Abilene, TX. He graduated from DeSoto High School in 1972. He married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Weemes in July of 1975 and had two sons and...

Kimberly 'Kim" K. Williams

Kimberly 'Kim" K. Williams

Oct 25, 2014

Passing of beloved DeSoto ISD employee Kimberly Toopes Williams, a twenty-plus year employee of DeSoto ISD, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, October 25. Kim was born on February 19, 1963 in Odessa, Texas to Milton D. and Dorothy Lee Toops. Kim was known and loved through the district as a helpful and fun filled person that could always...

Cindy Lee Fitch

Cindy Lee Fitch

Oct 7, 2014

56, of Glenn Heights, TX passed away on October 07, 2014. She is survived by her son: Robert Fitch; parents: Donald R. & Neva Jean Fitch; sisters: Linda Fitch and Tammy Fitch and nieces: Holly Prior and Autumn Fitch. It was Cindy's wish to be cremated. Memorial Services will be private.

David Edward Boubel, Sr.

David Edward Boubel, Sr.

Sep 29, 2014

72, of DeSoto, TX passed away on September 29, 2014. He was employed for 25 years with Texas Oklahoma Express (TOX) before opening his own diesel repair business. Mr. Boubel is survived by his wife of 51 years: Linda Boubel; daughter: Lisa Boubel; son & daughter in law: David Edward, Jr. & Alison Boubel; daughter & son in law: Amy...

Norman Eugene Byers

Norman Eugene Byers

Sep 24, 2014

Norman Eugene (Gene) Byers October 5, 1934 – September 24, 2014. Born in Dallas Texas and grew up in Oak Cliff. Graduated from Sunset High School where he met the Love of his life, Sue O’Dell. Gene attended Arlington College then the University of Texas at Austin where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. While attending UT, he...

Paul Edward Dyson

Paul Edward Dyson

Sep 24, 2014

Paul Edward Dyson (06/19/1951- 09/24/2014) passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in DeSoto, Texas. He was the son of Thomas and Anna Marie Dyson. Paul was a graduate of  DeSoto High School (class of 1969) and Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, AL (class of 1975). He worked for GuideOne Insurance for 30 years, first in sales...

James George Ellis

James George Ellis

Sep 22, 2014

James George Ellis passed away September 22, 2014. He was born on February 20, 1931 in Houston, Texas to James G. and George Mary Ellis. Mr. Ellis is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 40 years, Betty Ellis, brothers, John and Bill Ellis; and sister, Barbara Frombaugh. Mr. Ellis served in the United States Air Force, as...

Julie Odette Hayward

Julie Odette Hayward

Sep 15, 2014

61, of DeSoto, TX passed away on Monday - September 15, 2014. Mrs. Hayward is survived by her husband: Robert Hayward, Sr. of DeSoto, TX; daughters: Rotricia Rene Hayward and Cherise Raylene Hayward; sons: Robert Hayward, Jr. and Joey Wilton Hayward, brothers and sisters: Fred Earl Winthrop, , George Guidry, Ronald Guidry, Janet Guidry, James Guidry, Hazel Foots, John Guridry,...

James E. Goodman

James E. Goodman

Sep 13, 2014

James E. Goodman, 91, passed away early Saturday morning, September 13, 2014.   James was a Retired Lt. Commander and Pilot in the U. S. Navy, and established  the first State Farm Insurance Agency in DeSoto. Entombment with Military Rites will be held at 11 A. M. Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Shires, Sr.

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Shires, Sr.

Sep 3, 2014

68, of DeSoto, TX (formerly of Denison, TX) passed away on September 03, 2014. He is survived by his daughter: Wendy Freeman; son: Ronnie "Bubba" Lee Shires, Jr. daughter: Jodi Jamison; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister & brother in law: Sandra & Edward May and a host of nieces & nephews. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held...

Carolyn S. O'Neal

Carolyn S. O'Neal

Aug 31, 2014

73, Retired Interior Designer with Rutherford's Studio, passed away on Sunday - August 31, 2014. Carolyn was born on June 29, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana She is survived by her two daughters: Ashley and Caroline O'Neal. A Memorial Celebration will be held Friday - September 05, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. in the Jubilee Hall at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church,...

Thomas B. Crowe

Thomas B. Crowe

Aug 24, 2014

Mr. Crowe was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 11, 1935. He passed away on August 24, 2014 at his home in DeSoto, Texas at the age of 79. He served in the U S Navy (July 1952 - October 1955) during the Korean Crisis. His wife Edna Earl Crowe preceded him in death on February 25, 2007. Mr....

Mildred "Micki" Louise Mc Ree

Mildred "Micki" Louise Mc Ree

Aug 23, 2014

Mildred "Micki" Louise Kompanik Mc Ree, 81, of DeSoto, TX passed away on August 23, 2014. Mrs. Mc Ree is survived by her husband: Dr. Cecil A. Mc Ree. Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday - September 27, 2014 in the Dido Cemetery in Ft. Worth, TX. Additional obituary information will follow soon.