Obituary Listing

Mar 4, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Reed, our loving Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandma, age 97, is now united with her Lord and Savior, passing away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 4, 2024.   Elizabeth married her sweetheart, the love of her life, Charles William Reed, on July 3, 1947 after a three-month courtship.  They were devotedly married for 70 years.   Elizabeth’s strong...

Mar 1, 2024

Ken, Kenny, Kenneth, 68, of Oak Cliff, was born Saturday January 7, 1956, to Karle Dane Hightower and Gwyn Arden Williams Hightower at Methodist Hospital on Colorado Boulevard in beautiful Oak Cliff.

Kenny was given his first toy set of drums from Santa Christmas 1959.  His drums gave our moms pots and pans a much-needed rest.  The...

Feb 21, 2024

Miyoko Nozoe Skaggs, age 96, was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2024. Born May 10, 1927 in Oita-ken, Kyushu, Japan to Yadoru & Sho Dono Nozoe and she grew up in Bungotakada, Oita, Kyushu, Japan. She was the 2nd of three children. Mickey met her husband while he...

Feb 12, 2024

Anita Carol Bentley, also known as Meemaw, passed away on February 12, 2024, in Oak Leaf, Texas. She was born on October 27, 1946, in Fouke, Arkansas. Anita was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Anita grew up on a farm in Fouke where she learned valuable skills from her father, Oliver, who served as a nurse in...

Feb 5, 2024

Melvina Carolyn Cooper Casteel, Age 81, Loving Wife, Mother and Mamaw went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2024. Melvina was born on August 27, 1942 in Windsor Missouri to Henry C. Cooper and Rilletta Brooks Cooper. Melvina came to know the Lord at an early age and spent her life sharing her faith. Melvina was married...

Feb 2, 2024

Junell Darlene Marburger Allen was born on September 10, 1935 in Dime Box, Texas to Henry Otto Marburger and Ella Marie Banik. Junell was a loan officer for Lone Star Credit Union of Dallas.

Junell was known as a quiet yet encouraging woman who loved the Lord and her family. She was known for her beef stew,...

Feb 1, 2024

Carole Eastus Walker

Born 5/29/1942  Died 2/1/2024

Preceded in death by parents: Father: H.H. Eastus; Mother: Edna Bergman Shahan; Brothers: Ted O. Eastus, Larry L Eastus; Nephew: Andy Eastus. Father-in-law: Rev. Robert Walker; Mother-in-law: Gladys Walker; Sister-in-law: Virginia Pierce.

Survived by: Husband of 61 years Robert Walker; Daughter: Pamela Kay Walker; Brother: Gene...

Jan 28, 2024

Memorial/Graveside Service: Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm Mary was born October 2, 1944 in Pampa, Texas to James Andrew Strickland and Effie Jewell Horn. She passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Sherman, Texas. Mary was a dedicated servant to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was blessed by God to be born into a Christian family,...

Jan 26, 2024

Raymond “Leon” Watson John 9:4 (NAS) 4 We must carry out the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. January 9, 1937 – January 26, 2024 Leon Watson went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born...

Jan 12, 2024

Billie Ruth McBride Hooker, Red Oak, passed away January 12, 2024. She was born July 23, 1925, on a farm in Italy, Texas. Billie had two brothers, Elton and James Earnest, and one sister, Minnie Lee. The family moved to Hillsboro, Tx in1938. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in May of 1942. Billie married the love of her life,...

Jan 10, 2024

Vickie Ann Blaton age 68 passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Loyd Renaud and Clara Green, and stepfather Roy Jagger, her beloved husband Douglas Choron and grandson Daniel Delgadillo Jr. Vickie was survived by two sisters, Debbie Jones and Angela Roman, brother TJ, Daughter Deeann Schmitz and spouse (Josh) and son...

Jan 9, 2024

Gennie V Wadle September 4, 1933 – January 9, 2024 Kind and loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, Gennie V Wadle, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born on September 4, 1933 to Ernest and May V Brooks in Maypearl, Texas. Gennie grew up in Hill County...

Jan 4, 2024

Joseph Robert Johnson, 85 of Richardson passed peacefully from this life on 1/4/24 due to complications from ampullary cancer.  There will be a Celebration of Life and a separate Memorial Service for Joe.  Details are listed below.

Born August 8.1938 in Ft. Worth TX, BA degree from Texas Wesleyan in 1960 where he appeared in theater productions.  ...

Jan 3, 2024

Jason Wayne Gibbs, 56, of Red Oak, Texas was born to Garland and Carolyn Gibbs on September 22, 1967 in Dallas, Texas at Methodist Hospital.  Jason died on January 3, 2024 in Dallas, Texas at Methodist Hospital unexpectedly.  Jason moved to DeSoto, Texas in 1970, attended DeSoto Schools, and Graduated from DeSoto High School in 1986 and attended East...

Jan 1, 2024

Mabel Elizabeth (Liz) Bullock Payne was born on April 8, 1930, in Mabank, Texas to Leonard D. Bullock and Easter Estelle McKee Bullock. Liz was named after her grandmothers, Mabel McKee and Elizabeth Bullock. She was the eldest of three children and has two brothers, Burton Bullock, Sr. and Roy Bullock. She married the love of her life, Troyce J....

Dec 27, 2023

Helen Louise Dodds died peacefully at home with her family on December 27, 2023, at 93. She was born on July 28, 1930, at the Broadacres Ranch in Maricopa County, Arizona, to Jesse James Dodds and Lucile Hill Dodds. Helen was a scholar and graduated from Wainwright High School as Valedictorian in 1947 and from Northeastern State College in Tahlequah,...

Dec 21, 2023

Jeanne Ann Hill was born on November 6,1938, in Hurley, Wisconsin to Walter J. and Laura Vellenoweth, who migrated from Cornwall, England to the USA on Queen Mary II. She was 1 of 10 beautiful children, our uncles, and aunts. On May 14, 1960, Jeanne married Raymond Edward Hill. Together they had three children Calvin, Sherry, and Steven. Jeanne worked...

Dec 7, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held at 1;00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, 1201 N. State Highway 360, Mansfield, Texas 76063. Memorials may be made to the Charity of your Choice especial if it is heart related. Floral deliveries need to be made to the church on Saturday morning. Church is closed on Friday.

Nov 22, 2023

Alice (Gran) was born January 23rd, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas to Raymond C. Bilbo, Sr. and Mary A. Smith. Alice and Wayne Hathaway, Sr. married on July 18th, 1964, in Dallas. They had two children, Cheryl in 1965 and Wayne, Jr. In 1970. Alice was a beautician in Dallas, Texas for over 55 years, retiring in 2017. She was...

Nov 22, 2023

83, U S Army Veteran, of DeSoto, TX passed away November 22, 2023.