Obituary Listing

Mary W. "Jean" Finney

Mary W. "Jean" Finney

Oct 25, 2013

81, of DeSoto, TX passed away on October 25, 2013. Mary was born in Frost, Texas. She married James C. Finney on May 19, 1956 in Prince George county, Virginia. Survivors include her husband: James C. Finney of DeSoto, daughters: Cynthia Russo of Houston and Teri Jones of Glenn heights, grandsons: James Jones and Ryan Russo, and three sisters: Jo...

Annie Morris

Annie Morris

Oct 12, 2013

91, of Manila, Arkansas passed away at her daughter's home in DeSoto early Saturday morning. Services will be held at Faith Funeral Service, 2658 Hwy 18 W, Manila, AR 72442 (870.561.1197)

Vicki Joyce Tucker Watkins Perez

Vicki Joyce Tucker Watkins Perez

Oct 12, 2013

Vicki Joyce Tucker Watkins Perez, 60, of Glenn Heights, Texas passed away on October 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert W. & Bennie Jean Tucker; infant daughter: Patricia Ann Watkins; sisters: Michelle L. Christian and Robbie J. Parker. Vicki is survived by her husband: Efrain Perez; son & daughter in law: Bobby & Summer Watkins;...

Jim Payton

Jim Payton

Oct 12, 2013

70, of DeSoto, Texas passed away on October 12, 2013. He was a Sargent in the U S Air Force, retired employee of the City of Dallas and an avid birdwatcher. Jim is survived by his wife: Kay Payton; sister & brother in law: Jerry & H.M. Underwood of Muskogee, Oklahoma and a host of very special nieces, nephews, great...

Steven Edward Slonina

Steven Edward Slonina

Oct 11, 2013

Steven E. Slonina, 49, of DeSoto was born in Berwyn, Illinois. He has a BS from University of Texas at Austin. He was in sales for oil and gas leases at the time of his death. He died unexpectedly at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. He is survived by his parents: Kenneth and Sue Slonina of DeSoto, his sister: Ann...

Billie Maxine Brown

Billie Maxine Brown

Oct 9, 2013

Mrs. Brown was born in Selma, California, graduatd from Monahans High School where she excelled in tennis, winning the State Championship. Because she practiced with boys all the time, when she played the girls - "she really tore them up!" Mrs. Brown had also been Cotton Bowl Queen when she worked for Murry Gin. Survivors include her husband: Bryant Brown,...

Chaplain Lt. Col. Philip E. Grimmett

Chaplain Lt. Col. Philip E. Grimmett

Oct 6, 2013

Chaplain Lt. Col. Philip E. Grimmett, 83, known best as Ed born in Corsicana, TX on December 5, 1930 to Philip and Ina Mable Grimmitt; one brother, Walter Carl Grimmett; married Frances Brister on June 4, 1953. Philip had three children, Lee (deceased, 1999) Tim and Jan Grimmett; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He will be missed by all....

Kristy Ward Gordon

Kristy Ward Gordon

Oct 5, 2013

On Saturday - October 05, 2013 our Lord stopped by Charlton Methodist Hospital to pick up his angel Kristy Ward Gordon, 32, of DeSoto, TX. On July 22, 1981, our Lord blessed George Ward and Lillie Davis Ward with a beautiful baby girl named Kristy Yvonne Ward. Kristy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended the New Orleans Public...

"Pa Pa" Hal "Hooter" Henry

"Pa Pa" Hal "Hooter" Henry

Sep 29, 2013

Hal Henry, 76 of DeSoto, Texas lost his brave battle with cancer on Sunday morning, September 29, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Dallas. A Veteran of the US Air Force from 1956-1962, he had also owned a roofing company, and in 1968 went to work for Metl-Span in Lewisville, then transfered to Powerfoam in Midlothian where he was...

Dorothy Mc Gee

Dorothy Mc Gee

Sep 28, 2013

74, passed away in DeSoto, TX on September 28, 2013. Mrs. McGee was preceded in death by her husband: Delmus McGee, Jr.; father: Joseph Vallery and mother: Alley Metoyer. She is survived by her daughter: Juliana Roberson. There will be no viewing, visitation or funeral services here. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of: Escude Funeral Home, 6608 Porterie St.,...

Ann Margaret Montgomery

Ann Margaret Montgomery

Sep 28, 2013

A Memorial Service with a Reception to Follow will be held at 11 A. M. on Thursday, October 3, 2013, in the CHAPEL OF WEST/HURTT Funeral Home in DeSoto.Ann was born in Darlington, England, and came to DeSoto in the early 1990's with her husband with the Superconducting Supercollider. She was preceded in death by her husband: Dr. Anthony J....

Charles Roger Bernabo

Charles Roger Bernabo

Sep 17, 2013

90, of DeSoto, TX passed away on September 17, 2013. There will be no local services here. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of: George Irvin Green Funeral Home, 3511 Main St., Munhall, Pennsylvania 15120-3260 Phone 412-461-6394 www.georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Mr. Bernabo will be entombed in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

George Elmer Whitt

George Elmer Whitt

Sep 8, 2013

64, of Little Elm, TX passed away on September 08, 2013. Mr. Whitt was a Vietnam War Veteran having served in the 173rd Airborne Brigade - 2nd Armored Division. During his tour he received the Bronze Star for Heroic Action in Combat. His passion was riding his motorcycle. He was a constant joker filling his family with laughter and love....

Gerald Lewis Hoffpauir

Gerald Lewis Hoffpauir

Sep 3, 2013

70, of DeSoto, TX passed away on September 03, 2013. Funeral Services will be held at 1 P. M. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Hampton Road Baptist Church, 400 N. Hampton Rd., DeSoto TX with Rev. Emilio Rodriquez, officiating. ( There will be no visitation prior to the Service) Interment with Air Force Honors will be held at 10:15...

Janet Kay Monzingo

Janet Kay Monzingo

Sep 3, 2013

Janet Kay Nelson Monzingo was born to Thomas Lane and Carol Jean Lemmon Nelson in Pensacola, Florida. She always placed her family first, was a loving Mother with a beautiful voice. Children and music were her passion. She was a certified practice manager for a dermatology office. She was preceded in death by her son: Steven Monzingo in 1998 and...

Mary T. "Terri" Portman

Mary T. "Terri" Portman

Aug 28, 2013

65, of Dallas, TX passed away on August 28, 2013. Terri was preceded in death by a son: James Joseph Portman, Jr. She is survived by son: Jody Portman; son & daughter in law: Jerry & Carol Portman; grandson: Derian Portman and cousin: Don & his wife Sarah Ballard. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday...

Patricia Martin Dupree

Patricia Martin Dupree

Aug 28, 2013

74, of Tyler, TX passed away on August 28, 2013. She is survived by her daughter: Sharon Bascom of Tyler, TX; daughter: Sharlyn Ritchie of Greenville, TX; son: Jerry Spencer of Lone Oak, TX; son: Dean Bartness of Chandler, TX; grandchildren: Dove Harwell of Rowlett, TX, Heather Atencio of Dallas, TX and Jerry Spencer, III. of Singapore; 10 great grandchildren;...

Betty Sue Ealy

Betty Sue Ealy

Aug 24, 2013

Betty Sue Ealy entered into Heaven late Saturday evening following a lengthy illness. The family will receive friends for viewing and visitation prior to the funeral at the church from 10:30 A.M. until service time. Funeral services are planned for 11:30 A. M. on Friday, August 30, 2013 at First Free Will Baptist Church, 1415 W. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX...

Betty Ann Scott

Betty Ann Scott

Aug 24, 2013

Betty Ann Rice was born in Crystal City, Missouri to Vernon R. and Birdie Mae Matthews Rice, Sr on January 12, 1929. Most of her life was spent as a homemaker, but she did help in the DeSoto School cafateria while the children were in school. She was preceeded in death by her husband: Bert O. Scott on February 6,...

Faustina Moreno Rendon Sifuentes

Faustina Moreno Rendon Sifuentes

Aug 17, 2013

82, of Glenn Heights, TX passed away on August 17, 2013. There will be no local services here. Funeral Services will be under the direction of Funerales Saenz, Calle Ayutla, #516, Cd. Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She will be buried in Panteon Municipal del Tepehuaje, Municipio de Cd. Camargo Tamaulipas.