Obituary Listing

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.

Charlotte Ione Wynne

Charlotte Ione Wynne

Aug 16, 2013

Was called home by the Lord at the age of 66, on August 16, 2013. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband: Mangum Val Wynne in 2002. She is survived by her brother & sister in law: John Maurice & Linda Martindale; sister & brother in law: Sharion Elaine & William "Sonny" Johnson; sister: Marion Kay Martindale; sister: Martha...

Penney L. Fowler

Penney L. Fowler

Aug 3, 2013

50, of DeSoto, TX transitioned into eternal life on Saturday, August 03, 2013. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 A. M. on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Community Missionary Baptist Church, 115 W. Beltline Rd., DeSoto, Tx with Dr. Oscar Epps, officiating. Interment will follow at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas. A Wake and Visitation will be held...

Angelo Cantu

Angelo Cantu

Aug 2, 2013

Angelo Cantu, 55, of DeSoto, TX. He was born September 19, 1957, the 4th son of Bernardo Lorenzo and Angelita Cantu. He died August 2, 2013. His parents both preceded him in death. He is survived by 4 brothers, Benny Jr. and Gloria Cantu of Ferris, TX, Jose Cantu of Ferris, TX, Rick and Katherine Cantu of Ferris, TX, Rafael...

W. J. "Dub" Cooper

W. J. "Dub" Cooper

Jul 22, 2013

William Joe (W.J.) "DUB" Cooper 75, of DeSoto, TX passed away on July 22, 2013. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday - July 28, 2013 from 5 - 7:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. on Monday - July 29, 2013 with Mr. Michael Elrod,...

L. C. Pruitt

L. C. Pruitt

Jul 21, 2013

79, OF DESOTO, TX. L.C. WAS THE THIRD CHILD BORN OF SIX CHILDREN BORN TO LEONZA AND ESSIE MAE PRUITT. HE ACCEPTED CHRST INTO HIS LIFE AT AN EARLY AGE AND DEMONSTRATED A POWERFULL BELIEF AND FAITH IN GOD ALL OF HIS LIFE. HE WAS ENCOURAGED TO GET HIS EDUCATION, AND OBTAINED DEGREES IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND LAW. HE MET...

Allen Olswold

Allen Olswold

Jul 17, 2013

66, retired U S Navy, of DeSoto, TX passed away on July 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife: Kathy Olswold; sons & daughters in law: Cory & Emily Olswold and Jamie & Lynde Olswold; granddaughter: Logan Olswold; mother: Clarice Olswold; brothers: Eugene Olswold, Charles & wife Alice Olswold, Richard & wife Bonnie Olswold, Ronald & wife Debbie Olswold;...

Gerald Wayne Brooks

Gerald Wayne Brooks

Jul 16, 2013

Gerald Wayne Brooks, 64, of DeSoto, Texas, passed away on July 16, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 19th at The Grace Place, (Duncanville Church of Christ), 402 W. Danieldale Rd., Duncanville, TX at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18th at West-Hurtt Funeral Home in DeSoto, Texas from 6:00...

George T. Beckham, Sr.

George T. Beckham, Sr.

Jul 15, 2013

82, of Ovilla, TX passed away on July 15, 2013. He was born in Dallas, TX in 1931. The only son of Lawrence and Pauline Beckham. George was raised in Oak Cliff and was a 1949 graduate of Sunset High School where he was a member of the R.O.T.C. After graduation he served in the Air Force. George met the...

Evelyn Laverne Bush

Evelyn Laverne Bush

Jul 10, 2013

Evelyn Laverne Bush, 92, passed away on July 10, 2013. She was married to Leonard Eugene Bush who predeceased her. She is survived by her twin sons: Judge Don D. Bush and his wife Melva Milam Bush of University Park, Texas and Dr. Ron Bush and his wife Peggy of Palm City, Florida. A daughter Carol Lee Pettit predeceased her....

Paul L. Wesley

Paul L. Wesley

Jul 1, 2013

78, of DeSoto, TX Paul L. Wesley went home to the Lord July 1, 2013. Paul was born and raised in Ada, KS. Paul was a great Husband and Father. Paul was married to Helen Oberg for 55 wonderful years. Paul always had a story or a joke to tell. He had a million of them. Paul loved people. Paul...

Sharon Anita Brothers

Sharon Anita Brothers

Jun 28, 2013

Funeral Services for Sharon Brothers will be held at 11 A. M. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Little Bethel Memorial Park in Duncanville. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Sharon was born in Commerce, Texas and passed away at her...

Edward Traczek

Edward Traczek

Jun 28, 2013

93, of Red Oak, TX passed away on June 28, 2013. Mr. Traczek was preceded in death by his son: Thomas Traczek in 1987, wife: Emma Traczek in 2000 and son in law: David Adkins also in 2000. He is survived by his daughter: Carol L. Adkins; 9 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; brother: Ray Traczek; sisters: Elizabeth Schuster and Eleanor...