Obituary Listing

Myrtle Whatley Adams

Myrtle Whatley Adams

Apr 25, 2013

86, of DeSoto, TX passed away on April 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Ben & daughter Linda and is survived by her son & daughter in law: David & Theresa Adams; son & daughter in law: Craig & Debra Adams; grandchildren: Brad, Chris, Chance & his wife Amber and Jennifer; great grandchildren: Ophelia, Austin, Brayden...

Virginia E. Pierce

Virginia E. Pierce

Apr 20, 2013

Virginia Pierce passed away at a Ft. Worth Hospital on Saturday morning. She had lived in Fort Worth the last year and for 20 years in Ovilla prior to that. She had been a legal secretary. She is survived by her husband: Tobie Pierce of Ft. Worth, daughter: Veronica Pierce of Ft. Worth and grandchildren: Carley Pierce-Womack and Chloe Adrian,...

Arlene Mavis Henry

Arlene Mavis Henry

Apr 14, 2013

Born April 1, 1935, in Oakland, California, the second of twins, Arlene Mavis Henry died April 14, 2013, in her DeSoto home, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her son-in-law, James (Jimmy) Bowen and her mother Helen Yarnel. She is survived by her sisters Billy Chase of Apple Valley, California, and Dee Upham of Lake Havasu,...

Violette Adams Mc Kee

Violette Adams Mc Kee

Apr 10, 2013

85, of Red Oak, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. McKee was preceded in death by her son: Jimmy Baker. She is survived by her husband: Benjamin McKee; children: Gene & his wife Jill Baker, Doug & his wife Gina Baker and Deborah Hall; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren;...

Lois Estell Gardner

Lois Estell Gardner

Apr 8, 2013

94, of Weatherford, TX passed away on April 08, 2013. She is survived by her nephews: David and wife, Elizabeth Bourquin of Mineral Wells, TX. and Larry and Jan Bourquin of Duncanville and step-son: Guy Gardner of New Mexico. Per Mrs. Gardner's wishes she is being cremated and no services at this time.

James "Jim" S. Atkinson

James "Jim" S. Atkinson

Apr 7, 2013

Jim was a Texan, through and through. He was born in Jacksboro, TX, on May 25, 1917. When he was 10 years old, his family moved to a ranch in Shamrock, Texas. Their belongings and a favorite cow were transported in a rented railroad car. Two horses pulled a covered wagon which his father had crafted, and the family traveled...

Bruce Adam Plasket

Bruce Adam Plasket

Apr 6, 2013

PLASKET, Bruce Adam, born 9/10/1938 in Scranton, PA, died 4/6/2013 at the Dallas VA Medical Center Hospice. Preceded in death by his parents: Adam H. and Mary C. Plasket in PA., he is survived by his wife of 50 years: Claudia Aguilar Plasket of DeSoto; daughter: Mary Plasket-Lambert (John); sons: Albert (Jana) and Charles (Kelly) Plasket; grandchildren: Richard (Anamaria), Wesley,...

Captain Walton Bowman

Captain Walton Bowman

Mar 31, 2013

Walton Allen Bowman, passed away on March 31. He was born on Dec. 1, 1923. He lived his life to the fullest. He was born in Lindale, Texas. He attended Brownsboro high school where he was one of the fastest runners on the track team. He served on the USS. Maryland as a Gunner’s mate first class from Pearl Harbor...

Nam Vuong

Nam Vuong

Mar 30, 2013

Born in Tan Nina Hoa Sadec, Vietnam, Mr. Vuong had lived in the area for the last seven years. He owned a small appliance shop. He is survived by his wife: Tuyet Nguyen, sons: Nhat "Nick" Ninh Vuong and Guong "Chris" Minh Vuong, daughter: Trang Minh Vuong, brothers: Nguyen, Tuyen, and Sanh Vuong, sister: Sanh Vuong. Final Ritual will be...

Betsy Glazier

Betsy Glazier

Mar 27, 2013

Memorial Services are to be held at 2:00 P. M. Monday, April 1, 2013 at the CHURCH ON THE ROCK, 1601 Mall Drive, Texarkana, TX 75503 (903.794.8589) Memorials are encouraged to the Mission Program for the Church on the Rock. Born Aug. 5, 1936 in Springville, NY, Mrs. Glazier died unexpectedly in Dallas, TX on March 27, 2013. She was...

Gary Lee Osborne

Gary Lee Osborne

Mar 26, 2013

54, of DeSoto, passed away March 26, 2013. He was born May 1, 1958 in Independence, Iowa. He worked for Overhead Door Co., was a “Great Handyman” that could fix anything, enjoyed his family, and loved playing with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife: Rhonda Osborne, son and daughter in law: Dakota and Hailey Forbes, son: David Osborne, daughter and...

Bobby James Irby

Bobby James Irby

Mar 26, 2013

Bobby (Bob) J. Irby May 24, 1927 - March 26, 2013 Bob was a friendly and gentle man that enjoyed running his business, talking sports, and loving his family. Bob James Irby died peacefully at his home in De Soto Texas on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He was born in Rising Star, Texas on May 24, 1927. Bob is survived...

Walter William Litland

Walter William Litland

Mar 22, 2013

Walter William Litland was born in Chicago, Illinois. He died unexpectedly at home in Cedar Hill on Friday. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. until Service Time of 11:30 a. m. at Ovilla Church of Christ, 3420 Ovilla Rd., Ovilla, TX, with Michael Elrod, officiating. Interment will follow at Dallas/Fort Worth national Cemetery,...

Rose Nell Goodman

Rose Nell Goodman

Mar 19, 2013

Rose Nell Goodman was born to George Clifton and Clara Lee Youngblood Crump in Robeline, Louisiana. She was a homemaker for most of her life and married to James E. Goodman for 67 years. Besides her husband, Jim she is survived by her sister: Bess and her husband, Pete Eliser and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services with Entombment will...

Diane Tyson Streat

Diane Tyson Streat

Mar 19, 2013

Diane was born in Lockhart, Alabama to Fred and Genevieve Bell Tyson. She died unexpectedly in Dallas on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Diane came to Lancaster in 1966, graduated from Lancaster High School, attended college and worked as a paralegal for Akin and Gump for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Billy...

Alline Ruth Buckingham

Alline Ruth Buckingham

Mar 13, 2013

77, a DeSoto resident for the last 45 years passed away Wednesday at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie following a lengthy illness. She was born in Dallas, County and lived there most of her life. Alline was retired from medical insurance processing. She was preceded in death by her parents; Marshall Michael Miller, Sr. and Alice Vaughn Miller. Survivors include...

Margaret Hooks

Margaret Hooks

Mar 10, 2013

77, of DeSoto, TX passed away on March 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Hooks in 1973. She is survived by her son & daughter in law: Eddie & Vickie Usry; daughter & son in law: Vicki & Dave Stewart; grandchildren: James, Alan, Joshua, John & his wife Megan and Melissa; great grandson: A.J.; sister...

Voncille Valerie Johnson

Voncille Valerie Johnson

Mar 2, 2013

A Celebration of the Life of Voncille V. Johnson will be held at 11 A. M. Saturday, March 9, 2013 in the Chapel of WEST/HURTT Funeral Home. Voncille Valerie Johnson (nee Crawford) was born in St. Louis Missouri on February 11, 1936 to Phillip Crawford and Callie Caradine Crawford. She was raised in E. St. Louis, Illinois. An avid learner,...

Calvin Fred Oldham

Calvin Fred Oldham

Feb 26, 2013

84, of DeSoto, Texas went to see Jesus on February 26, 2013. Funeral and Homegoing Celebration Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday - March 5, 2013 at Community Missionary Baptist Church, 115 W. Beltline Rd., DeSoto, Texas 75115 (972-230-4477) with Rev. Oscar D. Epps, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 P.M. in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery,...

James Andrew Daniels

James Andrew Daniels

Feb 19, 2013

70, of DeSoto, TX passed away on February 19, 2013. The family will receive friends on Friday - February 22, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. till 11:00 A.M. in the Bassett Chapel of Cliff Temple Baptist Church, 125 Sunset, Dallas, TX 75208. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 A.M. following the visitation with Rev. Wes Keyes, officiating. Interment will follow in...