Obituary Listing

Michael Lee Daugherty

Michael Lee Daugherty

Apr 6, 2012

Daugherty, Michael Lee, 67 passed away peacefully at Lake Murray in Oklahoma on April 6, 2012. He had a great sense of humor and a very kind heart. He was a successful business man who owned Mike's Mobile in DeSoto, TX for many years. He was also a successful cattle owner, buyer, and auctioneer. He loved being in nature and...

Helen Ellzey

Helen Ellzey

Apr 1, 2012

73, of Dallas, TX, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 01, 2012 with her daughter by her side after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Helen was preceded in death by her sons: Kenny Ellzey and Billy Ellzey. She is survived by a son: Charles Ellzey of Georgia; daughter & son in law: Debra &...

David L. " Dave" Adams

David L. " Dave" Adams

Mar 28, 2012

ADAMS, David L. “Dave”, 78,was born February 7, 1934 in Dallas, Texas to George and Hesta Buckalew Adams. Dave was a DeSoto resident since 1965; served in the U. S. Army in 1954 and 1955; retired after 39 years, from Southwestern Bell Telephone. Dave went to be with the his Lord,on March 28, 2012 at his home after a courageous...

Emilia G. Guerrero

Emilia G. Guerrero

Mar 27, 2012

Emilia was born on September 14, 1958 and passed away on March 27, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Jose Francisco Guerrero, children, Maricela Benitez and husband, Oscar Benitez, grandchildren, Clarissa and Liliana Benitez, Francisca Morena and grandchildren, Luis Pedro and Magdalena Morena, Jose Guerrero, Salvador Guerrero and wife, Maria del Rayo Guerrero and grandchild, Jose Rafael Guerrero, brothers...

Paul T. Johnson

Paul T. Johnson

Mar 23, 2012

Paul Thurman Johnson, 80, passed away March 23, 2012 at Ennis Care Center in Ennis, TX. Paul was born in Lovelady, TX (actual birth in Pearson Chapel) on February 14, 1932 to Ervin Monroe Johnson and Ethel Maude Carlton Johnson. He married Billie Merle Lambright on April 30, 1960. Paul was retired from the U S Postal Service, a member...

Raymond Lois Brackenridge

Raymond Lois Brackenridge

Mar 21, 2012

80, of Waxahachie, TX passed away on March 21, 2012. He is survived by his wife: Shirley Brackenridge of Waxahachie, TX; son: Raymond Brackenridge, Jr. of Dallas, TX; daughter & son in law: Debra & Craig Phillips of Crested Butte, CO.; grandchildren: Preston & Michelle Phillips; sister in law: Jeanette Ortiz of Red Oak, TX and a number of nieces...

Georgie N. Vaughn

Georgie N. Vaughn

Mar 18, 2012

Matriarch, Mother and Nanny, 85 of Carrollton, TX, passed away March 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Daly Vaughn, Sr. in 1975 and her six siblings. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Eddie and Pam Vaughn, of Red Oak, granddaughter and husband: Katie and Tray Hardin, grandson: Daly Vaughn, Ph.D, grandson and wife: Taylor and...

Carolyn Ann Pope

Carolyn Ann Pope

Mar 18, 2012

Carolyn Throckmorton Pope was born prematurely on July 9, 1947, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City to James and Theresa Belle Smith Throckmorton. After her parents took her home after a two-week stay in the "preemie unit," she spent her early childhood years in The Village, Oklahoma, where she was preceded by the birth of a brother, Michael, and succeeded...

Gregoria Matilde Valdez

Gregoria Matilde Valdez

Mar 16, 2012

39, of Dallas, TX passed away on March 16, 2012. She is survived by her mother: Paula Matilde; father: Virgilio Matilde sons: Fidel Valdez, David Valdez & Noe Rangel; 1 granddaughter; Ariele sisters: Angelica Perez, Rosario Matilde, Marlen Torreblanca, Nelly Matilde and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins. Visitation will be from 11 A. M. to 2 p.m. Monday,...

Russell Norman Smith

Russell Norman Smith

Mar 10, 2012

52, of Ft. Worth, TX passed away on March 10, 2012. Russell is survived by his companion: Bonnie Peacock-Fogle; mother: Barbara Smith; brother: Steven K. Smith; sister & brother in law: Laurie & Matt Munchrath and a host of nieces & nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Saturday, March 24, 2012...

Dave Mccreight

Dave Mccreight

Mar 10, 2012

age 67, of Dallas, TX passed away on March 10, 2012. Dave is survived by his son & daughter in law: D.K. & April McCreight; son & daughter in law: Dustin Kyle & Paula McCreight; daughter & son in law: Sheila & Stan Supinski; grandchildren: Taylor, Justin, Keylee, Ryan & Baylee; aunt: Louise McKee. A Memorial Service will be held...

Jimmy Lee Horn

Jimmy Lee Horn

Mar 4, 2012

57, passed away on March 04, 2012. The family will receive friends in the West/Hurtt Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 08, 2012 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at which time a Memorial Service will begin, with Pastor Darlene Taff, officiating. Interment will be private. Jimmy is survived by his wife: Donna; children: Cody, Shemika, Michael, Carl Lee, April...

Leon E. "Jack" Averitt, Sr.

Leon E. "Jack" Averitt, Sr.

Mar 3, 2012

Leon Elson “Jack” Averitt, 87, of Dallas, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2012. He passed away peacefully at his retirement residence in the company of his family. He was born May 19, 1924, in Paducah, Texas, the son of late Mary Ann and Carroll Averitt. He was the youngest of 13 siblings. On January, 1943...

Ralph Preston Johnson

Ralph Preston Johnson

Mar 1, 2012

77, of DeSoto, TX passed away on March 01, 2012. Cremation. No Memorial Services are scheduled at this time.

Barbara C. Newman

Barbara C. Newman

Feb 22, 2012

89, of DeSoto, TX passed away on February 22, 2012. She was a very active and long time member of the Baptist Church and she also had been a member of the Dallas DAR and Colonial Danes. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Ulmer Justin Newman, Sr. and a brother Charles R. Thomas. She is survived by her...

Robert John Garner

Robert John Garner

Feb 17, 2012

Robert John Garner, beloved husband, dad, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle passed away on February 17, 2012 at the age of 79. Bob was born on March 05, 1932 to Anita Marie and Nicholas Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years: Bobbie; sister: Gloria; brother: Joseph; daughter in law: Debbie and grandson: Joseph. He is...

Joy Elizabeth Hill

Joy Elizabeth Hill

Feb 10, 2012

Joy was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on January 31, 1958 to James Winstead and Doris Guillory. Joy was their first daughter and a big sister to her little brother, Terry. Joy described herself as being painfully shy as a little girl, which was in stark contrast to her loud and outgoing brother who always tried to rope her into playing...

Phyllis Mae Bottles

Phyllis Mae Bottles

Feb 8, 2012

Phyllis was born January 15, 1922 in Cooksville, Illinois, and passed away at Grace Presbyterian Village in Dallas, Texas on the evening of February 8, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born to Roscoe S. and Ferne Scott Jolliff, She taught school for over 30 years in the Bettendorf, Iowa area, was a lifelong member of the Church...

Frank M. Malone

Frank M. Malone

Feb 6, 2012

80, of Ennis, TX passed away on February 06, 2012. Mr. Malone was a U S Marine and retired after 25 years as a Dallas Police Officer. He was preceded in death by his parents: O.E. & Velma Malone; brother: Billy John Malone and a daughter: Suzy Malone Bayro Ward. Frank is survived by his wife: Shirley R. Malone; daughters:...

Philip "Pops" Banner

Philip "Pops" Banner

Feb 3, 2012

A veteran of WW II serving in the U S Navy, 86, of DeSoto, TX passed away on February 03, 2012. Phil was preceded in death by his daughter: Denise Banner and stepson: Gary Pogue. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend: Shirley J. Banner; son: Jan Banner; stepdaughter: Kathy & her husband Fred Gerber; grandchildren: Stefene,...