Obituary Listing

Katherine Lucille Boatman

Katherine Lucille Boatman

Dec 23, 2011

85, of DeSoto, TX passed away in Denton, TX on December 23, 2011. No viewing or visitation. A Graveside Memorial Service and Entombment will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mt. Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX.

Barbara Jean Hill

Barbara Jean Hill

Dec 15, 2011

76, of DeSoto, TX passed away on December 15, 2011. She is survived by her daughter & son in law: Sherry Jean & David Lopez; son: Gary Hill; daughter & son in law: Terri & Charles Gavlick; grandchildren: Angie, Michael, Christi, Emily, Megan, Lindsay & Amanda; great grandchildren: Trey, Caleb, Aubryn & Kyler; brothers: Larry McWhorter & Jerry McWorter and...

Robert D. "Bob" Sparr

Robert D. "Bob" Sparr

Dec 9, 2011

Born on May 11, 1938 in Melrose Park, Illinois. Bob proudly served in the Navy on the USS Waller DD/DDE 466 from 1955 to 1963. He retired from Lockheed Martin after 33 years. He owned the Armadilla Village Club in DeSoto, TX for 20 years. He passed away at his home on December 09, 2011. A Celebration of His Life...

Myra A. Jacob

Myra A. Jacob

Dec 4, 2011

89, of DeSoto, TX passed away on December 4, 2011. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 P. M. Monday, December 12, 2011 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church , 1111 W. Danieldale Rd., Duncanville, TX 75137. Interment will follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in DeSoto, Tx. Myra A. Jacob was born November 6, 1922 in Rajbari, India, the 4th...

Leonard Hooker

Leonard Hooker

Nov 30, 2011

Leonard R. Hooker 95, of Red Oak, TX passed away November 30, 2011 at his home in Red Oak, TX.. He was born October 10, 1916 in Hillsboro, TX, the son of Alex and Edna Cliett Hooker. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in1935 and married Billie Ruth McBride on November 4, 1942. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 P....

Emella Blackmon

Emella Blackmon

Nov 29, 2011

BLACKMON, Emella, 75, a lifetime resident of DeSoto, and retired from Southwestern Bell after 35 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles Blackmon,her father, Leon Sharp, and her mother, Violet Allen Sharp, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Mark Vaughan, grandchildren, Cydney and Conner Vaughan, nieces and nephews, Teresa, Karen, Curt and...

John Papageorge

John Papageorge

Nov 26, 2011

85, of DeSoto, TX passed away on November 26, 2011. There will be no viewing or visitation. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, December 02, 2011 at 2:15 P.M. in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mt. Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75211.

Brent Johnson

Brent Johnson

Nov 24, 2011

72, of DeSoto, TX passed away on November 24, 2011. Born in Livia, Kentucky, son of a coal miner and homemaker. He was one of eight children. Serving in the Air Force, Brent was stationed in Alaska prior to moving to Texas where he met Mary. They have been blessed with a 48 year marriage. Brent was a longtime member...

Frank Hack

Frank Hack

Nov 24, 2011

HACK, Frank, 70, went to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving afternoon, November 24, 2011 at his home in Oak Leaf after a struggle with cancer. A pharmacist with Adams Pharmacy for 27 years, Veteran of the U. S. Army, discharged from Ft. Polk in 1964, graduated from Pharmacy College in North Eastern University at Monroe, LA, and lived in...

Berneice Sproat

Berneice Sproat

Nov 16, 2011

Mrs. Sproat was 92, and a resident of Cedar Hill. She was an active member of the Disciples of Christ christian Church. She retired as Group Chief Operator after32 years with South Western Bell Telephone in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia McAlester and husband, Roy of Desoto, grandson, Robert Bird of Dallas, granddaughter, Glenda Bird...

John Newton Snipes, Jr.

John Newton Snipes, Jr.

Nov 16, 2011

88, of DeSoto, TX passed away on November 16, 2011. Mr. Snipes was a member of Wheatland United Methodist Church, retired after 30 years from Owens Corning in Waxahachie, and was a Veteran of WWII in the U. S. Army. He was also a member of the Duncanville Masonic Lodge for over 60 years. Mr. Snipes is survived by his...

Travis Montgomery

Travis Montgomery

Nov 16, 2011

Travis was 54 years old, a resident of Red Oak, and a self employed electrician. Per his wishes, he was cremated, and a Private Memorial Service will be held after the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Joseph Anthony Pelusi

Joseph Anthony Pelusi

Nov 13, 2011

92, passed away in DeSoto, TX on November 13, 2011. There will be no local services for Mr. Pelusi at this time. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler, Pennsylvania 16001-6165. 724-287-4073. www.martinfh.net

Nancy Ellen Powell

Nancy Ellen Powell

Nov 7, 2011

50, of Dallas, TX passed away on November 07, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence Powell and Juanita Arevalo. Nancy is survived by her daughter: Tiffany Mendez; brother: Willard Powell; sister: Linda Graybeal; brother: Larry Powell; sister: Betty Samaniego; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family will receive friends at the...

Lane Weldon Lowry

Lane Weldon Lowry

Nov 5, 2011

Mr. Lowery died in Waxahachie, Texas early Saturday morning, November 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Jean Lowry on June 6, 2010. He is survived by children: Tommy Lee Lowry, Connie Cathleen Holder, Clifton Lane Butterfield, Glenn Weldon Lowry, Mark Lane Lowry, Gregory Eugene Climer and Camille Eileen Senter; grandchildren: Gregory & Cody Climer. The...

Anna - Beatrice Grable Walls

Anna - Beatrice Grable Walls

Nov 4, 2011

Born in Houston, Texas, and preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Daniel Joseph Walls on May 24, 2002; Mrs. Walls went to be with her heavenly father on Friday at Methodist Charlton Hospital in Dallas. She was a DeSoto resident since 1966, was a homemaker most of her life, but had been a substitute teach in...

Margaret Belle-Mckinney Rowe

Margaret Belle-Mckinney Rowe

Nov 1, 2011

"Dodie," passed away in San Diego, California on August 1, 2011 after a long struggle with Parkinson's. She was cremated per her wishes. Her life began in Dallas on July 13, 1916. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sally Rowe Morris in 2002. Dodie’s earthly remains are coming home for a ceremony to celebrate her life and honor...

Thelma Margaret Edwards

Thelma Margaret Edwards

Oct 30, 2011

94, passed away in San Antonio, TX on October 30, 2011. A native of the Marshall, Texas area, she had been a housewife and then owned a restaurant until she was almost 80. She was preceded in death by one son: Jesse , and one grandson: John David Collier. Survivors include her son: William Harold and his wife: Marianne Collier...

Charles L. Matchett

Charles L. Matchett

Oct 28, 2011

60, of DeSoto, TX passed away on October 28, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 32 years: Carolyn Matchett; mother: Mary Ella Webb; brother: Allen Matchett; daughter: Sue Ellen Eiland; daughter: Tracy Lynne Matchett; son: James Allen Matchett; daughter: Renee London; grandchildren: Lindie, Amber, Christian, Dylan, Jacen, Travis & Kade; mother in law & father in law: Clifford...

Ronald Lloyd Flener

Ronald Lloyd Flener

Oct 24, 2011

65, of Tool, TX passed away on October 24, 2011. He is survived by his daughter: Rhonda Flener; grandson: Ryan Ronald Ruiz; stepsons: Randy Snyder and Michael Snyder; brothers: Gus Flener, Larry Flener and Raymond Flener; numerous nieces & nephews and family friend: Sonny Boyd. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M....