Obituary Listing

Peggy Ann Edwards Blanford

Peggy Ann Edwards Blanford

Oct 23, 2011

Born December 26, 1939 in Hobbs, New Mexico to T.J. Edwards and Effie Ola Edwards. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family October 23, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. Peggy graduated Red Oak High School in 1958 and was a long time resident of Glenn Heights, Texas. Survived by her loving husband of forty two...

John Robert "Poppy" Kilzer

John Robert "Poppy" Kilzer

Oct 10, 2011

73, of Dallas, TX, a Retired Deputy Sheriff, passed away on October 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by a sister: Nancy Lee Groeneman. Mr. Kilzer is survived by his wife: Carolyn A. Kilzer; daughter: Karen Kilzer; son & daughter in law: Jeffrey & Debra Kilzer; grandsons: Justin & Joshua Kilzer; brother: Terry Tonsing; sisters: Marlene Lutzenberger and Joyce...

Josef S. Hack

Josef S. Hack

Oct 4, 2011

89, of Lancaster, TX formerly of California, a retired shoemaker, passed away on October 04, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaretha, a son Ernest and a grandson Mark. Mr. Hack is survived by son & daughter in law: Frank & Mary Hack; daughters: Hilda Hack & Erika Hack; son & daughter in law: Joe & Carla...

Roxanne Hill

Roxanne Hill

Oct 2, 2011

47, of Duncanville, TX passed away on October 02, 2011. She is survived by her husband: John David Hill; brother & sister in law: Russell Glenn & Karen Richmond; sister: Linda Sue Richmond; sister & brother in law: Barbara Gale & Gary Lockhart; sister & brother in law: Patricia Jean "P.J." & Paul Pothen; sister: Priscella Lynn Richmond; mother: LaVerne...

Thomas P Rozier

Thomas P Rozier

Sep 19, 2011

80, a community advocate and supporter of DeSoto in many roles including first President of the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission, member of the Dallas County Appraisal District, Dallas Grand Jury, active member of Grace Covenant Church in DeSoto, and former Chairman of the Deacons at Calvary Baptist Church in DeSoto, and most recently...

Donnie S. Beaty

Donnie S. Beaty

Sep 18, 2011

62, of Waxahachie, TX, Retired Jeweler, passed away on September 18, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents: George & Opal Beaty and a nephew: Eric Walls. Donnie is survived by his wife: Janie Beaty; daughter: Susan Beaty Wade; daughter & son in law: Pamela Beaty & Steven Burns; grandchildren: Jared Wade, Lea Wade & Tanner Burns; sister:...

John Mark Wood

John Mark Wood

Sep 13, 2011

53, of Dallas. Died unexpectedly September 13, 2011. Born, March 6, 1958 in Amarillo, TX. Mark was employed with Toni and Guy Hair Salon for 25 years, almost to the day. Survived by brother Don and Jane Wood of Plano, three favorite nephews, Jason Wood of Dallas, Jeff Wood of Dallas, and Jared Wood of Ft. Worth. Also survived by...

Anna Dee Hammett

Anna Dee Hammett

Sep 10, 2011

Anna was born in Dallas, Texas to C. L. and Dorothy Brown Bateman. Anna was a member of Trinity Church in Cedar Hill. She had been a Tax Information officer for the State Comptroller. Anna is married to Major S. Hammett, her children are Cathy Beightol, Chris Lueck, Robert Hammett, Don Hammett, and Breanna Lueck, a number of grandchildren and...

Sylvia G. January

Sylvia G. January

Sep 9, 2011

71, of Glenn Heights, TX passed away on September 09, 2011. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents: Maynard Lynn & Helen Louise Forbis King; brother: Larry King; husband: Rev. Wayne January. She is survived by her children: Trema & her husband Greg Ragland, Cindy & her husband Jack Keller, Bill January and Lynn Zienty; 8 grandchildren; twin sister:...

Dennis Art Acord

Dennis Art Acord

Sep 8, 2011

56, of DeSoto, TX passed away on September 08, 2011. Preceded in death by his son: Justin. He is survived by his wife: Lulu Acord; son: Nick; grandchildren: Gaven & Liem. Viewing will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 831 W. Tenth St., Dallas, TX. Memorials...

Billie L. Skelly

Billie L. Skelly

Sep 7, 2011

87, of DeSoto, TX passed away on September 07, 2011. She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Skelly & her companion Hank Munster; son: James Skelly; granddaughter: Shelley Knight and great grandson: Joseph Knight. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on...

Robert Foster Bozarth

Robert Foster Bozarth

Sep 2, 2011

85, of DeSoto, TX passed away on September 02, 2011. He is survived by his wife: Verle L. Bozarth; children: Randy & his wife Susan Bozarth, Loren & his wife Debbie Bozarth, Dee Anne & her husband Mark David, Denise & her husband Eric Smith and Douglas & his wife Cheryl Bozarth; grandchildren: Todd, Chad, Jill, Amy, Lindsey, Lisa, Jared,...

Glenda Sue Miller

Glenda Sue Miller

Sep 2, 2011

67, of Dallas, distribution supervisor for the Dallas Morning News. Glenda was born in New Boston, TX on August 13, 1944 and passed away in Dallas on September 2, 2011. She is survived by her husband Benton Miller, daughter, Tracy Emrick and step-daughter, Debra Easley, grandchildren, Stevie Easley and Hollie Sorrell, all of Dallas, sisters, Linda Robertson and Betty Davenport....

Marie Susan Marksbury-Carr

Marie Susan Marksbury-Carr

Sep 2, 2011

59, of DeSoto, TX passed away on September 02, 2011. She is survived by her husband Duane Carr; children: Joseph & wife Betsy DeLautre and Teri & her life partner Kam DeLeon; grandchildren: Grayson & Vincent; mother: Geri DeLautre; brother: Steven Marksbury; sister: SanDee Harris; aunt: Cathryn DeLautre; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Memorial Graveside...

Bobbie Jean Zehner Garner

Bobbie Jean Zehner Garner

Aug 29, 2011

: Bobbie Jean Zehner Garner, beloved wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away on August 29, 2011, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love and comfort of her husband and children. Bobbie was born on May 24, 1932 in Memphis, TN to Joseph Earl and Daisy Estelle Zehner, and is preceded in death by her parents, four...

Cora Dean Porter Courson

Cora Dean Porter Courson

Aug 25, 2011

79, of Desoto, TX passed away on August 25, 2011. She was a founding member of Hampton Road Baptist Church and retired from Lone Star Gas after 48 years. She is survived by her son: Mike & his wife Karen Courson; grandsons: Nick & Zack Nooteboom and Michael Joe "Toad-Hopper" Courson, Jr.; sister: Sharon Dooley; nieces & nephews: Shannon &...

Scott Matthew Keeth

Scott Matthew Keeth

Aug 21, 2011

59, of Glenn Heights, TX passed away on August 21, 2011. Mr. Keeth is survived by his wife Paula Woodruff Keeth. Scott's wishes were to have his body donated to science. Memorial Services will be held at 3:30 P. M. Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Grace United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall at 4105 Junius St., Dallas, TX. Memorials...

Edd Lee Haskins

Edd Lee Haskins

Aug 20, 2011

Edd Lee Haskins, “Grandad”, was born on April 15, 1921, and passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011. He attended Sunset High School, North Texas Agriculture College, and University of Texas. He received his Private Pilot license at the age of 18. While at the University of Texas, he was the Captain of their Fencing Team. He married his high...

Vesta Marie Harden

Vesta Marie Harden

Aug 18, 2011

80, of DeSoto, TX passed away on August 18, 2011. She is survived by her daughter: Michelle McNutt; son: Kevin Harden & his husband Chris Waddle; grandchildren: Stephanie, Melissa & Jonathan; great grandchildren: Abigail, Dylan, Evan, Landon & Ayden; brothers: Rev. Norman & wife Carolyn Palmer and Rev. Preston & wife Arvilla Palmer; sisters: Betty & husband Kenneth Spane, Faye...

James Joseph Flusche

James Joseph Flusche

Aug 18, 2011

Mr. Flusche died at his home in DeSoto following a tedious battle with cancer. He was born in Electra, Texas to Lawrence Charles and Gertrude Teresa (Lueb) Flusche, Mr. Flusche was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, a real estate research agent, he loved to garden. "He put God first, then his family, his garden and finally work!" Preceded...