Obituary Listing

Tex R. Osborne

Tex R. Osborne

Apr 26, 2011

TEX R. OSBORNE - ADVENTURES - A street was built around the corner from his home, and a dream was born. Graduated from Waco High School in 1947 he was "off to the races," literately. In 1954 he struck out to Alaska in an old pick up truck with a camper, grub box and a barrel of gasoline driving up...

Zelda Tate

Zelda Tate

Apr 22, 2011

85, of DeSoto, TX passed away on April 22, 2011. Mrs. Tate was a retired DISD school teacher at T.L. Marsalis Elementary and a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Bugs Tate in 2005. She is survived by her sons and daughters in law: Darrell & Gayle Tate, Kyle & Vickie Tate...

Jewel E. Neel

Jewel E. Neel

Apr 21, 2011

97, of Dallas, TX passed away on April 21, 2011. A Veteran of the U. S. Army, and owned a grocery store in Oak Cliff for many years. He is survived by his sister: Berniece Criscione and many loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Wheatland United Methodist Church, 8000 S....

Katy Bob Terry

Katy Bob Terry

Apr 19, 2011

Known as Bobbie to her friends. was born in Canton, Texas on May 17, 1919 to William Swinney and Neva Bateman. She married Herman Terry, December 15, 1941 in Arizona while traveling to Herman's WW II assignment. She is survived by sons: Herman W. Terry and wife Beverly, Bobby Terry and wife, Sherry, Glenn Terry, sister,Hazel Campbell, nieces, Susie Pierce...

Nancy N. Rannels

Nancy N. Rannels

Apr 5, 2011

Nancy N. Rannels, 83, of Desoto, TX died on April 05, 2011 at the home of her daughter. Born in Lancaster, PA, Nancy was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Almeda Nixdorf. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Herman W. Rannels, in 1996. Mrs. Rannels graduated from Saint Joseph's Hospital in 1948 with her R.N. Diploma....

Gertrud Bryant

Gertrud Bryant

Mar 26, 2011

Born in Permisens, Germany, Mrs. Bryant had worked as a cutting supervisor for Capital Industries in DeSoto. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bryant in 1990, she is survived by a son, Billy Ray and his wife, Naomi of Hondo, their 7 children and 4 grandchildren, daughter, Ellen and her husband Michael Fisher of Italy and their 2 children,...

Charles E. Blackmon

Charles E. Blackmon

Mar 26, 2011

76, a pioneer DeSoto family, Veteran of the U. S. Army and retired surveyor for Mobil Pipeline. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Emella of DeSoto, daughter and son in law, Charlotte and Mark Vaughan of Maypearl, grandchildren, Cydney and Conner Vaughan, special nieces and nephew, Teresa, Karen, Curt and Debbie, and great nieces and nephews, and numerous special...

Don L. Roach

Don L. Roach

Mar 26, 2011

74, of Lancaster, TX passed away on March 26, 2011. Mr. Roach was preceded in death by a son: Donald Lee Roach, Jr. He is survived by his wife: Ignacia "Inez" Roach; children: William "Bill" & his wife Jessica Rivers; Barbara & her husband Mike Cason; Ben & his wife Robin Greenlee and Rick & his wife Erin Wall; 9...

Mac A. Trewin

Mac A. Trewin

Mar 23, 2011

93, of DeSoto, TX passed away on March 23, 2011. He is survived by his wife: Nelda Trewin; son & daughter in law: Walter & Shirley Trewin; son & daughter in law: Larry & Eileen Trewin; daughter & son in law: Tanya & Randy Grayson; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother & sister in law: Tom & Jane Trewin; sister:...

Dolores Ann Muench

Dolores Ann Muench

Mar 20, 2011

56, of DeSoto, TX passed away on March 20, 2011. She is survived by her husband: Henry Muench; daughter: Sharee Arispe; grandchildren: Lauren, Taylor, Alexus, Haley and Caitlynn; mother: Bernice Rhodes and sister: Cindy Sacco. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 A.M. until service time which will begin at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist...

Walt Self

Walt Self

Mar 18, 2011

70, of Glenn Heights, TX passed away on March 18, 2011. He is survived by his wife: Linda Self; son & daughter in law: Jerry Wayne & Rhea Smith; daughter & son in law: Marian Elizabeth & Richard Dobson; grandchildren: Jessica & James, Joshua, Stephen and Jaclyn & Tyler; great grandchildren: Jayden, Jordyn & Bradley; brother & sister in law:...

Mary Beth Heath

Mary Beth Heath

Mar 11, 2011

66, a resident of DeSoto since 1974. She was born in Dallas, TX. Survived by her husband of 46 years, Gordon Heath, daughter, Lee Ann Heath of Austin, sons, Steven Heath of Arlington, and Timothy Brent Heath of New York City, grandsons, Michael and David, brothers, Paul Brown and wife, Sandy of Cedar Hill and Tommy Brown, Jr and his...

Delma Elliott Rast

Delma Elliott Rast

Mar 10, 2011

100, of Cedar Hill was born in Leckie, WV on May 18, 1910. Her ancestors were Scots, Welsh, Irish, German and Native American stock. They immigrated to western Virginia and North Carolina in the 1600’s. She was an accomplished sales person in the midst of the Great Depression. First for Montgomery Ward, then as a realtor in Charleston, WV. She...

Claude James Josey, Jr.

Claude James Josey, Jr.

Mar 7, 2011

C. J. was born in Roscoe, TX, had been a licensed minister since he was 21 and became ordained about nine years ago when he was the associate pastor at 1st Baptist Church in Glenn Heights. He had been in nursing for 42 years, including his military time, and a Chaplain and Nurse for hospice the last twelve years. He...

Paulino Rodriguez

Paulino Rodriguez

Mar 4, 2011

75, of Cedar Hill, Texas passed away on March 04, 2011. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Gloria Rodriguez, a sister: Mary Gonzalez and brothers: Nicholas Rodriguez and Pedro Rodriguez, Jr. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his wife: Guadalupe C. Rodriguez; children: Linda & husband John Lowry, Helen & husband Michael Huddleston, Paul, Jr. & wife Jan Rodriguez,...

Amabile "Mina" Kirkpatrick

Amabile "Mina" Kirkpatrick

Mar 1, 2011

Mina Kirkpatrick died March 1, 2011 in Duncanville, TX at the age of eighty-eight. She spent her youth in Florence, Italy, the city where she was born on January 8, 1923. During World War II, she met Maxwell Kirkpatrick, officer in the United States Army. They married July 25, 1945. She was preceded in death by her father, Paolo Calistri`,...

Luella Belinda Mosel

Luella Belinda Mosel

Feb 27, 2011

Graveside Services and Interment will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2011 at Mission Park South, 1700 S. E. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214, 210.924.4242

Valerie Elaine Adkins

Valerie Elaine Adkins

Feb 26, 2011

Valerie was born in Dallas, Texas to John Marshall and Irma Ott Williams. She died unexpectedly on her birth date at Methodist Charlton Hospital in Dallas. She was a registered nurse and had worked in nursing for many years. She graduated from Dallas Baptist university, and was a member of Cold Springs Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Gary...

Dean Taylor

Dean Taylor

Feb 25, 2011

Dean was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and served in Viet Nam and Desert Storm. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Bobbi, children, Dena Marie and Jessica-Lyn, grandchildren, Breanna and Reimond, great granddaughter, Clover-Lyn and brother, C. Jack Taylor. A Celebration of his life will be held at 3 P. M. Sunday, February...

Marion Elizabeth Pattillo

Marion Elizabeth Pattillo

Feb 23, 2011

66, of DeSoto, TX passed away on February 23, 2011. She is survived by her husband: Nick Pattillo; son: Stefan & wife Angel Vann; daughter: Nikkole Franklin; son: Seth & wife Jennifer Pattillo; daughter: Holly 7 husband Brian Richardson; grandchildren: Austin, Abigail, Jackson, Brendan & Gracie; brother: Gary Meyer; sister: Dorsey Jean & husband Lawrence Souza and a host of...