Obituary Listing

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...

Richard Michael Key

Richard Michael Key

Feb 21, 2011

64, of Dallas, TX passed away on February 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph G. & Mary V. Key and a sister: Jane Ellen Munselle. He is survived by his brothers & sisters in law: Roger M. & Diann Key and Michael Dennis & Tamara Key and numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside Memorial Services with...

Aura-Elizabeth Valdez

Aura-Elizabeth Valdez

Feb 11, 2011

“ Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother” Survived by husband, Mike Valdez, children, Veronica Valdez, Monica Valdez, Franco Valdez, grandson, Giovanni Valdez, aunt, Edith Valladares, brothers, Francis Montoya, Mario Montoya and their families. The visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 at West/Hurtt Funeral Home with Mass Celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2011...

Miles Alexander Napier

Miles Alexander Napier

Feb 3, 2011

Miles “Alex” Alexander Napier, affectionately known as “Mr. Blue”, went to eternal glory on February 3, 2011. He was born to Miles and Georgene Napier on September 27, 1951 in Dallas, Texas. He is survived by his mother, Georgene Napier, his sister Charlotte Stanley and husband Eddie, his nephew Mark Stanley and wife Jennifer, and niece Alison Highland and husband...

Verna Maxine Bolton

Verna Maxine Bolton

Jan 30, 2011

89, of DeSoto, TX passed away on January 30, 2011. She is survived by her sons: Robert Lynn Bolton, John R. Bolton, Steven Roger Bolton, James Randall Bolton and Terry Dwayne Bolton and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Friday, February 04, 2011 from 1 - 2:00 P.M. Additionally the family...