Obituary Listing

Barbara Flanagan

Barbara Flanagan

Dec 23, 2010

A Memorial Service will be held in Arkansas on a date and at a time to be determined.

Annie Virginia Pearce

Annie Virginia Pearce

Dec 22, 2010

85, of Lancaster, TX passed away on December 22, 2010. There will be no viewing/visitation or services here. A memorial service will be held in Arkansas on a later date.

Mary M. Calvery

Mary M. Calvery

Dec 20, 2010

85, of Dallas, TX passed away on December 20, 2010. She is survived by her daughter: Joyce Stockton; sons & daughters in law: Donnie Dwain, Jr. & Beth Calvery, Steven N. & Greta Calvery and Mike & Vicki Calvery; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 23,...

Marie West

Marie West

Dec 15, 2010

Alice Marie West, age 68 and a resident of Vancleave, MS died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in Vancleave. She had lived in Florida, Temple, TX, East Texas, and DeSoto and Duncanville prior. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie Mae (Ratliff) and John Johnston. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Frank West; son, John Phillip...

Helen Ruth Zerfas

Helen Ruth Zerfas

Dec 2, 2010

Born January 3, 1917 in Sylvan Grove Kansas to William Emory and Elizabeth Wolbach Bowen.; she married Oscar J. Zerfas on May 22, 1937, and they lived in Ellis, KS until 1948 when they moved to Goodland, KS. She was the secretary for the Co-op Oil Company in Goodland. In 1987 they moved to Hays, KS, until 1995 when she...

Ann Waits

Ann Waits

Nov 27, 2010

Ann was born at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, and passed away at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Wayne "MUTT" and Ruth Opal Pickard McElroy and infant brother, Norman. She is survived by her husband, Thomas GLEN Waits and a close and loving extended family. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday, December...

Patricia Loucks Fisk

Patricia Loucks Fisk

Nov 25, 2010

Born in Liverpool, England to Alfred William and Daisy Davies. After the war, she moved to London where she spent her formative years. Moving to London was the beginning of a life long love for travel. In 1962 she moved to Tacoma, Washington, where she married and gave birth to Graham and Neal Loucks. While raising the boys, her home...

Val "Nick" Gaylord Taggart

Val "Nick" Gaylord Taggart

Nov 21, 2010

75, of Ovilla, TX passed away on November 21, 2010. Mr. Taggart was retired from the U S ARMY. He is survived by his wife: Peggie J. Taggart; daughters: Valerie & her husband Claude Stephens and DeAnn Guffey; grandchildren: Erica, Emily, Tyler, Joshua, Marisa and Nicholas; great grandchildren: Scott and Bodie; brothers: Sylvin & his wife Yvonne Taggart, Larry &...

Earnestine Ashley

Earnestine Ashley

Nov 16, 2010

79, of DeSoto, TX passed away on November 13, 2010. There will be no viewing or services here in DeSoto. Mrs. Ashley will be shipped to Simpson Family Mortuary, 1557 W. Baseline, San Bernardino, California 92411. 909-381-9172.

Aileen Thralls Ground

Aileen Thralls Ground

Nov 13, 2010

Aileen T. Ground De Soto, Texas 87 years of age. Born in San Bernardino, California on March 18, 1923, she passed away suddenly in her sleep at her home in De Soto on November 13, 2010. In 1940, Aileen married the love of her life and best friend, Jack Ground. Recently out of the Navy, Jack was a ship fitter...

Grace Covington Kohlenberg

Grace Covington Kohlenberg

Nov 6, 2010

88, passed away on November 06, 2010. There will be no viewing or services per Mrs. Kohlenberg's request.

Mike O'Dell

Mike O'Dell

Oct 30, 2010

61, of Allen, TX (formerly of DeSoto) passed away at home on October 30, 2010. He is survived by his wife: Debbie Hoppe; daughter: Casey O'Dell; mother: Jean O'Dell and nephew: Shaun O'Dell. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Thursday, November 04, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be private.

Peggy Jo Riddle

Peggy Jo Riddle

Oct 27, 2010

Born in Ferris, Texas to Cosy Alexander and Maud Perry Bell, Mrs. Riddle had lived in DeSoto since 1949. Her husband, Harry B. Riddle, Jr. died February 5, 2007, and her grandson Josh Riddle also preceded her in death. She is survived by children: Byron Riddle of Payne Springs, TX, Ronnie and his wife, Katherine Riddle of Rockwall, Brenda Warner...

Jerry B. Peterson

Jerry B. Peterson

Oct 24, 2010

57, of Oak Leaf, TX passed away on October 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife: Linda Peterson; son: Jeffrey Wayne Peterson & his wife Anna; daughter: Erin Peterson Surles & her husband Phillip; daughter: Lauren Peterson; daughter: Leah Peterson; grandchildren: Jeffrey, Jr., Jeryl and Zachrey; brother & sister in law: Tom & Rene Peterson; sister & brother in...

Leslie Wayne Wood

Leslie Wayne Wood

Oct 18, 2010

Services have not been announced at this time. Please check back after the weekend.

Maxie Koch

Maxie Koch

Oct 11, 2010

89, of Duncanville, TX passed away on October 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 66 years: Beverly J. Koch of Duncanville, TX; daughter: Kathryn Koch of Rowlett, TX; son & daughter in law: Thomas M. & Jane Koch of DeSoto, TX; grandchild: Kristin & her husband Griffin Goodman of Tyler, TX and two great grandchildren: Grayson Zelick...

Jeanne M. Smith

Jeanne M. Smith

Oct 8, 2010

died October 8, 2010 after a long tough fight. She was born October 11, 1923 in Providence, Rhode Island. A devoted military wife married to Col (Ret.) Herbert A. Smith Jr., now deceased, a career solider, a veteran of World War II, former Professor of Military of Science at the UTEP and teacher at Yesleta High School. After serving around...

Doris M. Elliott

Doris M. Elliott

Sep 25, 2010

78, of Duncanville, TX passed away on September 25, 2010. She is survived by her son: Jimmy Neil Blackburn & his wife Sybil; daughters: Cindy King; Elaine Shelton; Darla Elliott & her husband Donald Greenwald; 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at...

John Gayda

John Gayda

Sep 15, 2010

GAYDA, John, 85 of DeSoto, TX went to be with his Lord on Sep. 15, 2010. He was born Nov. 7, 1924 in Pittsburg, PA., raised in Nesquehoning, PA. John retired from the U. S. Navy serving during WWII and Korea, where he received the American Campaign and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbons, he then retired from Bell Helicopter. John was...

Joe Deleon

Joe Deleon

Sep 9, 2010

Joe DeLeon was born in Dallas, Texas to Juvenal and Carmen Hernandez DeLeon. He went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2010 in the emergency room of Methodist Charlton Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to Service Time of 7 p. m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the funeral home chapel. Survivors are his...