Obituary Listing

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...

Linda Ann Rigdon

Linda Ann Rigdon

Aug 26, 2010

59, a DeSoto resident since 1985, passed away August 26, 2010 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas following a lengthy illness. She was born November 12, 1950 in Coushatta, Louisiana to Charlie and Ruby Britain Barbo. She was married to Charles Rigdon on October 21, 1972 in Houma, LA She was a community volunteer and a homemaker. Preceded in death by...

Russell G. "Guy" Powers

Russell G. "Guy" Powers

Aug 24, 2010

Guy was born in Dallas, Texas and served in the U. S. Navy. He worked for Century Blue Print for many years, and was a deacon at Hampton Road Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son: Bruce Powers in 1995, and his wife: Freida Powers in 2007. He is survived by his daughter and son in law:...

John Hart Thompson

John Hart Thompson

Aug 23, 2010

79, of Ovilla, TX passed away on August 23, 2010. Captain Thompson was retired U S Navy after serving 37 years. He is survived by his beloved wife: Beverly Jean Thompson; brother & sister in law: Jim & Charlotte Thompson; nephews: Collin Thompson & James Thompson; brother in law & sister in law: William E. & Sharon Garber and niece:...

Doris Kathryn Miller

Doris Kathryn Miller

Aug 23, 2010

Age 86, a Cedar Hill, Texas resident for the last 23 years, passed away Monday morning, August 23, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital in DeSoto, Texas. Mrs. Miller was born September 19, 1923 in Union, N. J., to Harry and Carrie Kienz Knapp. She and her husband, Edwin Miller had lived and raised 2 sons in the Allendale, N.J. area...

Brenda A. Sanders

Brenda A. Sanders

Aug 21, 2010

Brenda was born in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away at her home in Glenn Heights, Texas. She was preceded in death by her sister, Valorie, Sharp. She is survived by her husband: Darrell Sanders, son and daughter in law: Shaun and Megan Sanders, daughter: Audrey Sanders, parents: Jim and Juanita Sharp, brothers: James P. Sharp, Jr, and Pete Sharp, sister:...

John M. Barnard

John M. Barnard

Aug 17, 2010

88, passed away on August 17, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Jean. Survived by sons John and Howard Barnard and daughter Wilda Parker. He is grandfather to Erin Barnard, Rebecca Rury and Eric Veal. He was born in Glen Flora, TX and raised in El Campo, TX. He entered the U S Army in 1942...

Karen O. Powers

Karen O. Powers

Aug 16, 2010

Karen was born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas and left this earth at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Karen was President and C. E. O. of Flooring Perfections in Arlington. She and her family had lived in DeSoto for over 30 years, and she was a member of First Christian Church in DeSoto. Besides her husband, Andy Powers, she...

Gloria Ann Shumaker

Gloria Ann Shumaker

Aug 11, 2010

Born in Dallas, Texas to Clarence and Thelma Oleta Merrifield Painter, Sr., Mrs. Shumaker passed away in Irving, TX. Survivors include her son: John P. Shumaker, daughter: Kristi Ann Deitrick, grandchildren: Hannah Nicole, Noah Sumner, and Henry Owen, brother: Clarence "Sonny" Painter,and his wife Mary, sister in law, Katy Painter. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until services...

Nancy Sue Roberson

Nancy Sue Roberson

Aug 6, 2010

79, of Midlothian, TX passed away on August 06, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband: Henry T. "Robby" Roberson on August 05, 2006. She is survived by her children: Nancy S. Wood, Janet L. Maples, Cathlyn A. Shaffer and Tina S. Ziebolz. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Friday,...