Obituary Listing

Jack David Bond

Jack David Bond

Jun 12, 2023

94, Lt. Col., USAF Ret., of DeSoto, Texas passed away June 12, 2023 Mathematician, Aeronautical Engineer, Adventurer, Woodcrafter. He was born and raised in Dallas-Oak Cliff. He graduated Sunset High School where he set records in track. He was in ROTC at Texas A & M and after graduating, entered the Air Force. He graduated Michigan State University while serving...

James "Jim" Lee Yankie

James "Jim" Lee Yankie

Jun 3, 2023

94, U S Air Force Korean War Veteran, of Dallas, TX passed away June 03, 2023. Mr. Yankie was preceded in death by his parents: Ora Mae Global & William Woodford Yankie; wife: Betty Laverne Etheredge; brother: Woodford Yankie and sister in law: Eloise Martin Yankie. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law: Shirl “Yankie” & Harold Grant; son:...

Vanice Elaine Baca

Vanice Elaine Baca

May 23, 2023

58, of Dallas, TX passed away May 23, 2023. Vanice was preceded in death by her husband Omar S. Baca in February of 2023. Omar and Vanice were married May 24, 2003. She is survived by her father & stepmother: Richard & Donna Scott; mother: Mary Solberg; sister: Margaret Ahmed; sister & brother-in-law: Emily & Wally Mrowczynski; stepbrother & his...

John Felton Williams, Sr.

John Felton Williams, Sr.

May 23, 2023

94, U S Army Veteran, of Duncanville, TX passed away May 23, 2023. John Felton Williams, Sr. passed on May 23, 2023 at his home of forty years in Duncanville, Texas, at the age of 94. John was born October 8, 1928 in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Sunset High School. After graduation, John served in the United States Army...

Joan Calveard

Joan Calveard

May 2, 2023

Joan Calveard, age 78, a loving mother of two, passed away in the late hours of May 2nd, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joan was born in 1944 in Sarasota, Florida to Chester and Pauline Crowder and was a graduate from Sarasota High School in 1962. She married Larry Calveard, and they had 2 children, James and Susan....

Roger Lynn Hill

Roger Lynn Hill

Apr 19, 2023

Roger Lynn Hill passed on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at age 77 after a long battle with COPD. He was born on May 12, 1945 in Dallas, Texas. He was the middle child of Finos Lynn Hill and Edna Lorene Brown. Roger took great pride in being born a Texan and he spent most of his life in the DeSoto...

Thomas David Redding

Thomas David Redding

Apr 17, 2023

Thomas David Redding, 77, of Red Oak, TX sadly left us on April 17th, 2023. He is survived by his children Cindy (husband Kirk) and David (wife Kristen); five grandchildren: Olivia, Eli, Amos and Piper Jordan and Lucy Redding. He will be missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. Tommy meant many things to many people and...

Sammy Joe Sims

Sammy Joe Sims

Apr 4, 2023

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Sammy Joe Sims, loving husband and father of two, passed away at age 77 surrounded by his family. Sammy was born on October 6, 1945 in Cleburne, TX to Jewel Ezell and Creola Pearl Sims. As a young child Sammy enjoyed riding his horse, Judy, bareback while playing cowboys and Indians. In his teenage years,...

Ethel M. Philp

Ethel M. Philp

Apr 2, 2023

Ethel Marie Potter Philp, 92, of Dallas, TX. Ethel went to her eternal rest on April 2, 2023 due to complications from a severe stroke that she suffered on March 20, 2023. She passed away in peace at home, surrounded by her children and several members of her extended family. She was born to Teddy and Erma Potter on November...

Lee Wilsman

Lee Wilsman

Mar 28, 2023

85, of Heartland, TX passed away March 28, 2023. EDUCATION: Washington High School - Two Rivers, WI 1955, University of Wisconsin — BS 1959 & University of Wisconsin — MS in Geology 1961. EXPERIENCE: Materials Manger, VECTA — Grand Prairie, TX. 1996 - 2007; Operations Manger, AVO Multi-AMP Dallas, TX 4/91-1996; Vice President of Manufacturing, ILCO/UNICAN, Inc. - Winston-Salem, NC....

Karen Lee Hamric Pinkerton

Karen Lee Hamric Pinkerton

Mar 15, 2023

Karen Lee Hamric Pinkerton gained her heavenly wings suddenly on March 15, 2023, in Angel Fire, New Mexico while on vacation with her family where she loved the snow and the beauty of the mountains. Karen was raised on the Bryson family farm where the “home place” house remains today. Karen attended Midlothian High School where she was a cheerleader....

Larry Allen Fluitt

Larry Allen Fluitt

Mar 13, 2023

Larry Allen Fluitt, 61 of DeSoto, Texas passed away on March 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted and loving husband, dad, grandpa, son, brother, and friend. He is greatly missed by all that know him. Larry was born on April 18,1961 in Beaumont, Texas. He was a graduate of DeSoto High School,and spent over 30...

James "Pinky" Wesley Pinkerton

James "Pinky" Wesley Pinkerton

Mar 6, 2023

James Wesley “Pinky” Pinkerton went to his heavenly home on March 6, 2023. Jimmy was born in Mountain Peak, Texas on his family farm on December 7, 1938. He grew up on the farm across from Jordan Ranch. Jimmy met his beloved wife Karen in elementary school. He graduated from Midlothian High School in 1957. Jimmy married the love of...

Shirley Ann French

Shirley Ann French

Mar 1, 2023

Shirley Ann French longtime resident of Scurry, Texas passed away on March 1, 2023 at the age of 76. A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many who will miss her. Shirley is survived by her son Larry French and wife Rhonda of Scurry, daughter Michelle Hutchison of Gun Barrel, son Micheal French and wife Shannon of Farmersville, sister...

Joe Brent Harris

Joe Brent Harris

Feb 28, 2023

Joe Brent Harris, 69, of Midlothian, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Joe Brent was born July 18, 1953, in Dallas, TX, to Joe and Billie Harris. He grew up in Dallas and DeSoto, TX, where he played football, baseball, and was involved in FFA. After graduation, he worked for Bell South, Southwestern Bell Telephone and AT&T where he...

Roy Dean Wadle

Roy Dean Wadle

Feb 19, 2023

Roy Dean Wadle “Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.” Psalm 144:1 NLT Beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend, Roy Dean Wadle, went to meet his wonderful Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1941, to Ernest and Pauline...

Julia E. Hood

Julia E. Hood

Feb 18, 2023

Julia Eula Weitner Hood, 88, of Cedar Hill, TX passed away February 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Burlon Hood; stepson: Kenneth Hood and son: Jerry Phy and is survived by her stepson: Monte Hood of Mineola, TX; son: Billy Phy & his wife Angie of Burleson, TX; granddaughter: Brooke Humphries of Middleburg, FL; grandsons:...

Omar S. Baca

Omar S. Baca

Feb 15, 2023

Omar Sanchez Baca passed away February 15, 2023 at the age of 61 years. He was born on August 28, 1961 in Odessa, Texas. He grew up with his siblings: Ida Baca, Rebecca Baca, Hector Baca, Sr., Daniel Baca, Emanuel Baca and Veronica Rodriguez. They were raised on a farm by their parents: Manuel S. Baca, II and Katherine S....

Russell L. Clanagan

Russell L. Clanagan

Feb 12, 2023

Russell Clanagan, 75, of Ovilla, TX, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1947, in McKeesport, PA, to Howard and Theresa Clanagan. Russell accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Duquesne where he was a member of the Sunday School and Junior Choir. He was ordained and...

Mary Ann Fluitt

Mary Ann Fluitt

Feb 11, 2023

Mary Ann Chadwick Fluitt, 85, of DeSoto, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, at her home. Mary Ann was born in Beaufort, North Carolina. She met her husband, Jack Lee Fluitt, while working in Norfolk, Virginia, and came with him to Texas. While she spent most of her life in Texas, she never stopped loving the ocean and...