Obituary Listing

Lerita Jean Waitman

Lerita Jean Waitman

Aug 8, 2009

71, of DeSoto, TX, passed away August 08, 2009. She is survived by her children: William J. "Bill" Waitman, Carol Desmond and Albert Waitman. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. at the Faith Bible Church, 1437 W. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto, TX. Interment will follow on a later date in...

W. F. "Bud" Jordan

W. F. "Bud" Jordan

Jul 24, 2009

Willeford Frank "BUD" Jordan passed away on July 24, 2009. He was born April 30, 1930 in Texon, Reagan County, TX, where he earned his Eagle Scout award. He played professional baseball for one year before joining the Air Force. In his 4 years at Lackland AFB, he worked in statistics and pitched on the AF baseball team. Mr. Jordan...

Margaret Jo Nelson

Margaret Jo Nelson

Jul 24, 2009

Margaret Jo Nelson, born January 5, 1935 in Dallas, Tx to W. R.(Bob) and Nina Pauline (Polly) Smith, went to be with her Lord July 23, 2009, after a lengthy illness of Cardio-pulmonary disease. She was the apple of her father's eye. She attended Adamson High School, was a Leopardette and graduated in January 1952. Jo met the love of...

Vernard Lee "Bill" Graves

Vernard Lee "Bill" Graves

Jul 24, 2009

Bill was born December 13, 1929 in Whitt, TX. He passed away July 24, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Dallas after a long illness. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Cynthia Graves Llinas, two infant children, parents: V.L. & Connie Graves, one sister and one brother. He is survived by his wife of 56 years: Helen Graves...

Barbara Ann Pyrek

Barbara Ann Pyrek

Jul 15, 2009

Mrs. Pyrek was born in Chicago, Illinois to Felix and Harriet Szalkowski Klodzinski. She was a homemaker for most of her life, and had been in DeSoto over twenty years. She is survived by her husband, Condrad Pyrek, mother, Harriet Klodzinski, brother, Phillip Klodzinski, nephew, Adam and nieces, Laura and Carrie of the Chicago area. The family will receive friends...

Lynn D. Mullins

Lynn D. Mullins

Jul 13, 2009

86, of DeSoto, TX. Lynn is survived by his son & daughter in law: Paul & Suellen Mullins; daughter: Janet Byrum; grandchildren: Christopher & Keenan Mullins, Ashley Grant, Erin Taylor, Ruth Ann Mullins and Thomas Mullins; great grandson: Gavin Grant; brothers: Burel Mullins & William Mullins. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, July 16, 2009...

George J. Finney

George J. Finney

Jul 13, 2009

Mr. Finney was born in Gilmer, Texas, and died at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas. He retired as chief dispatcher of Central Forwarding. Recently he served on the council for the Seniors Citizens Board in DeSoto. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Scott, daughter, Carol McCord, grandchildren, Andrew, Josh,...

J. D. Pollock

J. D. Pollock

Jul 12, 2009

Mr. Pollock was born in the community of Wheatland, Texas and passed away at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas. He moved to Cedar Hill at the age of 4, went to school there, and at the age of 18, enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps. He served for 6 years during WWII. He then served in the Health Department...

William Robert (Bob) Purcell

William Robert (Bob) Purcell

Jun 30, 2009

Born in Bonham, TX to Bonnie Carruth Purcell and Samuel Douglas Purcell. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two wives, JoAnn Burke Purcell and Jane Caldwell Purcell. He is survived by his daughter, Bobbie, son-in-law, Tommy Dobbs of Desoto, grandchildren, Eric and his wife Katrina, Aaron and his wife. Stephanie and Ashley, as well as...

Preston Wayne Kingsley

Preston Wayne Kingsley

Jun 29, 2009

Preston was born in Dallas, Texas and passed away unexpectedly in Dallas. A resident of Red Oak, he is survived by mother, Courtney Leann Kingsley of Red Oak, father, Terry Wayne Waldrop, Jr. of Red Oak, brothers, Chad Jackson and Trey Gajdica, grandparents, Ronnie and Linda Kingsley of Ovilla and Michele Herrada of Dallas, great grandmothers, Brenda Gonzalez and Margurite...

J. Russell Gill

J. Russell Gill

Jun 15, 2009

71 of Duncanville, TX, passed away June 15, 2009 in a hospital in DeSoto, TX, following an extended illness. He was born December 21, 1937 in Waxahachie, TX to Dr. James R. and Louise Gill. He was a licensed funeral director for the state of Texas, had owned his own funeral home, and grave service, and had been with the...

Effie L. Curry

Effie L. Curry

Jun 11, 2009

88, of DeSoto, TX. She is survived by her daughter: Carla Curry Sheffield; sister: Norma Florence. Graveside services and interment will be held on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. in the Grove Hill Memorial Park, 4118 Samuel Blvd., Dallas, TX 75228 with Bro. Dave Jacobson, officiating.

Janet Corbet

Janet Corbet

Jun 11, 2009

78, of Cedar Hill, TX Passed away June 11, 2009. She is survived by her husband P.H. Corbet; son: Danny & Wife Jakie Furgate; daughter Karen & her husband Gary Treider; daughter: Donna Corbet; daughter: Carol & her husband Steven Kile; 8 grand children including Amy, Michael, Jennifer, Michelle, Megan & Kelsey and 7 great grandchildren. The family will receive...

Norman "Ed" Guilliams

Norman "Ed" Guilliams

Jun 6, 2009

63, of Oak Leaf, TX. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Guilliams; son: Noel Guilliams; sister: Lana Sands-Schwab. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 6 - 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Ovilla United Methodist Church, 1403 Red Oak...

Calvin Norfleet "Mickey" Musick

Calvin Norfleet "Mickey" Musick

Jun 5, 2009

84, of Bosque County, TX. He is survived by his wife: Betty Musick; children: Butch & Natalie Harmon, Linda Johnson & Ronnie, Kenneth & Lisa Musick, Larry & Roxy Musick, James & Kelli Moore, Nancy & Dewayne Sutherland and Chris & Cathy Moore; 17 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers: Earl Musick & Jim Musick and sister: Barbara Ratliff. The family...

Ret. Major Floyd E. Jack

Ret. Major Floyd E. Jack

Jun 3, 2009

79, of Red Oak, TX. He is survived by his wife: Cynthia C. Jack; daughter: Holly Jack; daughter: Erika Jack; son: Franklin Eugene Jack and 4 grandchildren. Visitation will be at the West/Hurtt Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 5 - 7:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 10:00 A.M....

Judith Lynne Flach

Judith Lynne Flach

Jun 1, 2009

born October 30, 1935 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, died peacefully at her home in Duncanville, TX on June 1, 2009, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Rev. Richard Flach, children and their spouses, Kevin and Karmen Flach of Arlington, Kerin and David Anguiano of Carrollton, Jordan and Elizabeth Flach of DeSoto, Joanna and...

Larry F. Peery

Larry F. Peery

Jun 1, 2009

60 of DeSoto, TX. Larry is survived by his wife Linda Peery of DeSoto, TX; daughters: Renee Love of Longview, TX and Melissa Forester of Plano, TX; grandsons: Lance & Preston Love and Brandon Forester; granddaughter: Madison Forester; sister: Peggy Hayes of Tyler, TX; brother: Jerry Peery of Tyler, TX and step father: Ed Morris of Tyler, TX. The family...

John "Jack" Perkins

John "Jack" Perkins

May 26, 2009

89, of Dallas, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 26, 2009 at his home in DeSoto, TX. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Martha, parents George & Marie and sisters Virginia, Margueritte & Alice. Jack is survived by daughters: Becky & her husband Joe and Pam & her husband Ed; grandchildren: Kellie,...

Louise V Campbell

Louise V Campbell

May 15, 2009

100, passed away May 15, 2009. A very dedicated member of the Elmwood Senior Center and lifetime resident of Oak Cliff. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Betty L. and David M. Selman, grandchildren, David and Alice Selman, Sheryl and Jim Sherey, 8 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, May 18, 2009...