Obituary Listing

Jul 27, 2022

As I come to you these words fall heavy to the page. With tears streaming from my eyes, breath heavy, lungs full of sighs. A Light ever so Great and Bright in this Universe, born the 25th of September the year of our Lord 1978 in the city of Dallas Tx. I most grievingly have to say Our Light Tramell...

Jul 25, 2022

Walter Oxford, 78, U S Army Veteran, of Waxahachie, TX (formerly of DeSoto) also lovingly known as Walt, Wally, Papa, and Grandpa, passed away on July 25, 2022. He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Cecil. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margaret (Maggie), his sister, Rosemary, his children Eric and his wife Donice; Brec and his...

Jul 23, 2022

Ruby was born on September 26, 1939, to the parentage of Albert Arnold and Earlene Williams-Arnold in DeKalb, TX. Ruby spent her childhood growing up in the Eldorado Community among a host of family and friends. She attended Eldorado Baptist Church and at a young age she came to know the Lord under the Leadership of Pastor Walter Wakefield. Ruby...

Jul 22, 2022

Barbara (Bārbel) Branscum Mullen, entered into rest on Friday, July 22, 2022, she was 76. A first-generation German immigrant, Barbara embodied the heads-down grit of people new to our shores when she came to the United States in 1964. Barbara was born on May 28th, 1946 to Heinz and Irmgard Fuchs of Mannheim, Germany. She was raised and studied in...

Jul 13, 2022

60, U S Air Force Veteran, of DeSoto, TX passed away July 13, 2022. Roy was a 1980 graduate of David W. Carter High School in Dallas, TX and a 1984 graduate of Austin College in Sherman, TX. After his college graduation Roy entered the Air Force and graduated from Officer Training School at Lackland Air Force Base in San...

Jul 12, 2022

Obituary PRINT Perry “Pete” Foster Reininga June 20, 1931-July 12, 2022 Perry “Pete” Foster Reininga, age 91, of Frisco, Texas, formerly of Dunkirk, NY, passed away July 12, 2022, surrounded by family. Pete was born in Western Springs, Illinois to Perry and Elizabeth Foster Reininga who predeceased him. He earned a BS from Allegheny College, Meadville, PA, and a MBA...

Jul 8, 2022

65, of Irving, TX passed away July 08, 2022. The family will gather in the Chapel of West/Hurtt on Friday - July 22, 2022 from 1 - 4:00 P.M. with a Celebration of Life beginning at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials or donations be made in Doug's name to www.curemeso.org Doug was preceded in death...

Jul 8, 2022

Kathryn “Kathy” Goad, passed away peacefully on July 8th in DeSoto, Texas. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Kathy was born to Richard and Vivian Luckert in Carrier, OK on November 7, 1951. Kathy married her best friend, Larry Goad, on August 28, 1976. Together they had 46 marvelous years of marriage and three daughters: Rachel,...

Jul 4, 2022

82, passed away July 04, 2022. Eleanor is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eleanor Tanalski; her sister, Arlene Tanalski; her daughter, Kimberly Mercer; and her grandson, Joseph Sinclair. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Otis (63) and her husband William Otis; her son, Joseph Sinclair (58) and his wife Cristy Clemons; her daughter, Michelle Conte-Wilkerson (51)...

Jun 26, 2022

Betty Jean Watts,  92, of Oak Cliff, a graduate of Adamson high school, member of  the Calypso Club, and Shady Oaks Garden Club. Preceded in death by her husband: Dr. Eugene Watts and grandson: Chad Edwards.   Survivors include her daughter: Shirley Dunn of Cleburne, son: Gary Watts of Dallas, grandchildren: Christy Edwards, and Jennifer Nanna, great grandchildren: Natalie Gutierrez,...

Jun 25, 2022

Mona was born in Healdsburg, California to Hilma and Ira Green on 20 September 1930 and passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas on 25 June 2022. She moved from California to Texas at the age of 16 and graduated from Adamson High School. She received a degree in Music from UNT Denton and later attended UT Arlington for her Paralegal...

Jun 21, 2022

Helen Kathryn White Hastings, 88, was born in Dallas, Texas to Louise and Ray White. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 21, 2022 after a long illness. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Ray White, her beloved husband Bill Hastings, and grandson...

Jun 19, 2022

George Arthur Biegler was a dedicated and caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away on Father’s Day, June 19th, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born to Karl and Emily on December 1st, 1932. We are all grieving over this devastating and sudden loss. There aren't enough pages in a book or time in a movie...

May 21, 2022

Gene Archer Pate passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 21, 2022. He was born on April 10, 1930 in Leon County to Jasper Lee Pate and Edness Cathern Welch. He married Dorothy Faye Bain on November 1, 1947 in Centerville, Texas. They moved to DeSoto in 1950 where Gene worked for Mrs. Baird’s Bread and then AER for...

May 17, 2022

91, U S Navy Veteran, serving aboard the USS Winston during the Korean War, of DeSoto, TX passed away May 17, 2022. He was born November 27, 1930 in Garvin, OK to George W. & Lydia M. Williams Hawthorne. Tom married the love of his life, Ona Lee Lewis on April 23, 1955 in Durant, OK. They were married for...

May 16, 2022

Kenneth Cole, 90, a U.S. Army veteran, joined his beloved Tibbie in their heavenly home on the morning of May 16, 2022. Ken is survived by his sons, Ken M. Cole and his wife, Dolores J. Cole, Larry E. Cole and his wife, Mary R. Cole, his grandchildren, Kenneth R. Cole, Dustin R. Cole, Michael P. Cole, Kyle R. Cole...

Apr 28, 2022

85, U S Army Veteran, of DeSoto, TX passed away April 28, 2022. Connie was preceded in death by his wife Barbara in 2009. He is survived by many loving friends and neighbors. Friends are welcome to come pay their respects and sign a guest book on Wednesday - May 25, 2022 from 9 - 11:00 A.M. A Graveside Service,...

Apr 25, 2022

Roger Dale Evans age 66, of Midlothian Tx passed away, Monday April 25, at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Roger was born May 17th, 1955, in Dallas, Texas to parents, Leonard and Lula Evans. After graduating high school Roger obtained his elevator mechanics license certification. He worked for Baxter’s & Sons before starting his own business Evans Elevators. He later owned...

Apr 21, 2022

John William Stubbs  10/4/1946 ~ 4/21/2022

The Lord called John William Stubbs home in a peaceful manner at Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas, with close family and loved ones by his side on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in his 75th year. He passed away after an unexpected and brief battle with heart complications.

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Apr 18, 2022

John Michael “Mike” Thornhill, 77, of Desoto, Texas entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, April 18th. Mike was born November 26, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Johnie Thornhill and Freda Shellito Thornhill. He surrendered to the gospel ministry at the young age of 16 and then graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1963 and Jacksonville...