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DeShields Cemetery, sometimes called DeShiell, is a medium sized cemetery located in Northeast Titus County. It is a public cemetery long used for community burial. Located about 2 miles North of Wilkerson Community Center, it is easily accessed. A chain link fence encloses the current acreage. A new section has been started by the Blalock family in an adjoining enclosure. Currently there is one triple monument in it for three of the Blalock family. The cemetery is well laid out and neatly maintained.

There are 3 rocks marking an undeterminable number of grave sites, 2 native stones, 3 concrete slabs and blocks, one FHM and concrete block, 4 bullet shaped concrete structures, 14 concrete blocks, and a petrified rock marking others. Copious empty spaces are apparently location of other graves.

To reach the DeShields Cemetery from the Titus County courthouse, take Jefferson Street north for 1.4 miles to the intersection with the Interstate 30 access road (Burton Road). Turn right (East) onto Burton Road and proceed 0.5 mile to the intersection of FM 1402 (Harts Bluff Road). Turn left (North) onto FM 1402 for 12.4 miles to the intersection of FM 71. Turn right (East) onto FM 71 and then, almost an immediate left (North) onto County Road (CR) NW 47 (CR 3920). This county road will then intersect CR NW 52 (CR 1915) after 0.9 mile. At CR 1915 turn right (East). The DeShields cemetery entrance drive will be 0.6 mile from that intersection. The cemetery sits to right about 0.1 mile. The coordinates are 33o 22.030'N 094o56.872'W.

NameBirthDeathNotes, inscription
AllenArgie L. (Allen)February 11, 1901August 2, 1958--
AllenDorothy BlalockOctober 26, 1934September 21, 1993--
AllenEleanor L. ReevesSeptember 10, 1873June 7, 1956--
AllenJamesMay 15, 1971May 15, 1971Twins of R. M. And Dorothy Allen
AllenJohn L.April 30, 1898July 30, 1988Son of Eliga & Eleanor Allen
AllenJohnnie LeoApril 6, 1940January 3, 1960Son of John & Argie Allen (FHM)
AllenLige (Eliga)August 31, 1873September 25, 1966--
AllenRandolph MabryDecember 22, 1926November 16, 1996Cpl US Marine Corps WWII
AllenThomasMay 15, 1971May 15, 1971--
AllenTravis J. C.December 20, 1934January 3, 1960Son of John and Argie Allen
AnschutzArleneSeptember 2, 1922----
AnschutzFriebert H.September 25, 1887June 13, 1981Whither thou goest I will go
AnschutzMary BennieDecember 31, 1895January 12, 1983--
AnschutzPleas A.November 24, 1919December 12, 1989Pvt US Army WWII When we all get to heaven
AstonJuanita J.August 24, 1930----
AstonWilliam "Bill"June 12, 1928September 8, 1996--
BanksMinnie KathrynSeptember 24, 1912May 2, 1976--
BanksSammie DuaneApril 21, 1956March 30, 1968--
BarryWillie LeolaApril 12, 1918June 16, 1918Aged 2 months FHM
BeairdMrs. John------
BeardBobby GeneMay 30, 1941November 7, 1999Your love will always show us the way. Your memory is forever with us. Beloved husband, Daddy & friend. 1 Cor. 13:4-8
BlalockAlbert T. (Buck)August 29, 1889January 24, 1986--
BlalockMrs. Albert T.February 1, 19051932A tender and loving friend
BlalockC. C.December 24, 1916October 8, 1990PFC US Army WWII
BlalockCharlie PaulSeptember 29, 1952--Son
BlalockCharlie WrightJanuary 22, 1914August 28, 1988Father Married 44 years
BlalockEdward C.September 28, 1884August 18, 1950Together forever
BlalockEdward TaylorJuly 22, 1941September 9, 1943Son of Mr. & Mrs. Morris Blalock
BlalockEnzaleeJuly 8, 1926----
BlalockEstelle Marie AllenMarch 2, 1922----
BlalockEtta ViolaFebruary 23, 1886September 14, 1971--
BlalockGussie MaeAugust 3, 1896February 15, 1984--
BlalockHarvey AlbertJanuary 24, 1913November 20, 1969--
BlalockHattie MaeMay 28, 1889December 4, 1962--
BlalockHenry GradyDecember 23, 1895February 15, 1967Resting till the resurrection morn
BlalockJ. C.May 18, 1931May 18, 1931Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. T. E. Blalock A bud on earth to bloom in heaven
BlalockJamesNovember 16, 1922October 1924--
BlalockJames FranklinFebruary 23, 1878December 21, 1959--
BlalockL. ZelleMay 1, 1907----
BlalockLuenona WilsonMay 23, 1908September 18, 1995--
BlalockMae EvelynNovember 30, 1922--Mother
BlalockMargretSeptember 6, 1920March 1923--
BlalockMildred O.January 8, 1913May 28, 1926Gone but not forgotten
BlalockMinnie E.May 30, 1892October 23, 1951Mama
BlalockMollie MooreMarch 25, 1896December 13, 1961--
BlalockMorris AlbertSeptember 6, 1909August 4, 1973Morris Blalock, Great Grandson of Martha DeShields
BlalockNettieApril 13, 1906May 11, 1944(monument is sinking)
BlalocknfnNovember 4, 1937November 4, 1937Son of Grady & Mollie Blalock
BlalockOdis G.October 17, 1919November 2000Beyond the sunset
BlalockOllie C.June 17, 1886January 24, 1983The peace of God that passeth all understanding
BlalockOllie CanvasSeptember 27, 1907September 20, 1982--
BlalockOmer LeeJanuary 23, 1892March 13, 1929--
BlalockPallieJune 26, 1892October 24, 1918Wife of A. T. Blalock Come ye blessed Gone but not forgotten
BlalockPaul ClaburnSeptember 9, 1908September 14, 1908Son of A. T. & Pallie Blalock
BlalockVirgil ClintonSeptember 25, 1901March 23, 1980Precious memories
BlalockWalter W.January 23, 1891May 13, 1964--
BlalockWilliam HenryJune 5, 1918December 27, 1940--
BlalockWilliam WesleyOctober 9, 1922June 29, 1997Pvt US Army WWII Married May 8, 1942
BlalockWillie MayJanuary 20, 1912December 8, 1915Dau of A. T. & Pallie Blalock Beautiful, lovely she was but given a fair bud to earth to bloom in heaven
BrownRobert R.October 14, 1872November 27, 1942Asleep in Jesus
BrownleeArthur DeanDecember 2, 1913April 27, 1999S Sgt US Army WWII Married April 30, 1936
BrownleeAudry "Snooks"September 18, 1920December 10, 2000--
BrownleeDanny D.December 3, 1943--Married June 2, 1962
BrownleeLynda L.February 6, 1944February 5, 1997--
ByramGrayson B.November 14, 1900January 2, 1992Married January 29, 1928 Asleep in Jesus
ByramMollyMarch 9, 1881December 1, 1929--
ByramRobertMarch 20, 1871March 9, 1936Together forever
ByramRuby IDecember 5, 1912April 9, 1998--
CarawayDonald R.July 28, 1941July 1, 1990Papa Goat Roper
CarawayIdaJuly 5, 1918March 26, 2000Granny A rose in full bloom
CarawayMalrieJanuary 20, 1904September 15, 1971Our father
CollinsHenry C.February 4, 1921November 18, 1992PFC US Army WWII Husband of Mary Lou Woolsey Married August 12, 1972
CunninghamBaby GirlSeptember 19, 1964September 21, 1964not found
DanielsLouisa I.September 28, 1866August 5, 1929--
DanielsTommie T.November 8, 1903January 20, 1963Texas Cpl 1040 Base Unit AAF WWII
DeShiellH. J.April 10, 1853January 15, 1882He took thee from a world of care, an everlasting bliss to share
EchartNettieDecember 25, 1872May 17, 1942--
ElderEudy C.January 9, 1885August 29, 1967--
ElderJessie MaeApril 30, 1909November 9, 1990Married July 5, 1925
ElderLydiaFebruary 2, 19051932--
ElderPleasJanuary 31, 19051945--
ElderWillieMarch 15, 19051918--
FainAiken L.May 14, 1937----
FainPatricia A. LoganJuly 11, 1939December 28, 2001--
GentrieJanetteApril 9, 1937October 1, 1937not found
HardinBaby GirlNovember 14, 1962November 14, 1962not found
HarenEdna LucilleAugust 22, 1910July 7, 1993--
HarenJohn H.May 10, 1877September 13, 1927At rest
HarenLarry DeanSeptember 29, 1943October 4, 1943--
HarenLeland C.February 19, 1935October 17, 1996--
HarenLoyd C.May 20, 1907December 5, 1991Wed August 24, 1926
HarenLyndalMay 18, 1967----
HarennfnJanuary 5, 1922January 5, 1922Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Loyd Haren
HarenSally JosephineAugust 20, 1887April 19, 1980--
HarrisBrantleySeptember 5, 1911September 17, 1913Weep not papa and mama for me for I am waiting in heaven for thee
HarrisClaburn BJune 18, 1894August 12, 1972Claburn Harris, Grandson of DeShields Rest in peace
HarrisEmmogeneJune 17, 1921September 25, 1942daughter of P. B. & Lucy Harris Some day we will understand
HarrisInfantJanuary 24, 1915January 24, 1915Infant of P. B. & Lucy Harris Asleep in Jesus
HarrisInfantSeptember 18, 1917September 18, 1917Infant of P. B. & Lucy Harris Asleep in Jesus
HarrisInfant----Infant of P. & W. Harris Beneath this stone in soft repose is laid a mother’s dearest pride, a flower that scarce had waked to life and light and beauty ere it died
HarrisInfant----Infant of P. & W. Harris Beneath this stone in soft repose is laid a mother’s dearest pride, a flower that scarce had waked to life and light and beauty ere it died
HarrisLucy J.February 28, 19051956--
HarrisMargettaDecember 9, 1907December 9, 1907Asleep in Jesus
HarrisnfnMay 25, 1909May 25, 1909Infant twins of P. B. & Lucy Harris Asleep in Jesus
HarrisPad H.January 18, 19051930--
HarrisParson B.April 25, 1878February 17, 1965--
HarrisPaulMarch 3, 1880July 21, 1891Parents-Goodnight. My work is done. I go to rest with the setting sun but not to wake with the morning light. So dearest parents a long goodnight
HarrisRuby EstelleMay 30, 1894July 3, 1987--
HarrisWillieJanuary 12, 1890September 6, 1905Daughter of Pad & Willie Harris Our darling one has gone before to meet us on the golden shore
HarrisWillie P.January 29, 19051928--
HarrisZoraDecember 14, 1898August 16, 1908Daughter of Pad & Willie Harris Weep not papa and mama for me for I am waiting in heaven for thee
HeavrinJames BurtonJune 1, 1887December 18, 1960not found
HoltGeorge DeweyJune 4, 1898December 29, 1992Married 60 years plus
HoltIda MoreneJanuary 12, 1915----
HoltJonathan Michael DeweySeptember 1, 1983November 14, 1993Johnnie Son of Mickey and LaDonna Holt, brother of Stephanie and Jennifer. "Bubba" Our all star Home run to heaven
HoltRonald DeweyFebruary 9, 1957April 29, 1958A bud in the Master’s bouquet
HoltShirley JeanOctober 2,1939----
HoltWillie DeweyMay 21, 1935October 16, 2000Married January 18, 1955 Love me tender. Have saws - will travel. Chainsaw Willie Sugar Hill, Texas Cedar Cross
HuddlestonMathew William JAugust 10, 1947June 15, 1962A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home that never can be filled. Our beloved son
HuddlestonVergie OpalApril 10, 1914January 1, 1993--
JacksonWilliam HenryAugust 3, 1886May 13, 1964--
JonesDonie MayJanuary 3, 1921April 9, 1922Daughter of J. A. & P. L. Jones Darling we miss thee
JonesInfant SonFebruary 2, 1929April 7, 1929Baby of Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Jones
JonesJesse A.December 9, 1882January 3, 1970--
JonesJesse LeeSeptember 12, 1911January 5, 1925Daughter of J. A. & P. L. Jones Gone to a brighter home
JonesJoe C.April 4, 1923May 12, 2000PFC US Army WWII
JonesLeenoraAugust 28, 1863March 14, 1954Mother
JonesPairleeDecember 22, 1885December 3, 1949--
KelsoeDavid AveryDecember 24, 1873June 2, 1955Father
KelsoeMattie PearlSeptember 20, 1883December 8, 1954Mother
LawsonIvan RoscoeJanuary 27, 1910October 28, 1981MM2 US Navy WWII
LockhartnfnJuly 15, 1960July 15, 1960Twin daughters of Sally Lockhart
LoganArthur EmmitMarch 28, 1907July 28, 1973(surname has sunken)
LoganCallie Mae AllenDecember 12, 1915September 17, 1989--
LoganCarol WayneJune 29, 1956December 19, 1975Son of James & Janelle Logan You will live in our hearts forever
LoganEdward C.February 10, 1877April 21, 1919Into thy hands I commend my spirit Luke XXIII, 46
LoganEudy FranklinMay 25, 1947May 27, 1947Infant
LoganFranklin Marion EmmetFebruary 22, 1905June 26, 1974Pvt U.S. Army
LoganJames RoyMay 24, 1947July 19, 1979Our darling is gone but not forgotten (Son of Callie Allen)
LoganJessie Floyd "Pete"January 19, 1921January 17, 1971Daddy How great thou art Wed December 7, 1940
LoganLouis CarrollNovember 4, 1911May 28, 1980I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith
LoganMauriceOctober 14, 1917----
LoganNora Mae HarrisDecember 1, 1887March 12, 1958--
LoganRuby Lee WilsonSeptember 9, 1924November 12, 1998Mother Children: Royce, Treacia, Anita, Douglas
LoganTreacia MaeAugust 10, 1949--Daughter The Rose beyond the wall
LumAlice LeeAugust 14, 1916May 2, 2000--
LumJewel LeeJune 24, 1910September 24, 1984Married September 30, 1937 In God’s care
MickelboroEarl M.January 9, 1930--Wed June 16, 1951
MickelboroEdith Pearl HareSeptember 22, 1914March 22, 1983--
MilnerDannyJanuary 2, 1952March 15, 1981Wed June 11, 1971. I did it my way. Daddy of Jill and Amy Milner
MilnerDonna G.December 2, 1955----
MilnerHorace WilliamJuly 1, 1916March 21, 1992PFC US Marine Corps WWII
MilnerJosephine ThompsonNovember 3, 1922February 24, 1993Sis Gone but not forgotten
MilsteadMinnie RandleMay 21, 1893June 13, 1963--
PaceHoward W.June 16, 1922September 17, 1999T Sgt US Air Force WWII In loving memory (military marker says born June 16, 1923)
PaceIna MaeMarch 15, 1922----
PennyBabyNovember 14, 1944November 14, 1944not found
PennyLena MaeFebruary 5, 1914March 22, 1988--
PennyLinda DarnellJanuary 13, 1947March 18, 1949Asleep in the arms of our Lord
PennyWilma SueJanuary 22, 1948January 26, 1948not found
PhelpsDavid RayNovember 1, 1961March 25, 1973not found
PhelpsDorothy F.December 9, 1927--Wife
PhelpsFranklin LeeAugust 29, 1958November 11, 1973not found
PhelpsJames D.July 4, 1879February 26, 1959not found
PhelpsMarshall RolandJune 6, 1923July 9, 1968Texas PFC US Army WWII
PhelpsMaudieApril 2, 1884November 22, 1964not found
PhelpsMelesiaSeptember 29, 1933March 25, 1973not found
PhelpsThomas IvyFebruary 20, 1883November 30, 1933Papa (has old concrete slab for foot stone)
PhillipsJamesDecember 14, 1942December 14, 1942--
PhillipsNellie R.July 2, 1915October 3, 2001--
PhillipsOdellApril 4, 1934October 13, 1985Chrystal’s Daddy
PhillipsThomas CliffOctober 25, 1913March 22, 1999US Army WWII Married December 18, 1931. I’ll meet you in the morning
PittmanClaude WilliamJanuary 9, 1913April 10, 1968Gone but not forgotten
PittmanDelia B.March 7, 19051963--
PittmanJewel O.October 21, 1921February 28, 1984--
PittmanO. C.April 14, 19051933--
PittmanWilburn P.March 5, 19051957--
RaleighGlenda M.June 3, 1943April 23, 1978--
RandleMinnie Milstead Mrs.March 7, 19051963The angels called her
RandleRaner Mrs.August 23, 1895July 9, 1949not found
RandleRobert LeeDecember 28, 1889September 27, 1957The angels called him
RandleWalter August 17, 1952not found
ReynoldsHomer C.October 28, 1893December 25, 1969In loving memory
ReynoldsNola M.May 20, 1915October 6, 1990--
RichersonTrudy MarieJanuary 9, 1924December 11, 1947Precious memories
RichesonJoseph LynnJune 6, 19051986God’s little angel
RiddleAnna JeanJune 28, 1932----
RiddleClaburn VernonNovember 1, 1933September 1, 1995US Air Force Korea
RiddleJerry RobertJuly 20, 1940May 4, 1996--
SchrimpshereBilly J.January 18, 1934January 18, 1934--
SchrimpshereOpheliaJanuary 14, 1916February 13, 1934--
ShieldsFloraFebruary 17, 1904July 4, 1984not found
ShieldsKennethApril 4, 1907November 15, 1985not found
ShippCecil (Red) Jr.July 29, 1922May 21, 1988S1 US Coast Guard WWII Married March 29, 1946
ShippHazel LoraineAugust 8, 1916August 10, 1986--
ShippMichael PaulOctober 4, 1976May 30, 1977Our sweetheart. We love you. Mommy’s Twirp
SimmonsRussell D.July 21, 1929August 3, 1987PFC US Army Korea
SmithCharles KeithMarch 13, 1957September 1, 1979US Army
SmithDorothyJanuary 26, 1928March 30, 1994Granny
SmithH. L. "Joe"March 17, 1943May 19, 2001--
SmithRaymond L.September 11, 1929December 14, 1995Papa Married June 2, 1950
SmithRickey DonOctober 11, 1959April 25, 2001FHM
StephensAcy J.July 3, 1936June 19, 1975Grandson of Lige Allen
StephensBilly RayNovember 2, 1939July 19, 1963Grandson of Lige Allen
StephensJewel W. Mrs.September 18, 1926September 6, 1978In loving memory
ThompsonBeulah M.September 20, 1921----
ThompsonJames W.May 27, 1937August 7, 2000Big James Loving wife Virginia Father of Ricky, Jeff, James, Thomas
ThompsonJessie JamesSeptember 25, 1912April 17, 1994Married September 19, 1936
WhiteJason CodyNovember 16, 1973March 19, 1999Cody and Brenda’s son. Jared’s big bubba. Our gentle giant. Your love and music will live forever in our hearts. "Big Red"
WilliamsEliga L.January 12, 1860January 20, 1937Father
WilliamsFannieOctober 30, 1870June 6, 1949--
WilliamsFrancisApril 7, 19051924--
WilliamsFredie O.April 7, 19051924--
WilliamsHoward LutherNovember 27, 1889August 27, 1962--
WilliamsIra F.April 28, 19051945--
WilliamsPink F.April 4, 1901February 11, 1960Texas PFC HQ Engr Tng Center WW II
WilliamsS. O. (Sam)March 20, 1898August 10, 1963I am not alone. The Father is with me
WilsonBenFebruary 17, 19051953Father
WilsonMaggie M.April 11, 1885September 29, 1962Mama
WilsonWalter E.May 10, 1882March 15, 1975The hours part us but bring us together again
WoolseyJohnnie LeeApril 10, 1928April 8, 1962Married May 12, 1949 The girls: Linda, Brenda, LaVonne, LaDonna
WoolseyMary LouMarch 13, 1931August 22, 2001--
WyattCassey DanielleDecember 17, 1999December 17, 1999FHM

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