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Frank William Deardorff
Jul 23, 2017
Frank William Deardorff, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 23, 2017 in Denton, Texas. He was born on November 22, 1934 in South Bend, IN to Fred and Ruth (Hughes) Deardorff. Frank attended Richmond High School, Class of 1952, and graduated Purdue University with a Pharmacy Degree 1957. He entered the U.S. Air Force 1958...
Betty Jean Ritchie
Jul 23, 2017
Betty Jean Ritchie, 86, of Denton passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the Carriage House Assisted Living. She was born April 7, 1931 to Granval and Idel Madewell in Denton, Texas. She graduated from the Denton Lab School and married the late Jean Edward Ritchie, who preceded her in death in 2007.
She retired after 47...
Howard Patrick Carrell Sr.
Jul 21, 2017
Howard Patrick Carrell Sr., 74, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away on Friday July 21, 2017 in Denton, Texas. He was born on June 6, 1943 in New Madrid, MO. to Joseph and Pearlie Mae (Carson) Carrell. He married Dorothy Jean Sosebee in 1984.
Howard is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dorothy Jean, three daughters, Vivian...
Corliss Peace Nealy
Jul 20, 2017
Corliss Peace Nealy passed away at home on July 20, 2017. She was born on February 20, 1960 in Denton, Texas to John Henry Peace Sr. and Beaulah Kay Gamble Peace.
She is survived by her sons; David and Latroy Peace, brothers; Jeffrey Peace, Steven Peace, Brian Peace, grandchildren; Latrevius Peace, Latayvia Peace, Davon Peace, Malaysia Woods,...
Lawrence J. Bentley
Jul 20, 2017
Lawrence J. Bentley, 82, of Denton passed away on July 20, 2017 in Denton, Texas surrounded by his fami.ly. He was born on December 17, 1934 in Detroit, MI. to Elmer and Jeanne (Stevens) Bentley. Lawrence married the love of his life Evelyn J. Cole.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn J., four...
Doris Mae Wells Shaw
Jul 19, 2017
Doris Mae Wells Shaw, 95, of Krum passed away on July 19, 2017 in Denton, Texas. She was born on June 23, 1922 to Clarence and Oaxie (Harris) Wells, Sr. in Mineral Wells, Texas. She graduated Mineral Wells High School serving as Miss Mineral Wells and Drum Major of the marching band. She married the late Dewitt T. Shaw Jr....
Sue Huckabee Brown
Jul 19, 2017
Sue Huckabee Brown, 85, was born on August 13, 1931 in Smackover, Arkansas and went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2017. She was the daughter of Elmer and Clyde Huckabee both deceased as well two siblings, Elmer and Katherine. Sue was proud of being a Christian and a member of The Church of Christ. She graduated...
Ralph “Dale” Irwin
Jul 17, 2017
Ralph "Dale" Irwin of Denton went to be with the Lord while at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 17, 2017, at the age of 77. He was born on October 2, 1939, in Pampa, Texas to Ralph and Nan Ruth (Crough) Irwin. Dale married the love of his life, Charlotte Cole, on April 17, 1962....
John Kozura Iv
Jul 16, 2017
John Kozura IV, 49, of Ponder, Texas passed away of natural causes on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was born on June 16, 1968, in Des Moines, Iowa to Dr. John Kozura III and Gerrie (Zilko) Kozura.
John graduated from Denton High School and attended the University of North Texas. Being a fiercely devoted patriot, he proudly...
Norman Gavin Rhodes “Kelly” Pattinson
Jul 12, 2017
Noman Gavin Rhodes "Kelly" Pattinson, 69, of Bryan, TX, entered into his eternal rest with his family in Krum, TX, USA, on July 12, 2017. Gavin as known to his family was the youngest son, born in Greymouth, New Zealand, to Walter and Mary Margaret Joan (Greening) Pattinson, July 1, 1948.
As a young man Gavin drove...
Carl Louis Haberland
Jul 11, 2017
Carl Louis Haberland passed away on July 11, 2017 at the age of 75 years old. He was born and Brockton Massachusetts and moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1950s. Carl was the first graduating class of Stranahan high school in 1959 and married his high school sweetheart Kathryn McPhilomy. Carl and Kathy recently celebrated 55 years together and are...
Billy George Seals
Jul 11, 2017
Billy George Seals, Age 85, was born August 16, 1931, to George Thomas "Bud" Seals and Willie Mae Pennington Seals, at Justin, Texas, the older of two sons. He resided in Denton County where he was born, raised, and lived out his 85 years on the place his father and mother settled on. George, as he was known to...
Donald (Don) Melton Harper
Jul 10, 2017
Donald (Don) Melton Harper, 80, of Denton, Texas passed away on July 10, 2017 in Denton. He was born on October 29, 1936 in Sanger, Texas to Hiram (Jack) and Ruth Myrtle (Melton) Harper. He was married to the late Lila Lee Latham Harper.
Don graduated from Sanger High School in 1956 and North Texas State University...
Ramona Catherine Hope
Jul 9, 2017
Ramona Catherine Hope, 88 of Denton passed away on July 9, 2017 in Denton, Texas. She was born on September 7, 1928 in Dallas, Texas to James and Sue Ella (Mitchell) Hope.
She was retired from Southwestern Bell where she was recognized for having 39 years without an absence or being late for work. She enjoyed her...
William Cameron Blanks, Jr.
Jul 8, 2017
William Cameron Blanks, Junior, age 55, passed away in Denton, Texas. Billy was born on May 11, 1962 in Midland, Texas to the late Violette and William Blanks. When Billy was born the life expectancy of someone with Down Syndrome was around 21 years of age. His family is grateful for the extra years we have had with Billy. Most...
Lillian Benjamine Rodriguez
Jul 6, 2017
Lillian Benjamine Rodriguez (Helen or Elena), 79, of Denton passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at her Home surrounded by family. She was born March 30, 1938, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Modesto Godinez and Esperanza Ayala. In 1955 she married Homero Perez who died in combat, in 1971 married Rodolfo Trujillo who recently passed and is now married to...
Jerry R. Graham
Jun 30, 2017
Jerry R. Graham 72 of Krum passed away Friday evening, June 30, 2017 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. He was born May 27, 1945 in Denton to Buford L. Graham and Mary Louise Cox Graham. He attended Krum Public Schools and graduated from the University of North Texas.
Jerry married Margie Smith on...
Patricia Ann Logan
Jun 30, 2017
Our beloved Patricia Ann Logan, 78, of Argyle, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas, after a brave battle with cancer. Pat was born January 1, 1939 in Pampa, Texas, the daughter of JB and Venna Lee (Follis) Caldwell. She graduated from Pampa High School. Pat married the love of...
Tracy Ann Mazur Smith
Jun 29, 2017
"Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved."
Father, I ask you to bless my family and my friends. Show them a new revelation of your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to their spirit this very moment. Where there is...
Tracy Ann Mazur Smith
Jun 29, 2017
"Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved."
Father, I ask you to bless my family and my friends. Show them a new revelation of your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to their spirit this very moment. Where there is...
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