Obituary Listing

Dec 2, 2023

Robert Charles Perkins passed away in Denton, Texas on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born to Charles and Ruth Perkins in Waco, Texas on March 18, 1951. Robert enjoyed playing backgammon, dominos, and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Kathleen Perkins

A memorial service will be...

Dec 2, 2023

Wilmina Lolli Thomas, age 96, of Denton, Texas, died peacefully in her sleep from natural causes on 2 December 2023. Lolli was born 10 September 1927 in Cottonwood, Oklahoma to Henry "Red" and Pauline Maggia Lolli. Her parents were Italian immigrants who came through Ellis Island to work in the Oklahoma coal mines, and Lolli was immensely proud of...

Nov 28, 2023

Richard Marshall Selby, 76, of Trophy Club, Texas, passed away with his loved ones by his side on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Richard was born on July 9, 1947, to George and Velma (Smith) Selby in Denton, Texas. He played trombone in the band at Denton High School and graduated in 1965. He attended Texas Christian University...

Nov 28, 2023

LaVerne Johnson Gee Rose passed on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. On September 2, 1928, in a two-story house on Main Street in Prosper, Texas, Mary Anna Settle Johnson gave birth to me. My daddy, Jerry Bright Johnson, and my mother, Mary Anna Settle Johnson were wonderful parents to me and my brother, Pat Settle Johnson, (2 years...

Nov 26, 2023

James "Keith" Ruff, 64 of Chico, formerly of Denton, passed away at home on Sunday, November 26, 2023.  He was born on January 3, 1959 in Denton, Texas to James A. Ruff, Jr. and Gerldine Carroll  Ruff. He attended Denton High School and was an active Rodeo Calf Roper.  He was the former owner of Lamp Ranch in Crafton,...

Nov 26, 2023

Dean Paul Oveson, 66, of Ponder, Texas died Sunday, November 26, 2023.  Born in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of the late Paul and Sharon Oveson.

Dean was best known for running a successful courier business for many years, but his true loves were the Rangers, Mavericks, and Cowboys, all animals (especially Alfie), and his...

Nov 26, 2023

Robert William Cole, 97, of Richmond, Texas passed away on November 26, 2023. He was born in Myra, Texas on July 23, 1926, to Randolph Gustavis "Gus" Cole and Clara T "Shortie" Durham Cole.

He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Vera Cole, son Leonard Cole & wife Vickie, son Ronald Cole & wife...

Nov 25, 2023

Beverly Jean Hobbs passed away in Denton, Texas on November 25, 2023. She was born in Centralia, Illinois on July 30, 1942 and grew up in Snyder Texas. Bev had a big heart and always kept those around her laughing. She loved spending time with family and friends, reading, a good hot dog, and the Dallas Cowboys....

Nov 24, 2023

Robert Eugene Pruett, 88, of Denton, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. He was born February 8, 1935 in Slidell, Texas to Charlie Allen and Stella Odell (Dempsey) Pruett.

He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany. He attended North Texas State University, now the University of...

Nov 23, 2023

John Edward "Eddie Looper, 67 of Denton, formerly of Aubrey, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the Cottonwood Nursing and Rehab.  He was born August 31, 1956 in Denton to Mary Lou Tomberlin and Kennith Gerald Looper.  He graduated from Aubrey High School.

The family will be at Belew Cemetery for visitation at 10:30 am prior...

Nov 23, 2023

Linda Johnson McKeown, 73 of Denton, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  She was born in Denton, Texas on August 2, 1950, to Isaac L. and Jewel Sims Johnson.  She was a graduate of Denton High School class of 1968.  She married David Lynn McKeown on May 3, 1971, in...

Nov 21, 2023

Cecil Short

A Life Well Lived

April 23, 1934 to November 21, 2023

Cecil was born in Vernon, Texas on April 23, 1934 to parents Lester and Swanee Short.

He spent his childhood in the Northside Community, graduating from Northside School in 1951.  After graduation,...

Nov 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved Ruth Nobles Hoffpauer as she was called to our Lord on Monday, November 20, surrounded by loved ones.

Before moving to Port Isabel to live with and be cared for by her daughter & son-in-law, Rebecca & Paul Seales, she was from the...

Nov 19, 2023

Mildred Josephine "Jo" Briggs, 88, of Denton passed away on November 19, 2023 at her home. She was born in Christiansburg , Virginia on November 22, 1934 to Harry and Norilla (Hall) Martin. She was married to Keith Thorley Briggs from Greybull, Wyoming for 68 years.

Jo graduated from Christiansburg High School and shortly thereafter went to...

Nov 16, 2023

Barbra Suzanne Anderson, of Mountain Springs, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the age of 77 in Denton, Texas. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on July 21, 1946, to James and Beverly (Preno) Clelland.

Barbra attended St. Patrick Catholic School, grades one through twelve. Upon graduation, she was admitted into the School of...

Nov 15, 2023

Judith Roach Watkins, 77 of Denton, Texas passed away on November 15, 2023, in Denton. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on June 16, 1946, to George and Charlotte (Duncan) Roach.

She had a charismatic, friendly, easy-going spirit, and was passionate about helping others and the community through her career as a social worker and her...

Nov 15, 2023

Juanita Francis Caglagis 1928 - 2023

Juanita Francis Bland Caglagis, 95, of Krum, Texas was called to her heavenly home by God on November 15, 2023.

Visitation: 12pm to 2pm at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton Private burial following at Jackson Cemetery in Krum

Juanita was the second child born to...

Nov 15, 2023

Ricardo Sagaribay, 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at home.

He was a resident of Denton, TX for 26 years after being raised in El Paso, TX.

He was a retiree of Denton ISD.

Preceded in death by parents, Valente and Jennie Sagaribay....

Nov 15, 2023

Billy Richard Overstreet, 71, of Canyon Lake, Texas passed away on November 15, 2023, at his Family's home in Sanger, Texas.   He was born in Houston, Texas on August 21, 1952 to Author and Leona (Sones) Overstreet.

Billy found the heart of his home to be in the Hill Country from about 2010 till he got sick...

Nov 15, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" Duane Knoll, 75 of Denton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at The Harrison at Heritage in Fort Worth.  He was born September 25, 1948 in Garden  City, KS to Edwin Godfrey and Eleanor Theresa Seib Knoll.  He received his Bachelor's degree at Fort Hays University in Hays, KS.  He was a member of the Knights of...