Obituary Listing

Dec 24, 2022

Dylan Ryan Ricciardella, 17, passed away on December 24, 2022. He was born in Hong Kong to Domenic and Danell Ricciardella on July 1, 2005. He was currently enrolled as a Junior at John H. Guyer High School in Denton, Texas.

Dylan, also affectionately called "Dill" and "D-Man" by his family and friends, was a brilliant, handsome,...

Dec 24, 2022

Jeanette Giunta Coda (Jeannie), born on August 2, 1928 in the Bronx's of New York, died in Dallas, TX at the Rich, Full, age of 94 on December 24, 2022. Dr. Barney Coda and Jeanne came to Denton in the summer of 1965, when he took a teaching position in accounting after the urging of his friend Dr. Hershal...

Dec 24, 2022

Jose Victor Lara, 64 of Sanger passed away on December 24, 2022 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born on July 13, 1958 in Arjonilla Spain, to Mariano Victor and Maria Herrera.

"Don Victor" dedicated his life to his family, his friends, and a love of the equestrian tradition. As a young man, he served in the...

Dec 22, 2022

Jana Beth MacKenna, 75, of Denton, passed away peacefully in McKinney, TX on December 22, 2022.  She leaves behind her two sons, Kody and Pate MacKenna, and three granddaughters, Mayson, Indigo, and Winnie.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert P. and Marjorie Paschall Drennan, and beloved brother David P. Drennan.

Born December 30, 1946,...

Dec 21, 2022

Ronald Wray Studdert, 80, of Denton passed away on December 21, 2022 in Denton. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on October 24, 1942 to Roy ad Mary Studdert.

He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Ring and husband Doug of Carrollton, Tx., and Noel Hill and husband Chris of Denton, brother, David Studdert of Nome, Tx.,...

Dec 20, 2022

Ervin Aubrey Johnson 94 of Justin passed away on December 20, 2022, in Decatur.  He was born in Rule, Texas on October 12, 1928.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 1-2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Glen Daniels will officiate. A burial will...

Dec 20, 2022

Larry J. Bell passed away in Carrolton, Texas on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. He was born in Denton, Texas to W.J. and Opal Bell on July 8, 1945. Larry enjoyed baseball, collecting sports cards, and chasing grandkids around the country watching all their ball games. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Larry is survived by...

Dec 19, 2022

Ollie B. Cross, 77, of Little Elm, Tx., passed away on December 19, 2022, in Denton. She was born in Marshall, Texas to Willie and Cora Ann Choate on September 29, 1945.

Ollie had a smile that could melt your heart and those blue eyes you could stare into all day! She took her duties as a...

Dec 19, 2022

Gerald D. Cogdell 82 of Denton, formerly of Argyle passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 in Denton. He was born on January 13, 1940, in Denton to William "Gus" and Dorothy Beatrice Brown Cogdell. He attended Denton Public Schools and graduated from Denton High School in 1958. He served in the US National Guard.

Gerald married Margaret...

Dec 17, 2022

Gail Avidano, 84, of Corinth Texas passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022.  She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to Harry and Mildred Sedgwick on December 10, 1938.

Gail graduated high school in Philadelphia, PA. She worked at several local businesses until being hired by the US Postal service. There she worked her way up to Post Master...

Dec 16, 2022

Jenifer Kay Robinson, 68 of Aubrey, Tx. passed away on December 16, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 14, 1954 in Denton, Tx., to Charles and Georgia Ruth Ford. Kay married Larry Wayne Robinson on  Aug. 11th, 1973, and they were married for 44 years until his passing in 2018. Kay attended Tarrant County Community College, and...

Dec 16, 2022

Regina Kay Garner, 84, of Denton passed away on December 16, 2022 in Denton. She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on November 28, 1938 to Kenneth and Elva (Thill) Cloyd.

She graduated from Ottumwa High School and married Richard Dean Garner. She worked as a secretary and administrative assistant in her professional career. Regina enjoyed gardening,cooking,and spending...

Dec 15, 2022

Janice Rose Boykin, 82, of Krum passed away on December 15, 2022, at her home. She was born in Haynesville, Louisiana on April 10, 1940, to Coy and Dorothy Hines.

Janice married Wayne Rivers in 1958 in Haynesville, Louisiana and divorced him in 1982, and moved to Sanger. Jan and the kids later moved to Krum, Texas...

Dec 14, 2022

David Wayne McCullough of Justin Texas passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, at age 74, surrounded by friends and family after a short battle with Sepsis.  He was born in South Oak Cliff, Texas to Martin Young and Gladys Kathleen (Granny) McCullough on July 31, 1948.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Jean Marie...

Dec 14, 2022

David Lee Fuller, 79, of Bartonville, TX, passed away on December 14, 2022 in Denton. He was born in Denton on November 12, 1943 to Odis and Lorene (Forester) Fuller.

David was drafted during Vietnam and served his country as an Army Infantryman.  He was extremely patriotic and loved his country.  David went on to work as...

Dec 14, 2022

Joseph Craig, 82, of Denton, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2022, in Denton. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on September 2,1940, to Robert and Annie Craig.

Joe grew up in the small village of Springburn near Glasgow. He worked as a machinist then later a union representative. He also worked in Berlin, but he spent...

Dec 14, 2022

Bettie Cook Garner, 79, of Denton, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2022, in Denton. She was born in Melvin, Texas, on December 31, 1942, to George Edward Cook and Verna Mae Cook.

Bettie grew up in Moody, Texas, where she was a star student, athlete, and student leader. When Bettie was in high school in Moody,...

Dec 13, 2022

Vallee Maureen Chapman, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 13,2022. She was born in Quanah, TX on August 26,1931 to Monroe Bynum and Daisy Bynum. Vallee enjoyed sewing, reading and being a Pastor's wife for over 35 years. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping with the girls, and cooking for her family. Remember me in your heart;...

Dec 11, 2022

Gwynda Gossett Bahnsen passed away at her home in Denton, Texas, on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Gwynda was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 19, 1940, to Robert and Alpha Gossett, the second youngest of six children. She attended Amon Carter Riverside High and later worked as an office manager and dental assistant for 30 years....

Dec 9, 2022

Thomas Mullen Wright passed away in Denton, Texas on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 23, 1942 to William and Monica Wright. Thomas enjoyed  gardening, reading, watching football, and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother John, and sister Susanne.

A funeral mass...