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Betty Jean Crider

Betty Jean Crider

Nov 4, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Betty Jean Gresham Crider, age 82, of Ponder, Texas, passed away Wednesday morning, November 4, 2020, in Denton, Texas.

She was born February 2, 1938, in Denton County, to the late Ottis and Ella (Owens) Gresham.

Betty married her high school sweetheart, Carl Crider Jr., on...

Julio Cesar Valdes Tijerina

Julio Cesar Valdes Tijerina

Nov 3, 2020

Julio Cesar Valdes Tijerina, 42 of Denton died November 3, 2020 at his home.  He was born on October 22, 19778 in Muzquiz, Coah, MX to Jose Angel Valdes and Maria Tijerina.  He married Fernanda Garcia on January 2, 1999 in Muzquiz, Coah, MX.  They were members of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Julio was a Mechanic Assistant at ER...

Susan Gail Stafford

Susan Gail Stafford

Nov 2, 2020

Susan Gail Stafford, 63, of Denton passed away on November 2, 2020 in Denton. She was born on December 31, 1956 to Peggy and William Guinn in Ozark, Arkansas.

She is survived by her husband, William "Buddy" Stafford of Denton, daughter, Liz Reeves and her husband, Jason of Ft. Worth, brother, Phil and his wife,...

Karen Francis Leverton

Karen Francis Leverton

Oct 31, 2020

Karen Francis Leverton, 62, of Denton passed away peacefully at her home on October 31, 2020. She was born in Chiseldon, England on April 21, 1958 to  Edward and Elisabeth (Long) Gardner. Karen was an Air Force "Brat" & lived a lot of places growing up she spent almost 3 years in Japan, Myrtle Beach & Ft Walton Beach...

Gerald Terry Splawn

Gerald Terry Splawn

Oct 31, 2020

Gerald Terry Splawn, 81, of Denton left this world on October 31, 2020 to be with his lord and savior, while surrounded by his family. Gerald was born on September 22, 1939 in Denton, Texas to Hansford William (Bill) Splawn and Anna Mae Wright Spalwn.

He worked for the City of Denton and retired from Hundley Boat...

Baylor Graham Broadstreet

Baylor Graham Broadstreet

Oct 31, 2020

Baylor Graham Broadstreet, infant son of Micah and Mackenzie Broadstreet, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 31, in Plano.  He was born, three months prematurely, on August 10 in Lewisville.

In addition to his parents, Baylor is survived by grandparents Jeff and Angela Chapman, and Kim and Melaynee Broadstreet, as well as uncles/aunts,...

Charlene Jackson

Charlene Jackson

Oct 28, 2020

Charlene Jackson passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home. She was born in Bridgeport, Texas to Roy and Josephine Stewart on November 10, 1938. Charlene married the late Bobby Jackson in 1957.She enjoyed her grandkids, family gatherings , and  the Casino.She is preceded in death by her husband,, and parents.

A memorial...

Margaret Ann Mccauley

Margaret Ann Mccauley

Oct 26, 2020

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10

Margaret Ann McCauley of McKinney, Texas, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at the age of 69. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Denton, Texas.

She was born in Conroe, Texas,...

Millard Theron Parmley

Millard Theron Parmley

Oct 26, 2020

Millard "Bill" Theron Parmley, of Denton, TX, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born June 20, 1935 in Johnston City, IL to the late Arthur & Flora Anderson Parmley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jan Ingram

Jan Ingram

Oct 25, 2020

Marjorie Jan Ingram, 78, of Denton,Texas passed away peacefully Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was born April 27,1942 in Dallas,Texas, the daughter of Jean and Roger Miller.

After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, class of 1960, she briefly attended Texas Tech University, and later went on to graduate with a BA degree in education...

Donna Kaye Schluter

Donna Kaye Schluter

Oct 23, 2020

Donna Kaye Schluter (Dudley), 74, of Ponder passed away on October 23, 2020 in Denton. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Harold and Martha (Booher) Dudley on June 4, 1946. She married Gary (Butch) Schluter on December 2, 1989, they were married for 26 years.

Donna a devoted wife, mother, nanaw/granny, friend and faithful Christian....

Johnathan Matthew Leiva

Johnathan Matthew Leiva

Oct 23, 2020

Johnathan Matthew Leiva was born September 15, 2011 in Denton TX to Clarissa Diaz and Alvaro Leiva. John fell ill in 2013 and was our little Warrior since then. Johnathan was blessed to have his mommy and two daddy's and The best grandparents!Johnathan loved being around family especially his brothers and cousins! John loved eating anything purée & his...

Cooper Dale Sparlin

Cooper Dale Sparlin

Oct 22, 2020

Cooper Dale Sparlin 27 of Krum passed away ‪Thursday morning, October 22, ‪2020 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Denton on August 13, 1993 to Curtis and Christy Sparlin.  He graduated from Sanger High School and was employed by Sharp Oil Field Services. The family will be at...

Dema Harper Price

Dema Harper Price

Oct 20, 2020

Dema Harper Price, 94, of Grand Prairie passed away on October 20, 2020 in Irving. She was born on September 27, 1926 in Bartonville to James Berton and Cleopatra Goff Harper.  She attended Denton County schools and was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church.  She married Malcolm Howard Price in Grand Prairie in 1955, he preceded her in...

Velma Farrell Watkins

Velma Farrell Watkins

Oct 19, 2020

Velma Farrell Watkins,96, of Denton, Texas passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Denton, TX. She was born in Plano on January 19, 1924 to Mary Fissell Farrell and Joe Farrell. She was raised on a cotton farm in the area that is now Plano. The family also farmed land in the Krum area where she attended the...

Reuben Phillip Allen, Iii

Reuben Phillip Allen, Iii

Oct 18, 2020

On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Reuben "Robin" Phillip Allen III of Drop, TX, loving life partner, and father of three children, passed away at the age of 64.

Robin was born on February 10, 1956, in Texas City, TX to Reuben Philllip Jr. and Bernadette McLean Allen. He graduated from Eastern Hills high school in 1974. After...

Charles Lee Smith

Charles Lee Smith

Oct 18, 2020

Charles "Butch" Smith 71 of Hamilton (formerly of Denton) passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Sunday, October 18, 2020 after a short illness. He was born in Denton to Glenn and Ruby (Bishop) Smith.

He attended Denton public schools and married Janis Marie Roe on July 10, 1970 in Sardis, Texas. Butch retired...

Christine Fleming Allen

Christine Fleming Allen

Oct 17, 2020

Christine Fleming Allen, 75 of Sanger, went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, 10-17-20 in Denton, TX.  Born on October 29,1944, in Mayes County Oklahoma, to Roy Lee and Mattie (Miller) Fleming.  She wed David E. Allen on March 11, 1966 in Locust Grove, OK and enjoyed 45 years of adventurous marriage.

She is survived by:...

Melba T. Stevenson

Melba T. Stevenson

Oct 16, 2020

Melba T. Stevenson 85 of Sanger went to her Heavenly home Friday night, October 16, 2020. She was born April 15, 1935 in San Saba, TX to Filmore and Mittie Odell Mabry Vaughn. She married Olin Bill Stevenson on September 14, 1952. They were married for 57 years when Olin preceded her in death on February 21, 2010. They...

Joyce M. White

Joyce M. White

Oct 15, 2020

Joyce M. White, 94, of Decatur, Texas passed away on October 15, 2020, in Decatur, Texas. She was born in Woodbine, Texas on November 30, 1925 to Henry Lee and Irene (DeMarcus) Roberson. She was the youngest of seven children born to this union.

She graduated May 1942 from Gainesville High School. She married Charles Raymond White...

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