Obituary Listing

Dec 4, 2020

J Weldon Davis, 86, of Denton, passed away on December 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1934, in Reagor Springs, TX. to Dewey and Lela Vivian Davis.

As a young man, he honorably served his county in the United States Army. His early years were in the small community of Boyce, TX,...

Dec 3, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Eldin Spencer 82 of Justin passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.  He was born in LaCrosse, WI on May 21, 1938.  He graduated from Viroqua High School in Viroqua, WI.  He served in the US Navy from 1956-1960 being stationed in Japan, Hawaii and the Indian Sea.

Jerry married Pauline...

Dec 2, 2020

Martha Ruth Tonn, 56 of Denton, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2020.  She was born on January 4, 1964 in Denton to Ewell S. and Virginia R. Meroney Tonn.  She attended Denton Public Schools, graduating from Denton High School in 1982. After starting college at Ohio State University she graduated from Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH...

Dec 2, 2020

On Wednesday evening, December 2, 2020, A big part of Ponder Texas, Kurt Edward Bluhm 56, passed away, suddenly.  He was born February 6,1964 in Denton, Texas to Bill and Cheryl Edwards Bluhm.  Kurt attended Denton Elementary/Middle School and graduated from Ponder High School. He was the hardest working man we have ever known. He got his "life" education at...

Dec 1, 2020

Ernie Brogdon passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Denton. He was born in Denton, Texas to George Brogdon and Christy McCain. Ernie enjoyed Spending time with family and friends. He was employed at RPMX construction, he enjoyed his job and felt bless to have one.  He made a lasting impact on everyone he met and will be...

Dec 1, 2020

Maria De Lourdes Garcia Montes, 53, of Denton passed away on December 1, 2020 in Denton. She was born on February 12, 1967 in Muzquiz, Mexico to Agustin Garcia Soto and Maria Alicia Montes Garcia.

When asked to describe our mother, words such as strong, courageous, giving, selfless, easily came to mind because she embodies all of...

Nov 30, 2020

Thomas Henry Keeland was born on June 6th, 1942, and went home to be with our Lord on November 30th, 2020. Tommy grew up in a home with 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and his wonderful mother Allie Smith, whom he loved dearly. His dad William Henry Keeland served in WWII, and died when Tommy was 13 years of age....

Nov 29, 2020

Elsie Strader, 87, of Justin passed away on November 29, 2020 in Justin. She was born in Childress, Texas  to Dexter and Virgie (Ennis) Baker.

Elsie grew up in Denton County, Tx. and attended school in Ponder. She graduated from Ponder High School in 1952. She maintained a life long friendship with Ponder class mates. She married...

Nov 28, 2020

Deloris "Kay" Fowler, 73, of Sanger TX, passed away on November 28, 2020.

Deloris was born in Banty Oklahoma, on October 30, 1947 to Millard and Francis Messick.  Kay is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Filmore and Bobby Keith Messick, and her sister Kathy Messick Jowers.

Deloris is survived by her two...

Nov 27, 2020

LaRue Faye McAmis Williams

Our Mom, Granny, Cousin, and Friend LaRue Faye McAmis Williams went home to be with Jesus on November 27, 2020.  Born on November 10, 1936, LaRue was the only child of Rupert and Mable Ruth McAmis.  She grew up in Amarillo, Texas, attended San Jacinto Methodist Church and graduated from Amarillo High School. ...

Nov 27, 2020

Mary Turner was born to Jennie Ree and Hugh Frank Spencer in Minden, Louisiana, at a time when everyone in the South had two first names. Her older brother, Hugh Frank Jr., was known as Bud. In early life she was called Mary Turner, but when she went away to college she became simply Turner.

She received...

Nov 26, 2020

Emilio Lopez "Popo" Gonzalez 84 of Denton passed away, Thursday, November 26, 2020 at home. He was born in Robstown, Texas to Gumecindo and Elvira Lopez Gonzalez. He served in the US Army during the Korean War era.

He married Guadalupe "Lupe" Elizondo on May 23, 1960 in Roma, Texas. They recently celebrated their 60 th wedding...

Nov 26, 2020

Howard Nelson Fenner was born on August 7th, 1939 in Buffalo, New York to Donald C. Fenner and Katherine L. Fenner. He died (at the age of 81)  following a short illness on November 26th, 2020 in Dallas, Tx. Howard lived his early life in Alden, New York. He began a 38yr career in transportation with American Courier Corp...

Nov 25, 2020

Debra Lynn Hammett took her final earthly breath on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the age of 48.

She cherished her family and set an example of love for them to follow. She took great satisfaction in her role as an Aunt. She adored her niece and nephews and they adored her. She was an important part...

Nov 24, 2020

Michael was born April 26, 1954 in Waco Tx.  His parents were Richard and Dorothy Walsh, both preceding him in death.  Also preceding him in death is our oldest son who was still born, Jason Michael Walsh whom I'm sure was waiting right there for Michael.

Michael is survived by his wife Roxanne and his four adult...

Nov 23, 2020

Bobbie May Irish, 64, of Krum passed away on November 23, 2020 in Denton, Texas. She was born in Kankakee, Illinois on June 19, 1956.

She went to school at Cerritos HS in California then Cerritos Jr College where she met her husband of 46 years. She went on to be a preschool teacher. Then a stay...

Nov 22, 2020

Charlie Joe Cole, Jr. was born November 17, 1931, in Pilot Point, TX.  He passed away peacefully at his home in Denton, November 22, 2020.  As he was "virtually" attending church service, with his Bible on his chest, wife and family at his side, Jesus took his hand and led him to heaven.

Charlie was born on...

Nov 21, 2020

Deloris June (Shotwell) Matthews 86 of Denton Texas passed away on November 21, 2020, in Denton.  She was born in Dallas, Texas to A.B. and Ruby Shotwell on January 28, 1934.

She was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all.  Mostly she was known as Memaw to everyone she came in contact with....

Nov 19, 2020

Jimmy Clay Hensley 79 of Arlington passed away Thursday at Medical City Arlington. He was born May 23, 1941 in Pecos, TX to Jesse Clay and Gladys Modell Morton Hensley. He graduated from Midland High School. He was a retired Market Manager and Meat Cutter.

The family will be at DeBerry Funeral Directors on Sunday, November 22,...

Nov 19, 2020

Tommy G. Sides,86, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born in Denton on June 1, 1934 to Mary Gordon and Joseph Sides.

Tommy served in the US Army and was discharged during a force reduction.

Tommy was a very good Husband, Father and all-around...