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Charles "Charlie" Griffin

Charles "Charlie" Griffin

Dec 23, 2019

Charles(Charlie) Griffin, 61, of Sanger passed away on December 23, 2019 in Dallas. He was born on November 16, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama to Aubrey and Pat (Wiley) Griffin. He loved working with his hands. He enjoyed working on vehicles and electrical problems. He loved giving the grandkids a hard time. His favorite things were Dr. Pepper and sweets!...

Georgia Rita Babb

Georgia Rita Babb

Dec 23, 2019

Georgia Babb passed to her eternal home on December 23, 2019 after an incredible 101 years of giving to others. Born in Covington, KY to George and Mae Burkett, she danced her way into the heart of Charles Wayne Babb and they were married until his passing in 1987.  They raised two daughters, Vicki Nusz and Susan Dieterich. Both...

James Lee West

James Lee West

Dec 21, 2019

James Lee West, 60, of Hickory Creek, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Medical City Denton. He was born on March 7, 1959 in Denton, Texas to Floyd and Mary West. James attended Denton schools and was married to the late Becky West. He is preceded in death by his Father and his Wife.

A visitation...

Martha "Sissy" Jay Granberry

Martha "Sissy" Jay Granberry

Dec 20, 2019

Martha Jay (Sissy) Granberry, 90, of Texarkana,Texas, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 in Corinth, Texas. She was born on January 16, 1929 in Texarkana, Texas to Sam and Ethel (Williams) McDonald.

Sissy earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas and her Masters Degree in Library Science from East Texas State University....

Thelma Marie Long

Thelma Marie Long

Dec 20, 2019

Thelma Marie Long, 90, of Corinth passed away on December 20, 2019 in Denton. She was born on July 14, 1929 in Little Elm, Texas to Royce and Marie (Simpson) Grace.

She was the oldest of five children and grew up in Buffalo Gap, Texas. She graduated Wiley High School in Abilene, Texas. After school she married...

Lupe Martinez

Lupe Martinez

Dec 19, 2019

Lupe Martinez, 95, of Lewisville, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Lewisville. She was born on July 30, 1924 in Rotan, Texas to Francisca and Edward Ybarra. She married Ben Martinez in February 1945. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, and making quilts, along with cooking. She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband...

Betty Lette

Betty Lette

Dec 19, 2019

Betty Lette, 94, of Denton passed away on December 19, 2019 in Denton. She was born on June 10, 1925 in Chesterland, Ohio to William and Bertha (Potts) Murfello.

She graduated from Chesterland High School in Chesterland, Ohio. She married the late Roger Lette in 1946. Betty always put her church and her God first. Being a...

Erlene Frances Morales Johnson

Erlene Frances Morales Johnson

Dec 19, 2019

Erlene Frances Morales Johnson, 78, of Denton passed away on December 19, 2019 in Denton. She was born on September 06, 1941 to Santos and Trina (Villanueva) Morales in Pilot Point, Texas.

Erlene was a long-time active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and most recently worked as a program assistant for Texas Agrilife, retiring in 2012...

Beulah "Bee" Collins

Beulah "Bee" Collins

Dec 16, 2019

Bee Collins, 84, of Hickory Creek passed away at her home on December 16, 2019. She was born in Dallas, Texas to Ernest and Beulah (Crutcher) Fisher.

Bee Collins lived in Lake Dallas from 1943 until 2019 and graduated from Denton High School. She worked for Coca-Cola in Dallas and then in 1971, became the financial secretary...

Kimberly Carlotta Johnson

Kimberly Carlotta Johnson

Dec 13, 2019

On Friday, December 13, 2019, Kimberly C. Johnson transitioned into eternal peace after a long battle with cancer.

Kimberly C. Johnson was born on June 30, 1968 in Washington D.C.  She was the only child born to Wade and Delores Holland.

She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1986, in 1992 she earned...

Wesley Gene White

Wesley Gene White

Dec 13, 2019

Wesley Gene White, 63, of Denton passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 19, 1956 in Graham, Texas to Marvin and Delsie White. Wesley worked as a mechanic and enjoyed going fishing and camping. He is preceded in death by his father.

A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 21,...

Debra J. Rodriguez

Debra J. Rodriguez

Dec 11, 2019

Debra Janeen Roe Rodriguez, age 59, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2019.

Debra was born on May 12, 1960 in Knox, Indiana to Frances and Betty Roe. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1978 then moved to Denton in 1982 where she married her high school sweetheart, Ramon Rodriguez, and raised their...

Daniel Anthony Petersen

Daniel Anthony Petersen

Dec 9, 2019

Daniel Anthony Petersen, 75, of Argyle, Texas, graduated to heaven on December 9, 2019 in Plano, Texas. He was born in 1944 in Saint Paul, Nebraska to Wilmer H. Petersen and Velma A. (Gibson) Petersen.

He attended the University of Nebraska and was a General Contractor, architect and builder of recording studios.  He had a lovely, rich...

Siroos Zandi

Siroos Zandi

Dec 8, 2019

Siroos Zandi, 63 of Lake Dallas passed away at his home on December 8, 2019.  He was born in Abadan, Iran on August 19, 1956 to Mahmood Zandi and Manijeh Zandi. He moved to America in 1978 and later graduated from East...

Leo Davis

Leo Davis

Dec 7, 2019

Leo Davis of Justin passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 in his home, surrounded by loving family and friends. He shared his life with us for 85 years but, for us, it was not long enough. Leo was born in a humble mountain cabin near Purdy Township, off Wharton Creek in the Ozarks of Arkansas on April 27, 1934;...

Gerry Ott

Gerry Ott

Dec 3, 2019

Gerry Ott was born on May 28, 1925 to Newt and Gertrude Wardlaw of Denton County. She attended Denton High School and Draughon's Business School. Gerry retired from a long career in the corporate offices of Frito Lay.

On December 3, 2019 she passed away at the age of 94.

She is...

Lana Rhea Young

Lana Rhea Young

Nov 28, 2019

Lana Rhea Young, 73, of Justin passed away on November 28, 2019 at her home. She was born in Dallas, Texas to Lacy and Mary Jo (Turner) Corbitt.

Lana graduated from Sunset High School in 1964. While in high school she was a cheer leader for both the high school and the Dallas Cowboys. She was also...

Polly Drozd

Polly Drozd

Nov 28, 2019

Pauline Zabojnik Drozd, born September 1, 1932, went home to her Lord and her husband, Louis B. Drozd, Jr., on November 28, 2019. She was known as Polly to her family and friends. She is survived by sons Mike and wife Brenda Drozd, Tommy and wife Bridgett Drozd and Dean and wife Caroline Drozd. Her life was blessed with...

Patricia Kay Knight

Patricia Kay Knight

Nov 28, 2019

Our beloved Patricia Kay Knight fell asleep in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of November 28, 2019, in Denton, Texas. Pat was loved by so many, from her BFF and daily companion, Sugar Plum, to her loving family and devoted friends and colleagues. Pat retired after 30 years as a dedicated public...

Mary Ruth Seidemann

Mary Ruth Seidemann

Nov 27, 2019

Mary Ruth Burns Seidemann was born on June 2, 1926 in Pilot Point, TX to James A. & Linnie Bell Stinnett Burns.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence P. Seidemann Jr. after 69 years, 2 months and 1 day of marriage, parents; 11 brothers and sisters; daughter Mary Ruth Heep; son Mark Burns Seidemann;...

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