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Joyce Anne Reiss

Joyce Anne Reiss

Oct 16, 2019

Joyce Anne Reiss, 85, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Pilot Point, Texas. She was born in Platteville, WI to John and Nell Snider on April 18, 1934. She married the late William Reiss on April 18, 1953 in Pewaukee, WI.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30...

Ellen G. Mckinnon

Ellen G. Mckinnon

Oct 15, 2019

Ellen McKinnon, 93, of Denton, Texas passed away on October 15, 2019 in Denton. She was born on March 15, 1926 to Wilbur and Hazel (Nelson) Grosjean, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ellen started her working career as a Clerk at the Strategic Air Command. She later assisted the architect who designed the U.S. Embassy building that was built...

Rhonda Sue Tillman

Rhonda Sue Tillman

Oct 15, 2019

Rhonda Sue Tillman, 48, of Justin, Texas, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home. She was born on October 17, 1970 in Denison, Texas to Lee Roy and Joyce Tillman.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 18, 2019 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas.

Rhonda is survived...

Dawna Lynne Richter

Dawna Lynne Richter

Oct 11, 2019

In Loving Memory

Dawna L. Richter

March 19, 1962 – October 11, 2019

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Dawna L. Richter.  Born in Oakland, California March 19, 1962, Dawna was a long-time resident of Dallas.  She graduated from the University of North Texas in 1984 with a...

Marianne M. Pierce

Marianne M. Pierce

Oct 11, 2019

Marianne M. Pierce passed away October 11, 2019 age 91.

She is survived by Ellis G. Pierce, 1 daughter, 3 sons, 2 grandsons and great granddaughter due in February. Preceded in death by 2 grandsons.

Funeral Mass November 6, 2019 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 2255 N Bonnie Brae Denton, TX.

In...

Luther Harold Housden

Luther Harold Housden

Oct 9, 2019

Luther "Harold" Housden, 88, of Denton, passed away at his home. He was born in Aubrey, Texas to William and Lela Housden on October 8, 1931. Harold married Pat Merrifield on February 22, 1975 in Denton, Texas. He worked as a Maintenance man for Wells Fargo and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Harold is preceded in...

George L. Orgain Jr.

George L. Orgain Jr.

Oct 4, 2019

George L. Orgain, Jr. 82 of Denton passed away on October 4 th , 2019 at the Baylor Heart Hospital in Denton.  He was born on November 29, 1936 in Clinton, OK to George L. and Opal (Wagnon) Orgain.  George attended Stillwater Public Schools and graduated from Oklahoma State University.

He married Alice Keith on November 21,...

Kenneth Joy Shelton

Kenneth Joy Shelton

Oct 4, 2019

Kenneth "Kenny" Joy Shelton, 87, of Denton, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born in Sanger, Texas to Albert and Dona McWilliams on May 21, 1932. She loved her family and enjoyed volunteering at Ruth's Room and showing kindness to others. She is preceded in death by her parents and 11 siblings.

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Chad Robison

Chad Robison

Oct 3, 2019

Chad Verlon Robison, 48, of Corinth, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Denton, Texas. He was born on March 11, 1971 in Denton, Texas to Verlon and Sue Robison. Chad attended Lake Dallas High School and worked as a Line Cleaner. He married Denise Mathis in Lake Dallas on May 1, 1999. He loved his family and enjoyed...

Steven D. Anderson

Steven D. Anderson

Oct 2, 2019

Steven D. Anderson 50 of Denton passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Medical City Denton due to the results of an automobile accident in Cooke County.  He was born in Burbank California on October 9, 1968 to Dale W. Anderson and Nancy Dian Filson Anderson.  He married Elena Rivera in 1997.  Steven was formerly employed at Lowe's as...

Stephanie Rae Lillard

Stephanie Rae Lillard

Oct 1, 2019

Stephanie Rae (Harpe) Lillard, 66, of Denton, Texas, passed away on October 1, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Ralph W. and Rae Fletcher Harpe of Vienna, Virginia.

Following completion of her freshman year of high school in 1968, her father's career moved the Harpe family to Clear Lake City, Texas. In 1971, Stephanie graduated...

Omer Gibbs

Omer Gibbs

Oct 1, 2019

JUSTIN – Omer Dinsmore Gibbs, 84, went home to his Savior Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Omer, the second child of Thomas and Martha Baughman Gibbs, was born at home Sept. 23, 1935 in Carroll County, Arkansas. He moved to Texas in 1952 and met the love of his life, Betty Pearl Bowman...

Joe Bob Pannell

Joe Bob Pannell

Oct 1, 2019

Joe Bob Pannell, 65, of Krum passed away on October 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 17, 1953 in Denton, Texas to Melvin and Mary Jane (Gregory) Pannell.

He is survived by his wife, Kay of Krum, son Justin Pannell and wife Brooks of Mt. Enterprise, son, Jarret Pannell...

Otho Wayne Jackson

Otho Wayne Jackson

Sep 30, 2019

Otho Wayne 'Bo' Jackson passed from this life on Monday evening, September 30, 2019, at his home in Denton.

He was born January 15, 1937, near Aquilla, Texas, in Hill County. His father was Chester Lee Jackson and his mother was Mamie Poteet. Bo attended schools there and graduated from Aquilla High School in 1956. He married...

Daniel Glenn Maynard

Daniel Glenn Maynard

Sep 30, 2019

Daniel Glenn Maynard, 21, of Argyle, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2019 in Argyle. He was born on August 18, 1998 in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma to Jason and Sierra (Cotton) Maynard.

Daniel was a vibrant, kind, loving boy growing up as a Military Brat. His passions in his younger days included geology, baseball and friends. He...

Lavon Crawford

Lavon Crawford

Sep 29, 2019

Lavon Crawford, 88, of Denton, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Justin Texas to go home to be with Jesus and those loved ones who passed before her. She was born on February 1, 1931 in Paris, Texas to Charlie and Lydia McCallum. Lavon worked as a CNA and attended the Denton County Cowboy Church until her health...

Margaret S. Cox

Margaret S. Cox

Sep 28, 2019

Margaret S. Cox, 96, of Hickory Creek, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Flower Mound, Texas. She was born on November 21, 1922 in Stringtown, Oklahoma to James and Elizabeth Self. Margaret married Elmer Cox on December 20, 1941. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday,...

John Retherford

John Retherford

Sep 28, 2019

John Michael Retherford, born to John Hobart and Elizabeth Retherford on November 12, 1952, passed away on September 28, 2019. He joins his ancestors, parents, brother Scott, and daughter Elizabeth in glory. He leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Tammie Lynn Retherford, their two children Victoria and Hayden and their spouses Robert and Julia respectively, and his sister...

Gilbert Larry Simmons

Gilbert Larry Simmons

Sep 28, 2019

Dr.  Gilbert Larry Simmons passed away September 28, 2019

Gilbert Larry Simmons was born in Orange, Texas, November 25, 1936. His father, Rayford Gilbert Simmons, had the only barber shop and cleaners in Deweyville, Texas and his mother, Linadine Smith Simmons, taught school and piano.

Larry's family moved to Lufkin, Texas when he was in...

Martha Dorety

Martha Dorety

Sep 27, 2019

Martha Conn Dorety, 67, of Rhome, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Decatur, Texas. She was born on December 16, 1951 in Quanah, Texas to Lem and Sybil Inez Conn. Martha married Joe Wayne Dorety on April 24, 1968 in Coppell, Texas. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and collecting quilts and dolls. Martha is...

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