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Mildred May Cockrell

Mildred May Cockrell

Aug 18, 2018

Mildred May Cockrell, 96, of Sanger passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Denton. She was born in Mexia, Texas to Oscar and Elsie (Hampton) Pearson on January 12, 1922.

Accomplished seamstress not only for individuals but also for the TWU Modern Dance Team and the Denton High Cheer Squad.  Later in life she joined her son...

Tricia Joaquina Esteves Lastimoza

Tricia Joaquina Esteves Lastimoza

Aug 17, 2018

IN CELEBRATION OF HER NEW LIFE

TRICIA JOAQUINA ESTEVES LASTIMOZA FONDLY KNOWN AS "TRISH"

FAMILIAN ELUNG/MANGA

DECEMBER 7TH, 1970 - AUGUST 17TH, 2018

OF DEDEDO, GUAM, WAS CALLED HOME BY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER AT THE AGE OF 47

TRICIA WILL BE GREETED AT THE GATE OF HEAVEN BY HER...

Sara Beth Clyne

Sara Beth Clyne

Aug 15, 2018

Sara Beth Clyne, 77 of Hickory Creek, Texas passed away at her home on August 15, 2018. She was born on September 23, 1940 to Albert and Sarah (Crabtree) Krekel in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sara was a retired nurse, who held her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Washington University in St. Louis where she lived for most...

Dorothy Mcdaniel

Dorothy Mcdaniel

Aug 14, 2018

Dorothy Ruth (Rankin) McDaniel was born on June 29, 1929 in Denton County, Texas to Georgia White and S.T. Rankin. Dorothy graduated from Denton High School then attended North Texas State University.

She married W.H. McDaniel on April 23, 1948 on the Bride and Groom Radio Show in Hollywood, California.  Making Krum their home, Dorothy McDaniel blazed...

Dorothy Howard

Dorothy Howard

Aug 14, 2018

Dorothy Dell Howard, 93, of Denton passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at her home. She was born in Nixon, Texas to Seab and Fanny Passmore on January 10, 1925. Dorothy married John Matt  Howard on July 27, 1946. She was a homemaker and a long-time member of First Baptist Denton. She is preceded in death by her parents...

Karen Marie Wing

Karen Marie Wing

Aug 13, 2018

For my sister who went to heaven today: God looked around his garden and found an empty place He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest With the help of his angels they flew you to your heavenly place Gods garden must be beautiful,...

William R. (Bill) Bufkins

William R. (Bill) Bufkins

Aug 11, 2018

William R. (Bill) Bufkins of Denton passed away peacefully Saturday, August 11, 2018 after an eight-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 68.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Russell L. Bufkins, Dorothy Clewlow Bufkins, and a sister, DeeDee. He is survived by his brother James Norman Bufkins, his soulmate and wife of 36 years,...

Homer Keith Bettis Jr.

Homer Keith Bettis Jr.

Aug 11, 2018

KJ was born September 15,1988 and went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2018 after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, William Homer Bettis, grandmother, Doris Jean Ivory, grandfather, Dale Eugene Boggus and brother, Brian Keith Bettis. He is survived by his loving parents Homer Keith...

Martha Lambert

Martha Lambert

Aug 11, 2018

Martha Lambert, 90, of Denton passed away on August 11, 2018 in Plano, Texas. She was born in Mineola, Texas to John T. and Willie Mae (Wilson) Whitfield.

She is survived by her daughters; Sharion Brockett of Plano, Rita York of Aubrey and Ava Kasich of Whitesboro. Son, Odell Brockett of Aubrey, sisters, Mary Sims and Willie...

Raul Rene Verdin

Raul Rene Verdin

Aug 11, 2018

Raul Rene Verdin, 53, passed away August 11, 2018 in Sanger, Texas. He was born in Denton, Texas to Felix and Guadalupe Guerra Verdin on January 20, 1965.

He is survived by his mother, Guadalupe Guerra Verdin, his son, Raul Rene Soliz, his sisters, Lisa Gutierrez, Rosa Verdin, Thelma Topalian, his brothers, Felix Verdin, Jr., Albert Verdin,...

Francine Joyce Armstrong

Francine Joyce Armstrong

Aug 7, 2018

Francine Joyce Armstrong passed away early on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, TX. She was born in Paris, TX to W.C. and Juanita (Dotson) Owens on January 21, 1937, and she was the oldest of three children.

Francine came from very humble beginnings, moving to California with her mother, grandfather,...

Robert Lewis Fowler Sr.

Robert Lewis Fowler Sr.

Aug 5, 2018

Robert Lewis Fowler Sr., 74 of Sanger, Texas was born on December 9, 1943 to Harvey Gordon and Lou Gene (Daniels) Fowler in Mobile, Alabama, departed this life on Sunday, August 5, 2018 in Denton, Texas. Robert married Shirley Milton in Sanger, Texas on May 23, 2008. Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley, daughter, Donna Hard, five sons,...

Jimmie Frank White

Jimmie Frank White

Aug 4, 2018

Jimmie Frank White passed away August 4, 2018 in Sanger, Texas. He was born October 16, 1939 in Denton, Texas to James Clayton White and Estalena Helm White. He married Shirley Ann Kelly on June 5, 1964. Jimmie grew up south of Denton off of Teasley Lane on property originally owned by his grandparents, Frank and Minnie Helm. In...

James R. Russell

James R. Russell

Jul 29, 2018

James Robert Russell, born January 23, 1928 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the only child of E.A. and Ruth Russell passed away on July 29, 2018 at the age of 90. He was born and reared on the north side of Ft. Worth and attended North Side High School and T.C.U. On March 3, 1950, he married Marcy Lou Hargrove of...

Danny Mark Frank

Danny Mark Frank

Jul 29, 2018

Danny Mark Frank of Krum, Texas, born in Dallas Texas August 29 th 1958, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on July 29, 2018. Danny was born to Howard (Judy) Frank of Aubrey & Sarah Norris of Whitesboro Texas. Danny attended Krum HS and was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran.  Serving on the US Neosho...

Karen Rene Crawford

Karen Rene Crawford

Jul 28, 2018

Karen Rene Crawford, 60 of Denton passed away on Saturday July 28, 2018 at Medical City Hospital Denton after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Denton, Texas on March 22, 1958 to L. G. and Mary Lou Sanders. She attended Faith Christian Academy. She married Larry Crawford on June 11, 1977 in Sanger, Texas. Larry and...

Bradley Joe Silva

Bradley Joe Silva

Jul 28, 2018

Bradley Joe Silva, 32, of Krugerville, Texas passed away on July 28, 2018 in Denton, Texas. He was born on August 7, 1985 in Denton, Texas to Jamie and Shelia (O'Dell) Silva. Bradley is survived by his parents, Jamie and Shelia Silva, son, Colton Silva, daughters, Alexis Silva, Emily Silva, sisters, Tasha Johnson and husband David, Jamie Lynn Strait and...

Peggy Richardson

Peggy Richardson

Jul 26, 2018

Peggy Richardson of Denton, age 79, died peacefully on July 26, 2018. She will be remembered for her laughter and creativity; her friendly and outgoing personality tinted with a love of life; her commitment to family and friends; her many contributions to Education; and her zest for traveling.

A memorial service to celebrate Peggy's life will be...

Mary Ellen Young

Mary Ellen Young

Jul 25, 2018

Mary Ellen Young, 89, of Bartonville passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home. She was born June 2, 1929 in New York City, New York to Marcus and Virginia Boarman. Mary Ellen married Russell Julian Young October 9, 1954 in Munich, Germany. She was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church. Mary Ellen is preceded in death...

Billy Wayne George

Billy Wayne George

Jul 25, 2018

Billy Wayne George, 79, of Sanger passed away on July 25, 2018 in Denton, Texas. He was born on April 8, 1939 in Sanger, Texas to John and Lucile (Erwin) George. He served 2 years in the US Army.  Billy retired from Turbo in Denton where he worked as a machinist. He married Louellen Bottoms in Denton on July...

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