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Rick V. Daniel
Jul 28, 2017
Rick V. Daniel, 64, of Denton, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 28, 2017 in Denton, Texas. He was born on October 8, 1952 in Denton, Texas to J.R. and Wanda (Godi) Daniel.
Rick is survived by his mother, Wanda Daniel, sister, Tammy and husband Gary Sweatman, niece, Stephanie and husband Justin Waide, niece,...
Joyce Stiles Snider
Jul 27, 2017
Joyce Stiles Snider passed from life into heaven on July 27, 2017, surrounded by loving family. Joyce was born to Hazel Vaughan Stiles and Edwin B. Stiles, Sr. at the family farm in Pilot Point, TX on January 25, 1929.
She attended Friendship and Pilot Point schools, graduating in 1946. Following graduation, Joyce had the opportunity to...
Davie B. Alred
Jul 27, 2017
Davie Bob Alred, 64, of Denton passed away on Thursday July 27, 2017 in Denton. He was born on May 22, 1953 in Denton, Texas to Jim Bob and Gala (Parker) Alred. Davie is survived by his daughters, Lanie Craig and husband Chris, Lisa Garrett and husband Tim , his Mother Gala Alred , sister, Julie Alred, eight grandchildren and...
Col. John William Kensinger
Jul 26, 2017
Col. John William Kensinger, USAF Retired, 69, of Denton passed away on Wednesday July 26, 2017 at home. He was born on December 08, 1947 in Columbus, OH to William George and Sarah Louise (Moomaw) Kensinger. He married the love of his life Mary (Betsy) Philipson in 1969. John grew up in Greenfield, OH and graduated from McClain High...
William Patrick Dunn
Jul 25, 2017
William Patrick Dunn, 79 of Florida passed away on July 25, 2017 in Florida. He was born on September 21, 1937 to William Bryan and Christine (Popejoy) Dunn in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Pat was a loving and caring father survived by three children, Christina Dunn Taylor of Lake Dallas, TX, Roberto Dunn of Corinth, TX, Rodolfo Dunn...
Joy Lambert Wood
Jul 24, 2017
Joy Lambert Wood passed away on July 24, 2017 in Denton , TX . She was born on August 20, 1926 to Harve and Nell Lambert in Wapanucka , OK .
Joy married William Martin Wood on July 3, 1944 . Early in her adult life she worked for several years as a telephone operator for Southwestern...
Frank William Deardorff
Jul 23, 2017
Frank William Deardorff, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 23, 2017 in Denton, Texas. He was born on November 22, 1934 in South Bend, IN to Fred and Ruth (Hughes) Deardorff. Frank attended Richmond High School, Class of 1952, and graduated Purdue University with a Pharmacy Degree 1957. He entered the U.S. Air Force 1958...
Betty Jean Ritchie
Jul 23, 2017
Betty Jean Ritchie, 86, of Denton passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the Carriage House Assisted Living. She was born April 7, 1931 to Granval and Idel Madewell in Denton, Texas. She graduated from the Denton Lab School and married the late Jean Edward Ritchie, who preceded her in death in 2007.
She retired after 47...
Howard Patrick Carrell Sr.
Jul 21, 2017
Howard Patrick Carrell Sr., 74, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away on Friday July 21, 2017 in Denton, Texas. He was born on June 6, 1943 in New Madrid, MO. to Joseph and Pearlie Mae (Carson) Carrell. He married Dorothy Jean Sosebee in 1984.
Howard is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dorothy Jean, three daughters, Vivian...
Corliss Peace Nealy
Jul 20, 2017
Corliss Peace Nealy passed away at home on July 20, 2017. She was born on February 20, 1960 in Denton, Texas to John Henry Peace Sr. and Beaulah Kay Gamble Peace.
She is survived by her sons; David and Latroy Peace, brothers; Jeffrey Peace, Steven Peace, Brian Peace, grandchildren; Latrevius Peace, Latayvia Peace, Davon Peace, Malaysia Woods,...
Lawrence J. Bentley
Jul 20, 2017
Lawrence J. Bentley, 82, of Denton passed away on July 20, 2017 in Denton, Texas surrounded by his fami.ly. He was born on December 17, 1934 in Detroit, MI. to Elmer and Jeanne (Stevens) Bentley. Lawrence married the love of his life Evelyn J. Cole.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn J., four...
Doris Mae Wells Shaw
Jul 19, 2017
Doris Mae Wells Shaw, 95, of Krum passed away on July 19, 2017 in Denton, Texas. She was born on June 23, 1922 to Clarence and Oaxie (Harris) Wells, Sr. in Mineral Wells, Texas. She graduated Mineral Wells High School serving as Miss Mineral Wells and Drum Major of the marching band. She married the late Dewitt T. Shaw Jr....
Sue Huckabee Brown
Jul 19, 2017
Sue Huckabee Brown, 85, was born on August 13, 1931 in Smackover, Arkansas and went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2017. She was the daughter of Elmer and Clyde Huckabee both deceased as well two siblings, Elmer and Katherine. Sue was proud of being a Christian and a member of The Church of Christ. She graduated...
Ralph “Dale” Irwin
Jul 17, 2017
Ralph "Dale" Irwin of Denton went to be with the Lord while at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 17, 2017, at the age of 77. He was born on October 2, 1939, in Pampa, Texas to Ralph and Nan Ruth (Crough) Irwin. Dale married the love of his life, Charlotte Cole, on April 17, 1962....
John Kozura Iv
Jul 16, 2017
John Kozura IV, 49, of Ponder, Texas passed away of natural causes on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was born on June 16, 1968, in Des Moines, Iowa to Dr. John Kozura III and Gerrie (Zilko) Kozura.
John graduated from Denton High School and attended the University of North Texas. Being a fiercely devoted patriot, he proudly...
Norman Gavin Rhodes “Kelly” Pattinson
Jul 12, 2017
Noman Gavin Rhodes "Kelly" Pattinson, 69, of Bryan, TX, entered into his eternal rest with his family in Krum, TX, USA, on July 12, 2017. Gavin as known to his family was the youngest son, born in Greymouth, New Zealand, to Walter and Mary Margaret Joan (Greening) Pattinson, July 1, 1948.
As a young man Gavin drove...
Carl Louis Haberland
Jul 11, 2017
Carl Louis Haberland passed away on July 11, 2017 at the age of 75 years old. He was born and Brockton Massachusetts and moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1950s. Carl was the first graduating class of Stranahan high school in 1959 and married his high school sweetheart Kathryn McPhilomy. Carl and Kathy recently celebrated 55 years together and are...
Billy George Seals
Jul 11, 2017
Billy George Seals, Age 85, was born August 16, 1931, to George Thomas "Bud" Seals and Willie Mae Pennington Seals, at Justin, Texas, the older of two sons. He resided in Denton County where he was born, raised, and lived out his 85 years on the place his father and mother settled on. George, as he was known to...
Donald (Don) Melton Harper
Jul 10, 2017
Donald (Don) Melton Harper, 80, of Denton, Texas passed away on July 10, 2017 in Denton. He was born on October 29, 1936 in Sanger, Texas to Hiram (Jack) and Ruth Myrtle (Melton) Harper. He was married to the late Lila Lee Latham Harper.
Don graduated from Sanger High School in 1956 and North Texas State University...
Ramona Catherine Hope
Jul 9, 2017
Ramona Catherine Hope, 88 of Denton passed away on July 9, 2017 in Denton, Texas. She was born on September 7, 1928 in Dallas, Texas to James and Sue Ella (Mitchell) Hope.
She was retired from Southwestern Bell where she was recognized for having 39 years without an absence or being late for work. She enjoyed her...
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