Obituary Listing

Oct 5, 2016

David Samuel Blakeley met his heavenly father on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was born March 4, 1930 in Dallas to Clyde A. Blakeley and Annabel Williams Blakeley. The family moved to Denton when David was five years old.

David was employed at the Denton Record Chronicle News Paper for 32 years. David and Bobbie enjoyed working...

Oct 4, 2016

Barbara Sue Bierschenk, 74, of Era went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2016. She was born on August 29, 1942 in Nocona, Texas to Fred and Addie (McCrary) Forester. She was married to the late Edgar Bierschenk who passed on March 27, 2013.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Mary Crockett of Era, Susan...

Oct 2, 2016

Shirley Ann Simpson- Bouchillon, 78, of Justin passed away on October 2, 2016 in Denton, Texas. Shirley was born on October 25, 1937 to Joseph and Edna (West) Simpson in Van Buren, Arkansas. She was a LVN for over 25yrs and worked at Crawford County hospital in Van Buren Ark for many years and retired from the VA Hospital, Dallas...

Oct 1, 2016

Julie Ann Mahan, 54, of Denton passed away on October 1, 2016 in Denton, Texas. She was born on December 27, 1961 to William and Betty Newman in Montebello, California. Julie Ann grew up in Fullerton, California where she attended Sunny Hills High School. After High School, she went directly into the work sector. She mainly worked at several insurance...

Oct 1, 2016

Harold Francis Kindred of Denton, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 due to complications from cancer. Harold was born in Denton, Texas on July 14, 1924 to Harley and Velma Kindred. He graduated from Denton High School and went on to serve in the Army Air Corps in WWII then the US Air Force in the Korean War....

Oct 1, 2016

Ronald "Chris" Keasler, 45 of Denton passed away on October 1, 2016 at his home. Chris was born on February 25, 1971 in Dallas, Texas to Ronald Wadsworth and Virginia Keasler (Liz Dierksmeier). Chris's life revolved around restoring his beloved '69 Camaro and most recently, a vintage 240Z; building, repairing, and riding bicycles; enjoying time with his brothers, niece, nephew,...

Sep 25, 2016

Hannah Marie Davis, 20 of Denton passed away on September 25, 2016. Hannah was born in Denton on August 28, 1996 to Henry and Kimberly (Wolf) Davis III. She attended Ryan High School and was on the softball team. She is survived by her mother and father, Daughter, Celeste Rose Vasquez, half-brothers, Henry Davis IV, Aidan Davis, Tyler Wolf/Uncle. Her...

Sep 25, 2016

Dennis Lee Stroud, 63, of Sanger passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born February 5, 1953 in Ganado, Texas to Arthur and JoAnn Stroud. He married Nancy Croix inManvel, Texas on June 29, 2002. Dennis is preceded in death by his sister Jody Armstrong and his brother Jason Stroud. Dennis graduated from Alvin High...

Sep 24, 2016

Alfred Morris Smith, 86, of Denton, Texas passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Denton. He was born May 11, 1930 in Athens, Texas to Polk and Pauline Smith. Alfred married Geraldine English May 31, 1953 in Arlington, Texas. He also served in the Navy during the Korean War. Alfred is preceded in death by his parents and his wife....

Sep 22, 2016

Anthony Earl Stevens, 62, of Denton passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Denton. He was born on June 23, 1954 in Fort Hayes, Kansas to Robert and Sylvia Stevens. Visitation will be Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at DeBerry Funeral Directors. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at...

Sep 21, 2016

Sue Ann Amyx, 75, of Denton went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2016 at home surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters. She was born on October 29, 1940 in Stoney, Texas to Omer and Lois Harris. She married Carroll Don Amyx on February 22, 1958 and moved to Denton, Texas to start their family. Sue loved to...

Sep 21, 2016

Charles Larry Purvis, 69, of Justin passed away on September 21, 2016 in Decatur. He was born on February 18, 1947 in Purvis, MS to Lloyd and Velma Purvis. He married his sweetheart Patti Reed in 2010. Charles is survived by his wife Patti Reed Purvis, daughter, Leona Purvis Parker, two sons, Charles R.M. Purvis, Robert L. Purvis, eight grandchildren,...

Sep 20, 2016

Juneita Ramonia "Mona" Rhoads Bridges passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2016. She was born in Green Valley, TX to Walter Merle and Mildred Milne Rhoads (Godi). She attended the Green Valley School and graduated from Denton High School in 1954. She graduated from Brantley-Draughon Business College in Ft. Worth with her life - long best friend Margie...

Sep 18, 2016

Tracy Davis Goforth, 52 of Krum, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton. She was born February 28, 1964 in Denton to Don and Della Davis. She attended Krum Public Schools. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Jackson Cemetery in Krum, Texas. Tracy is survived by a son, Toby Goforth...

Sep 16, 2016

Thomas "Tommy" Floyd Watson, 69 of Thackerville, Oklahoma, passed away on September 16, 2016 in Marietta, Oklahoma. He was born on February 12, 1947 in Gainesville, Texas to Mack and Vivian (Price) Watson. He was a graduate of Denton High School and Cooke County Jr. College. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. He married...

Sep 16, 2016

David Lee Cross, 73, of Little Elm passed away on September 19, 2016 in Denton, Texas. He was born on January 24, 1943 in Denton, Texas to Earl Ray and Lillie Pearl Cross. David married his sweetheart Ollie Choate in 1962 in Navo, Texas. David attended Aubrey Public Schools and was a Baptist. He worked in Landscaping. He was a...

Sep 15, 2016

Paula Torres Balderaz, 79, of Denton passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at her home. She was born June 29, 1937 to Carlos Torres and Gregoria Maldonado in Rio Verde, S.L.P. Mexico. The family will receive friends at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, Texas on Monday, September 19, 2016 from 6-8 P.M. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Tuesday,...

Sep 15, 2016

Isael Lopez Camilo, 18, of Denton went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2016. He was born on November 20, 1997 in Mexico City to Telesforo and Josefina Lopez. He is survived by his parents Telesforo and Josefina, one sister, Maria Lopez, three brothers, Rogelio Lopez, Alvaro Lopez and Saul Lopez. Graveside service will be held on Thursday...

Sep 13, 2016

Laura Sacher, 79, of Denton passed away on September 13, 2016 in Denton. She was born on March 22, 1937 in Camden, N.J. to Joseph and Matilda Kernan. Arriving in Denton in 1974, Laura enjoyed working in the community as a real estate agent and property manager. She was happiest spending time with her grandsons and family. She is survived...

Sep 9, 2016

Mary Katherine Redfearn, 81, of Aubrey passed away on September 9, 2016. She was born December 15, 1934 in Pilot Point to Lloyd and Mary Jenkins. After a lengthy engagement of eight days, she was married to Glen Leyon Redfearn of Aubrey on February 19, 1952. She was a homemaker for many years, raising their four children. She enjoyed gardening,...