Obituary Listing

Apr 6, 2017

Lloyd M. Bennett passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. He was born November 22, 1928, in Columbus, Indiana. He was the youngest of four children born to George E. and Clara Whitehorn Bennett. He graduated from Columbus High School and went to college at Ball State University where he received his bachelor's degree in Education. He then went on to...

Apr 6, 2017

Brandye Nicole Caviness, 22, of Denton, Texas passed away on April 6, 2017 in Hallsville, Texas. She was born on February 17, 1995 to Shawn Caviness.

Brandye is survived by her father, Shawn Caviness, aunt, Valeria, son, Riley Caviness, sister, Jessica Caviness and brother, Justin Caviness.

Visitation will be Wednesday April 12, 2017 from 6-8...

Apr 5, 2017

Bruce Chamberlain, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Pastor, teacher, missionary and amateur gambler culminated his earthly ministry by leaving behind many grieving family members, friends and church members who are trying to imagine a world without him. Francis Bruce Chamberlain of Denton, Texas had his faith become sight on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He is proceeded in death by his parents...

Apr 3, 2017

Robert Eugene Collier, 90, of Denton, passed away on April 3, 2017. He was born in Douglas, Arizona on September 7, 1926 to Raymond and Docia (Goyne) Collier.

Those who knew Bob know his love for helping people reach their potential and succeed in their life goals was not only a career but a passion.  He counseled,...

Apr 2, 2017

Euvela Ilene Jones, 93, of Denton went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2017 in Denton, Texas. She was born on February 21, 1924 in Alvord, Texas. She was married to the late V.J. Jones.

Euvela served the Lord through out her life, prayed with her loved ones and even cared for the children in...

Apr 1, 2017

Aileen Ann (Weber) DeLeonardis, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Denton, Texas. Aileen was born on February 13, 1927 in Lorain Ohio, a daughter of the late William A. Weber and Mildred C. (Nestor) Weber.

Aileen was a graduate of St. Josephs Catholic School and Lorain High School, Class of 1945. She...

Mar 30, 2017

Dr. James Gregory "Greg" Jones, 53, of Denton, Texas passed away on March 30, 2017. He was a much beloved son, husband, father, friend, professor and colleague. Greg was born in Denton, Texas on August 5, 1963 to Dorothy (Terry) and Billy Ray Jones, the younger of two children. He was a graduate of Denton High School, North Texas State...

Mar 28, 2017

Tommie L. Walden, 84, of Denton, Texas passed away on March 28, 2017 in Denton, Texas surrounded by family. He was born on February 16, 1933 in Denton, Texas to Sylvester and Bessie Walker Walden.

Tommie is survived by three daughters, Beverly Lefler of Tyler, Doreen Johnson, Sherry Turnage both of Denton, son, Leonard Walden of Gainesville,...

Mar 26, 2017

The Ball family, immediate and extended, lost its Chairman and ballast with the passing of Browning Lamar Ball, Jr. on March 26, 2017 in Denton, Texas.  He was surrounded and loved by his wife Barbara and his children, including his dog Jake.

Born in the small town of Troy, Tennessee on August 1, 1940, to Browning and...

Mar 26, 2017

Danny Arispe, 66, of Denton passed away at his home on March 26, 2017 . He was born in Winters, Texas to Joe and Nellie (Cortez) Arispe on December 28, 1950 . He married Vanessa Suarez in 2001 in Denton , Texas . She is incredibly thankful to have shared a beautiful, loving partnership with this amazing man for...

Mar 25, 2017

John T. Harrington, 85 of Denton passed away on March 25, 2017 in Denton, Texas. He was born on January 26, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI. to Herbert Banachowicz and Patricia Harrington.  John was married to the Late Rita M. Harrington.

John is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Redwine and husband Michael from Oklahoma City, four sons, Patrick...

Mar 25, 2017

Dollie Jean Swafford 78 of Ponder passed away Saturday afternoon, March 25, 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.  She was born March 26, 1938 in Gainesville to O.B. Coulter and Alma Kerr Coulter.   She married Don Swafford on September 29, 1956 in Ponder.  Dollie was a retired Beauty Operator, she enjoyed baking for people and for church activities.  She...

Mar 24, 2017

James Robert George, Jr. of Plano, TX passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017.  He was born on April 7, 1956 in Denton, TX to James Robert George, Sr. and Diantha Louise Cogdell George.  Rob married the love of his life, Patricia Alexander in 1974. Rob was a joy to be around, passionate about his family, Texas, faith and...

Mar 24, 2017

Thomas Lee Cutsforth went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 24, 2017. He was born February 19, 1941 to Harold P. and Loretta T. Cutsforth in Chippewa Falls, WI.

He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1959 and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1961. He served 20 years and retired. He promptly...

Mar 24, 2017

Barbara Ann Fontaine, 80, passed away on March 24, 2017. She was born in Clayton, NY on September 17, 1936 to parents Clay and Henrietta (LeRue) Timmerman.

Barbara traveled all over the United States and the world as a career Air Force spouse, always making a home at each new base, finally "landing" at Nellis AFB in...

Mar 23, 2017

Dianna Lynn Ooten, 55 of Corinth, Texas passed away on March 23, 2017 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on November 5, 1961 in Brigham City, Utah to James K. and Karon Johnson Ball. She married the love of her life Ron Ooten. Dianna served in the Air Force during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. After serving...

Mar 22, 2017

Wilma Lucille Webb, 87, of Justin passed away on March 22, 2017 in Denton, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born on August 28, 1929 in Justin, Texas to Roy and Flora (Lynch) Seely.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a marvelous cook and enjoyed sewing, crafting, and spending time...

Mar 21, 2017

Richard Raymond Bentley, 96, a resident of Denton for 51 years, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was born in Polo, IL to Everette Bentley and Helen Lulu (Buck) Bentley.

When he was 14 years old, he was recruited to join the Illinois National Guard to play in the Kable Brothers Concert Band. In 1940, his...

Mar 21, 2017

Margaret Ann Ledbetter Charter of Sanger, Texas passed away on March 21, 2017. Margaret was born in Grapevine, Texas to Gladys Ledbetter and Elden Ledbetter on March 12, 1934.

Margaret was raised in Amarillo, where she met and married Billy Ray Goff in November of 1955. They had two daughters, Sandra J. Williams and husband Jimmy of...

Mar 20, 2017

Annette Fry, 75, of Denton passed away on March 20, 2017 in Denton, Texas. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Round Rock, Texas to Robert and Adeline Paton Julian. She married the love of her life Joe P. Fry on May 25, 1963 in Denton, Texas.

Annette was a T.W.U. Alumin, Denton County Historical Society...