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Melvin Thomas (Peewee) Paddack

Melvin Thomas (Peewee) Paddack

Nov 4, 2016

M. T. (PeeWee) Paddack 80 of Argyle passed away Friday night, November 4, 2016 at his home.  He was born October 6, 1936 in Haslett , TX to Sterling Roscoe Paddack and Lola Fay Madewell Paddack.  He attended Roanoke Public Schools and graduated from Northwest High School .  He was a member of the Baptist Church .  He married...

John Daniel Rooker

John Daniel Rooker

Nov 3, 2016

John Daniel Rooker, age 78, was received into the arms of the Lord on November 3, 2016 in Dallas, TX with his wife by his side, after living a life full of love, laughter, and service to his country.

John was born October 10, 1938, one of three children born to John Peter and Helen Lup Rooker...

Sonja June Gire

Sonja June Gire

Nov 3, 2016

Sonja June Gire, 82, of Denton went to be with Lord on November 3, 2016. She was born on September 25, 1934 in Knox City, Texas to Haskell and Rosa Parker.

She attended school in Abilene. After graduation she married the late Melvin W. Gire on January 18, 1952 in Abilene, TX. She was a member at...

Donna Marie Colter

Donna Marie Colter

Nov 3, 2016

Donna Marie Colter, 48, of Denton passed away on November 3, 2016 in Denton, Texas. She was born on August 11, 1968 in Amarillo, TX to Jess and Linda Willard.

She was a nurse for 10 years and a proud mother of 3 children.  Donna loved to laugh and spend time with family.  She always was the...

Mary (Avon Lady) Gary

Mary (Avon Lady) Gary

Nov 2, 2016

Mary Gary (Avon Lady), of Denton , went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2 nd at Carriage House Assisted Living Facility.  She challenged life to the fullest at 101 years of age.  Mary was born on January 14, 1915 in Italy , Texas to Annie and Walter Mays where she was...

Wanda Sue Solis

Wanda Sue Solis

Nov 2, 2016

Wanda Sue Solis, 52, of Denton went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2016. She was born May 30, 1964 in Pawnee, OK. to Robert and Sharon Plumley.

Wanda married David on July 17, 2001 in Denton, TX. She was a member at Elijah Christian Ministries. Wanda was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother...

Jeffrey Earnest Waltman

Jeffrey Earnest Waltman

Nov 1, 2016

Jeffrey Earnest Waltman, 37, of Justin passed away on November 1, 2016 at home. He was born May 28, 1979 in Dallas, Texas to Edwin and Deborah Waltman.

Jeffery is survived by his wife Megan Poppel, daughter, Taylor Waltman, son, Carson Waltman all of Justin and brother, Greg Waltman of Dallas.

He is preceded in...

Melvin Gothard

Melvin Gothard

Oct 30, 2016

Melvin W. Gothard, 62 of Denton passed away on October 30, 2016 in Denton, Texas. He was born in Dallas, Texas on January 6, 1954 to Pete and Joyce (Stephens) Gothard.

Melvin worked as a plumber and married Shirley Cawthon in Dallas, Texas on September 15, 1972 and had three children.

He is survived by...

Don A. Neely

Don A. Neely

Oct 29, 2016

Don A. Neely of Justin passed away suddenly on October 29, 2016 at Good Samaritan Village in Denton, Texas. He was born December 10, 1927 in Nocona, Texas. He was the son of M.A. Neely and Lady G. Abney Neely. Don married Shirley Grey Robinson on December 4, 1951 in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Don was known for...

James Patrick Grandpre

James Patrick Grandpre

Oct 29, 2016

James Patrick GrandPre, 87, of Denton , Texas passed away on October 29, 2016 at his home. He was bon on October 28, 1929 in Bottineau , North Dakota to Leo J. and Mae (Arneson) GrandPre.

He graduated from Dickson High School in 1947 and was a member of...

Rickie Wayne Cox

Rickie Wayne Cox

Oct 29, 2016

Rickie Wayne Cox, 62, was called home by the Lord on Saturday October 29, 2016 in Las Cruces, NM after a short illness. He was born in Denton, Texas on December 3, 1953 to Cecilia and Wayne Cox, the oldest of three sons.

Rickie was a loving and devoted husband, father and stepfather. He held degrees in...

Doyle E. "Chris" Chrisman

Doyle E. "Chris" Chrisman

Oct 29, 2016

Doyle E. "Chris" Chrisman, age 97, died October 29, 2016, at Good Samaritan Denton Village after living a long and healthy life. Chris was born July 26, 1919, one of seven children born to B.C. and Lavada Ezzell Chrisman in Callahan County, Texas. He married Margret Massie on December 25, 1941 in Van Alstyne, Texas. She preceded him in...

Deborah (Debbie) Kay Merki

Deborah (Debbie) Kay Merki

Oct 28, 2016

Deborah Kay Merki, 59, of Denton, died Friday, October 28 th , 2016 at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas after a month-long courageous battle. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Mark Merki for 33 years.  In addition to her husband, Debbie also leaves her daughter April Cain and son Memphis Merki, as well as her...

Helen B. Lynn

Helen B. Lynn

Oct 28, 2016

Helen Lynn, 94 of Corinth passed away on October 28, 2016 in Denton, Texas. She was born on July 9, 1922 to William G. and Nora Sullivan in Virden, Illinois.

She was married to the late Austin A. Lynn for 57 years and was an assembly worker for many years.

She loved the ladies in...

Nancy Ann Clark Chapman

Nancy Ann Clark Chapman

Oct 24, 2016

Nancy Ann Clark Chapman, 68 died at her home in Gainesville, TX with her family surrounding her on October 24, 2016 at 11pm. She was born on November 26, 1947 in Wellsville, NY to Earl L. Clark Sr. and Ethel Grace Dorrett and raised with Raymond Dorrett.

She was married to the late, Dennis Chapman for 39...

James Carson Lahti Sr.

James Carson Lahti Sr.

Oct 23, 2016

James Carson Lahti, Sr., 49, of Rhome , TX , went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2016 . He was born January 3, 1967 to Kathy Lahti and Eddie Makela in Ogden , UT. He was raised in Ely , MN until the age of 15. He moved to North Texas where he met his high...

Jerome Raymond Smith

Jerome Raymond Smith

Oct 22, 2016

Jerry Smith, 86, of Denton, TX passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2016. Jerry was born on August 30, 1930 in Chicago, IL. to parents Ray and Angeline Smith.

After graduating high school Jerry joined the United States Army completing his commitment of 4 years and was honorably discharged.  He moved to Denton to pursue his career...

Bobby George

Bobby George

Oct 22, 2016

Robert Wayne "Bobby" George passed away Saturday night, October 22, 2016.  He was born in Denton to Harold Lloyd George and Mary Margaret Lawson George.  He attended Denton Public Schools. He married Juanita Marie Worthy on December 17, 1965 here in Denton, she preceded him in death in 2011.  Bobby was a retired Lineman from the City of Denton...

Donna Rae Demeurisse

Donna Rae Demeurisse

Oct 21, 2016

Donna Rae Demeurisse passed away unexpectedly in her home in Denton, Texas on October 21, 2016.  Donna was born in Albia, Iowa on December 6, 1932 to Vivian and Thomas Williams.  She was an extraordinarily strong person.  In the early 1940s, as an adolescent, she survived cancer, narrowly escaping amputation of her arm.  Donna went on to play clarinet...

Barbara Ruth (George) Clampitt

Barbara Ruth (George) Clampitt

Oct 20, 2016

Barbara Ruth (George) Clampitt of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Denton, departed this world for her home in Heaven on October 20, 2016.  Barbara was born on March 23, 1931, in Denton, Texas to James (Jim) and Ruth Sparks George.  She married the love of her life Emmitt Logan Clampitt on March 17, 1951 in the home of her parents,...

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