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Benny Wade Parkey

Benny Wade Parkey

Jul 2, 2016

Benny Wade Parkey, 63, of Krum, Texas, passed away Saturday July 2, 2016. Benny was the youngest son of Jack Wade Parkey and Gloria Alfreda Perry Parkey. He is preceded in death by his parents and his nephew Jeffrey Legg. Benny is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Kay Reynolds Parkey. Benny and Debbie shared 41 years of marriage....

Calvin Dewayne Harris

Calvin Dewayne Harris

Jul 1, 2016

Calvin Dewayne Harris On Friday, July 1, 2016, at age 69, our cherished husband, dad, Papaw, and brother left to be with the Lord. He passed away surrounded by his wife, children, and sisters. He would leave us with these words, "As you bury me, bury my faults and my weaknesses. Give my sins to the devil and my soul...

Jasper Ezekiel Syrock

Jasper Ezekiel Syrock

Jun 30, 2016

Jasper Ezekiel Syrock, Jr., 81, of Ponder passed away on June 30, 2016 in Denton, Texas. He was born on September 8, 1934 in Van Buren, Arkansas to Jasper and Leona (Faldon) Syrock, Sr. He attended public schools in Van Buren, Arkansas. He and Glenda Davis married on February 13, 1959 in Poteau, Oklahoma. Jasper also served in the U.S....

Bill "Animal" Lee Arnold

Bill "Animal" Lee Arnold

Jun 30, 2016

Bill "Animal" Lee Arnold, 61, of Sanger passed away on June 30, 2016 in Denton, Texas. Bill was born in Denton, Texas to John Thomas and Maybell Earlene(Latham) Arnold on March 21, 1955. Bill enjoyed watching drag racing, truck and tractor pulls. Bill won dozens of 1st place trophy's while cooking in BBQ competitions for his briskets. After his retirement,...

Marilee Rue Kenney

Marilee Rue Kenney

Jun 29, 2016

Marilee Rue Kenney of Denton TX, born in Waukegan IL on April 24, 1933 to Stanley and June (Pollock) Wiechecki, passed peacefully into Gods merciful hands on June 29, 2016, at Texas Health Presbyterian, Denton, TX, at the age of 83. Marilee worked at Abbott Laboratories and was known for her attention to detail, outstanding professional work ethic and high...

Jeannie Sue Wiggins

Jeannie Sue Wiggins

Jun 29, 2016

Jeannie Sue Wiggins was born Jan 11, 1957 in Duncan, Oklahoma to the late Irvan and Bobbie Jean (Gay) Wright. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday June 27, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas. Jeannie was raised in Tussy, Oklahoma with her three brothers Jacky, Keith and Johnny. Jeannie attended and graduated from Fox...

Elton Murray Watkins

Elton Murray Watkins

Jun 28, 2016

Elton Murray Watkins, 77, of Denton went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy battle with diabetes and lung cancer. Murray was born on May 20, 1939, in Snyder, Texas. He played the cornet in the band and attended Snyder High School. He enlisted in the...

Cynthia Gail Alexander

Cynthia Gail Alexander

Jun 25, 2016

Cynthia (Cyndi) Gail Alexander, 50, of Krum passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Denton, Texas. She was born September 7, 1965 in Dallas, Texas to Albert and Emma Petty. She married Philip Alexander August 3, 1985 and had two daughters Makayle and Devin Alexander. Cyndi had a natural way of making others feel special and important. She was a...

Anita Marie Bruno Macdonough

Anita Marie Bruno Macdonough

Jun 23, 2016

Anita Marie Bruno MacDonough, 50, of Denton went home to the Lord on June 23, 2016. She passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her family and friends. She was born April 12, 1966 in Houston Texas to George and Marie (Ceasar) MacDonough. Anita attended and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1988 and was very proud to be an...

Grant Hilding Jacobson, Jr.

Grant Hilding Jacobson, Jr.

Jun 21, 2016

Grant Hilding Jacobson, Jr., Denton businessman and long-time civic leader, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, following an extended battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 73. Grant was born at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey on April 28, 1943 to Claire Jacobson (O'Mara) and his father, Grant (Sr.), who at the time was serving in the North African campaign in the...

William "Bill" Joseph Smith

William "Bill" Joseph Smith

Jun 20, 2016

William Joseph Smith (Bill), 57, of Denton passed away on June 20, 2016 in Denton, Texas. Bill was born on September 26, 1958 in Arlington, Texas to Warren and Frankie (Robertson) Smith. Bill graduated Sam Houston High School in 1976 and was a painter for Vought aircraft. Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and golfing in his leisure time....

Richard "Gene" E. Kerr

Richard "Gene" E. Kerr

Jun 19, 2016

Richard "Gene" Kerr went home to be with his Creation on June 19, 2016. He is survived by his wife Patsy of 55 years, daughter Deborah Farris, sons Ricky Kerr and Dennis Kerr, Sr and extended family. He surrender 9.5 years ago to alcoholism not because he was weak and giving up, but simply coming over to the winning side...using...

Roberta Jean Linder

Roberta Jean Linder

Jun 17, 2016

Roberta Jean Linder, 79, of Denton passed away on June 17, 2016. She was born March 26, 1937 to Mary Katherine Hart and Francis Harrison in Dallas, TX . Jean was raised by her step-father Bruce Redman. She married Orbie Ray Linder on August 20, 1954 in Colorado City, TX. Jean was a registered nurse most of her life. She...

John Allmon Boyd

John Allmon Boyd

Jun 17, 2016

On June 17, 2016, John Boyd, 66, my beloved soulmate and best friend rode off into the sunset for the last time. Waiting for him there was his cousin Randy and all his friends and animals.

He was born January 3, 1950 in Pilot Point, Texas where, Elna Elaine Lott and Allmon Taylor Boyd of Lewisville, Texas...

Bonnie Marie Wilkerson

Bonnie Marie Wilkerson

Jun 14, 2016

Bonnie Marie Wilkerson walked into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the age of 86. She will be remembered as a loving wife, a devoted mother, a doting grandmother and great- grandmother, a thoughtful friend, a dedicated teacher and a faithful follower of Jesus. Bonnie Marie Earles was born on March 13, 1930 to Jesse...

Wyndell Lamont Cunningham

Wyndell Lamont Cunningham

Jun 14, 2016

Wyndell Lamont Cunningham of Rhome, TX died on June 14, 2016 at the age of 79. A Memorial Service will be in July at the First United Methodist Church, Commerce, TX with Dr. Tommy Brummet and Rev. David Shawver officiating. Wyndell Lamont Cunningham was born on April, 23, 1937 in Texarkana, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Paul David Corey

Paul David Corey

Jun 13, 2016

Paul David Corey, 59, of Little Elm, passed away on June 13, 2016. He was born on April 18th, 1957 in Columbus, OH and graduated from Bearden High School and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Paul was an US and ASA certified sailing instructor, scuba instructor, avid hiker, cyclist, dog-lover, and outdoorsman. He worked for Texas Instruments for many...

Earl Junior Grant

Earl Junior Grant

Jun 13, 2016

Earl Junior Grant, 81, of Denton, passed away on June 13, 2016 in Denton. He was born on October 11, 1934 in Tioga, TX to C.E. and Minnie Grant. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He worked as a mechanic in his shop Grant Auto. He is survived by his wife Carol Grant of Denton, two...

Patricia (Pat) Ann Esther

Patricia (Pat) Ann Esther

Jun 12, 2016

Patricia (Pat) Ann Esther, 75, of Denton, Texas, passed away with her family by her side on June 12, 2016 at Texas Presbyterian hospital of Denton. She was born on March 24, 1941 in Louisville, KY to William and Anna Fuchs. Pat and Bob found each other in their younger years in Atlanta, Georgia. They married November 12, 1960 and...

Dr. William Peters Latham, Jr.

Dr. William Peters Latham, Jr.

Jun 11, 2016

Dr. William Peters ("Pete") Latham, Jr., born August 21, 1948, lost his battle with internal carcinoma melanoma, June 11, 2016, in his Dallas, TX home. Dr. Pete was the middle child of composer Dr. William P. Latham, Sr. (now deceased) and Joan Seyler Latham. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Teresa, two sisters Leslie and Carol Latham,...

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