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Evelyn Harrison

Evelyn Harrison

Jun 11, 2016

Evelyn Mannette Leake Harrison, 99, of Denton passed away on June 11, 2016 in Denton, Texas. She was born on October 29, 1916 in Mobeetie, TX to Howard B. Leake and Ruby Faye Johnston Leake. She married Marvin P. Harrison Jr. in May of 1939 in Denton, Texas. She graduated from Graham High School, earned her BA in English from...

Juan Silva Sr.

Juan Silva Sr.

Jun 10, 2016

Juan Silva Sr., 57, was called home to heaven the morning of June 10, 2016, at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that were touched by Juan's kindness throughout the years. He was born on October 19, 1958 in Rio Hondo, Texas, to parents, Jose Torres Silva, Sr. and Maria De Jesus Silva....

Melva Sue Spencer

Melva Sue Spencer

Jun 10, 2016

Melva Sue Spencer of Lake Dallas, Texas, passed away June 10, 2016 due to complications from lung cancer. She was mostly known as Sue, but to those who loved her, she was "Hon", Mama, Mom, Granny, Miss Candy, friend and counselor to many. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 13, 2016 at 2:00pm at DeBerry Funeral Home, Denton,...

Herman Benny Mcduffie

Herman Benny Mcduffie

Jun 10, 2016

Herman Benny McDuffie, 73 A resident of Sanger, TX. formerly of Daleville, Ala. died Friday June 10, 2016 in Denton, TX. Herman like to be called Sonny. Sonny was born in Daleville, Ala. then moved to Sanger, TX. Sonny was born May 24, 1943, to Herman McDuffie and Edna Brown. He spent most of his time in Daleville, Ala. Denton...

Deborah Gay Gentry

Deborah Gay Gentry

Jun 9, 2016

Deborah "Debbie" Gay Gentry, 65, of Denton, Texas passed away on June 9, 2016 in Denton. Debbie was born on November 15, 1950 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Burnice and Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" (Bobo) Gentry. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a Master's Degree in Library Science and was a member of the Texas Librarians Association....

Charles Thomas Richmond

Charles Thomas Richmond

Jun 8, 2016

Charles Thomas Richmond, 67, of Denton fought a long hard battle with lung cancer and was promoted to his Heavenly home on June 8, 2016. He was born December 14, 1948 in Henderson, TX to Henry and Irene Richmond. He married Diane Deckard in Denton on March 14, 1984. He enlisted in the Army when he was 17 and served...

Eleanor Anne Raffen

Eleanor Anne Raffen

Jun 7, 2016

Eleanor Anne Raffen, 79, longtime resident of Denton, Texas passed away on June 7, 2016 in Highland Village, Texas. She was born on December 10, 1936 to Joseph and Mary Janitell in Colorado Springs, Co. She was married to the late Carl Arthur Raffen. She was a professor of Occupational Therapy at The Texas Woman's University. Eleanor is survived by...

Ruby Inez Groves

Ruby Inez Groves

Jun 6, 2016

Ruby Groves, 86 of Denton, Texas (formerly of Brownfield, Texas) passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Terry County Memorial Cemetery. Ruby was born on December 26, 1929 in Ovala, Texas to Willie Wesley and Sarah Francis Day. She married Doyle Pierce on...

William (Bill) Leon Taylor

William (Bill) Leon Taylor

Jun 6, 2016

William (Bill) Leon Taylor peacefully went on his final journey Monday, June 6, 2016 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, TX, where he succumbed from a short illness. Bill was 74 at the time of death and had been a Denton resident for 39 years. One of his favorite places to live was his current residence in Robson Ranch....

Audrey Maxine Justice “Grandma Susie”

Audrey Maxine Justice “Grandma Susie”

Jun 4, 2016

Audrey Maxine Justice "Grandma Susie", 96 of Denton went to be with the Lord June 4, 2016. She was born December 8, 1919 in Skytook, OK to James Newell Say and Elizabeth Adeline Say. She married Dane C. Justice on June 6, 1950 in Boger, TX. Audrey "Grandma Susie" was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She lived...

Donald Leon Long

Donald Leon Long

Jun 3, 2016

Donald L Long 74, of Denton, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born July 21, 1941 to Carl and Anna Long. Don served as a Captain in the US Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He also served as financial director for the Boy Scouts of America for 24 years, and as commander of Post 71 of the...

Peggy Sue Pierson

Peggy Sue Pierson

Jun 3, 2016

Peggy Sue Pierson, 76 of Denton passed away on June 3, 2016 in Denton. She was born March 25, 1940 to Ralph and Mary Rogers in Hope, ARK. She married Donald Ray Pierson on August 1, 1958 in Denton, Texas. Peggy was a homemaker, constant companion to her husband and mother to her children. Never one to leave a task...

Michael Leroy Gorder

Michael Leroy Gorder

Jun 1, 2016

Michael LeRoy Gorder, 58, of Krum passed away Wednesday June 1, 2016 in Denton, Texas. He was born January 8, 1958 in Fort Worth, Texas to Hank and Jimmie Gorder. Michael was married to Debra Gorder and enjoyed bowling and golfing. He was employed by the City of Denton for more than 20 years. A memorial service for Michael will...

Edythe Annis Sullivan Normile

Edythe Annis Sullivan Normile

May 30, 2016

Edythe Annis Sullivan Normile, 86, died May 30, 2016 at Selah Ridge Residential Care Denton, Texas. She was born October 16, 1929 in Denton, Texas to William Clem and Louie George (Douglass) Sullivan. She married Joseph Leverett Normile December 12, 1948 in Denton, Texas. They were married 66 years. She graduated from North Texas Demonstration School at North Texas Teachers...

Brenden Rey Bejarano

Brenden Rey Bejarano

May 28, 2016

Brenden Rey Bejarano of Denton passed away on May 28, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Brenden was born in Flower Mound, Texas on April 9, 2016 to Christopher and Jessica (Do) Bejarano. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 30, 2016 from 6-7 PM with a Rosary following from 7-8 PM in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton,...

Helen Marie Marshall

Helen Marie Marshall

May 28, 2016

Helen Marie Marshall, 84 of Denton passed away at home on May 28, 2016. She was born in Talmedge, Nebraska to Clarence and Catherine (Cline) Streeter on February 19, 1932. She was married to the late Leo Marshall for 53 years. She was a member of Highland Heights Christian Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was a wonderful wife, mother...

Joseph Alan Stachowiak

Joseph Alan Stachowiak

May 28, 2016

Joseph Alan Stachowiak, 43, of Justin, Texas, passed away on May 28, 2016. He was born on June 21, 1972, in San Antonio, Texas. He attended St. Pius X Catholic School in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from North Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas in 1990. He also attended Richland College in Dallas. Joseph, who was a talented soccer player...

Curtis M. Condray

Curtis M. Condray

May 27, 2016

Curtis Condray, 60, of Denton passed away at his home on May 27, 2016. Curt was born on October 17, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to Charles and Betty (Moore) Condray. He was a graduate of Texas Tech, a member of the Krum Masonic Lodge and a Ham Radio Operator. He married Danita Bettis in Lubbock, Texas on October 17, 1980....

Richard C. Chwaliszewski

Richard C. Chwaliszewski

May 27, 2016

Richard C. Chwaliszewski, 77, of Little Elm, Texas passed away at his home on May 27, 2016. He was born on June 29, 1938 in Buffalo, New York to Casimer and Lottie (Kedzior) Chwaliszewski. Richard served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a Union Iron Worker for 45 years. He married Loretta Ann Strain in Bainbridge Maryland in 1959....

Morris Kelley Mcpherson

Morris Kelley Mcpherson

May 25, 2016

Morris Kelley McPherson, 95, of Justin, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at home. He was born May 8, 1921 in Grapevine to William Charles McPherson and Eula Birdie Kelley McPherson. He was a dairy farmer and a member of First Baptist Church of Justin. He married Reba Dot Kilpatrick on January 3, 1942. She preceded him in death. Visitation...

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