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Elsie Partridge
Jun 13, 2014
Elsie Partridge, 92, of Denton passed away on June 13, 2014 in Denton, Texas. Elsie was born on May 30, 1922 to Robert and Nellie Partridge in Nocona, Texas. She attended Montague County Schools and was a graduate of Texas Woman University. She was a nurse at Bowie Memorial Hospital and a member of the Green Valley Baptist Church. She...
John Larkin Hall
Jun 12, 2014
John Larkin Hall, 61, of Denton, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, June 12, 2014. He was born on November 7, 1952 in Denton to John G. Hall and Reta Mae Ellison Hall. He graduated Denton High School in 1971 and married Becky McMakin in 1973. He worked many years as an aircraft mechanic. He also loved music,...
Phillip David Polley
Jun 9, 2014
Phillip David Polley, 65, of Wilburton, OK, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 at St Paul hospital after a long fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 29, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas to Forrest Robert Polley and Geraldine Mae Grubis Polley. He married Peggy Sue Swafford in Fort Worth on May 26, 1967 and was a...
Gavin Marshall Magana
Jun 9, 2014
Gavin Marshall Magana, infant son of BJ Holsomback Conner and Miguel Magana of Denton Texas graced this world March 25, 2014 and departed June 9, 2014. Gavin's bright eyes and contagious smile brought happiness to everyone that met him during his short journey on this earth. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Lane Bogan, Brandon...
Donald Wayne Swatloski
Jun 7, 2014
Donald Wayne Swatloski, 65, of Denton passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Denton. Donald was born on June 19, 1948 to Johnnie and Rosie Swatloski in Marlin, Texas. Donald married Joyce Marie Poehls on August 3, 1968 in Marlin, Texas. He worked for UNT in the Computing Center for 37 years and was a member of the Army...
Dorothy Fitch Brooks
Jun 5, 2014
Dorothy Fitch Brooks, born October 27, 1924 in Floydada, Texas to Georgia Carmen DeSpain and Victor Fitch, passed away June 5, 2014 in Denton, Texas with many family members by her side. Dorothy graduated from North Texas State Teachers College in 1944. Dorothy worked as a secretary at Camp Howze which included taking notes while German prisoners of World War...
Jo Linda Meredith
Jun 4, 2014
Jo Linda Meredith, 62, of Denton, passed away on Wednesday June 4, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was born July 7, 1951 to Joe and Maxine Meredith in Denton, Texas. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. She rarely met a person that she didn't like and was liked by all who knew her. She graduated from Denton...
Phyllis Kay Brearley
Jun 1, 2014
Phyllis Kay Brearley, 66, of Krum, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014. She was born on December 29, 1947 in Pampa, Texas to Calvin Brumley and Elvana Adair Brumley. She married Larry Brearley in Argyle on May 10, 1991 and was a Field Auditor at Daybreak Ventures in Denton, Texas, throughout North Texas and the Texas Panhandle. She enjoyed...
Rev. Roy Baines
May 25, 2014
Reverend Robert Roy Baines Jr., 71, of Denton passed away, after a lengthy illness, on Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Denton, Texas. Roy was born on June 18, 1942 to Constance and Robert Roy Baines Sr. in San Antonio, Texas. Roy married Gerry Weatherford on February 5, 1972 in San Antonio, Texas. Roy graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in...
Florence Lillian Holt
May 24, 2014
Florence Lillian Holt, "Chickie," 86, passed from her earthly body into her heavenly spirit on Saturday, May 24, 2014. She resided at Lake Forest Good Samaritan in Denton, Texas. Chickie was born on February 26, 1928, in Putnam, Connecticut. She spent her early childhood in Maine and returned to Connecticut to marry and start a family. In 1968, she was...
Greg Ream
May 23, 2014
Gregory Ream, 67, of Justin passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014 in the comfort of his home. He was born on August 3, 1946 in Shelby, Ohio to Opal and Tim Ream. Greg married Jo Ann Uhl on June 30, 1984, at Wheatland United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May...
Mildred Dorothy Watkins
May 20, 2014
At the age of 94, Tuesday morning, May 20, 2014, Mildred Dorothy Kathryne Watkins entered the gates of Heaven, healed and rejoicing, now with loved ones who gathered there before her. Mildred was born September 24, 1919, the third child to Hattie Ema Jean Key and George Franklin Patterson in Denton, Texas.  She attended Denton Schools. On January 18, 1939,...
Carl L Robertson
May 17, 2014
Carl L. Robertson, 86, of Justin, Texas passed away on May 17, 2014 in Denton, Texas. He was born on June 6, 1927 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John "Jack" and Tassie Mai (Moore) Robertson. Mr. Robertson served in the US Army during World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Mr. Robertson was awarded the Bronze Star while serving...
Bobbylea Fortenberry Lindley
May 17, 2014
Bobbylea Fortenberry Lindley, 86, of Denton passed away on May 17, 2014 in Denton, Texas. She was born October 16, 1927 to William and Pauline (Sinclair) Baxter in Krum, Texas. She graduated from Krum High School and attended Texas State College for Women and North Texas State Teachers College. She married James Fortenberry in 1950 and moved to Slidell, Texas...
Timothy Sean Eads
May 17, 2014
Timothy Sean Eads, 49, passed away on Saturday, May 17th 2014, in Denton. Tim was born in Glendale, CA to Doyle and Judee Eads on April 21st, 1965. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Judith Ann Eads. He was the uncle to 2 nieces, Abby and Kate Eads, by his younger brother, Jason Eads, and known as 'Uncle...
Elton Wayne Gray
May 16, 2014
Elton Wayne Gray, 76 of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on May 16, 2014 at his home. Elton was born on November 3, 1937 in Denton County, Texas to Elton and Bessie (Chumbley) Gray. Elton attended Denton High School and was an Electrician before his retirement. Elton married Terry Brown in Grand Prairie Tx. in 2012 and was a member...
Montez Ivy Nivens
May 13, 2014
Montez Ivy Nivens, 77 of Granbury, Texas passed away at her home on May13,2014. Mrs. Nivens was born on April 1, 1937 to Burett and Dovie (Cauble)Harry in Muenster, Texas. She attended Public Schools in Forestburg, Texas and a graduate of Texas A and M University. She married Jerry Nivens on March 10, 1956 in Ft. worth, Texas. She was...
Ludene Perdue
May 11, 2014
LuDene Perdue, 75, of Krum passed away May 11, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Afton, WY to Denzil Earl Jenkins and LaFern H. Haderlie Jenkins. She attended Star Valley High School and graduated from LDS Business College. She married Bobby Perdue on December 7, 1963 in Olympia WA. They have 3 children: Michael, Daniel and Michelle. She...
Elmer Elston Cox
May 10, 2014
Elmer Elston Cox, 92, of Hickory Creek passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Denton. Elmer was born on October 19, 1921 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Luther and Elizabeth Cox. Elmer married Margaret Stacy Self on December 20, 1941. There will be a graveside held at Swisher Cemetery in Lake Dallas at 2 pm on Tuesday, May 13. Elmer...
Roberta Edna Ihde Donsbach
May 9, 2014
Roberta Edna Ihde Donsbach, 90, of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9. She had celebrated her 90th birthday on March 21, surrounded by family and friends. Known as "Robby," she was born on March 21, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. She attended high school at the Luther Institute in Chicago, and worked as a student reporter for the...
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