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David Jan Farris

David Jan Farris

Jun 25, 2014

David Jan Farris, 50, of Krum was called Home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born on September 20, 1963 in Denton to Weber Jan Farris and Dorothy Nell Standifer Farris. He married Rebecca Enslow on December 17, 1999 in Corral City, Texas and was the owner and operator of Farris Consulting. David graduated...

Vasten E. "Bud" Zumwalt

Vasten E. "Bud" Zumwalt

Jun 23, 2014

Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Vasten E. 'Bud' Zumwalt, USAF (retired), age 85, of Ponder, Texas went to be with his Lord, June 23, 2014. He was born February 4, 1929 on the family farm outside Leachville, Arkansas to Alvah Daniel Zumwalt and Bertha Harden Zumwalt. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Overfelt Zumwalt, his two brothers, Deward Zumwalt...

Sue Mcewen

Sue Mcewen

Jun 20, 2014

Sue McEwen, 71, of Denton passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 in Denton. Sue was born on March 1, 1943 to W. Morris McEwen and A. Ozell Jackson in Bridgeport, Texas. There will be a Memorial Service held in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors at 1 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Sue is survived by her sister,...

Betty Lee Gage

Betty Lee Gage

Jun 18, 2014

Betty Lee Gage, 88, of Denton, was called home to heaven on June 18 at Sterling House in Denton after a short illness. She was born July 7, 1925 in Harlan, Iowa to George and Maude Wilder. She graduated from UNT in 1947 with a Fine Arts degree and married Victor Ray Gage (deceased 2003) on January 11, 1947. Her...

Virginia Shelia Brainerd Hodge

Virginia Shelia Brainerd Hodge

Jun 15, 2014

Virginia Shelia Brainerd Hodge, Sanger, Texas, age 78, loving wife, mother and "Grammie" passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on June 15, 2014. Virginia was born on September 15, 1935, in Camden, New Jersey, to Dr. Warren W. and Sara L. Brainerd. She attended St. Petersburg High School in St. Petersburg, Florida and graduated from the University...

Jerry Clinton Hutson

Jerry Clinton Hutson

Jun 15, 2014

Jerry Clinton Hutson, 83, of Little Elm, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He was born on May 5, 1931 in Denton County to Gordon Leander Hutson and Donie Seagraves Hutson. He was a graduate of Frisco High School and a Sr. Aircraft Mechanic in the US Air Force. He married Judith Savage on April 16, 1967, and was...

William Eugene Wyatt

William Eugene Wyatt

Jun 14, 2014

William Eugene Wyatt was born June 6, 1961 in Gainesville, Texas to W.C and Helen Wyatt. After graduating from Gainesville High School in 1979, he went on to graduate from Cooke County College in 1981 and attended University of Arlington. After college, he resided in Denton for the past 30 years. Gene started Wyatt Cable Services in the late 80's,...

Elsie Partridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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