Sue E. Gaede
Jan 13, 2014
In loving memory of Sue E. Gaede, 71 of Rhome, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunt and a friend to so many. She did many things for so many of us. It has been an honor and privilege to have her in our lives. You will be missed and your strength is in us always. Her door was...
Kenneth Leon Ward
Jan 12, 2014
Kenneth Leon Ward, 61, of Gainesville, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014. He was born on June 24, 1952 in Fort Worth to Leon Buford Ward and Maybelle Estell Turner Ward. He married Mary Jane Ward on November 17, 2007 in Bolivar, Texas. He volunteered at the Gainesville Food Bank, rode motorcycles, was an avid Christian, and loved watching...
Darlene Richie
Jan 11, 2014
Brenda "Darlene" Richie, 51 of Sanger passed away on January 11, 2014 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Darlene was born on June 29, 1962 in Denton, Texas to Richard and Della Colmer Lowe. Darlene attended Sanger High School and married Billy Richie in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1984. Darlene is survived by her husband, Billy Richie, her son, Miles Richie of...
George Thomas Lillard
Jan 10, 2014
George Thomas (aka G.T. or Tony) Lillard, 91 years and 4 months, of Denton went to his Heavenly Reward on January 10, 2014 at his home in Denton, Texas. Mr. Lillard was born on September 10, 1922 in Era, Texas to William B. Lillard and Margie Ethel Higgins Lillard. Mr. Lillard was a devoted member of the Green Valley Community...
Robert Earl Newton
Jan 10, 2014
Robert Earl Newton, 75, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was born on January 26, 1938 in Roosevelt, OK to Allen Newton and Lela Newton. He married Janette Todd Godwin and was a member of the First Christian Church. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Roselawn Memorial...
Elizabeth "Bettye" Harper
Jan 8, 2014
Elizabeth "Bettye" Harper of Lewisville, formerly of Denton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was 89. Born on October 10, 1924 in McAlester, Oklahoma, she was the youngest of one son and seven daughters born to John and Emma Heathcock. She grew up in Sherman, TX and moved...
Kyle Dwight Bird
Jan 6, 2014
11.10.1997 - 1.6.2014 Kyle was loved by many, and loved everyone he met. His kind, energetic smile brought joy to anyone and everyone who had the privilege of seeing it. As a faithful Christian, he lead his family in prayer and demonstrated an outward love for the Lord. He was an amazing friend known to make everyone feel welcome and...
Wanda Lou Luebke
Jan 5, 2014
Wanda Lou (Welch) Luebke, 76, of Hood, TX a loving and faithful wife, sister and mother, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 5th. Wanda was born in Cooke County on January 12th, 1937. Wanda grew up in Hood. She lettered in basketball and graduated from Era High School in 1955. Wanda was the Sunday School Secretary at the Hood Methodist Church....
Alvin Don Smith
Jan 4, 2014
Alvin Don Smith, 74 of The Colony, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4, 2014. He was born on February 10, 1939 in Amarillo, Texas to Henry Alvin and Geneva Kirkland Smith. His parents divorced soon after his birth, and he was raised by his mother and step-father, Ted Frederick. Don was a member of...
Lisa Jean Ward-Gillum
Jan 3, 2014
Lisa Jean Ward Gillum, 53, of Denton, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014. She was born on March 24, 1960 in Bangor, Maine to John H. Ward and Betty E. Swift Ward. She married Craig Gillum on June 10, 2013 in Denton at the Little Chapel in the Woods. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11,...
Bruce Burleson
Jan 2, 2014
A native Californian, Bruce Burleson was born to Benjamin and Jonnie Burleson March 7, 1942, In Los Angeles California. He graduated from San Gabriel High School, served with the United States Air Force, where he met the love of his life, Rita Aylesworth Burleson on December 20, 1961. He attended East Los Angeles College, majoring in Criminal Justice. He embarked...
Ruth Ellen Bryson
Jan 2, 2014
Ruth Ellen Bryson, 67, of Sanger, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 15, 1946 in Denton to John Newton George and Lucille Elizabeth Erwin George. She married Jerry Bryson on June 16, 1961 and was a member of Bolivar Baptist Church. Visitation will be held...
Pauline (Polly) Riefler
Jan 1, 2014
Pauline (Polly) Riefler was born on June 22, 1928, in Saint Jo, Texas to Claude E. Brown and W. Grace Hughes Brown. She passed on January 1, 2014 in Denton, Texas. She married Gus W. Riefler, Jr. on September 1, 1956 in Rockwall, Texas, attended school in Saint Jo and Gainesville, Texas, and Brantly Draughn Business College in Dallas, Texas....
Emma Lee Barthold Nance, Phd.
Jan 1, 2014
Dr. Emma Lee Barthold Nance, PhD. July 16, 1912 – January 1, 2014, age 101. Funeral Service Tuesday January 7th at 10:00 am., at DeBerry Funeral Home, 2025 W. University, Denton. (940) 383-4200. Visitation Monday Jaunary 6th 5-7 pm. Dr. Nance was Director of Nutrition and Technical Services Staff, Food and Nutrition Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Southwest Region. She...
Dorothy Pauline Brown
Jan 1, 2014
Dorothy Pauline Blazek Brown, 90, of Lake Dallas, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. She was born on December 29, 1923 in South Mayd, TX to Paul Adolphus Blazek and Sally Lila McCoy Blazek. She married J.B. Brown on April 30, 1943. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 6-8 pm at DeBerry Funeral Directors. A...
Clara Belle Mitchell
Dec 30, 2013
Clara Belle Mitchell, 82 of New Orleans LA, formerly of Denton, passed away peacefully Monday morning at the Covenant Home in New Orleans, LA. She went to rejoin her late husband of 50 years, Charles James Mitchell, who preceded her in death in November of 2002. She was born in Lockbourne, OH on December 18, 1931 to William Weik and...
Jerry Roy Lockridge
Dec 30, 2013
Jerry Roy Lockridge, 71, of Bowie, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013. He was born on January 10, 1942 in Sanger, TX to James Lockridge and Becky Pearl Harper Lockridge. He married Patty Anne Hamlett on April 29, 1966 in Denton and served in the Texas Army National Guard. He graduated from Denton Senior High School in 1960, was...
Nedra Boaz
Dec 29, 2013
Nedra Boaz, 88 of Denton, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Mrs. Boaz was born on June 26, 1925 in Collinsville, Texas to Eber Swindle and Edna Owens Swindle. Mrs. Boaz married Houston Edwin Boaz on June 27, 1948. Mrs. Boaz is survived by her husband, Houston Boaz, Daughter, Janna Burton of The Colony, Texas, Sister Dorothy Carney...
Don Gilbert Billings
Dec 28, 2013
Don Gilbert Billings, also known as "Donnie" met his Lord and Savior at 1:31p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the age of 71. Don, originally from San Antonio, TX, was born to Ruble and Mary Billings on January 14, 1942. He graduated from San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School May 25, 1960. He went on to join the U.S....
Billy Keith Shelton
Dec 28, 2013
Billy Keith Shelton 85 of Denton passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1928 in Perryville, Arkansas to Frank Shelton and Audrey May Richmond Cook Shelton. He was a Baptist and a graduate of Alla High School in Alla, Texas.. He retired from Texas Woman's University. A memorial service will be...
