Obituary Listing

Mar 22, 2014

George T. Dyer, 82, a resident of Denton, Texas passed away on March 22, 2014.

George was born to George and Sarah Dyer on December 15, 1931 in Boley, Oklahoma. He met and married Donna Arnold in 1966. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

George is preceded in...

Mar 22, 2014

Roger Clifton Frederick, 69, of Denton, Texas went to be with the lord on March 22, 2014.

Roger was born in El Reno, Oklahoma on January 12, 1945.  He was adopted and raised by Delamr and Sarah Frederick. Roger attended public schools in Oklahoma. Roger served in The United States Marine Corps and a Veteran of the...

Mar 21, 2014

Margaret "Jean" Clemons died at home Friday, March 21, 2014. A strong willed, stubborn, feisty woman, her life ended the way she wanted-in her own home surrounded by the things she loved, including her cat, Lily.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be Saturday, March 29 at 11:00am at DeBerry...

Mar 20, 2014

Oliver Briggs, 80, of Denton passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 in Denton. He was born September 27, 1933 in Denton to Clifford and Ruby Davis Briggs. He married Anna Blackwell on June 13, 1953. She preceded him in death on October 7, 2013. He retired from Reeves Enterprises and was a member of...

Mar 19, 2014

Frank William Rousseau, 49, of Denton passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in Denton. Frank was born on May 10, 1964 to Gerald and Joyce Rousseau in Boulder,  Colorado. He married Dana Orr on May 13, 1989 in Tyler, TX.

The family will be at DeBerry Funeral Directors for a visitation from 6-8 pm on...

Mar 19, 2014

Dessie Mann, beloved "mother," "Mom", "Mamaw", Mimi," "Aunt Dessie" and "Dessie Mae", was born in Athens, Texas, March 23, 1917, to Homer Ransom Benton and Dovie Gertrude (Calhoun) Benton. She died on March 19, 2014, at Sterling House in Denton.

She always said what made her happiest in life was being a mother, grandmother, and...

Mar 19, 2014

Edith Belle Kirk, 93, of Dallas passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in Dallas. Edith was born on January 9, 1921 in Windom, Texas. She married Johnnie Kirk in Honey Grove, Tx.

A visitation will be held at Prestonwood Baptist Church Plano at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday the 25 Th . A memorial Service will follow after...

Mar 18, 2014

George Henry Watt, 90 of Corinth passed away at his home on March 18, 2014. Mr. Watt was born on September 28, 1923 to George and Lydia Watt in Washington D.C. Mr. Watt attended public schools in Washington D.C. and served in the US Army during World War II. He married Pearl Neal on September 14, 1944 in Jackson Mississippi....

Mar 17, 2014

Jill Diana Currie Trantham passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 in Denton. She was born in Ontario, Canada on July 30, 1960 to George and Mavis Currie of the same Province. Jill was raised in Canada, graduated from Carleton University and moved to Texas in 1982. She married Bill Trantham of Denton in 1984....

Mar 15, 2014

Kimentha Sue Cook, 54, of Denton passed away on March 15, 2014 in Denton, Texas.

Ms. Cook was born on March 25, 1959 to Richard and Betty Cook in Kilgore, Texas. Ms. Cook was a resident of the Denton State Supported Living Center.

Ms. Cook is survived by her...

Mar 15, 2014

Andrew Patrick Frye, 26, of Valley View passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Plano. Andrew was born on October 20, 1987 in Austin, Tx to Patrick Frye and Debra (Frye) Gamboa.

There will be a Memorial service held Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors.

Andrew...

Mar 14, 2014

Jerry J Whittle, 88, of Denton passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014. Jerry was born on December 17, 1925 in Madill, Oklahoma to Sam and Stacy Whittle. He married Louise Billey on September 5, 1959. Jerry was also the owner of Jerry Whittle Boats in Lewisville.

The family will be at DeBerry Funeral Directors for a visitation from...

Mar 14, 2014

Rita Lavon (Scott) Fender, 62 of Denton passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 at the Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was born on October 7, 1951 in Lubbock Texas to Melvin and Bobby Mae Stroud Scott.  She graduated from Mineral Wells High School. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing...

Mar 13, 2014

Jon David Hayden, 47,  passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 in Burleson, Texas. Jon was born on November 1, 1966 in Port Hueneme, California to Robert Theobald and Nancy Hayden Theobald. Jon married Johanna Sheryce Haygood on May 29, 1998 in Denton, Texas. Jon graduated from the University of North Texas and obtained a Masters Degree from Duke...

Mar 12, 2014

Retired U.S.A.F. MSG Sergeant Bobby Joe Coonrod, 77, of Denton passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Corinth. He was preceded in death by his beloved youngest son, Alexander Bruce Coonrod.

Bobby loved people, especially children. He was known about town as "The Candyman". His main claim...

Mar 10, 2014

Harley Moore Stewart, 85 of Krum, Texas passed away on March 10, 2014 in Denton, Texas.

Mr. Stewart was born on December 5, 1928 in Franklin, North Carolina to Harley and Pearl Stewart. Mr Stewart attended Franklin Public Schools and served in the US Army and married Freda Elliott Stewart who preceded him in death on March...

Mar 8, 2014

Billie Fae (GAGA) Cottle, aged 84, of Denton, TX passed away in her sleep March 8, 2014. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 2pm, in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, Texas. Reverend Monya Howard and Reverend Jack Howard of Full Gospel Church will be officiating. Burial will follow the funeral Saturday at...

Mar 7, 2014

Stephanie Lynn (Owens) Beard departed this life on Friday, March 7, 2014 in Era Texas. She was born in Irving on August 10, 1981 to Dan and Becky (Bradshaw) Owens. She attended elementary, middle and high school in Krum, Texas where she enjoyed playing softball, basketball and she played the flute in band. She obtained an Associate of Applied...

Mar 7, 2014

Steven Riney of Aubrey passed away on March 7, 2014 in Denton, Texas. Mr. Riney was born May 13, 1962 in Denton, Texas to Johnnie and Charlotte Riney. Mr. Riney graduated Denton High School and was employed at Bartel Trucking in Aubrey, Texas. Mr. Riney is survived by his wife, Gina Riney of Aubrey, Texas; sons, Johnnie and Joey Riney,...

Mar 6, 2014

George Richard Jones, 80, of Denton passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 in Denton. George was born on January 4, 1934 in Mathiston, Mississippi to Joseph and Martha Jones. There will be a Graveside Service held Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the I.O.O.F Cemetery in Denton at 1 pm. Rusty Calhoon will officiate. George is survived by his daughters,...