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Brian Keith Williams

Brian Keith Williams

Sep 26, 2024

Brian Keith Williams, born on October 15, 1963, in Kingsville, Tx, passed away on September 26, 2024, at Nocona General Hospital. He was a resident of Forestburg, Tx.

Brian pursued a career in law enforcement, working over 31 years at the Denton County Sheriff's Office, before retiring in 2022. He enjoyed riding his...

Eileen Elizabeth Leahy

Eileen Elizabeth Leahy

Sep 26, 2024

Eileen Elizabeth Leahy, born on August 29, 1939, passed away at home on September 26, 2024. Eileen was passionate about her family, her friends, and good food. A nurturer by nature, Eileen showed love through her cooking. No one ever entered her home without being offered food and drink, and Eileen rarely entered another's home without bringing...

Patsy Fletcher Beck

Patsy Fletcher Beck

Sep 26, 2024

Patsy Fletcher Beck, 88, of Denton, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Denton. Patsy was born on March 17, 1936, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Powell Washington & Ada Verlie (Houston) Fletcher.

Patsy worked for Humble Oil & Refining, Co., Exxon Company USA, Exxon Chemical, Co., & ExxonMobil Chemical Co., for...

Jeffery Wayne Long

Jeffery Wayne Long

Sep 26, 2024

Jeffery Wayne Long was born on December 25, 1956, in Decatur, Texas, to Doyle Wayne and Ema Lu Williams Long. He died September 26, 2024, in Justin, Texas, after a long illness.

Jeff lived most of his life in Ponder and graduated from Ponder High School in 1975. He then attended Ryder Technical...

Jerry Gene Cockrell

Jerry Gene Cockrell

Sep 26, 2024

Jerry Gene Cockrell's vision was restored on September 26, 2024, when he entered heaven's gates. He left this earth from his home of 30 years in Sanger, Texas in the embrace of his best friend and devoted wife of 55 years, Jana Gray Cockrell. Jerry and Jana met in Denton where they both grew up. Jerry was...

Barry Veanueva

Barry Veanueva

Sep 25, 2024

Barry Veanueva, 79, of Sanger, passed away on September 25th, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Barry was born on January 18, 1945, in Denton to Ben Veanueva, Sr. & Mildred Garcia.

Barry retired from the Dallas Morning News in 2017.

Barry...

Helen June Reed

Helen June Reed

Sep 25, 2024

Helen June Reed, born on January 1, 1946, in Pampa, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2024, in Denton, Texas, at the age of 78. She was the beloved daughter of Daniel and Beulah Reed who were blessed with seven children. Helen was raised in Pampa and attended Pampa ISD.

After graduating from...

Patricia Elaine Tilton

Patricia Elaine Tilton

Sep 24, 2024

Patricia Elaine Tilton, 73, of Denton, passed away on September 24th, 2024.

Elaine was an extremely kind & loving person. Elaine was beautiful inside & outside as well. Elaine, nicknamed "Lainey Bug" by her family, always put friends & family's needs before her own.

Elaine was born in Pampa,...

Leslie Mckenzie Lee

Leslie Mckenzie Lee

Sep 23, 2024

Leslie McKenzie Lee, 66, of North Richland Hills, formerly of Denton, passed away Monday September 23, 2024 at home. She was born April 8, 1958 in Terrell, Texas to Alice Schuermann Hooten and William Don McKenzie.

She graduated from Denton High School in 1976 and received an associates degree from NCTC in 2000...

Ruth Pae'Z Flores

Ruth Pae'Z Flores

Sep 22, 2024

Ruth Pae'z Flores passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, in Denton, Texas. Born May 2, 1950, to Gregorio Flores and Rebecca Pae'z, she is the oldest of five children.

Ruth devoted her life to God and her community as an Exhorted Minister with the Pentecostal Assembly of God, and as an aid...

Nadia Fabiola Gamboa

Nadia Fabiola Gamboa

Sep 21, 2024

Nadia Fabiola Gamboa Mendoza, hija de Gilberto Mendoza y Irma Macedo, falleció el 21 de Septiembre 2024. Nació el 15 de Noviembre 1977 en Gómez Farías, Jalisco México. Nadia era muy alegre, le gustaba andar bailando y conviviendo con sus seres queridos. Era muy chistosa, siempre tenía a todos a su alrededor riendo con sus chistes. También...

Don W. Taylor

Don W. Taylor

Sep 21, 2024

Don W. Taylor, born on October 22, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Taylor, his parents, Lones and Vera Taylor, & his grandsons, Dylan & Dayton.

Don was a man of many interests, enjoying cooking, visiting with friends and family,...

Thomas Anthony Radzavich

Thomas Anthony Radzavich

Sep 21, 2024

Thomas Anthony Radzavich passed away in Grapevine, Texas on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born in Queens, NY to Anthony and Joann Radzavich on August 16, 1966. Thomas worked for Fidelity Investments for many years before his retirement three years ago. He enjoyed rock music, hockey, horse racing and hiking with his family and close friends....

John Marsh

John Marsh

Sep 21, 2024

John Marsh, 79, of Denton passed away at Medical City Denton on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born in Phoenix, AZ, to John and Mary Marsh. He married Donna Dziok and they were married for 56 years prior to her passing in October of 2022.

John was an accountant at LaQuinta prior...

Lydia Rivera Garza

Lydia Rivera Garza

Sep 20, 2024

Lydia Rivera Garza passed away in Denton, Texas on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born on March 15, 1944 to Fernando and Faustina Garza. Lydia retired as a  caregiver. She was hard working and always put the needs of others ahead of her own. She was dedicated to her family and those whom she loved. Lydia enjoyed cooking...

James "Jimmy" Wayne Humphrey

James "Jimmy" Wayne Humphrey

Sep 19, 2024

James Wayne Humphrey December 15, 1962 – September 19, 2024

James Wayne Humphrey passed away in his home in Dallas, TX on Thursday, September 19, 2024. James (Jimmy) was born in Wichita Falls, TX, December 15, 1962. Jimmy graduated from North Garland High School in 1981. Soon after, he...

Katherine Annette Anderson

Katherine Annette Anderson

Sep 18, 2024

Katherine (Kathy) Annette Anderson went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, September 18th, 2024 after her courageous battle with cancer. Born January 19th, 1960 to Rosa Ruby and Franklin D. Lang in Denton, Texas. Kathy is remembered for her work ethic, spending almost 20 years at Safety Kleen in Denton, Texas where she made lasting friendships with her...

James Finley Canada, Jr.

James Finley Canada, Jr.

Sep 16, 2024

Jim Canada was born on August 13, 1948, at Ft. Monmouth, NJ. He got to Texas as fast as he could at age 3 months. He grew up in Amarillo & at age 14 he moved to Boys Ranch, where he graduated in 1966. He attended Clarendon College & West Texas State University.

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Izola Christine Haynes Mcadams

Izola Christine Haynes Mcadams

Sep 16, 2024

On Monday, September 16, 2024; "Mother McAdams" Izola Christine Haynes McAdams aka "Big Momma" received her wings for eternal reward of her lifelong service to God in Denton,Texas. She was the youngest of four children born in Doyle, Texas to Eddie and Estelle Haynes on February 22,1925. Her family moved and settled in Denton, Texas when she was near...

James Andrew Richmond

James Andrew Richmond

Sep 15, 2024

A graveside service for James will be held 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Swisher Cemetery in Lake Dallas, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors.

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