Obituary Listing

Nov 9, 2023

Jose D. Duran, 94 of Corinth, TX, passed away Thursday evening at Medical City Denton.  He was born in Mexico to Angel Duran and Maria Duran on June 10, 1929.

He married Micaela Ortiz Cornejo in November 13, 1950. They had 8 children together.

He was a Farmer his passion was growing sunflowers, and all...

Nov 9, 2023

Ildefonso "Poncho" Leal-Garcia, 74, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born in Mexico to Manuel Leal Garza and Mercedes Garcia on January 23, 1949.

Papa love to spend time with grand babies. He loved going to the flea markets, trader village, or garage sales. As long as he was spending time...

Nov 6, 2023

Walter Gene Giles passed away in Denton, Texas on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born in Bridgeport, Texas on November 15, 1937, to Homer and Lydia Giles. Walter is preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers HL Giles, Bill Giles, Bobby Giles, Douglas Giles, and Paul Giles.

Funeral services will be held at Faith...

Nov 3, 2023

Vera Jean Rasor, 79 of Denton, Texas passed away on November 3, 2023 in Sanger Texas.  She was born February 25th, 1944 in Washington D.C. to Robert Edward and Catherine Elizabeth Smith.

She was a dedicated employee to Safeway and Medical Laboratories where she retired.  Jean moved to Texas with her family in 1970.  She enjoyed being...

Nov 3, 2023

Thelma Ruth Smith, 90, passed away on November 3rd 2023, in her tiny green house in Ponder, TX. Thelma was born on April 28, 1933 in Decatur, TX to Jimmie and Lottie (Patton) Lewis.

Thelma grew up most of her childhood in Denton, TX.  She met and married, Oather Smith, in May 1958 in Ponder, Texas. They...

Nov 2, 2023

William Edward "Wild Bill" Trantham, Esq., 80, of Denton County, Texas passed away on November 2, 2023. He was born September 16, 1943 to William Ira Trantham, Jr. and Kathryn Wallace Trantham.

Bill would graduate from North Texas State University in 1966 and after a stint with the United States Marine Corps, upon receiving his honorable discharge,...

Nov 2, 2023

Dallas Leeroy Smith, 88, of Denton, Texas passed away on November 2, 2023, at his home. He was born in Shelton, Washington.

Dallas was an avid mountain climber and skier as a young man. He then served 20 years in the Air Force as a Fighter Interceptor and served during the Korean Conflict, the Cold War and...

Nov 2, 2023

Bertha Mae (Byrd) Roberts

Born October 7th, 1933, Bertha Roberts, 90 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. She was at home in McKinney, Texas with family when she passed away peacefully. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband Burton Lee Roberts; her parents, Franklin Uriah...

Nov 2, 2023

Katheryn Pauline Cephus, 74 of Justin, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her home.  She was born November 6, 1948 to         Leslie Knowles and Wanda Pettyjohn Knowles in Dallas, Texas. Katheryn  graduated from Fuller HS in Little Rock, AR and married Johnny Lynn Cephus who preceded her in death on October 23, 2020.

There will be...

Nov 1, 2023

Kay Williams   1937 - 2023

Loran "Kay" Williams, 86, passed away at his home in Ponder, Texas on November 1, 2023.  Kay was born in Denton on February 28, 1937 and was the only child of Thomas and Angie (Simpson) Williams.  He was a member of the Denton High School Class of 1955.

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Nov 1, 2023

"Cerise Cameron Blair of Denton, Texas passed away on Wednesday November 1st, 2023 with her family by her side.

Cerise was born to Harold and Lucille Cameron on May 31st, 1935 in Lamesa, Texas. She graduated from Austin High School, and later The University of Texas with a BA in Journalism. During her long and distinguished career,...

Oct 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Grace Yi Seideman April 17, 1961 - October 29, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Grace Yi Seideman, a beloved wife and cherished member of our family. Grace was born in Seoul, South Korea, on April 17, 1961.

She...

Oct 28, 2023

Myron Owen Lublin

'a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend'

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Myron Owen Lublin, on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Denton, Texas.

Myron, 81, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 21, 1942....

Oct 27, 2023

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. GENE JINSIONG CHO

卓仁祥

9/27/1933 - 10/27/2023

Faculty 1972 – 2016

Regents Professor of Music Theory and Ethnomusicology

It is with great sadness that Dr. Gene Jinsiong Cho, an emeritus Regents Professor...

Oct 27, 2023

Philip John Anton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Denton, Texas, on Friday, October 27, 2023. Phil was born on August 2, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, to John and Selma Anton. In his early years, he attended St. Pius Catholic Church and later, Jesuit College Preparatory High School...

Oct 27, 2023

Rose Becknauld, 63, of Denton, passed away October 27, 2023 at home with her loving family at her side. She was born September 14, 1960 in Hamtramick, Michigan to Edward Machowski and Maria Magierowski.

Rose married Michael David Becknauld on August 14th, 1982 in Dallas, Texas.

She was a...

Oct 26, 2023

Mary Folgar 78 of Denton passed away at home on October 26, 2023. She was born in Guatemala on January 2, 1945.

She married Mauricio Folgar on June of 1987 in Denton, Texas. She attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Visitation and a Rosary will be on Sunday from 4:00 to 5:30 in the Chapel...

Oct 23, 2023

Edward Finley Buchanan of Justin, Texas went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the age of 75. Edward was born in Prescott, Arkansas to Dalton William and Lilly Lenora (Auls) Buchanan on May 3, 1948.

Edward enjoyed Fishing, hunting and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks play football - win or lose. He was the...

Oct 23, 2023

Donald (Don) Charles Peden, Jr., 86, of Denton, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2023, in Denton. He was born in Athens, Ohio on July 13, 1937, to Donald and Mary Helen Peden.

His father was the football and baseball coach, then Athletic Director in Athens at Ohio University, as well as a co-founder of the Mid-American...

Oct 23, 2023

Janice Callarman, of Krum, Texas, passed away on October 23, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born on February 7, 1937, to Ralph L. and Sarah (Evans) Cole. Janice was the seventh child of R.L . Cole, and the third of four children of R.L. and Sarah Corine Cole.

Growing up Janice enjoyed school and...