Obituary Listing

Jun 16, 2023

Billie Jo Sweatman passed away in Denton, Texas on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born in Levelland, Texas to Joe and Lela Skipworth on November 22, 1936. Billie loved her family and enjoyed being with friends. The best words to describe Billie were strong, determined, and fiercely independent. Her laughter was contagious, and her spirit was bright. She...

Jun 15, 2023

Jacob Zealand Fikes, 31, of Dallas, Texas passed away on June 15, 2023, at his home. He was born in Lewisville, Texas on May 5, 1992.

Jacob grew up in Krum, TX. He graduated from Krum High School in 2010 and went on to El Centro College. He graduated with honors in 2014, receiving his associate in...

Jun 15, 2023

Rev. Robert "Robbie" McCauley of McKinney, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the age of 65. Visitation will be held at DeBerry Funeral Home on Monday, June 19, from 5-7:00 pm.  A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 10:00 am at Calvary United Pentecostal Church in Denton, Texas.

He was...

Jun 13, 2023

Jackie Jean Sanders Webster, 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. She was born in Gainesville, TX on February 22, 1948 to Almer "Jack" Sanders and Hazel Munn Sanders. She grew up in Pilot Point  and graduated from Pilot Point High School. Jackie attended the University of North Texas and graduated with a degree in social work. She...

Jun 9, 2023

Dorothy Mathews Dowling, known as Dottie was born in Abilene, Texas on November 19, 1937 to Lewis and Mildred Mathews and was the second of six children.  Dottie was in the very last graduating class (1955) at the original Abilene High School.  She attended Texas Tech University and originally majored in Fashion Merchandising, later changing her major to Food...

Jun 8, 2023

Patricia Mary St. John Pearce passed away peacefully in Lake Dallas, Texas on Thursday, June 8, 2023.  She was born in Manhattan, New York to Burton and Winifred St. John on November 1, 1928.  She worked for H.W. Baker Linen Company where she met her beloved husband, James Deats Pearce.  He whisked her away to Dallas, Texas where they...

Jun 7, 2023

James Alvin Roden was born on October 20, 1929 to James Elmer and Rena Glo Wilson Roden in his grandfather's home in Big Woods Community, Bowie County, Texas. His father worked as a driller in the oil fields so James, his parents and sister, Nadra, moved around frequently, living in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The family returned to Avery,...

Jun 6, 2023

Irma L. Polino, 74 of Denton, Tx. passed away on June 6, 2023, in Richardson, Tx. She was born on September 29, 1948, to Telesforo and Trinidad Lopez in Tenayuca, Zacatecas, Mexico.

Irma in her early years worked for region 19 Head Start program as a teachers aid and loved working with children....

Jun 6, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Dubberley, 58, of Slidell, Texas passed away on June 6, 2023, at his home. He was born in Grapevine, Texas on February 9, 1965, to RP and Gloria Dubberley.

Ken was one of the most honest and hard working men anyone could know. He always made sure his family was taken care of. He loved...

Jun 6, 2023

Eddie Wayne Clark, 74, passed away peacefully from pancreatic cancer at his home in Denton, Texas, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. He was born in Denton to Bertis "Sleepy" and Marie Clark on July 17, 1948. Eddie graduated from Denton High School in 1966 as well as from the University of North Texas with a degree in Business in...

Jun 2, 2023

John Joseph Cantú, 69, of Denton, passed away on June 2, 2023. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 28, 1953, to Reynaldo S. and Maria Cantú, Sr.

He is survived by his daughters, Sarah Tavis of Olympia, Washington; Kathleen Reichel and husband Keith Reichel of Valley View, Texas; and Mariana Cantú of Albuquerque, New Mexico;...

Jun 1, 2023

Debora Marie Fuller passed away in Denton, Texas on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born in Kansas City, MO to Lyle Stover and Beverly Brannam on April 30, 1965. Debora enjoyed going shopping, loved animals, and taking trips to the ocean. She loved Hawaii and had a plan to go there soon.

May 31, 2023

Barbara Ann Canady, 72, of Krum, Texas passed away on May 31, 2023 at her home. She was born in Keokuk, Iowa on August 27, 1950.

She is survived by her father, Charles Canady and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kay Greenwood Canady.

A Graveside service will be...

May 31, 2023

Larry Raymond Phillips, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was born in Decatur, TX on April 10, 1953 to Edgar Phillips and Novalene Sampley Phillips.

Larry was retired from Victor Equipment after 36 years, then went on to work for Good Samaritan as a security guard. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Texas Rangers...

May 30, 2023

Mildred Crook Allen died in Fort Worth Texas on May 30, 2023. Visitation will be at DeBerry Funeral Home in Denton Texas from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Graveside services will follow in Childress, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the American Heart Association.

Mildred was born May...

May 29, 2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) Hunt, 75, of Denton, TX, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023, in Medical City, with his wife, Becky, and friends at his side. He was born on November 11, 1947, to George Marion and Leta Ruth (Jordan) Hunt in Bowie, TX. The family moved to Denton when George started a new job.

May 28, 2023

Okey Fay (Clay) Martin of Argyle, Texas passed away peacefully in Lewisville, Texas on Sunday May 28, 2023 at the age of 84. Okey was a wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by family and friends. She was born in Williamson, West Virginia to Okey Kelsey and Norma (Marcum)Clay on October 14, 1938.

Okey...

May 28, 2023

Joe Robert Akers was born on June 17, 1967 and passed away May 28, 2023.  He was born in Denton, Texas where he attended Denton High School.  He was in the Air Force, and was stationed in New York where he went to school and served his country.  He was a Construction Manager for several companies,...