Charles David Sansom
Dec 30, 2015
Charles David Sansom of Denton Texas passed away December 30, 2015 at the age of 92. Born February 4, 1923 in Leachville, Arkansas to Charlie and Mavda Sansom. Charles served in the United States Navy and was a Decon at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Denton Texas for many years. Charles will be missed by Son Jeff Sansom and Wife Cindy,...
Richard Henry Taliaferro, Jr.
Dec 30, 2015
Richard "Dickie" Henry Taliaferro, Jr. 77, of Denton, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. Mr. Taliaferro was born on November 21, 1938 in Denton to Richard H. Taliaferro, Sr. and Norma "Sunshine" E. (Berry) Taliaferro. He followed in the steps of his father and grandfather and operated Taliaferro's Radio and Sewing Shop in Denton...
Nancy Lou Murdock
Dec 29, 2015
Nancy Lou Boyd Murdock died on December 29, 2015, in Denton, Texas. She was born in Coleman, Texas to S.J. and Elena Barton Boyd on December 30, 1934. She attended schools in San Antonio and Fort Worth and graduated from Krum High School in 1953. During her high school years she was active in 4H and won various honors including...
Eva Jo Welmaker
Dec 29, 2015
Eva Jo Welmaker was born December 9,1942, and passed away December 29, 2015. She is survived by her Sister, Phyllis June Thibodeaux and preceded in death by her Father, Claud Ambers Minick and her Mother, Ida Lee Butcher.
Rita Dianne Calvery (Sprabary)
Dec 28, 2015
Rita Dianne Calvery (Sprabary), age 50, born August 20, 1965, in Dallas, Texas, to Bill and Linda Hardin. Passed away December 28, 2015, in Denton, Texas. Dianne survived by her husband, Gary Sprabary. Son, Jimmy Hardin, two daughters, Kimberly Calvery and Amanda Calvery, two grandchildren, Zander Hardin, Nicoli Hardin, brother, Billy Hardin, sister Denise Davis and numerous nieces and nephews....
James Howard Franks
Dec 27, 2015
James Franks James Howard Franks died peacefully at his home in Denton on December 27, 2015 after many months of cancer treatment. He was 58. James was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on November 20, 1957. He lived his early years in Oklahoma and Arkansas, but moved to Denton in 1965 where he lived until his death. He is survived by...
Frances Susan Borel
Dec 25, 2015
Frances Susan Borel, 69, of Denton passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015 in Denton. Susan was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on December 16, 1946 the daughter of Olin T. Giles and Nola Beatrice Flake Giles. Frances is survived by her husband of 33 years Dwight Borel and her son David Borel and his wife Jessica of Denton. Susan was...
Charles E. Hutchison Jr.
Dec 24, 2015
Charles E. Hutchison Jr. is survived by his brother Jim, a sister Doris, 3 children, 8 grandsons and 3 great-grandchildren. He was born on May 8, 1942 in Denton, Texas. During his childhood be became a Christian. He graduated from North Dallas High School where he played the coronet in the band. He married Stephanie Jane Baker on August 5,...
Clara Marie Smith
Dec 20, 2015
Clara Marie Smith, 76, of Denton, died Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. Mrs. Smith was born on August 9, 1939 in Beaumont, TX to William Alfonso and Clara Mae (Tupin) McNeil. She was married to Michael D. Smith on February 4, 1982 in Denton; he died on July 15, 2007. She was a member...
Nancy Renee Kent
Dec 20, 2015
Nancy Renee Kent, 45, of Denton Texas, passed away on December 20, 2015 at Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas following three months of recovery from a dual organ transplant. Nancy was born in White Settlement, Texas. A graduate from Keller HS she briefly attended Southwestern University in Georgetown. Transferring, she found her home and herself in Denton. A devoted...
Dawn La Rue Eggett
Dec 15, 2015
Dawn La Rue Haueter Eggett was born July 21, 1926 and passed peacefully to the next life Dec. 15, 2015. Dawn was the sixth of seven children born to Clarice Mae Ohwiler and Charles Haueter in Magna, Utah. She endured many hardships in her youth. Her father died on the eve of her eleventh birthday. In 1939 her mother married...
Roy Alvin Ziehm
Dec 14, 2015
Our daddy, our warrior, our best friend, Roy Alvin Ziehm, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 14, 2015, in Denton, Texas. His passing was peaceful and pain-free, and our hearts were filled with love as he flew as an angel to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We are proud of his tough fight to live...
Betty Lou Burchett
Dec 13, 2015
Betty Lou Burchett, age 80, of Argyle, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 13th peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was born in Celina Texas on December 22, 1934 to James and Opal Shaw. She married Roy Burchett in 1950 and together they raised 7 children. Betty was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed making...
John David "Slick" Smith
Dec 13, 2015
John David "Slick" Smith, Sr. 91 of Denton, went to sleep on earth and woke up in Heaven on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his home. He was born March 28, 1924 in Wirt, Oklahoma to Stacy Lee and Esmer Estelle (Dewbre) Smith. He was a graduate of Denton High school, a member of Central Baptist Church, and the Knights...
Erle C. "Gig" Mayo
Dec 12, 2015
Erle Clyde (Gig) Mayo Jr., 73 of Denton and previously of Coleman, Texas passed away on December 11, 2015. He was born December 11, 1942 in Brownwood, Texas to Erle Clyde Mayo, Sr. and Vivian (Leach) Mayo. Gig graduated from Coleman High School in 1960 and joined the Navy soon afterward where he served until 1962. He met his love,...
Patsy Ruth Anderson
Dec 11, 2015
Patsy Ruth Anderson, 87 of Denton passed away on December 11, 2015 at Presbyterian Hospital. She was born April 21, 1928 in Amarillo, Texas to Ralph Benjamin and Linda Leona (Wann) Shannon. She was a graduate of Denton High School, and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was married to the late Buddy Anderson and he preceded her...
Charles William Borth
Dec 10, 2015
Charles William Borth, 91 of Krum, TX passed away on December 10, 2015 at Denton Regional Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1924 in Denton County, TX to Herman and Annie Katherine (Ford) Borth. He was a graduate of Krum High School. He served in the US Army during WWII and received a Purple Heart. He was married to...
Kris Darren Howard
Dec 9, 2015
Kris Darren Howard, 50, of Justin Texas, passed away on December 9, 2015 in Carrollton Texas of Pancreatic cancer. Kris was born in Amarillo Texas, on February 17, 1965 to William Carol Howard and Karola Jean Hayes. Kris resided in Krum Texas prior to moving to Justin Texas. Kris was preceded in death by his father, William Carol Howard. Kris...
Damiana Garrett
Dec 9, 2015
Damiana (Ann) Gonzales Garrett, of Denton, TX passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital, Denton Texas, surrounded by her family on December 9, 2015. She was 77 years old. Damiana is survived by her children, Jose Moreno Medina, Diana Pyke, Carolina Marroquin all of Denton TX and Ricardo Medina of Joplin MO. Preceded in death by Ramon Medina of Denton TX....
Donald Lynn Freeman
Dec 8, 2015
Donald Lynn Freeman (Donny "by God" Freeman), 46, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas, due to complications of a liver transplant. He was born June 22, 1969, in Arlington, Texas, to Pamela Joyce Russell and Joe Charles Freeman. He is survived by his wife, Samantha Freeman; his children,...
