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Nanette Lockett

Nanette Lockett

Jul 3, 2015

Nanette Reed Lockett, 96, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she was a long-time resident. A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in Sanger Cemetery, where she will rest with her loving family. A visitation was held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Denton Funeral Home....

John Burgess Williams

John Burgess Williams

Jun 30, 2015

John Burgess Williams, born May 13, 1945 in Kerrville, TX, son of John Dowell and Vera Dell Burgess Williams, grew up in Athens, Georgia, attended the University of Georgia and North Texas State University where he was awarded his Doctorate in Microbiology. He taught microbiology and worked for the Dallas County School System. He was a member of Ft. Caroline...

Jo Ann Wheeler

Jo Ann Wheeler

Jun 28, 2015

Jo Ann Wheeler, 76 of Corinth, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her home. She was born November 10, 1938 in Alpine, TX to Donald N. and Vida M. (Coulson) Carlton. She grew up in Fort Davis, TX. Jo Ann was a graduate of Texas Woman's University with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Child and Family Development....

Howard Everett Walker

Howard Everett Walker

Jun 26, 2015

Howard Everett Walker (1929-2015) a fifty year resident of Irving Texas and most recently Denton Texas , left his life on Friday June26,2015. He had suffered from Parkinson disease for many years. Howard was born in Putnam Texas, and graduated from Fair Park High School in Shreveport, LA. in 1948. Later that summer he married the love of his entire...

Elma Lois Jones

Elma Lois Jones

Jun 25, 2015

Elma "Lois" Jones was born on September 22, 1926 in Ponder, Texas to Jack and Viva (Huey) Knox. Lois was released from the throes of Alzheimer's on June 25, 2015. Lois was married to A.W. Jones, Jr. on August 19, 1946 until his passing in 1981. Lois was employed by the Selective Service (draft board) for 35 years, where she...

Rayford S. Hill

Rayford S. Hill

Jun 19, 2015

Rayford S. Hill, 77, of Frisco, died Friday, June 19, 2015 at Baylor Hospital in Carrollton. Mr. Hill was born on June 23, 1937 in Frisco, TX to L.B. and Ailene Hill. He retired from the Denton State School. He is survived by daughters, Margene Cudd and her husband Bryan of Denton, LaDonna Carroll and her husband Pat of Ponder,...

Bobby Runion

Bobby Runion

Jun 18, 2015

Bobby Richard Runion, of Ponder, TX passed away in his home on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the age of 69. He has had a long battle of heart problems, COPD, and other health issues. He was being cared for by his only daughter. Bobby was born in Odessa, Tx to Elba and Emma Runion. He is preceded in death...

Roy Eugene Strange

Roy Eugene Strange

Jun 18, 2015

Roy Eugene Strange Sr. (Gene), 74, of Pilot Point, TX met our Lord and Savior on June 18, 2015, at home where he was surrounded by his family and loved ones. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015 Freedom Life Church in Sanger. Gene was born on January 21, 1941 in...

Eula Mae Lyle Tynes

Eula Mae Lyle Tynes

Jun 18, 2015

Eula Mae "Pris" Lyle Tynes Eula Mae, known by all as Pris, went home to her Lord and Savior peacefully on June 18, 2015. She was 83 years old and a resident of Denton, Texas since 1964. She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on Groundhog Day in 1932. Her family moved to Henderson, Texas when she was young and...

Joan Juandiego

Joan Juandiego

Jun 17, 2015

Joan Juandiego, 58, passed away on June 17, 2015 in Denton, Texas. The family has chosen to celebrate her life in private. She was born to Noel and Annie (Andrews) Watson on June 20, 1956 in Sherman, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Martha Louise Webster

Martha Louise Webster

Jun 17, 2015

Martha Louise Webster, 83, of Providence Village, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Baylor Medical Center in Carrollton. Mrs. Webster was born on November 3, 1931 in Stoneboro, PA to Walter and Nellie (Coleson) Batley. She was married to Ralph Webster on March 26, 1948 in Grove City, PA. She worked for several years at Safeway and then onto Sack...

Robert Mitchell Stewart

Robert Mitchell Stewart

Jun 14, 2015

In loving memory of Robert Mitchell Stewart the late son of Ray and Violet Stewart. Robert was born in East St. Louis, MO on November 22, 1936. Robert died on June 14, 2015 in Denton, TX. His hobbies included horseback riding and fishing. He was the happiest when he was on the back of the horse. Robert is survived by...

Beth Ann Hartsburg

Beth Ann Hartsburg

Jun 7, 2015

Beth Ann (Baughman) Hartsburg, 70, of Aubrey, TX, passed away on Sunday, June 7. Beth was born Beth Ann Ham on April 29, 1945 in Linton, Indiana to Ivan Ham and Mildred (Chaney) Baughman. After her father's passing in 1953, Beth and her brother Jon, of Wills Point, TX, were later adopted by their step-father, Norvell K. Baughman, also of...

Walter Asa Winsett

Walter Asa Winsett

Jun 6, 2015

Walter Asa Winsett, 72, of Denton, died Saturday, June 6, 2015 at his home in Denton. Mr. Winsett was born on October 11, 1942 in Dallas to Milo Asa and Louise Love (Metcalfe) Winsett. He was married to Stella Reynolds on September 11, 1965 in Dallas. He graduated Sunset High School in Dallas in 1960; earned his B.A. from North...

Rosemary Lefner

Rosemary Lefner

Jun 4, 2015

Rosemary Lefner, 90, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Denton, Texas. The family has chosen to celebrate her life in private. She was born to Bernard and Belle (Connor) Pender on March 28, 1925 in Mechanicville, New York. She is survived by her son, Ernest Lefner III. Arrangements are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home.

Carol Lea Chapman

Carol Lea Chapman

Jun 3, 2015

Carol Lea Chapman, 70, of Krum, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Denton Regional Medical Center. Carol was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Everyone knew her to be a caring, loving soul; always acting selfless and putting others first. Mrs. Chapman was born on August 17, 1944 in Krum to Jack Hayes Cofer, Sr. and Ethel Mae...

Doris Beaty Downard

Doris Beaty Downard

Jun 1, 2015

Doris Beaty Bolton Downard passed away June 1, 2015 at the age of 84. No services are planned. She will be buried at Shiloh Cemetery in Corinth. Memorials: Any charities for the benefit of animals. Born in Aubrey, Texas January 24, 1931 to Dowlas and Lena Beaty. She grew up in Denton, Texas and graduated from Denton High School. She...

Rebecca Tyler Lockhart

Rebecca Tyler Lockhart

May 31, 2015

Rebecca Tyler Lockhart, 87, of Denton, died Sunday, May 31, 2015 in Denton. She was born on October 15, 1927 in Ryan, OK to M.H. Barrett II and Oolucha Faulkner Barrett. She attended Oklahoma A&M (now OSU) and the University of Oklahoma. She was a true horsewoman and member of The National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, the AQHA, and founder...

Carol Jeanette Abraham

Carol Jeanette Abraham

May 30, 2015

Carol Abraham, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Corinth, Texas. She was born to Kutcher and Glemar (Whitlock) Cunningham on August 12, 1936 in Meridian, Mississippi. There will be a burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Meridian, MS on a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home.

Marcella Joan Kersey Owen

Marcella Joan Kersey Owen

May 27, 2015

Marcella Joan Kersey Owen, 83, passed away May 27, 2015 after a five year battle with cancer. She was a long-term resident of Denton,Texas. Joan was born December 9, 1931 in Alta Vista, Kansas. She graduated from high school in Madill, OK. She was an active member of Gateway United Baptist Church in Denton, TX. She worked for J.C. Penny's...

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