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Jim Pepper

Jim Pepper

Jan 3, 2015

Jim Pepper, 88, of Denton, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Hospice House of Huguley in Burleson, TX. He was born May 28, 1926 in Ranger, TX to J. E. (Doc) and Edna (Nichols) Pepper. He is a graduate of Brock High School and North Texas State Teachers College (UNT). He was married to Wayland Vannoy November 27,...

Prever Eugene Rose

Prever Eugene Rose

Jan 3, 2015

Prever E. Rose, 74, passed away in Denton, Texas on January 3, 2015. He was born to Herman and Julia Rose on November 7, 1940 in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina. The family has chosen to celebrate Prever's life in private. Arrangements are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

John Anthony Butera

John Anthony Butera

Jan 2, 2015

John Butera, 61, passed away on January 2, 2015 in Denton, Texas. He was born in Dallas on October 5, 1953. John's family has chosen to celebrate his life in private. Arrangements are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home & Cremation Services

James Lee Collier

James Lee Collier

Jan 2, 2015

James Lee Collier, 79, of Argyle, TX passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 in Denton. He was born September 1, 1935 in Lubbock, TX to Charles P. and Thelma (DeCamp) Collier. He was a retired Realtor. He was married to Kay T. Moore in 1987 at Argyle, TX. He was a member of Denton Bible Church. Mr. Collier is...

Jean Bates Rife

Jean Bates Rife

Jan 2, 2015

Jean Bates Rife went home to her Lord Jesus on Jan. 2, 2015 from Denton,TX. She was born in Denton, Texas on July 16, 1927. Jean graduated from Irving High School and from University of N. Texas at Denton. She was an accomplished musician, writer and music teacher. She wrote poems, a childrens book and several musicals that her children...

Luella Marcella Boatman

Luella Marcella Boatman

Jan 1, 2015

Our Beloved Mother died peacefully on January 1st, 2015, which is the feast day of "The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God". She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Canion of Denton, TX and a son, William Boatman of Juneau, Alaska. Five Grand-Children and 18 Great -Grand-Children. God Bless You NaNa, you will be missed. Funeral Arrangements with...

Allie Ruth Murdock

Allie Ruth Murdock

Jan 1, 2015

Allie Ruth Murdock, fondly known as "Bootsie" by family and friends, of Denton, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015, at age 86. Born to Fred Otto Smith, Sr. and Sarah Emma Rhine Smith on August 31, 1928, Ruth was raised in Wise County, TX. After graduating from Decatur High School in 1945, Ruth met and married the love of...

Wanella Walker

Wanella Walker

Dec 31, 2014

Wanella Walker, 78, of Gainesville, died peacefully Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Gainesville Convalescent Center. Mrs. Walker was born on August 19, 1936 in Menard, TX to LM and Lillian (Bailey) Wright. She was married to JB Walker in Junction, TX. After graduating high school she earned and received her degree as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and served in that...

Nikolay Peter Storti

Nikolay Peter Storti

Dec 30, 2014

Nikolay Peter Storti, 26, of Lake Dallas, TX, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Dallas Medical Center. Nikolay was born on July 3, 1988. He graduated from Liberty Christian High School in 2008 and attended college at Western Texas, University of the Southwest, and Montana State. He worked as a dispatcher for ENG Transportation. He is survived by his parents,...

Frances Louise Stewart

Frances Louise Stewart

Dec 30, 2014

Frances Louise Stewart, 82, of Denton, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. Frances was born on July 31, 1932 in Denton to Roy Francis and Dessie (McLean) Stewart. She graduated from Denton High School; she then graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Homemaking and a Master Degree in...

Sheri Lyn Plankey

Sheri Lyn Plankey

Dec 28, 2014

Sheri Lyn Plankey, 53, of Rhome, died Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Clements University Medical Center in Dallas of complications with leukemia. Sheri was born on November 18, 1961 in Houston, TX to Joseph Byrd and Carol Sue (Waterman) Wilson, Jr. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelors of Science in Education. She married David Plankey...

Barbara Lou Mordecai

Barbara Lou Mordecai

Dec 26, 2014

Barbara Lou Mordecai, 77, of Denton went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 in Denton, Texas. She was born Oct. 18, 1937 in Frost, Texas to William Fletcher and Elsie Joan Bonnett. She was a schoolteacher for over 30 years in El Paso, Austin, Dallas and Hillsboro, leaving a lasting legacy through...

Mildred Inez Nizovitz

Mildred Inez Nizovitz

Dec 24, 2014

Mildred Inez Nizovitz went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2014. Mildred was born on April 17, 1933 in Denton, Texas. A graveside service will be held for Mildred at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton on Friday, December 26, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. She is survived by her four daughters, Barbara Guy, Deborah West, Tami Peevey,...

Maria Elena Olvera

Maria Elena Olvera

Dec 20, 2014

Maria Olvera, 43, passed away on December 20, 2014. An overnight visitation will be held at Iglesia Fuente De Luz on Monday, December 22 from 5:00pm to 8:00 am. A second visitation will be held at Denton Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 23 from 5:00-8:00pm. Maria is survived by her husband, Valente Gomez; daughters, Itzel Franco (Erikka), and Selene Franco...

Luis Flores

Luis Flores

Dec 16, 2014

Luis Flores, 79, of Krum, formerly of Denton, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Plano, TX. He was born February 28, 1935 in Corsicana, TX. He was a graduate of Corsicana High School and attended college. He was married to Opal Busby on January 7, 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico; she passed away on July 31, 2009. He...

Steven Lloyd Carroll

Steven Lloyd Carroll

Dec 15, 2014

Steven Lloyd Carroll, 63, passed away on December 15, 2014 in Denton, Texas. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Vernon Richard Blake

Vernon Richard Blake

Dec 15, 2014

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Jack Mallone Chrismon

Jack Mallone Chrismon

Dec 14, 2014

Jack Mallone Chrismon, 88, of Denton, died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Lake Forest Good Samaritan Village in Denton. Mr. Chrismon was born on December 24, 1925 in Celina, TX to Henry and Hixie Chrismon. He served in the Navy during WWII. He graduated from the University of Texas and worked for many years as a geologist for Sun Oil...

Blanca Estella Diers

Blanca Estella Diers

Dec 14, 2014

Blanca Estella Diers, 64, passed away on December 14, 2014 in Denton, TX. Blanca was born on April 17, 1950 in McAllen, TX, the daughter of Raul Hinojosa and Ofelia Longoria. Blanca is preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her son Shane Diers of Gunter, TX and her sister Sylvia Gibbs of Benton, Arkansas. A memorial...

Archie Lee Neace

Archie Lee Neace

Dec 14, 2014

Archie Neace, 52, passed away December 14, 2014 in Denton,Texas. Archie was born in Denton on December 30, 1961 the son of Rev. Oran G. Neace and Oma Ann Markham Neace of Justin, Texas. Archie was a man of faith who raised his family by the word and the strength of the lord. He had a heart like no other...

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