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Maria Isabel Romero

Maria Isabel Romero

Dec 13, 2014

Maria Romero, 27, passed away on December 13, 2014 in Denton, Texas. A visitation will be held at Denton Funeral Home between 12:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, December 19. Services will continue in California. Arrangements are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Edward "Cotton" Bland

Edward "Cotton" Bland

Dec 4, 2014

Edward H. "Cotton" Bland, 86, of Denton, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014 Senior Care of Denton. He was born May 26, 1928 in Aubrey, TX to Jess and Gracie (Marion) Bland. He was married to Bonnie Jo Patterson on August 26, 1949 in Denton. He was retired from the City of Denton Solid Waste Department as a manager....

Ruby Helen Handley

Ruby Helen Handley

Dec 4, 2014

Ruby Helen Handley, 101, of Denton, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Denton. Mrs. Handley was born on April 6, 1913 in Denton to William and Ann (Ewan) Linden. She was married to Harold Lee Handley on December 24, 1937 in Denton; he died on May 4, 1991. She was a homemaker and a school...

Robert H. Nelson

Robert H. Nelson

Dec 3, 2014

Robert H. Nelson, 68, of Cross Roads, TX passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas. He was born January 17, 1946 in Waco, Texas to Herbert T. and Marguerite LaVelle (Perry) Nelson. He was married to Nellie Anne Barnett on July 2, 1966 in Waco, TX. He was a member of Denton Bible Church,...

Lenora I. Ebersole

Lenora I. Ebersole

Dec 3, 2014

Lenora I. Ebersole, 98, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, Dec 03, 2014, at home in Denton. She was born on Oct 31, 1916, in Stanhope, Iowa, to Florence Gertrude (Miller) and Peter Mons Hove. She attended Stanhope Public School, graduating in 1934. She attended Capital City Commercial College in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition to working as a skilled secretary;...

Nelda Jo Harp

Nelda Jo Harp

Dec 1, 2014

Nelda Jo (Strange) Harp, 77, of Denton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 1, 2014. She was born January 23rd, 1937 in Carthage, Texas. Nelda is survived by her two brothers, Sam and Bill Strange of Texarkana; daughter Kathy Lucca of Denton, son and daughter in-law Steven and Jeanette Harp of San Diego, CA., grand daughters Elise and...

Jimmy Kyle Lindsay

Jimmy Kyle Lindsay

Nov 30, 2014

Jimmy Kyle Lindsay died November 30, 2014. He was born to Jimmy Carlton and Marie Louise Lindsay on August 31, 1958 in Vernon, Texas. Jimmy married the love of his life Sheila Wade June 14, 1980; they spent the last 34 years making lasting memories. He worked for Mundy Companies for the last 26 years; he loved his job and...

James "Jimmy" Lane

James "Jimmy" Lane

Nov 30, 2014

James (Jimmy) Lane age 51 born to Arvil and Loretta Lane on March 7, 1963 in San Jose, California passed away on November 30, 2014 in Denton, Tx. The family has chosen to celebrate his life in private. Jimmy is survived by his sons, Johnny Lane, and David Lane; daughter, Christina Lane; 3 grandchildren; mother, Loretta Lane; and four sisters,...

James Douglas Reedy

James Douglas Reedy

Nov 28, 2014

James Douglas Reedy, 72, of Denton, died Friday, November 28, 2014 at home with family in Denton. Mr. Reedy was born on December 06, 1942 in Paducah, TX to James Alvy and Estelle (Park) Reedy. He was married to Mona Lee Blalock on August 2, 1972 in Vernon, TX. Doug loved and played basketball as long as he could. He...

Lisa Kay Frey

Lisa Kay Frey

Nov 27, 2014

Lisa Kay Ford Frey, 58, of Denton, Texas left her earthly body and stepped into her beloved Lord and Savior's welcoming arms on November 27, 2014. There will be a Memorial Service and a Celebration of the life Lisa lived as she followed and served Jesus Christ at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Towne North Baptist Church...

Carolyn Frailey Deike

Carolyn Frailey Deike

Nov 24, 2014

Carolyn Frailey Deike, 58, passed away peacefully at her home in Haslet on November 24, 2014. Carolyn was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 30, 1956 the daughter of Lester Lee Frailey and Mary D. Ryan Frailey. Carolyn is preceded in death by her mother Mary and two sisters; Clementine and Lorraine. She is survived by her father Lester Lee...

Ila Lynch Axtell

Ila Lynch Axtell

Nov 23, 2014

Ila Lynch Axtell, 89, of Denton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2014. She was born on February 28, 1925 to Benton and Jewell Carter. She married Fred Lynch on November 2, 1941. They shared 40 years of marriage together. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Ila was a housewife, as well as, in...

James L Young

James L Young

Nov 23, 2014

James L. Young Jr., 78, of Denton, Texas passed away on November 23, 2014. A visitation will be held for James on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Denton Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A 1:00 p.m. graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Sycamore Cemetery in Wise County, Texas. He is survived by his wife of...

Kyle Christian Belcher

Kyle Christian Belcher

Nov 22, 2014

Kyle Christian Belcher, age 30, of Denton, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 22, 2014. He was born October 9, 1984, in Denton, Texas. Kyle married the love of his life, Heather Louise Young, on August 10, 2010, four years after the birth of their precious daughter Hailey Lynn on September 28, 2006. He attended Denton High...

Estella Hayes

Estella Hayes

Nov 21, 2014

Beloved mother and friend, Estella Hayes, was called home to the Lord last Friday morning November 21, 2014 in Denton, Texas. She died of natural causes and lived a long rich full life. Her daughter, Marjorie was blessed to have her come live with her for 10½ years here in Denton. The Hayes family is from Orange County, CA and...

Billy Jack Riney

Billy Jack Riney

Nov 21, 2014

Billy Jack Riney, age 76, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 21, 2014. No doubt, heaven was delighted as this good and faithful servant entered Glory. Known as "BJ" to those who knew and loved him, Billy Jack was born on September 7, 1938, to Gifford Brooks Riney and Devota Riney. He lived his entire...

Marilyn Thomason

Marilyn Thomason

Nov 21, 2014

Marilyn Thomason, 87, of North Richland Hills, died on Friday, November 21, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Jack Thomason was born on November 3, 1927 in, Maine and her parents were Kenneth H. and Netta Anderson. She was married to Jack Thomason in 1945 in San Diego, CA, he died on June 20, 1997. She is survived by her daughters,...

Riley Vernon Carlton

Riley Vernon Carlton

Nov 18, 2014

Riley Vernon Carlton, 89, passed away on November 18, 2014 in Denton. Born April 4, 1925 in El Paso. Retired Petroleum Engineer with Amoco Oil. Survived by wife, Margaret Imogene Carlton; daughters, Debbie Outlaw and husband Bill, Elaine Carlton and husband Don Harton; son, Craig Carlton and wife Kim; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held...

Betty Jean Massay

Betty Jean Massay

Nov 16, 2014

Betty Jean Massay, 75 of Sanger, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton. She was born February 8, 1939 in Denton to Eugene Bryan and Etta Mae (Duncan) Floyd. She was a graduate of Denton High School and a member of the Bolivar Baptist Church. She was retired from the Denton Independent School District in...

Gaylord Lee Connor

Gaylord Lee Connor

Nov 13, 2014

Gaylord Lee Connor, of Denton Texas, passed away at the age 76 on November 13, 2014 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Denton due to complications related to lung cancer. Gaylord was born September 29, 1938 in Newton, Kansas, to Chancie and Ines Connor. He was proceeded in death by his parents and three siblings, Willard LaGrand (L.W.), Geraldine Emma, and...

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