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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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,...
