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James L. Morrison

James L. Morrison

Sep 9, 2014

James L. Morrison, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on September 9, 2014, in Denton, Texas after a long illness. Jim is survived by his loving wife Paula of Denton, TX, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Morrison of Plano, TX, daughter Linda Morrison of Denver, CO, and her husband. Jim enjoyed the times he spent with his granddaughter and three...

Helen Dare Houdek

Helen Dare Houdek

Sep 9, 2014

Helen Dare Houdek, 86 of Denton, passed away on September 9, 2014 at her home. She was born November 16, 1927 in El Dorado, TX to Oran Millow and Leona Salome (Stewardson) Nicks. She was married to Albin Houdek on July 21, 1950 in Fort Stockton, Tx. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church, SWC American Ceramic...

Conrad Duane Medlock

Conrad Duane Medlock

Sep 7, 2014

CONRAD DUANE MEDLOCK, JR. "PAPA" (1950-2014) Conrad Duane Medlock Jr. "Papa", age 64, passed away in his sleep, in Little Elm, TX, on Saturday September 6, 2014. He was born September 3rd, 1950, in Waco, TX to Conrad Medlock Sr. and Billie Medlock. Duane attended San Gorgorio High School where in 1968; he met Colleen Gehle, whom he would marry...

George William Haas

George William Haas

Sep 7, 2014

George William Haas, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2014 in Denton, TX due to complications from a stroke. George was born to the late George W. Haas and Velma M. Haas, in Mercedes, TX on October 20, 1947. He spent his youth in Donna, Texas and graduated from Donna High School in 1966. He...

Doris Lee Sims

Doris Lee Sims

Sep 6, 2014

Doris Lee Sims, 81, of Aubrey, TX, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2014 in Denton, TX. Doris was born in Dallas, TX on April 23, 1933 the daughter of William Hunter Tedder and Bessie Lee Harmon Tedder. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Boyd Sims Sr. (May 5, 2007). Doris is survived by three daughters, Sharon...

Glenda Jean Briscoe

Glenda Jean Briscoe

Sep 6, 2014

Glenda Jean Brisco, 67, of Krum, passed away at her home on September 6, 2014. She was born on November 10, 1946 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Willie Hewell and Dorothy Lou (Johnson) Stanley. She was a graduate of Denton High School. She was married to Tom Hickman Briscoe on February 6, 1973 and he passed away on October 5, 1991....

David William Galubenski

David William Galubenski

Sep 5, 2014

David William Galubenski, 61 of Denton, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at his home. He was born November 23, 1952 in Gainesville, TX to Felix (Murphy) and Margaret (Johnson) Galubenski. He was a self-employed Contractor and Roofer. He attended the University of North Texas. He was married to Denise Dickson on January 3, 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada....

Devon Eugene Willis, Jr.

Devon Eugene Willis, Jr.

Aug 31, 2014

Devon Eugene Willis, Jr., 65, of Thackerville, OK, formerly of Little Elm, TX passed away on August 31, 2014 in Denton, TX. He was born in Dallas, TX on April 28, 1949 to Devon Eugene Willis and Helen Elizabeth Parker Willis. He was an older brother to sisters Debra Jane Bimper and Dana Gail Burk where they grew up in...

Margaret "Peggy" Lafontaine

Margaret "Peggy" Lafontaine

Aug 27, 2014

Margaret "Peggy" LaFontaine, 68, passed away on August 27, 2014 in Denton, TX after a lengthy stay at Corinth Rehabilitation Suites. Peggy was born in Greenville, South Carolina on August 19, 1946 the daughter of Ruthel Hughes and Margaret Milam Hughes. Peggy is survived by her husband of 42 years, John LaFontaine of Denton; two daughters, Jacqueline LaFontaine of Spartanburg,...

Carl Read Daugherty

Carl Read Daugherty

Aug 27, 2014

Carl Read Daugherty, 50, of Sanger, TX, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 from injuries sustained in a cycling accident. Born March 14, 1964 in Wichita Falls, to Erwin and Mary Beth Daugherty, he married Cheryl Stewart on July 27, 1985. Together, they have three children, Caleb, Charity and Curtis. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Beth. He...

Rubye Anita Phillips Rust

Rubye Anita Phillips Rust

Aug 25, 2014

Rubye Anita Rust, 95, born September 27, 1918, to Louis Morgan Phillips and Maggie Nola Roberts Phillips in Belton County, Texas passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014, in Denton.

Lina Briggs Kirkpatrick

Lina Briggs Kirkpatrick

Aug 24, 2014

Lina Briggs Kirkpatrick passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Denton, Texas, at the age of 88. She was born in Newton, Mississippi on December 14, 1925. Lina received a Bachelors of Music degree, at North Texas State University, in 1946. She loved music and continued to study the piano, as well as the harpsichord, as an adult. Lina...

Frances Ann Gray

Frances Ann Gray

Aug 23, 2014

Frances Ann Gray, 65, of Denton, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2014, in Crystal, Minnesota. She was born August 25, 1948 in Denton, Texas to Roy and Betty Gray. She graduated from Denton High School and worked in the bowling industry for 50 years, the last 46 for Brunswick Corporation. She is survived by her brother, Tim Gray (Linda)...

Delores Forester

Delores Forester

Aug 21, 2014

DENTON – Graveside services for Delores Forester will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Old Alton Cemetery in Denton, Texas. Her grandson, Rev. Mitch Forester, will be officiating. Delores, 89, passed away at her Gordonville, Texas home on Thursday, August 21, 2014. The family wishes to extend their heart-felt gratitude to Home Hospice (Grayson County)...

Tillman Ellis Uland

Tillman Ellis Uland

Aug 21, 2014

TILLMAN ELLIS ULAND Tillman E. Uland, 81, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Denton Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Allen, Texas on February 11, 1933 to Ellis Lee and Dona Lee (Franklin) Uland. He attended Denton Public Schools, Cook County Junior College and the University of North Texas. On December 16, 1954 Tillman married Marjorie Rozell Scantland in...

John Walker

John Walker

Aug 19, 2014

John Walker, 88, of Denton, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. John was born on May 3, 1926 in Markinch, Fife, Scotland to David McIlroy and Agnes (Campbell) Walker. He was married to Mary Beth Kerr on March 31, 1961 in Dallas, TX. He was a member of the Denton Rotary Club and the First Baptist...

Kevin Nguyen

Kevin Nguyen

Aug 18, 2014

Kevin Nguyen, 27, born October 20, 1986 to Dung Hang and Lan Pham in Vietnam, passed away on Monday, August 18,2014 in Lewisville. A wake will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014, 1:00 to 2:30 pm at the Denton Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be on Friday, August 22, 2014, 9:00 am, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Catholic...

Margie Lopez Pacheco

Margie Lopez Pacheco

Aug 15, 2014

Margie Lopez Pacheco, 68, born October 18, 1945, to Roman and Frances Morales Lopez in Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014, in Denton. Beloved by her son, Jackie Lopez, her daughter Jennifer Pacheco Barela and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cherian Lucille Wendling

Cherian Lucille Wendling

Aug 14, 2014

Cherian Lucille Wendling, 85, passed away peacefully at home in Denton, TX on August 14, 2014. She was born on October 21, 1928 in Volga, SD to Joshua and Agnes Burdett. She lived most of her early life in Brookings, SD. With her husband, she lived in 6 different states before she moved to Denton in the 1970's. She raised...

Erwin Liewald Taboada

Erwin Liewald Taboada

Aug 13, 2014

Erwin Liewald Taboada, MD., 89, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. He was born on April 28, 1925 in Valdivia, Chile. He moved to Texas with his family in 1966. Dr. Taboada is survived by his wife and family.

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