David James Sparkman
Oct 6, 2013
David James Sparkman, 42 of Denton, TX passed away on October 6, 2013 at his home. He was born June 23, 1971 in Ukiah, California He was married to Tami Lynn Hieb and was a Protestant. He was retired from the U S Army. Mr. Sparkman is survived by his wife, Tami Lynn Sparkman and Son Wyatt Sparkman of Denton,...
Betty Joyce Mosely
Oct 5, 2013
Betty Joyce Mosely of Krum, Texas went to be part of God's heavenly kingdom October 5, 2013 at the age of 77. She was born May, 21, 1936 in Duncan, OK to Mart and Frances Maloney. She was married to the love of her life, Clinton Mosely for 58 years. She is survived by her husband Clinton Mosely; three sons...
Ethel Mae Carter
Oct 4, 2013
Ethel Mae Carter, 80 of Sanger, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013 at her home. She was born September 3, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri to Lyman and Mary Opal (Staples) Chambers. She was a graduate of Milby High School in Houston, Tx She was married to Harry Bertram Carter on June 15, 1952 in Houston, TX and he...
Allen Scott Wright
Sep 30, 2013
Allen Scott Wright passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at the age of 54. He was born June 29, 1959, in Pecos, Texas to Joe G. Wright and Joy Clay Wright. Allen graduated from Denton High School and earned a B.A. from North Texas State University. Survivors include mother, Joy C. Wright; sister, Madelon Clark and nephew, Emmett Clark. Private...
Betty Lou Beeler Gaddy
Sep 27, 2013
Betty Lou Beeler Gaddy, 83, of Denton passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Lake Village Nursing Home. She was born March 21, 1930 in Denton to John Clay and Mamie Ellen (Karr) Beeler. She was a graduate of Denton schools, and a member of the Baptist Church. She was married to the late Richard Sherwood Gaddy, who preceded...
Dr. Gladys Barns Lawhon
Sep 23, 2013
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Gladys Barns Lawhon Dr. Gladys Barns Lawhon, a petite blue-eyed beauty, was the first born of eight children. Her parents were Francis Minton Barns, an organist and pianist for First Baptist Church, and Robert M. Barns, the President of Denton County Bank. Gladys passed away from natural causes on Monday, September 23, 2013, at the...
Maria Antonia Ortiz
Sep 18, 2013
Maria Antonia Mireles Ortiz,70, born July 13, 1943 to, Manuel and Josefina Arellano Mireles in Cuatrocienegas, Coahuila Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in Denton. A rosary service will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013, 7:30PM at Denton Funeral Home, 120 S Carroll Blvd, Denton, Texas, 76053. Visitation will be Sunday, September 22, 2013, 2:00 - 5:00 PM...
Ola Belle Watkins
Sep 10, 2013
Ola Belle Killingsworth Watkins 89, born May 9, 1924 to Reverend J.B. Killingsworth and Alma Belle Tuttle Killingsworth in Snyder, Texas passed away September 10, 2013, at her home in Denton, Texas, with family at her side. Ola Graduated from cosmetology school and had a shop in Borger, Texas until 1963. She married Arvil E. Watkins October 11, 1942 and...
James A. White
Sep 7, 2013
James A. White, 91, of Gainesville, formerly of Coppell, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at River Valley Nursing Center in Gaineville. He was born February 17, 1922 in Abbott, TX to John Arthur and Minnin E. (Gough) White. He grew up iin Krum and attended Krum Schools. He married Ruth Lavada Tubbs on May 17, 1947 in Denton,...
Robert Michael (Bob) Ryan
Sep 6, 2013
Robert Michael (Bob) Ryan, 63 of Denton, passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 at Denton Regional Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1949 in Denton, TX to Shelton and Jean (Cothes) Ryan, He was a graduate of Denton High school. He was employed as a Master Mechanic with the CBS Mechanical Services, Inc. of Denton. He served in...
Louise Richards
Sep 4, 2013
Louise Richards, 77, born September 20, 1935 to Fred & Louise Brown in Denton, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Visitation will be Sunday, September 8, 2013, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Denton Funeral Home, 120 S. Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas, 76201. Services will be Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 at 10:00...
Charles "Michael" Powell
Sep 1, 2013
Charles "Michael" Powell, 56, a Master Craftsman and Outdoorsmen who enjoyed making furniture, camping, fishing, tooling around the yard, and a good joke. He is a beloved husband, father and son who passed away September 1, 2013 two days after his 56th birthday. He lived life to the fullest! His life is celebrated by many close family members and friends...
Peggy Delight Sauls
Aug 31, 2013
Peggy Delight Sauls, 73 of Corinth, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. She was born December 25, 1939 in Atwood, Oklahoma to Franklin Roscoe and Flossie Lee (Stone) Laird. She was a graduate of the University of North Texs and was a retired Technical Writer from Lockheed Martin Aircraft Corp. Ms. Sauls is survived by a daughter Teresa Jester...
Jose G. Lupe Irlas,
Aug 30, 2013
Jose Guadalupe "Lupe" Irlas, Sr., born November 13, 1931 to Antonio and Victoria Irlas in McAllen, Texas, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 in Denton Visitation will be Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Funeral Services will immediately follow visitation in the Denton Funeral Home Chapel, 120 S Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas 76201. Burial will be in...
Anne K. Huffhines
Aug 30, 2013
Anne K. Huffhines, 55, of Denton passed away on August 30, 2013. She was born on January 26, 1958 in Ft. Worth, TX, the daughter of James Ira Huffhines Jr.(deceased) and Mildred Ruth Turner-Stone. Anne was a graduate of Denton High School and The University of North Texas where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She...
Myrtle Ruth Blasingame Griffin
Aug 22, 2013
Myrtle Ruth Blasingame Griffin, a resident of Galena Park, Texas, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 22, 2013. She was born on August 3, 1930 to parents Wade Hamilton Blasingame and Johnnie Myrtle Rutherford Blasingame in Vernon, Texas. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Owen Clarence (Sonny) Griffin; children: Owen Clarence...
George Jewell Morrow
Aug 21, 2013
George Jewell Morrow died peacefully at home on August 21, 2013, 3 day shy of his 75th birthday. He was born August 24, 1938 in Iberia, Missouri to Jewell Theodore Morrow and Brownie Lind Morrow. George married the love of his life, Linda Gail Wallen, on December 4, 1965. He worked for the Computing Center at the University of North...
Charles F. Drapo
Aug 20, 2013
Charles F. Drapo, 83, of Denton, Texas passed away August 20, 2013. He was born to the late William and Jessie Drapo in Tonawanda, New York. He moved to Denton in 1976. He was the beloved husband of Peggy (Brooks) Drapo for 63 years; proud and loving father to his sons Charles J. Drapo of Massachusetts, and Dononvan Z. Thomas...
Virgil David James
Aug 19, 2013
Virgil David James, 82, born June 25, 1931 to Virgle Carl James and Mae Viola Massey in Krum, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 in Denton. Mr. James proudly served his country, as a Sargent in the US ARMY, during the Korean War. He was a very family oriented man, who enjoyed being with his, grandchildren and great-grandson....
Harriet Marie Haas
Aug 17, 2013
Harriett Marie Haas passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the age of 89 at Denton Good Samaritan Village, her residence since 2007. Harriett Marie Carter was born on April 18, 1924 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence R. and Ruth M. Carter. She graduated from high school in Oskaloosa, Iowa in 1942 and moved to Des Moines,...
