Obituary Listing

Feb 4, 2009

Donald Wayne Horn, 82, of Denton went home to be with our LORD on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his home. He was born October 28, 1926 in Brownfield, TX to Bonnie (Dan) Wayne and Dollie Ladona (Nelson) Horn.  He married Vickie Sanders Martinez on January 24,1969 in Denton, she preceded him in death on January 17, 2003.  He was...

Feb 4, 2009

She is survived by her sons and their wives, Garnett & Marcella Kelsoe of Durham, NC and Robert & Laura Kelsoe of Dallas, and by her grandchildren, Camilla, Julia, Grace, Allison and Emily Kelsoe. She was a legal secretary extraordinaire for most of her life. She contributed her time and energy freely to support many Dallas area charities and was...

Feb 3, 2009

David C. "Hooker" Harris, 71, of Justin, passed away on February 3, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton.  He was born February 15, 1937 in Denton County, to Omer and Lois (Barnett) Harris.  He attended the Krum Public Schools, and was a member of the Krum Assembly of God Church.  He was a Harvester and Trucker, retiring from the...

Jan 30, 2009

Rev. Lonnie Houston Finney, age 88, resident of Lake Village Nursing Home, Lewisville, TX went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2008.  He was born on August 28, 1920 in Wetumka, Hughes County, Oklahoma to Lily Mae Crabtree and James Edward Finney.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Melba "Skeet' Finney and...

Jan 29, 2009

Lonnie Jordan Yarbrough, 86, of Denton, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Denton Regional Medical Center.  He was born November 23, 1922 in Denton to Cecil Gilbert and Mary Eunice (Kenney) Yarbrough.  He was a graduate of Denton High School, attended the University of North Texas from 1939 until 1941 U S Army 1943-1946, and Graduated from...

Jan 27, 2009

Dennis Wilson Massay, 73, of Sanger, passed away on January 27, 2009 at his home.  He was born March 1, 1935 in Sanger to Howard C. and Eva Mae (Brewer) Massey.  He is a member of the Bolivar Baptist Church, and a retired Laborer.  He attended Public Schools.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11...

Jan 26, 2009

Lewis Aiken Waits, III, 66 of Denton, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton.  He was born May 26, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama to Lewis Aiken and Ethel (O'Quinn) Waits, Jr.   He was married to Maria Guadalupe Chavez-Villarreal on November 12, 1971 in San Juan, TX  He attended the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Jan 25, 2009

Brody Asea Williams, infant son of Jamey and Taylor Moseley Williams, passed away suddenly, Sunday, January 25, 2009. Brody was born March 28, 2008 in Lewisville.

He is survived by his parents, Jamey and Taylor Williams; grandparents, Darrell and Lisa Moseley, Mike and Lori Fickling, Mike and Angie Flowers, Cindie Dixon and Gary and Tammy Williams; great-grandparents,...

Jan 25, 2009

J. Nolan Barnett of Denton, at the age of 94 passed away on Sunday January 25, 2009 with his children at his side.   He was born on May 12, 1914 in Carthage, Texas.  He grew up in the Sivells Bend area of Cooke County and married Inell Puckett on September 22, 1940 in Saint Jo, Texas.

Nolan...

Jan 24, 2009

Johnny Jeter, Sr., age 59, of  Ponder, TX, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 24, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Denton, TX September 18, 1949, son to John and Barbara Jeter. He was an adored husband, and father o three boys. He was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, explorer, and...

Jan 24, 2009

Bessie Avis Morris

Bessie A. Morris, 96, a resident of The Vintage Health Care facility since 2007, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was born January 25, 1913 in Cleburne, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Otis T. Morris, her son Clyde Duane Morris and her...

Jan 23, 2009

Lovena Pearl Fry Mena, born February 17, 1933 to parents: Cleo Bryan Fry and Annie Pearline Holland Fry of Oak Cliff, TX, went to be with her Lord on January 23, 2009. She is survived by three sons: Jack L. Vandever, Jr. & wife Laura of Corinth, TX, Brian Mack Vandever of Ovilla, TX, and Gregory Brent Vendever of...

Jan 22, 2009

Jeffery Willard Elrod, 33, of Cleburne, died Thursday January 22, 2009 in Cleburne.

Jeffery was born December 26, 1975 in Denton to Dale and Kay (Hudson) Elrod. He graduated from Aubrey High School in 1994. He worked as a truck driver for Midwestern Mud Company.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday...

Jan 22, 2009

Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2009, at Liberty Baptist Church in Lewisville.

Jan 21, 2009

Bernice Keeton Zachary, age 86, a former longtime resident of Lubbock, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009, in Lewisville, Texas.

She was born September 7, 1922 in Bonham, Texas to Ruel Claud Keeton and Oma Bell Magouirk Keeton.  Bernice was a graduate of Lubbock High School and Sullins School for Girls.  She married Rogstad Zachary who preceded...

Jan 21, 2009

Viola Evelyn Newton-Smith passed away at Medical Center of Lewisville on January 21, 2009. She was born May 25, 1922 in Denton County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James Smith, Jr., her brother, Virgil Newton, and her parents Dera and Sam Newton. She is survived by her daughter Shirley Sigler and husband, Larry;...

Jan 19, 2009

Teddy Blankenship, age 65, of Lewisville, Texas, passed away, Monday, January 19, 2009. He was born May 13, 1943 in Bengal, OK to Austin and Grace Blankenship. He married Kristi Ann Sprowls on February 5, 1970 in Clayton, OK.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kristi Blankenship of Lewisville; two daughters, Stacey Jean Blankenship...

Jan 18, 2009

John Dixon went to his eternal home on January the 18th. He was born in Van Zandt County and resided in Farmersville, Texas.  He was a World War II veteran in the U.S. Marine Corp and fought in many battles.  He was also a Purple Heart recipient.  He retired from the Dallas Postal Service.  He is survived by his...

Jan 17, 2009

Cassy Elizabeth Batte', 26, of The Colony, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009.  Cassy was born October 1, 1982 in Tyler to Wanda Stevenson and was raised by her mother and daddy, Wanda and Shane Stevenson.  Cassy is survived by her daughter, Tansy Blaire Longoria of Lake Dallas; her mother and daddy, Wanda and Shane Stevenson of The Colony;...

Jan 16, 2009

Col. Charles L. (Bill) Musgrave, USAF Ret. 96, of San Antonio, formerly of Denton, passed away on January 16, 2009 at his home.  He was born August 15, 1912 in Blum, Texas.  He was married to Bernice (Petie) Lyon on October 19, 1942 in Denver, Colorado. She died November 29, 2000.  He was a graduate of Oklahoma State University. He...