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Alta Fisher

Alta Fisher

May 1, 2007

Alta Fisher, age 80, of Lake Dallas, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at her home. She was born June 25, 1926 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Levi and Ethel Ruth Holly Mitchell. Alta was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde H. Fisher on June 27, 1998. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Denton. Alta is...

Margaret Josephine Skousgard

Margaret Josephine Skousgard

Apr 30, 2007

Margaret Josephine Skousgard was born February 13, 1912 in Indianapolis and died in Denton on April 30, 2007. She was the second of eight children born to Joseph Edward Wagner and Theofania Kessler. During the Great Depression, she completed training as a registered nurse at St. Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis and accepted a position with the United States Public Health...

James (Jim) William Byrd

James (Jim) William Byrd

Apr 29, 2007

James (Jim) William Byrd, 55, of Flower Mound, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer. Jim will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and friend who loved God; his country; his family and his dogs. Jim was born March 9, 1952 in Leakesville, MS to William T. Byrd and Bertha Venus Martin....

Jesse Milton High

Jesse Milton High

Apr 28, 2007

Jesse Milton High, born December 3rd, 1914 passed away Saturday April 28th, 2007 at Southern Knights Assisted Living Home in Tomball, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son Jan Michael, who died at birth, and wife Martha Pennington. He had recently relocated to Tomball to be near family. He was a lifelong resident of Justin, Texas where he...

Inell Barnett

Inell Barnett

Apr 28, 2007

Inell Barnett, 91, of Denton, died peacefully Saturday, April 28, 2007 at her residence. She was born in Leo on March 12, 1915 to L. S. and Corda (Hickerson) Puckett. She was married to J. Nolan Barnett Sept. 1940 in St. Jo, Texas She is a member of the First Baptist Church, Early Birds Sunday School Class, and was active...

Robert Cecil Vaughn

Robert Cecil Vaughn

Apr 27, 2007

Robert Cecil Vaughn, 89, of Denton, died Friday, April 27, 2007 at Lake Forest Good Samaritan Village. He was born in Denton, on October 18, 1917 to Robert Ray and Callie (Morgan) Vaughn. He was married to Marcheta Jo Casey in Denton, on November 9, 1947. He is retired from the U. S. Navy after twenty years, and also from...

Melanie Dianne Landes

Melanie Dianne Landes

Apr 27, 2007

Melanie Dianne Landes, 46, of Denton, died Friday, April 27, 2007 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton. She was born July 6, 1960 in Spur, TX to Raymond D. Wells, and Sherry G. Fugitt. She was a graduate of Denton High School, and was an Executive Secretary. A memorial service was held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 30, 2007 in the...

Emory Gregg Mays

Emory Gregg Mays

Apr 25, 2007

Emory Gregg Mays died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Irving Baylor Hospital. He will be missed by family and many friends. Gregg was born Aug. 6, 1951, in San Saba, and grew up in Denton. He was a graduate of the University of North Texas and a career administrator for the City of Irving. He is survived by his sons,...

Juan (Jj) Joseph

Juan (Jj) Joseph

Apr 23, 2007

JJ son of Burt and Nellie Searles, age 12 passed away Monday, April 23, 2007 at Children's Medical Center in Dallas. JJ was born February 12, 1995 in Dallas, Texas. Services will be held, 2:00 P.M., Friday, April 27, 2007 at First Baptist Church Flower Mound. Visitation will be held, 7-9 P.M., Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home....

Kenneth Gray Purvis, Sr.

Kenneth Gray Purvis, Sr.

Apr 23, 2007

Kenneth Gray Purvis, Sr., age 83, of Indianapolis, in, passed away Monday, April 23, 2007 at Medical Center of Lewisville, TX. Mr. Purvis was born October 01, 1923 in Cheraw, South Carolina to Claude E. and Helena G. Purvis. He retired after a career of over 30 years in U.S. Army Finance. Kenneth was a member of the Methodist church,...

James Clark (Jim) Mcgiboney

James Clark (Jim) Mcgiboney

Apr 23, 2007

James Clark (Jim) McGiboney, age 84, of Flower Mound, Texas passed away Monday, April 23, 2007, at Select Specialty Hospital in Carrollton. He was born November 25, 1922 in Sulphur, Oklahoma to William Thomas and Audra Carter McGiboney. Jim served in the United States Army during World War II and saw action at the Battle of The Bulge. He was...

Wesley Dewayne Osburn

Wesley Dewayne Osburn

Apr 22, 2007

Wesley Dewayne Osburn, 16, of Denton, died Sunday April 22, 2007 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton. Wesley was born March 28, 1991 in Carrollton, TX to Floyd Cook and Felisha L. Osburn. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday April 26, 2007 at Roselawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his mother, Felisha L. Nobles of Valley...

Paula Apple Thomas

Paula Apple Thomas

Apr 21, 2007

Paula Apple 'Nanny' Thomas, age 66, of Lewisville, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007, at her home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born December 10, 1940, in Dardenelle, Arkansas, to Paul Edward and Edyth Estelle Tillman Apple. Nanny was a member of QuiltingFriends for 12 years, a scrapbooker with the 'Rowdy...

George B. Royston

George B. Royston

Apr 21, 2007

George Buel Royston, born July 3, 1931 to George Albert and Cleavy Matilda Royston in Wise County, Texas. He joined The Supreme Architect of the Universe, His Savior Jesus Christ, and his son Robert Wayne Royston on April 21, 2007. Preceded in death by his parents, son Robert, four brothers Bill, Olen, John and Ralph. He is survived by his...

Evie Mae Blagg

Evie Mae Blagg

Apr 20, 2007

Evie Mae Blagg, 87, of Denton died Friday April 20, 2007 at The Vintage in Denton. Mrs. Blagg was born January 21, 1920 in Lewisville, TX to John M. and Nannie Aline Brown. She went to school in the Lloyd Community. She was married to Eugene Blagg on November 18, 1938 in Denton. She was a member of the Denton...

Bobbie Jean Schrock

Bobbie Jean Schrock

Apr 19, 2007

Bobbie Jean Schrock, 73, of Denton, died Thursday, April 19, 2007. She was born August 24, 1933 in Denton, to Ernest William and Ladell (Williams) Manry Sr. She is a member of the Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 23, 2007 in the Chapel of Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son...

Viola Eggleston Brookshier

Viola Eggleston Brookshier

Apr 16, 2007

Viola Eggleston Brookshier, 81, of Denton, died Monday, April 16, 2007 at Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Mrs. Brookshier was born March 24, 1926 in Denton, TX to Arthur and Belvia (Pugh) Eggleston. She was married to Robert Andrew Brookshier on August 2, 1946 in Dallas, TX. She was a resident of Denton County all of her life. She was...

Sandra Jean Carney

Sandra Jean Carney

Apr 16, 2007

Sandra Jean Carney, 61, of Justin, died Monday April 16, 2007 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton. Mrs. Carney was born October 27, 1945 in Indianapolis, IN to Willis E. and Blanche (Shelby) Hutson. She was married to Richard W. Carney on July 20, 1994 in Lebanon, IN. She was a member of the Speedway Fellowship Church. A funeral service will...

Joseph Barrett Holsinger

Joseph Barrett Holsinger

Apr 15, 2007

Joseph Barrett Holsinger, beloved husband, father, and pa, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 15, 2007. On August 5, 1948, Joe was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the first born son of Joe and Patti Holsinger. He graduated from Marion Catholic High School in Marion, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University. On June 27, 1970, he married...

Joseph Barrett Holsinger

Joseph Barrett Holsinger

Apr 15, 2007

Joseph Barrett Holsinger, beloved husband, father, and pa, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 15, 2007. On August 5, 1948, Joe was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the first born son of Joe and Patti Holsinger. He graduated from Marion Catholic High School in Marion, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University. On June 27, 1970, he married...

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