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Betty Suzanne Bonds
Mar 7, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we share that our loving sister and aunt, Betty Suzanne Bonds, left us on March 7, 2023, to be with her Lord and Savior and in a much better place. Although we will miss her dearly, we celebrate her life and that she is free from her pain and suffering. Betty was born...
Melody Ann Rowley
Mar 7, 2023
Melody Rowley (November 22, 1944 to March 7, 2023)
Melody Ann (Ludvigsen) Rowley was the most loving wife, the perfect mother, wonderful grandmother and great grandmother, sweetest aunt and sister, and loyal friend. She joined the angels and saints in heaven on March 7, 2023, after a short, five-month battle with cancer. Melody spent her final days...
James R. Hunter
Mar 5, 2023
James R. Hunter, 87, of Lake Dallas, TX, died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Medical City Hospital in Denton.
Mr. Hunter was born on March 29, 1935 in Tulsa, OK to Robert A. and Bessie Elizabeth (Addison) Hunter. He was retired from the United States Army.
James is survived by his daughter, Cindy Lynn Lubbe...
Abel C. Escamilla Jr.
Mar 3, 2023
Abel Escamilla, Jr of Denton, TX lost his battle with Cancer and went to be with our Lord on Friday March 3,2023.
Abel is preceded in death by his son, Gilbert Escamilla, his father Abel Escamilla, his mother Martha Maria Escamilla. He is survived by his ex-wife Yolanda Escamilla and children: Sylvia Smith of Denton, TX, Alice...
Evelyn Orelia Smith
Mar 2, 2023
Evelyn Orelia Smith was born on January 22, 1924 to Otto and Elma Reesing in Cranfills Gap, TX. She was confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church and attended Cranfills Gap schools graduating in 1940 and then attending Clifton Junior College, graduating in 1942. She was called home on March 2, 2023.
After attending Texas Lutheran College, she...
Floyd Gale Pitts
Feb 28, 2023
Floyd Gale Pitts January 15, 1944 - February 28, 2023 In the afternoon hours of February 28, Floyd passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side. Floyd had a long battle with cancer. He was born in Grand Prairie, Texas and was a true lover of old western movies. Floyd is survived by his... Beloved Wife...
Sheila Vanella Minney
Feb 26, 2023
Sheila Vanella Minney, sadly passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 in Pilot Point, Texas at the age of 67. Sheila was born on January 26, 1956. She was an Arkansas girl, to move about in Texas and Michigan throughout her life. She was a Devry University graduate and a former electronic engineer for Boeing Aerospace and retired from  ...
James Bradley Earp
Feb 24, 2023
James Bradley Earp, 76, of Denton, TX, passed peacefully into heaven at home on February 24, 2023.
James was born to Joe and Opal Earp in Brownfield, TX, on March 17, 1946. He married his great love Mary Iletha Graham, on August 13, 1967. James and Mary welcomed son David Earp and daughter Rachel Earp in 1969...
Alvin J Faulkner
Feb 24, 2023
Alvin J. Faulkner Jr. (Sonny)
Sonny Faulkner, 70, passed away on Feb. 24, 2023 peacefully in Corinth. He was born in Big Spring, Texas in 1952. His parents were Alvin Faulkner Sr. and Virginia Garrison Faulkner of Decatur. Sonny graduated from Decatur High in 1970 and attended North Texas State University. He married...
Sarah Alice Parker Halterman
Feb 20, 2023
Sarah Alice Parker Halterman, 30, of Aubrey, died Monday, February 20, 2023 as the result of an auto accident in Denton. She was a bright shining star whose flame was extinguished too soon. Sarah was dearly loved by many, but she is now standing in a light far brighter than she could ever imagine. She is with our Lord...
Jo Ann Willingham
Feb 17, 2023
Jo Ann Willingham, 81, She was born on December 26, 1941 to the parents of T.S. Smith and Lou Kirkland Smith.
She was a life long resident of Denton, TX. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 17, 2023.
She passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home....
Timothy Jason Spurrier
Feb 16, 2023
Timothy Jason Anderson Spurrier, fondly referred to as TJ by most, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 18, 1970, to Keith Anderson and Sherry Ward Spurrier. Keith was in the Army, stationed at Fort Lewis in Seattle/Tacoma, Washington. Sherry was studying Fashion Merchandising in Dallas, Texas.
TJ was adored and spoiled by Grandmother Mildred Anderson and...
Brenda Darlene Robinson
Feb 15, 2023
Brenda Darlene Robison, 71 years old, passed into eternal love with the Lord and her parents on February 15, 2023 at Denton Presbyterian Hospital. She had quite the adventurous journey in life. Her big brother always made her laugh because he is such a goofball. She had three kids, (two were adopted), grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She cherished spending...
Betty Oliver Mays
Feb 15, 2023
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
It is now our family's time to mourn.
Betty Oliver Mays, 89, a lifelong Denton resident, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 while residing at Golden Meadows Care Home in Denton.
...Samuel Roxx Hahn
Feb 14, 2023
Samuel Roxx Hahn was born June 21, 1983 in Denton, TX and passed away February 14, 2023 in Denton, TX.
He is preceded in death by his beloved Bappaw, Glenn Phillips, and Nanno, Ann Phillips, of Heber Springs, AR; grandmother, Jeanne B. Moore, of Arlington, TX; an uncle, Danny Phillips, of Heber Springs, AR.
He...
Janice Ruth Hemphill
Feb 11, 2023
Janice went to greet the Lord in the early morning hours of February 11 th after living with heart failure for several years. She was blessed to pass peacefully at home, surrounded by friends and family. Janice was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Winfred and Edith Penrose, sandwiched neatly between three brothers.
After growing up with...
Richard Lynn Bloomer
Feb 10, 2023
Richard "Ricky" Lynn Bloomer, 58 passed away on February 10, 2023 in Decatur.
Ricky was born on June 5, 1964 in Lemoore, California to Phillip and Jean Bloomer. Ricky grew up in Grandview, Texas where he graduated from High School in 1982. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his military service he...
Stanley Neal Diers
Feb 7, 2023
Stanley Neal Diers, age 75, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023. Born in 1947, he grew up in Old Glory Texas. After graduating high school, he started his education at the University of North Texas. When he was 21, he got Drafted for the Vietnam War and proudly severed the Army. When he returned to Texas, he continued...
David Carroll Amos
Feb 6, 2023
David Carroll Amos, 69, of Denton, died Monday, February 6, 2023 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.
Mr. Amos was born on May 27, 1953 in Denton to George Denver and Mary Jo (Watkins) Amos. He was married to Susan Gay Bell on August 22, 1973. He owned and operated the Amos Shell Service Station for...
Jerry I. Martin
Feb 5, 2023
A true rocket scientist, Jerry I. Martin landed among the stars on February 5, 2023.
He is survived by Debbie Martin, his wife, best friend and travel companion of 42 years, children Kathy Walker, Steve Martin, Greg Martin, Katie Klein (husband Aaron), grandchildren Ashley, Kyle, Justin, Chad, Hunter and Jacob (wife Emily), seven great grandchildren, sisters, Rosie...
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