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Carol L. Allen
May 12, 2021
Carol L. Allen, 84, of Denton, Texas, beloved wife of William (Bill) L. Allen, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Denton. She was born to Lawrence and Frances Kraina on January 6, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Carol was married to Bill Allen on April 20, 1957 in MIlwaukee, Wisconsin.
She is survived by her husband...
William "Bill" Culhane
May 11, 2021
William "Bill" Culhane, 75, of Denton, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano. Bill was born on November 22, 1945 in St. Albans, Queens, New York to John and Winifred (Kehoe) Culhane. He married Eileen Patricia Lawlor on September 11, 1965 in Baldwin, NY. He served with the First Air Cavalry in the United...
Monty Lou Harp
May 10, 2021
Monty Lou Harp, 59, passed away on May 10th, 2021 in Denton, Texas. She was born to Walton and Elsie Jay on December 6th, 1961 at Flow Memorial Hospital. The youngest of three Jays, Monty embodied tenderness. A faithful wife and an honest friend, a committed believer, and once a proud USPS Rural Carrier, Monty's deepest devotion was pouring...
Joan Burris Feeler
May 7, 2021
Joan Burris Feeler was born on December 15, 1934 in Girdner, Missouri to the late Orval E. and Lela Burris. Joan was the oldest of 4 children. Her dad Orval Burris joined the Army during the depression years to support his family.
Joan and Cliff felt God's leadership in getting married in order that she would not...
Madeline Frances Fairfield
May 2, 2021
Madeline Frances "Mikki" Fairfield, 89, of Denton, Texas passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Denton. She was born December 14, 1931 in Camden, New Jersey to the Late Madeline F. (Saul) and Edward H. Steer.
She graduated high school while in New Jersey and in 1958, married Robert B. Fairfield in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This...
Randole D. Phillips
May 2, 2021
Randole D. Phillips, born in 1936 in Celina, Texas left this world May 2, 2021. He attended Denton public schools and retired from AT&T. Randole (Randy) was preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years, Marjorie Lynn Phillips.
He is survived by his brother Clyde C. Phillips Jr, sisters Joyce McCoy and Wanda Phillips, his...
Ray Hampden Janes, Jr.
Apr 29, 2021
Ray Hampden Janes, Jr., of Denton, died at age 88 on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born to Ray H. Janes and Catherine Davis Janes on June 1, 1932 in Dallas, Texas. Ray was married to Shirley Ann Harker of Pennsylvania in 1955. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, a son Ray H. Janes, III...
Gene R. Qualls
Apr 29, 2021
Gene R Qualls, longtime Denton resident and fixture in the community, passed away Thursday April 29 th , 2021. Gene was born April 30th, 1936 in Hillsboro, TX to Thurston and Vivian Qualls, who preceded him on his new journey in 1966 and 2007. As a youth Gene lived in Ventura, California and Port Townsend, Washington where his father...
Allen Lee Heydrick
Apr 25, 2021
Allen Lee Heydrick
"Grampa always shared his chocolate with me." Yes he did. Whether you were his grand- or great-grandchild, co-worker or friend, he'd always share his chocolate — which is saying something, since he had such a pronounced sweet tooth.
Allen Lee Heydrick passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 after a long...
Robbie Inez Nafe
Apr 23, 2021
Robbie Inez Nafe, 95, born April 27, 1925 and passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her husband Donald E. Nafe and grandson Jeffery S. Robison.
Mrs. Nafe is survived by her son Robert E. Nafe and his wife Sharon and her daughter Deborah L. Moseley.
She...
Willie Mae Veroche
Apr 23, 2021
Willie Mae Veroche – born June 20, 1924 in Moorewood, Oklahoma to J.C. Hughes and Ellen Cantrell Hughes, her father passed away before she was born. Mother came back to Dallas, later married John C. Chambliss, 6 children were born of this marriage 3 boys and 3 girls. All have preceded her in death.
Willie married August...
Mary Ellen Jackson-Green
Apr 22, 2021
Mary Ellen Jackson- Green went home to Jesus on April 22, 2021 at age 60.
Mary was born to Charles Grady Jackson and Laura Cordelia Franks Jackson on February 6, 1961 in Denton, Texas. Mary loved her family, friends, food, and most of all her dogs. Mary was stubborn, but she had a heart of gold. She...
Brenda June Durham
Apr 19, 2021
Brenda June Durham of Sanger entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 19, 2021, at the age of 63. The daughter of Billy & Geraldine West of AZ, she was born on September 25, 1957 in McLean, Texas. She married the love of her life, Aron Dwight Durham on May 4, 1984 in...
Derek Jacob Ray
Apr 18, 2021
Derek Jacob Ray was born August 22, 1977 in Des Moines, Iowa, later moving to Coralville, Iowa, Nashville, Tennessee and finally when he was about 6 years old to Dallas/Fort Worth. He attended grade school in Garland and Carrollton, Texas - completing his education at Newman Smith High School. After High School Derek held various jobs in Dallas/Fort Worth,...
Barbara Lynn Draper
Apr 17, 2021
Barbara Lynn Draper, 68, of Denton, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home in Denton.
Mrs. Draper was born on September 23, 1952 in Midland, TX to Clifton James and Lelia Jewelle (Sizemore) Hardaway. She was married to Charles Lee Draper on June 26, 1971; he died on May 26, 2014.
Barbara had a...
Teresa Lynn Johnson
Apr 13, 2021
Teresa Lynn Johnson 66 years old
Teresa was born on July 25, 1954 in Lawton Oklahoma.
The daughter of Thomas and Gwen Coggins. She is preceded in
death by her parents and brother, Bryan. She is survived by her
sister, Karen Griswold of San Juan Capistrano, California.
Niece, Danielle...
Viola Rose Stillman
Apr 9, 2021
Viola R. Stillman, 72 passed away April 9 th 2021.
She was a graduate of Incarnate World Catholic School in Corpus Christi, Texas and attended college at Texas A&M University at Kingsville. Viola was an amazing artist and taught interior design classes at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was the proud owner of Tapestries...
Billie Ann Pugh
Apr 6, 2021
Billie Ann Pugh, 91, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021. Billie was born in Krum, Tx. on April 25, 1929, the daughter of Annie and William Rickrich. She graduated from Krum High School in 1947. Billie Ann Rickrich married Elmer Pugh in Decatur on September 7, 1949. They were married for 66 wonderful years. She was a member...
Enrique San Miguel
Apr 2, 2021
Enrique San Miguel, 88, of Denton, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Senior Care Center in Denton.
Mr. San Miguel was born on July 15, 1932 in Weslaco, TX to Juan and Juanita (Reyes) San Miguel. He was married to Celia Riojas on December 23, 1956 in Elsa, TX. He worked for Rainey Greenhouses for many years...
Mozelle Marie Slack
Apr 1, 2021
Mozelle Marie Slack, 88, of Denton, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.
Mrs. Slack was born on August 3, 1932 in Aubrey, TX to Hoyt Martin and Geneva Juanita (Batterton) Johnson. She was married to William "Bill" Slack on July 9, 1948 in Denton. She worked for many years as a...
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