Obituary Listing

Jul 14, 2019

Selma Beatrice Clements Koontz known by many as simply Gran passed away Sunday. Selma was a long time member of the Singing Oaks Church of Christ. She garnered great peace and joy from her volunteering and supporting others in their journey of faith.  Selma's impact will be seen for generations having retired from teaching in 1999.  She was passionate...

Jul 11, 2019

Dickie Foster, 63, of Krum, died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.

Mr. Foster was born on December 3, 1955 in Pittsburg, TX to James "Cotton" and Marcie (Osmon) Foster. He was married to Margaret Floyd on September 27, 1974 in Farmers Branch. He was retired from Denton County as an equipment...

Jul 11, 2019

Audrey Manasco Westbrook, 91, of Denton, died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Westbrook was born on May 3, 1928 in Peason, LA to Charles Elbert and Ruby (Bickham) Manasco. She married Dr. Douglas Calvin Westbrook on June 4, 1950 in Longville, LA; he died on February 21, 2011. She was...

Jul 5, 2019

James Elver Johnson

December 27, 1937 – July 5, 2019

James was born to Elver and Thelma Johnson and raised in Hanley Falls, Minnesota. After graduation he attended the University of Minnesota for his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Chemistry, and the University of Missouri for his PHD in Organic Chemistry. James initially taught at...

Jul 3, 2019

William "Bill" Muncaster 1950-2019 William "Bill" Muncaster of the Diamond M Ranch, Decatur, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2019, at age 68, of an apparent heart attack. He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Muncaster, and devoted sons Daniel, Jonathan, and Ben. Grandfather to Aoife, Kieran, Sam, Max, and Ryder. Also survived by sister Penny Muncaster Jewell....

Jul 3, 2019

James David Cherry, 75, of Denton, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Senior Care Center in Denton.

Mr. Cherry was born on April 27, 1944 in Dallas to James Chester and Opal (Wilder) Cherry. He was married to Judy Ann Saffell on May 28, 1966 in Dallas. He served in the United States Navy and worked at...

Jul 1, 2019

Mary Lynn Little, 68, of Denton, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at home in Denton.

Mrs. Little was born on October 23, 1950 in Denton to Troy and Robbie (Smith) Davis. She earned her degree in accounting from Tarrant County Junior College. She was married to Roger Dale Little on March 29, 1998 in Denton. She and...

Jun 28, 2019

Johnnie Josephine Corbin, 105, passed away ­­­­­­June 28, 2019, in Denton, Texas.  Born on a farm near Lewisville, Texas, in 1913, she was one of three daughters of Sumner and Della Isom.

Earning degrees from what was then North Texas State Teachers College and Texas State College for Women, Johnnie was a speech therapist in Wise County...

Jun 27, 2019

William "Brandon" Warren passed away in his sleep at the age of 38 at his home in Colorado on June 25, 2019.

Brandon was born on September 17 th , 1980, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Phillip D. Warren and Elaine M Warren. Brandon is survived in death by his son Jordan Dylan Warren (17) of Brownwood, Texas,...

Jun 27, 2019

James Robert Ussery, 46, of Ponder, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his home in Ponder.

Mr. Ussery was born on November 23, 1972 in Denton to Jack and Carolyn Marie Ussery. He worked as a cnc machinist.

James is survived by his parents, Jack and Carolyn Ussery of Ponder; soul mate, Clorinda Dawn Ussery;...

Jun 25, 2019

William "Bill" E. Brock, 80, of Denton, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home in Denton.

Mr. Brock was born on October 20, 1938 in Phoenix, AZ to Glen W. and Nina Grace (Shippy) Brock. He was married to Ann Davis on April 8, 1961 in Denton; she died on May 3, 2013. He was a...

Jun 25, 2019

Harry Charles Alberti 86, was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 10 th , 1932. He met and married Margaret Sylvia Seddon on October 30 th , 1954.  Harry served as Airman 1 st Class in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He enlisted on June 2, 1959 and was honorably discharged on May 11, 1962. ...

Jun 24, 2019

Ryan Raymond Saxer, 49, of Fort Worth, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home in Fort Worth.

Mr. Saxer was born on January 10, 1970 in Fort Worth to John Raymond and Joan (Holdridge) Saxer. He worked as an aviation technician for Prime Turbine in Fort Worth and attended New Life Church in Sanger.

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Jun 22, 2019

Cleo S. Newton, 86, of Cross Roads, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Pilot Point Care Center.

Mrs. Newton was born on December 12, 1932 in Denton to Luther Jerry and Cora Frances (Taylor) Sprabeary. She was married to Edward Newton on March 14, 1952 in Lewisville; he died on October 6, 1998. She worked for...

Jun 21, 2019

Linda Elkins Sweatman, 70, of Sanger, died Friday, June 21, 2019 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.

Mrs. Sweatman was born on June 15, 1949 in Houston to Theodore Austin and Lou Ella (Morris) Elkins. She was married to Roy Lynn Sweatman on November 15, 2003 in Sanger. She graduated from Wharton High School and worked...

Jun 21, 2019

Oscar Hernandez, 55 of Cleburne Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019. Oscar was born August 27, 1963 to Enrique and Eustolia Hernandez. He was tough, he fought to the end of his illness. He worked in auto painting. He enjoyed bareback riding and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He loved to go the casino....

Jun 17, 2019

Humberto Roman, 81, of Denton, died Monday, June 17, 2019 surrounded by his family at home.

Mr. Roman was born on August 31, 1937 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Ascencion and Basilia (Arredondo) Roman. He was married to Antonia (Herrada) Roman. Humberto worked as a farmer for many years.

Humberto is survived by his wife, Antonia...

Jun 15, 2019

Jane Cooper Pearson, 79, of Denton went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 15, 2019 after an extended illness.

Jane was born in Grayson Ga. on December 15, 1939 to William Jennings Cooper and Inez Starnes Cooper. She attended Young Harris College in north Georgia and was later employed by Fulton National Bank of Atlanta....

Jun 12, 2019

Terry Joe Masten, 83, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at The Vintage Health Care in Denton.

He was born on September 3, 1935 in Sanger, TX to Charlie L. and Leona (Brewer) Masten. Terry graduated from Krum High School in 1954 and was always a proud "Bobcat". He was especially proud that he was...

Jun 11, 2019

E.D. "Tooter" Calvert, 81, of Denton, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center in Denton.

Mr. Calvert was born on November 13, 1937 in Denton County, TX to Ernest Dewey Calvert, Sr. and Willie Beatrice (McDaniel) Calvert. He was married to Dorothy Mae Miller on August 11, 1962 in Ardmore, OK. He...