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Kerry Neal James
Nov 22, 2018
James, Kerry Neal, 57, born September 25, 1961, in Denton, Texas. Passed away Novembr 22, 2018 in Denton, Texas. Visitation Service will be held on Saturday December 1, 2018 from 12 noon to 4 pm, at the Denton Funeral Home Chapel. 120 South Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas. Phone: 940-382-2214.
Evelyn Ruth Battle-Simmons
Nov 19, 2018
Evelyn Ruth Battle-Simmons, 70, of Denton, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at her home in Denton.
Mrs. Battle-Simmons was born on February 5, 1948 in Commerce, TX to Ross and Ruth V. (Tyler) Battle. She married Donnie Simmons in Denton. She was retired from FEMA.
Evelyn is survived by daughters, Arleine Battle-Thomas of Justin,...
Betty Louise Morris
Nov 17, 2018
Betty Louise Morris, 90, formerly of Cadiz, OH, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, November 17, 2018 at her home in Denton, TX.
Betty was born on April 18, 1928 in Bridgeport, OH to Chester Earl Morris, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Seevers) Morris. She retired from the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel....
Joseph Leon Holman
Nov 17, 2018
With sad hearts we are sharing the passing of our Joe from Leiomyosarcoma. Joseph Leon Holman, 47, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Dallas, TX on November 17, 2018. Mr. Holman was born on March 27, 1971 in Midwest City, OK and raised by loving parents Jim and Marilyn (Skaggs) Holman of McAlester, OK. Joseph was a graduate...
Michael Ben Collins
Nov 17, 2018
Michael Ben Collins, 75, of Pilot Point, TX passed away on November 17, 2018 at his home. Michael was born in Denton, TX on April 16, 1943 the son of William Louis Collins and Melrose Florey-Collins.
Michael grew up in Denton and graduated from Denton High School. He was the plant manager for Moore Business Forms close...
Harry Eugene Mcmorris
Nov 16, 2018
McMorris, Harry Eugene, Sr., 83, born March 15, 1935, Albany, Lousiana. Passed away November 16, 2018, Denton, Texas, Cement Finisher. Serve in the United States Marine Corps. Served in the Korean War. No services planned, Non Ceremonial Cremation under the direction of The Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 120 South Carroll Blvd., Denton, Texas, 76201
James A. Harwell
Nov 15, 2018
James A. Harwell, 54, of Denton, died Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. James was born on May 2, 1964 in Denton to Jack Dempsey and Pauline (Witt) Harwell. He is survived by sisters, Donna Willis (Rich) of Sadler, Judy Good (Marty Earwood) of Denton, Barbara Ganzer (David) of Sanger; several nieces and nephews....
Henry David Kennedy
Nov 14, 2018
Kennedy, Henry David "Hank"; born April 16, 1988 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Passed away November 14, 2018. He was survived by his son Billy Kennedy, former wife Sarah Kennedy, father Doug Kennedy, mother Lisa Kennedy, three siblings sister Brooke Ashley of Melissa, Texas, and brothers Douglas and Nicholas Kennedy. A memorial service will be held on Sunday November 25, 2018,...
Helen M. Pappa
Nov 7, 2018
Helen M. Pappa, born June 7, 1929 in Trenton, NJ, passed away Nov. 7, 2018 in Frisco, TX. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Brem. Cremation services are under the direction of Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
David James Kiskadden
Nov 6, 2018
David James Kiskadden (Kissy), 65, formerly of Butler Pennsylvania and Denton Texas, passed away on November 6, 2018 after a sudden illness. The son of James and Anita Equizi Kiskadden, David was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on January 4, 1953. He graduated from Butler Senior High School in 1971 as a member of a very large senior class. Even in...
Brenda Gail Westbrook Burgi
Nov 5, 2018
Brenda Gail Westbrook Burgi, 59, of Denton passed away peacefully on November 5, 2018 at her home. Brenda was born on October 3, 1959 in Houston, TX the daughter of George Luther Sisco and Barbara Lavern Ennis Sisco.
Brenda is survived by her husband Joe Burgi of Denton; her daughter Misty Lopez of Denton; son Robert westbrook...
Norma Lee (Chittum) Self
Nov 5, 2018
Norma Lee (Chittum) Self, 82, of Lakewood Village, TX, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 peacefully in her home. Norma was born on September 30, 1936 in Abilene, TX to Caddo Bill and Beatrice Chittum. She married Horace Self on May 31, 1958. Norma retired as an accounting manager from Southern Union Gas Company in Dallas, TX....
Edna Earle Mcspedden
Nov 4, 2018
Edna Earle (Williams) McSpedden, 86, was born in rural Dallas County, Texas on October 22, 1932 to Levi Henry and Annie Arlena (Chase) Williams and passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at her home in Ponder, Texas. On September 23, 1948, she married William Davis McSpedden in McKinney Texas.
Edna attended schools in Frisco, Texas and...
Raymond Loy Gilley
Nov 1, 2018
Raymond Loy Gilley, 81, of Round Rock, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at San Gabriel Nursing and Rehabilitation in Round Rock. Ray was born on December 19, 1936 in Fort Worth to Joseph and Clara (McClung) Gilley. He worked for Texas Instruments for many years. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 5, 2018 at...
Lazara Elizalde Figueroa
Oct 31, 2018
It is with great sadness that he family of Lazara Elizalde Figueroa announces her passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the age of 86.
She was born April 28, 1932, in El Porvenir, Mexico to Ines Figueroa and Donaciano Elizalde. She married Reyes Salayandia in 1950. They raised six daughters and two...
Rafe Michael Piper
Oct 26, 2018
Rafe Michael (Mike) Piper, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Denton, Texas of complications from diabetes and congestive heart failure. He was born December 13, 1942 in Harlingen, Texas to Rafe (Bud) and Emma Day Piper. Mike graduated from H. M. King High School in Kingsville, Texas. After obtaining his Mortuary Degree, he joined his father,...
Amir Anival Rivera Marquez
Oct 23, 2018
Amir Anival Rivera Marquez, 29, of Denton, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 peacefully in his home. Amir was born on June 25, 1989 in El Salvador to Manuel Rivera and Maria Marquez. He married Shawnna Desiree Romero on June 12, 2016 in Aubrey. Amir was one of those people who never knew a stranger; in his short time on...
Bobby E. Mullins
Oct 18, 2018
Bobby E. Mullins, 84, of Denton, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Mr. Mullins was born on November 29, 1933 in Howe, TX to J.D. and Vada (Turrentine) Mullins. He was married to Minnie Louise Hodges. He served in the United States Air Force and worked for American Airlines. Bobby is survived by his...
Wanda Lee Kelley
Oct 17, 2018
Wanda Lee Kelley, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton TX. Wanda was born on October 2, 1937 in Scottsville, Kentucky to M.A. and Ethelene Williams. The family relocated to Albuquerque, NM when she was still very young. She met her future husband, Wesley Ray Kelley, on a blind date that was...
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