Obituary Listing

Apr 1, 2017

Bob Geer, prominent horseman, friend, and family man, lost his ten-year battle with Alzheimer's on Saturday morning.  When the end came, he was at home, surrounded by his family.

A bigger than life personality, Bob never met a stranger.  With a cheerful smile and charismatic personality, he loved people, all kinds of people, regardless of their background...

Mar 29, 2017

Dale Ray Mullen, 63, born September 11, 1953, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2017, while surrounded by his family, on March 29th, 2017 at 8:41am at Denton Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, TX, at the age of 63 years old. Dale is survived by his mother Wanetta Mullen of Denton, his loving wife Jackie of Denton and...

Mar 25, 2017

Billy Sam Ottinger, 83, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his home in Valley View surrounded by his family. Mr. Ottinger was born on December 5, 1933 in Justin, TX to Doc and Katie (Fanning) Ottinger. He was married to Neva Turner on April 24, 1953 in Justin, TX. He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to...

Mar 24, 2017

Margaret A. Waller, 84, of Denton, died Friday, March 24, 2017 surrounded by family at her daughter's home in Sanger. Mrs. Waller was born on September 16, 1932 in Pulaski County, VA to William Ervin and Allie Gay (Quesenberry) McPeak. She was married to Philip D. Waller on August 2, 1952 in Pulaski, VA; he died on December 10,...

Mar 22, 2017

Gerald Doran Higdon, 82, of Denton, died Wednesday March 22, 2017 at his home in Denton. Mr. Higdon was born on October 10, 1934 in Santa Maria, CA to Charles Osborn and Mamie Ruth (Moore) Higdon. He was married to Patsy Lea Jones on September 6, 1957 in Odessa. He graduated from Odessa High School. He served in the...

Mar 20, 2017

Leslie W. Hard born August 3, 1940 died at his home March 20th preceded in death by his wife Doris Hard. He Leaves behind 3 children Cheryl Kirk, Brian Hard, and Chad Hard all of Denton, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Service will be Saturday March 25th at 1:30 pm in Sanger at Freedom Life Church 1609 Duck Creek...

Mar 20, 2017

Sidney Vlasta Kudlac was born on November 9, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and passed on March 20, 2017 in Denton Texas. Cremation under the direction of Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Denton, Texas.

Mar 20, 2017

Freeman, Mahlon Van Rensselaer, 86, was born October 29, 1930 in Greeley, Colorado. Passed away on March 20, 2017 Denton, Texas. Retired physician and Colonel in the Army and Marine Corps. Memorial Service is private for the family only under the direction of the Denton Funeral Home and Cremation service. There will be a graveside service at the National Cemetery...

Mar 18, 2017

Craig Bruce Lyon, of Sanger TX, died on Saturday morning March 18, 2017 in the presence of his wife and children.

Craig was born March 1, 1946 in San Antonio, TX. He attended the New Mexico Military Institute for most of his education as his father did before him. He worked for and was a partner at...

Mar 17, 2017

Harold Nuckels, 86, passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2017.Harold was born July 9, 1930 in Pilot Point, TX to Beulah (Jarrett) and Delbert Nuckels.  He attended Denton High School then served seven years in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman.  He married Mary Frances Mahand and they had one daughter.  He was employed by IBM where...

Mar 15, 2017

E. Travis Avery, 78, of Denton, died Wednesday March 15, 2017 at his home in Denton. Mr. Avery was born on January 18, 1939 in Oakland Park, Florida. He was married to Connie Irene Davenport on February 4, 1960 in Oakland Park, FL. He was in the class of 1957 at Suwannee High School.  He was a member of the...

Mar 14, 2017

Marilyn Lujean Lafferty, 80, passed away on March 14, 2017.  She had been in declining health for several months.

She was born in Aubrey, Texas on September 18, 1936 to Purvis and Naomi (Steele) Richey.  As a young girl, she enjoyed all the blessings of living in the country, especially her horse "Streak."  She was a lifetime...

Mar 13, 2017

Direct Cremation is under the direction of Denton Funeral Home. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Mar 12, 2017

Todd Fraser McDonald passed away on Sunday, March 12th, 2017. Todd was born in Boston, Massachusetts at Richardson House Maternity Hospital on February 28th, 1953 to Mr. Thomas (Tim) Donald McDonald and Mrs. Florence-Ida (Sandi) MacLean-McDonald, the first of five McDonald children. He took his first airplane flight when he was only three weeks old from Boston to his parent's...

Mar 9, 2017

Dewey Dwayne Harwell, 75, of Pilot Point, died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Corinth Rehabilitation Suites. Mr. Harwell was born on July 9, 1941 in Sanger to Vernon and Margaret (Davis) Harwell. He worked as a roofer for several years. He was survived by his daughters, Shannon Havens of Pottsboro, Nevaeh Harwell of Santa Anna; son, Charles Dwayne Harwell...

Mar 8, 2017

Pena, Rodolfo. 72, born July 26, 1944 in Corpus Christy, Texas, passed away March 8, 2017 in Denton, Texas. Direct cremation under the direction of the Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Mar 7, 2017

Kenneth Terrill George, 89, of Sanger, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Mr. George was born on February 10, 1928 in Sanger, TX to John and Lucille (Erwin) George. He was married to Dorothy Lee Farmer on September 5, 1943 in Marietta, OK. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of the Gribble Springs Baptist Church....

Mar 7, 2017

Patrick (Pat) Henry Hood, 80, of Austin and formerly of Krum, passed away in the presence of his wife on March 7, 2017 at Seton Medical Center in Austin. He was born September 29, 1936 in Denton County, Texas to John and Ethel (McFadden) Hood.  He was a member of the Baptist Church, and was a graduate of Denton...

Mar 5, 2017

Ryan, Freeman Lester , Jr., 77, born December 14, 1939 in Washington, D.C., passed away March 3, 2017 Justin, Texas. Cremation under the supervision of the Denton Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Mar 5, 2017

Owen M. Henderson, born on June 11, 1970 in Boston, MA, beloved husband and father sadly and suddenly passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017. He is survived by his eternally loving wife Kara Henderson, his 3 beautiful daughter's Kirsten, Megan and Kate. His mother Joann Henderson of Roslindale, MA. His sister Sarah Henderson and brother in law Jason...