June B. Tebbe

June B. Tebbe

June B. Tebbe, 80, of Denton, Texas, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 21, 2009. She was in her home at Lake Forest Good Samaritan Village, surrounded by family when her suffering from cancer and kidney disease finally ended.

June was born December 25, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Ernest and Julia Rimell; it was there that she met and married her high school sweetheart, Les Tebbe, in 1948. June and Les lived in seven cities in five states during their time together on earth.

Her parents and husband all preceded her in death. While raising three children, June managed to complete a bachelor’s degree in education from Kent State University. After graduation, she taught second grade in three locations and then ESL to adults in The Woodlands, Texas. She was well-loved by her many students. June loved music and had artistic talent that came out in the many crafts she enjoyed. But most of all, she loved her Lord and she loved people.

June is survived by three daughters: Barbara Erb, wife of John Erb, of Conroe, Texas; Lori Ford, wife of Tim Ford, of Denton, Texas; and Tracey Grappe, wife of Chris Grappe, of Montgomery, Texas; and Katie Hampton, “adopted daughter,” of Denton, Texas. She is also survived by grandchildren Andy Erb, Jason Ford, Michelle Dawson, Sarah Bagby, Neal Coker and Katie Coker.

There will be a memorial service Friday, June 26 at 2 p.m. in the Denton Bible Church Chapel in Denton, Texas. A second memorial service will be held Saturday, June 27 at 3 p.m. at Cashner Funeral Home in Conroe, Texas.

Memorial gifts may be made to Denton Bible Church, 2300 E. University Drive, Denton, TX 76209. These will be used to help various missionaries.

Kevin Alexander Bond

Kevin Alexander Bond

Kevin Alexander Bond, 42, of Valley View passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Glen Kersey officiating. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Bond was born to William and Burnett Kohlman Bond in Madison, Wis. He was a graduate of Sherman High School, class of 1985. He proceeded to receive his associate degree and welding certificate from Grayson County College. He was employed by the city of Denton as Supervisor of the Water Department for nine years. He was a faithful member of Denton Bible Church and thoroughly enjoyed camping, fishing and hiking with his family. He married Sharon Brown on December 28, 1991 in Sherman.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Bond of Valley View; children, Nathanael and Rachel Bond of Valley View; parents, Bill and Bernie Bond of Hot Springs, Ark.; sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Steve Pierce of Rochelle, Ill.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Barbara Brown of Tom Bean, Texas; sister-in-law, Brenda and husband Sam Griffin of Sadler, Texas; sister-in-law, Beverly and husband Doug Ehlers of Reisel, Texas; brother-in-law, Paul Brown of Denver, Colo.; nephews, Jason Underwood, Travis Pierce and Daniel Griffin; nieces, Shannon Underwood, Morgan Griffin, Faith Ehlers and Cherrie Brown.

Mr. Bond is preceded in death by his grandparents, Stella and Alex Kohlman; grandparents, Weldon and Rose Bond; and niece Stephanie Eddleman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Kevin Bond to Feed the Children, PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101.

You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com .

Kathleen Bartlett

Mrs. Kathleen Bartlett, age 81, of Denton and formerly of Bogata, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center of Corinth. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Bogata. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Homes of Bogata. The family will receive friends Thursday 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bartlett was born in Red River County on August 27, 1927, the daughter of Corbitt and Daisey Burns Collins. She married Lester L. Bartlett in Bogata on July 29, 1944. He preceded her in death October 10, 1990.

She is survived by her son, Kendell Bartlett, and her daughter, Linda Grigsby, both of Denton; her granddaughter, Andria Baum and husband John Kendell of Hurst; and her brother, Wayne Collins and wife Shirley of Royce City.

Helen V. Kimbell

Helen V. Kimbell, 89, of Fulton, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her home.

She was born May 19, 1920 in Callaway County, the daughter of the late Wilbur B. and Hettie (Dane) Vaughn. She married Frank Kimbell on June 29, 1937, in St. Louis.

She is survived by her husband; one son, Alfred Pete Kimbell; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, John W. Kimbell in 2004.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, 2009, with grandson the Rev. Jim Kimbell officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Kidney Foundation.

James “Jimmy” Melvin Dane

James “Jimmy” Melvin Dane, 63, of Denton, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Denton Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with the Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home.

Charles L. Shepard Jr.

Charles L. Shepard Jr., 75, of Princeton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Plano, Texas.

Coker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.