Marion Frank Wright

Marion Frank Wright, 54, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton. 

Services are pending with DeBerry Funeral Directors.

Johnny Craig Aguilar

Johnny Craig Aguilar, 54, of Denton, passed away August 26, 2008 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton. 

Services are pending with DeBerry Funeral Directors.

Ruby Reynolds

Ruby Reynolds, 97, of Tioga, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in Pilot Point. 

Arrangements are pending with Huff/Slay Funeral Home, Pilot Point, TX.

Lora A. Mullen

Lora A. Mullen, 76, of Queen City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in Atlanta, Texas.  She was born on October 1, 1931 in Arkansas. 

Mrs. Mullen is survived by her sons, Larry Mullen and his wife, Sherry of Denton, TX, Pat Mullen and his wife, Belinda of Burleson, TX and John Mullen and his wife, Mary of Burleson, TX; daughter, Judy Nuckels and her husband, Rev. Samuel of Atlanta, TX; brother, Charles Jett of Jackson, MS; and sister, Charlene Landry of Shreveport, LA.  Eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren also survive Mrs. Mullen.  Her husband, Charles Mullen and her grandchildren, Samuel Edward Nuckels, II and Meghan Mullen, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Mullen was an honorary member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Atlanta, Texas.  She worked as an LVN and as an apartment manager for a number of years when she lived in Denton.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Hanner Funeral Service, Atlanta, Texas, www.hannerfuneralservice.com.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 2 p.m., at First Assembly of God Church, Denton, Texas, with Rev. Kevin Lough and Rev. Samuel Nuckels officiating.  Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton.  

Charles Porter Ridens

Charles Porter Ridens passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at his residence.  He was born to pioneer northeast Texas parents, L.F. and Stella (Legate) Ridens in the small farming community of Fulbright.  He was a graduate of Fulbright High School and Arlington State College.  He retired from University of North Texas Computing Center.

Charles was a long-time member of the nondenominational Men’s Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), having served as a discussion leader for several years before his health forced him to retire from leadership.  He continued to participate as long as his health permitted.  Charles was a member of First United Methodist Church-Denton where he served as a Stephen Minister, on the Prayer Committee, the Library Committee, and the Administrative Board.

Prior to joining First United Methodist, Charles was a member of First Christian Church-Denton for many years where he served as a Deacon and Elder, a Church School teacher, and, along with his wife, Carol, as sponsor of Christian Youth Fellowship.  He also served on almost every functional committee of First Christian, including the Administrative Board.

Charles had served as a member of Mental Health Mental Retardation Board and the City of Denton Traffic-Safety Commission.

Charles will be remembered for his keen sense of humor, his commitment to study of the Holy Bible, and his love of people.  Charles never met a stranger.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Matt Gaston and Rev. Lisa Marshall officiating.  Inurnment will be at the First United Methodist Church Columbarium.  Visitation will follow in the Miller Center.                             

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ridens; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jacque and Jack Kenner of Odessa, and Wanda and Bill Reddell of Mineral Wells; sister-in-law, Chris Skaggs of Mount Pleasant; and brother-in-law, Glenn Clayton of Dallas.  He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who were very special to him.

Charles Eugene Goodman

Charles Eugene Goodman, 68, of Boyd, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 in Chico. Charles was born April 12, 1940 in Joiner, Arkansas to Amos and Jackie Goodman. He was a Baptist and worked as a Diesel mechanic most of his life.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Goodman; sons, Robin and Tony Goodman; daughters, Lesa McClure, Tammy Householder and Jessica Goodman; mother, Jackie Goodman; brother, Lemon Goodman; sisters Mary Jo, Margret, Latrease and Quila; grandchildren, Brysn Valencia, Amanda Harmon and Brock Langham; and one great-grandchild.

Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., on Friday, August 29, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Slidell.

Charles E. “Chuck” Hart

Charles E. “Chuck” Hart, 74, of Denton, (formerly of Eudora, KS) passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Denton Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hart was born September 26, 1933 in Indianola, IA to Charles Joseph and Nina Putney Hart. He married Erma Johnson Snow on November 11, 1990 in Denton. She survives of the home.

Mr. Hart was an independent truck driver, and owned Hart Trucking from 1994 until his death. He had also formerly been a farmer, carpenter and had worked for the University of Kansas and Kmart Distribution Center. Mr. Hart also served in the U.S. Army.

Other survivors include five daughters, Corrine Hart of Indianola, IA, Cheryl A. Hunsigner and husband, George of Lawrence, KS, Phyllis Hart of Eudora, KS, Patty Haller and husband, Jim of Lawrence, KS and Kellie Villarreal and husband, Max of Sanger, TX; two sons, Joe Hart and wife, Karen of Olathe, KS and Doug Hart and wife, Jennifer of Pilot Point, TX; stepdaughter, Karen Bunney of Garfield, AR; stepson, Dewayne Lee and wife, Donna of Denton, TX; one sister, Ruby Hart of Indianola, IA; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren.

The family will greet friends from 7 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel, 1003 John L. Williams Drive, Eudora, KS 66025.

Funeral services for will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel. Military graveside services will follow at Hesper Cemetery, south of Eudora.

Memorial donations may be sent in his name to the American Heart Association, and send in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com , subject: Hart.

Elaine Ann Gershon

Elaine Ann Gershon, age 44, daughter of Jim and Rose Bezdek and mother of Trey and Chris Gershon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas. She was born on September 23rd, 1963 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Elaine was a graduate of Denton High School, North Central Texas College and attended the University of North Texas. She was a Registered Nurse, having served in various nursing capacities and administrative positions over the years.

Elaine was an exceptional person. She was an accomplished flutist and pianist. She loved to reach out and help others in need. Her faith and her nursing career enabled her to do that. She was a model daughter and mother. Her two boys were the loves of her life, and she was there for them to the end.

She had many friends, including a very special group of twelve schoolmates who continued a unique relationship, like no other, since 1982. The girls will serve as pallbearers at her funeral: Sheila Adlof, Holly Caley, Kiz Costin, Lori Cotto, Julie Evans, Gayla Ford, Missy Harrison, Lisa Hitch, Jill Hurlbut, Pam Malhotra, Robbi Simmons and Daina Weiler.

Survivors include her parents and her sons; her sister, Jana and husband, Scott Larsen, and niece, Jordan Larsen of Plano; brothers, Steven Bezdek of Austin and Paul Bezdek of Denton; and many extended relatives and special friends.

Visitation will be on Wednesday evening, August 27, 2008 from 7 - 9 p.m., at Mulkey Mason Jack Schmitz & Son Funeral Home, 705 North Locust Street in Denton. A funeral service will held on Thursday morning, August 28, 2008 at 10 a.m., at Saint Mark Catholic Church at 2800 Pennsylvania Ave, in Denton, with Rev. Tim Thompson officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Institute for Cancer Research, 1759 R. Street NW, P.O. Box 97167, Washington DC, 20090-7167.

On line condolences at www.mulkeymason.com .

Charles Porter Ridens

Charles Porter Ridens of Denton passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at his residence. 

Services are pending with DeBerry Funeral Directors.

Wanda Ree Hachtel

Wanda Ree Hachtel, 83, of Slidell, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008 in Denton. Wanda was born on October 6, 1924 in Era, Texas to Arthur and Anna Lee Durham Anderson.  She married Melvin Lee Hachtel on September 29, 1945 in Gainesville, Texas and was married 25 years upon his death on September 10, 1970. 

Wanda worked at Slidell ISD and retired from Texas Women’s University as an executive housekeeper.  She was a member of the Slidell Baptist Church.

Survived by her three daughters, Joan Johnson of Krum, Kay Riley and husband, Ronnie of Krum and Martha McCasland and husband, Berl of Slidell; son, Dan Hachtel of Greenwood; five grandchildren, Daniel McCasland of Slidell, Roy McCasland and wife, Melissa of Saint Jo, Kyle Johnson and wife, Shari of Denton, Destin Hachtel and Chris Riley; two great-grandsons, Chase Johnson and Colt McCasland; brother, Richard Anderson and wife, Martha; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service is scheduled 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Slidell with Reverend Bobby Cates officiating. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery following the service.

Charles Lee Saling

Charles Lee Saling, 83, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008, at Longmeadow Healthcare Center in Justin, Texas. He was born on April 29, 1925 to Lee and Iva (Jackson) Saling in Denton County. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in May 1943, serving with the 2nd Marines, 2nd Division in the Pacific Theater and was honorably discharged in Dec. 1945.

He married Joyce Frady on December 20, 1947 in the Little Chapel-in-the-Woods in Denton. He managed the family farm near Celina, TX. In 1949, he was employed by Denton Public Schools and retired from the school district serving as Director of the Service Center in 1983.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Denton; a member and Past Master of Stanfield Lodge #217, A.F and A.M.; member of the York Rite Bodies, Moslah Temple of Scottish Rite Bodies, and Hella Temple of the Shrine. He was also a member and Past Patron of Denton Chapter #259, O.E.S of Denton.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust, Denton, with Rev. Cliff Feeler officiating. The family will be at the funeral home for visitation from 1 - 2 p.m. on Thursday prior to the service. Burial will follow in Belew Cemetery in Aubrey, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Denton; one son, Wesley Lynn Saling and wife, Keri of Justin; grandchildren, Charles Wesley “Chuck” Saling and wife, Carissa of Denton, Jeremy Lynn Saling of Justin, and Jacqueline Leigh Saling of Marshall; and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family suggests casual wear (no jackets, suits, etc) for your comfort, unless you prefer otherwise.

Memorials may be made to Ann’s Haven Hospice VNA, 501 S. Carroll Blvd., Ste. 201, Denton, TX 76201.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz & Son Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at www.mulkeymason.com.

Georgia Mae Hobbs

Georgia Mae Hobbs, 76, passed away of cancer peacefully in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and A.L. Reeves, in Spring, TX, on Thursday, August 21, 2008.

Born on July 21, 1932, Mrs. Hobbs was a long-time resident of Lake Dallas, where she was retired from Waste Management. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies’ Auxiliary. Her passions included working crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with her children and extended family.

Her husband, Barkley Wayne Hobbs and one grandson, Jeremy Hale, preceded her in death. Another daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Henry Whitaker of Rhome, TX; one son, Tommy Ratliff of Spring, TX; and one grandson, Michael Ratliff of Lewisville, TX, also survive her.

Helen Hicks Faulkner

Helen Hicks Faulkner, born the only child of Jesse Crawford Hicks and Orene Anderson Hicks on September 23, 1942, passed from this life to the next on Tuesday, August 26, 2008.

Helen was a 1960 graduate of Sunset High School, Dallas, TX. Her degrees include: 1964 Bachelor of Education University of Texas at Austin, 1979 Diploma in Nursing, St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing, Akron, Ohio; 1980 Bachelor of Nursing, TWU Denton, TX.

Helen’s passion was found in nursing and she was honored to care for her patients.

She worked at Flow Memorial Hospital, Parkland General and at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. In 2006, Helen was named as one of the outstanding nurses for Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.

She met Staley Faulkner at UT Austin. They were married June 8, 1963, at Kessler Park Methodist Church Dallas, TX. They have three children and seven grandchildren: Gwyn Faulkner Varozza (husband, Mike) of Austin, TX, Staley Faulkner, Jr. (wife, Monica) of Round Rock, TX, and Caryn Faulkner Stamper (husband, Bob) of Friendswood, TX. Grandchildren are Preston, Kyle and Staley Varozza, Anthony and Savanna Faulkner, Caley and Conner Stamper.

Thank you to all of our family and friends who provided their love, prayers and support throughout this journey. Courage, Strength, Grace, Patience…BELIEVE

Visitation will be Friday, August 29, 2008 from 6 - 8 p.m. at DeBerry Funeral Directors. Her ashes will be interred in private services in the Faulkner family plot at Rosemont Cemetery in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Memorials may be made to The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P O Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 (www.mdanderson.org) or The University of Texas at Austin, General Scholarship Fund, P O Box 142563, Austin, TX 78714 (www.texasexes.org ).