Betty Lou Magill Hartline

Betty Lou Magill Hartline, age 75, of Krum, passed away Monday, August 4, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Denton on January 19, 1933 to James Marshall and Ruth (Simpson) Magill.

She grew up in Denton, graduated from Denton High School, and received her Bachelor and Master Degrees from University of North Texas (N.T.S.U.). Betty married James Hillman Hartline in Denton on September 3, 1953. She taught for 32 years for Denton I.S.D. before retiring.

Betty was an outstanding teacher, dedicated to the education of her students and remained interested in their accomplishments throughout the years. She impacted many lives.

A wonderful, devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, she was also a devoted Christian and member of the First Baptist Church of Denton where she served in many capacities.

Betty is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Karen Thomason and husband, Terry of Forestburg; brother, James Magill and wife, Patty of Canton; and brother-in-law, A.D. Hartline and wife, Jean of Denton. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Kay Hartline on January 7, 2006; and her parents.

Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the First Baptist Church, 1100 Malone St., Denton, Texas 76201. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, Denton. The Rev. Cliff Feeler will officiate the service.  Visitation will be from 7 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Mulkey-Mason Jack Schmitz Funeral Home, 705 North Locust St., Denton, Texas 76201

In lieu of flowers memorials contribution may be made to Ann’s Haven Hospice (501 S. Carroll Blvd., Ste. 201, Denton, TX 76201), American Heart Association (Denton Unit -Texas Affiliate, PO Box 15186, Austin, TX 78761-5186) or American Cancer Society (Denton Unit, 3301 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107-5709).

Pallbearers will be Ross Robinson, Connor Robison, Leonard Robison, Bredger Thomason, Hardy Burke and Larry Aaron.

Vera Lois (Fox) Clerihew

Vera Lois (Fox) Clerihew, 79, of Denton, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 4, 2008.  Lois was born on February 11, 1929 in Jacksboro to Bertram and Viola (Green) Fox.  She was a graduate of Jacksboro High School.  On February 17, 1951, she married George Clerihew in Jacksboro.  She was a member of the Southmont Baptist Church in Denton, Texas.  Lois worked as a secretary for an insurance company.

Visitation for Lois will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Coker Funeral Home, 403 Pecan Street, Sanger, Texas.  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Southmont Baptist Church, 2801 Pennsylvania Drive, Denton, Texas, Larry Reynolds will officiate.  Interment will be in the Sanger Cemetery, in Sanger, Texas. 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dr. George Clerihew of Denton; two daughters, Carla Ostrander of Ailey, GA and Claudia Wright of Grapevine; one son, George Clerihew, II, of Denton; and eight grandchildren. 

Brandy Patricia Napora

Brandy Patricia Napora was born February 2, 1947 in Royal Oak, MI and passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 at her home in Denton, TX after a courageous battle with cancer.  Brandy is remembered with love by her husband of 22 years, Norm M. Napora.  Brandy enjoyed traveling, skiing, antiquing, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends.  She had an eye for quality artwork and spent many years attending local art fairs.  Brandy had a special personality; she will be remembered as a ‘one of a kind’. 

Her father, Donald Zimmerman, precedes her in death.  She is survived by her mother, Lorraine Zimmerman; her brother, John Bulow; and her uncle, William Malloy.  She is also survived by her three children, Jennifer Whitlock and husband, Chris, Andrew Napora and wife, Sara and Christine Elias and husband, Michael; and her five granddaughters, Annie and Averi Elias, Caitlyn, Catherine and Caroline Whitlock.  She moved to Texas a few years ago to enjoy the family. 

A Memorial mass will be held Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 1 p.m. at St. Marks Roman Catholic Church, Denton, Texas. 

Lawrence Francis Blais

Fort Worth — Lawrence Francis Blais, 88, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2008.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park.

Larry was born March 17, 1920, in West Stewartstown, N.H., to Ruth and Lawrence Blais. A World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, Larry retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of colonel after 30 years of service. Larry then obtained a law degree from SMU and served the past 28 years as associate judge of family law in Tarrant County.

Larry’s work was his ministry; he emphasized the child’s interests in domestic cases.

Survivors include his wife, Ava; his daughter, Lauren; sons, Curtis and Larry; grandchildren, Marcus, Kristopher, Lin Roden, Michael and Debbie; three great-grandchildren; and sisters, Audrey Bassett and Virginia Haley.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to Trinity Christian Academy, 4954 Interstate 20 Service Road South, Willow Park, Texas 76087.

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Chris “Papu” Padron

Chris “PAPU” Padron, age 73, and a resident of Corinth, TX, was born on November 10, 1934 in Jayton, TX and passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008 in Denton, TX.

Beloved husband, father and “Papu,” our precious gift in life has been called home to serve the Lord. He was a loving and gentle man who cherished and loved his wife for over 50 plus years. He adored life and held his family and friends very dear to his heart. He had a passion for golf, sharing it with his sons and grandchildren, ultimately passing his love for the game on to them. Restaurant entrepreneur for many years with the latest being in Lake Dallas, “Chilitos” where every customer is treated like family. He believed in and lived “Mi Casa Es Su Casa.” Papu will be dearly missed by his wife, family and all who have had the privilege of ever knowing him.

Dad, your smile and abounding words of wisdom will live and burn strong in our hearts forever. Psalm 61:2 “From the end of the earth I will cry to you, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

He is survived by his wife, Jesusa “Toni” Padron; daughter, Virginia Hurrelbrink, daughter, Becky Lee Padron, son, Bruce Anthony Padron and his wife, Julie Ann, daughter, Susan Padron, son, Eugene Padron, and son, Benito Padron Gomez and his wife, Liz. Chris is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, twelve boys and three girls; one great-grandchild; five sisters, Mary Lou Garcia, Irene Padron, Anita Montoya, Esther Padron and Annette Noisatt; and one brother, Nick Padron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Crystal and Susie Padron; his sister, Nellie Padron Gomez; and brother, Richard Padron.

Family visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Flower Mound Family Funeral Home with the funeral service starting at 7 p.m. in the Flower Mound Funeral Chapel.

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