Funeral Homes in Denton, TX

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Don Woods (american football player), David Von Erich (wrestler), Mario Bennett (basketball player), Rusty Brooks (wrestler), Anthony Alridge (american football player), Brian Adias (wrestler), and Jason Sasser (basketball player).

Denton is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Denton County. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 113,383, making it the 27th most populous city in Texas and the 11th-largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.A Texas land grant led to the formation of Denton County in 1846, and the city was incorporated in 1866. Both were named after pioneer and Texas militia captain John B. Denton. The arrival of a railroad line in the city in 1881 spurred population, and the establishment of the University of North Texas in 1890 and Texas Woman's University in 1901 distinguished the city from neighboring regions. After the construction of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport finished in 1974, the city saw more rapid growth; as of 2011, Denton was the seventh fastest-growing city with a population over 100,000 in the country.Located on the north end of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in North Texas on Interstate 35, Denton is known for its active music life; the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, and 35 Denton Music Festival attract over 300,000 people to the city each year. The city experiences hot, humid summers and relatively few extreme weather events. Its diverse citizenry is represented by a nonpartisan city council, and numerous county and state departments have offices in the city. With over 45,000 students enrolled at the two universities located within its city limits, Denton is often characterized as a college town. As a result of the universities' growth, educational services play a large role in the city's economy. Residents are served by the Denton County Transportation Authority, which provides commuter rail and bus service to the area.

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Denton Obituaries

It was revealed by Topeka Capital-Journal on January 19th, 2022 that Phillip Paul Hutt perished in Denton, Texas.  Hutt was 85 years old and was born in Topeka, KS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Phillip Paul's life.

It was written by Arkansas Democrat/Gazette on August 22nd, 2021 that Clara Webb Douthitt passed away in Denton, Texas.  Douthitt was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Clara Webb's life.

It was reported by McCook Daily Gazette on July 29th, 2021 that Marie Katheryn Daffer (Rue) passed on in McCook, Nebraska.  Ms. Daffer was 98 years old and was born in Denton, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marie Katheryn's life.

It was reported by Tampa Bay on April 2nd, 2021 that Runelle Bowman (Karnes) passed away in St Petersburg, Florida.  Ms. Bowman was 88 years old and was born in Denton, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Runelle's life.

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on March 25th, 2021 that Daphna Lilienstern perished in Denton, Texas.  Lilienstern was 81 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Daphna's life.

It was noted by Tyler Morning Telegraph on March 17th, 2021 that Johnny Chester Jr "Bubby" Hall passed on in Denton, Texas.  Hall was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Johnny Chester Jr "Bubby"'s life.

It was revealed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on March 7th, 2021 that Nadine Cates (Walker) passed away in Denton, Texas.  Ms. Cates was 95 years old and was born in Tuscon, AZ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nadine's life.

It was written by Topeka Capital-Journal on February 21st, 2021 that Charles Eugene Grandell passed on in Denton, Texas.  Grandell was 90 years old and was born in Muncie, IN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Charles Eugene's life.

It was disclosed by Peoria Journal Star on December 10th, 2020 that Darlene Joy Mordue (Leroy) passed away in Denton, Texas.  Ms. Mordue was 84 years old and was born in Peoria, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Darlene Joy's life.

It was reported by Graham Leader on November 20th, 2020 that Lloyd Calvin Pharis died in Denton, Texas.  Pharis was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lloyd Calvin's life.

History

. According to the 2000 United States Census census, the city's population was 80,537, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The city was ultimately incorporated in 1866, when J.B. Denton, as well as Denton County, was named after John B. In 1875, about 27 African-American families from the Dallas settlement of White Rock came to Denton looking for a better life.

The official website for the city of Denton is https://www.cityofdenton.com/.