William Robert Allen Allen Funeral Held Monday The body of W.R. Allen, who died here Sunday, was taken from the Selemitz(?) Funeral Parlor Monday to the Swisher Cemetery where funeral services were conducted at 3:30 p.m. by W.M. Davis pastor of the Pearl Street Church of Christ. A large number of persons from Denton and Garza attended the services which were followed by burial in the Swisher Cemetery. The pallbearers were L.T. Millican, E. Cocanougher, C.S. Buckingham, Bain(?) Williams, C.F. Witherspoon and R.J. January. Those here from out of  town to attend the funeral were Mrs. Fairchild, a niece, of Ardmore, Ok and Mrs. D.F. Davis, as sister, of Decatur.  A second sister, Mrs. J.F.  (Snell, Snall or Small?) of Texarkana could not be here as she was suffering from a fractured leg, sustained in a fall a few days ago. [The Denton Record Chronicle, 6 Jan 1925 - Submitted by K. Torp] Robert Beale Aug. 24- Robert T. Beale, one of the pioneer settlers of Denton county and a prominent citizen of the Little Elm community, in which he lived, died at Chico. Wise county, Sunday aged 68 years. [Dallas Morning News 1899-08-25, submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer] William Burris DENTON, TEXAS...Aug. 22 - A telegram received by friends here today announced the death at Kerrville last night of William Burris, a former well-known resident of Denton. The interment will take place tomorrow morning. [Dallas Morning News 1899-08-25, submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer] Mrs. W.A. Edwards DENTON TEXAS - Mrs. W.A. Edwards, wife of a farmer living four miles south of town, died Sunday after a lingering illness aged 50 years. She was an old settler of Denton County [Dallas Morning News, 1899-02-07, submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Eldon H. Ideus, Sr. Eldon H. Ideus, Sr., 61 years of age, of Roanoke, Texas, was killed after the single engine plane he was flying crashed into a wooded area in far southeastern Norman, Oklahoma early Tuesday afternoon, January 21, 2003. As a career military officer, he served two tours of duty in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a Medevac Pilot and also led the Medevac into Desert Storm . He was distinguished many times for his service, notably two Purple Hearts and an Air Medal. He retired as a Colonel from the military in 1994, after 31 years of service. He then worked as a director of the American Medical Response in Oklahoma , Colorado and Georgia. His passion for flying led him to work for the Texas Aerial Inspection Company as a pipeline patroller. He was married to Renee Kent on July 1, 2002 in Colorado. He was a life-long member of the Zion Lutheran Church and active in Medical Missions in Guyana South America. Survivors include his wife, Renee of Roanoke, Texas. One son, Eldon Ideus, II of Melbourne, Florida. One daughter, Heather Ideus and her fiance Randy Mayfield of Grand Prairie, Texas. His mother, Margaret Ideus of Beatrice, Nebraska. Step-children, Mary-Alison Kent of Roanoke, Texas, Melissa Kent of Orlando, Florida and Matt Kent of Atlanta, Georgia. One grandchild, Ryan Mayfield. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church of rural Pickrell, Nebraska. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Guyana Project of the Fellowship Lutheran Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma with the Fox Funeral Home of Beatrice, Nebraska in charge. [Daily Oklahoman, The ( Oklahoma City, OK) - Saturday, January 25, 2003 - Submitted by Linda Craig] Anderson Lewis Since our last writing Bro. Anderson Lewis has died.  He was a member of the Baptist church, was 70 years of age, and had lived here on his farm for 45 years.  He was one of Denton county's best men.  In the days of the Indians they called him "Good white man," and they never molested him at any time.  He leaves one son, John Lewis, and one daughter, Mrs. Polk Tanner, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. [Denton County News, March 18, 1897, p.4, c.2 - Submitted by K. Torp]   Blake Lillard Killing at Decatur ... Blake Lillard Stabbed to death... Several Arrests Made Decatur, Tex, March 8 - Blake Lillard, a member of a prominent family in the town, was stabbed to death this afternoon about 6 o'clock.  Wes Heln, City Marshal, and his two sons, Rufus and Claude, are under arrest. [Dallas Morning News, March 8, 1903, pg. 5 - Submitted by K. Torp]   Eva Lindsey Mrs. Eva Lindsey died January 27, 1883 in the vicinity of Paradise  [Wise County Messenger, Feb 2, 1883, p. 4, c. 3 - Submitted by K. Torp]  Willie Linerman Boy Accidentally Killed. Near Garza Friday - A Target gun did the Work Willie, the 8 year old son of Pete Linerman living two miles east of Garza was accidentally killed Friday last in their dwelling house.  It appears that the little fellow was playing with other children in the room and that in some way a target rifle was accidentally discharged resulting in the instant death of Willie.  The bullet struck him in the forehead and pierced his brain.  The accident is deeply deplored by all.  Mr. Pete Linerman is a son of the tailor who worked in Denton a number of years and who was familiarly known as "Dad" Linerman.  [Denton County News, April 11, 1895, p. 6, c. 1 - Submitted by K. Torp]   Mrs. Elizabeth Linthicum Denton Tex., Nov. 20 -- Mrs. Linthicum, mother of W.R. Allen, a prominent resident of this city, died at her home at Garza after a lingering illness. [Dallas Morning News, Nov. 25, 1903, p. 4 - Submitted by K. Torp] Ethel Grace Lipes Died - in Denton, Tuesday, Ethel Grace, the little 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Lipes.  The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock; interment at the City cemetery.  The parents have the sympathy of the NEWS in their sad loss.  [Denton County News, Sept 15, 1892, p. 2, c4 - Submitted by K. Torp]   Elsie Nena Littrell Elsie Nena Littrell died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.S, Littreell on Prairie street Saturday, aged 9 years, four months and 18(?) days.  Death was caused by a complication of pneumonia, fever and heart failure.  Interment was at the city cemetery Sunday afternoon.  [Denton County News, Feb. 5, 1903, p.1, c.4 - Submitted by K. Torp] Fannie Massey DENTON TEXAS - Mrs. Fannie Massey, wife of J.R. Massey, died here Saturday, aged about 60 years. The interment took place yesterday afternoon. The deceased for forty years had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church [Dallas Morning News, 1899-02-06, submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer] Solomon DENTON TEXAS.April 25- The eleven year old child of C.S. Solomon, a justice of the peace, was burned to death while sleeping yesterday morning. The child's mother and father after making a fire in the house, had gone out. [Biloxi Herald 1896-05-02, submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer] John Woodson Denton Texas, April 2 -- John Woodson, whose back was recently broken by a falling tree near Aubrey, died last week from his injuries. [Dallas Morning News 1900-04-03, submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]