Jerry Earwood
Jan 20, 2026
Jerry Earwood passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on January 20, 2026, in Denton, Texas. Born on September 9, 1946, in Sherman, Texas, Jerry lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and dedication to his family. He is a lifetime member of Kerrville Folk Music Festival and a member of Big D Barbershop Men's Choir. He loved giving...
RoyAnn Tallant
Jan 18, 2026
RoyAnn Tallant passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was the daughter of Roy and Winnie Jo Hanna, born in Wichita Falls July 6, 1929. She graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1946 and attended Midwestern University. She married Jack Weems in 1948 and they had two children, Craig Weems of Houston and Sherry Lee of Denton. She...
Bill E. Utter, Jr.
Jan 16, 2026
Bill Eugene Utter Jr., 74, of Argyle, passed away on January 16, 2026, in Plano, Texas. He was born in Amarillo, Texas, on December 8, 1951, and raised in Denton, Texas, by his parents, Bill Eugene Utter Sr. and Virginia Bishop Utter. He married Monica Nicholson on January 17, 1999, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Bill was blessed with a...
Diana Lynn Inman
Jan 16, 2026
Diana Lynn (Kruger) Inman, 63 of Aubrey, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton on the morning of January 16, 2026. She was born to Billy Jack and Helen Marie (Bottoms) Kruger on August 27, 1962 in Denton.
She attended Denton High School and was employed by Living Well Senior Care as a caregiver until she retired. Diana enjoyed cooking, listening...
Eugene Frank Matthews
Jan 15, 2026
Eugene Frank “Gene” Matthews passed away on January 15, 2026, leaving behind a large family legacy that will be cherished by those who knew him. He was 92.
Gene was born in Mackay, Australia in 1933. He moved to the United States with his mother and father in 1948. He became a naturalized citizen and soon joined the United States Airforce...
Jerry Lynn Gage
Jan 15, 2026
Jerry Lynn Gage, 85, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on December 15, 1940, in Decatur, Texas, to Jim George Gage and Nona Redding Gage.
Jerry married the love of his life, Cynthia Mayes, on November 26, 1965, in Dallas, Texas. Their marriage of more than 60 years was a testament to devotion, partnership, and family.
He earned a...
Benny Galen Noles
Jan 14, 2026
Benny Galen Noles, born on May 17, 1943, in Navo, Texas, passed away peacefully at home in Valley View, Texas, on January 14, 2026, at the age of 82 surrounded by family and friends. He was a cherished husband, daddy, papaw, uncle and friend. He retired from Denton ISD after 27 years. He continued his passion for farming and ranching...
Catherine Marie Pennell
Jan 14, 2026
Catherine Marie Pennell, born on February 17, 1940, in Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Corinth, Texas, after a courageous ten-year battle with dementia. She was a beacon of grace and kindness, whose unwavering dedication to her family, profession, and community defined her remarkable life.
Catherine embarked on a fulfilling career as a registered nurse, earning her...
Charles D. Hilliard
Jan 13, 2026
Charles (Sam) was born September 15, 1930 in Fulton, Mississippi and departed this life on January 13, 2026 in Carrollton Texas.
He served in the Army during the Korean War. Sam lived in Farmers Branch Texas for over 70 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch. He loved God, his family, friends and country. Sam...
Art Behrens
Jan 12, 2026
Arthur Charles Behrens, longtime, well-respected resident of Denton, Texas, slipped away peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2026.
Art was born on February 10, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, to Alfred William Behrens and Nora Nell (Patton) Behrens. After graduating from Hillcrest High School, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from North Texas State University.
He began what...
Ben Andrew Timms
Jan 9, 2026
Benjamin Andrew Timms, 57, born in Oak Park, Illinois on October 31st, 1968 to Bruce and Beverly Timms.He grew up in Streamwood, illinois attending Parkwood, Heritage Elementary schools, Tefft Junior High, Streamwood H.S. and graduating in 1986 from Glenbard North H.S.Ben played little league baseball, football and wrestled in H.S.He loved animals, especially dogs; He was talented artist; little children...
Henry William Denny
Jan 9, 2026
Henry “Hank” William Denny
Henry “Hank” William Denny, 78, of Argyle, Texas passed away on Friday, January 9th. Hank was born in Houston on January 11, 1947, to Minor and Cliff Denny.
Hank grew up in Houston and attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he met and married Mary Craver. He was sent to Vietnam after being drafted into the...
Elizabeth Ann Foster
Jan 9, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Boyd Foster passed away January 9, 2026, at her home. Liz was born July 8, 1955, to Lewis and Ruth Boyd in Dallas, where she grew up and attended school. Liz met the love of her life, Charles "Charlie" Foster, in Fort Worth while working together. They were married on November 4, 1992, and celebrated 32 years until...
Mary Margaret Wagner
Jan 8, 2026
Mary Margaret Wagner, was born on February 15, 1931, in Oneida, Kansas. She passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Denton, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience that will be cherished by those who knew her.
In 1947, at the young age of 16, Mary met the love of her life, Elwood Wagner, 28. A year later...
Anne Silbernagel
Jan 7, 2026
Mary Anne, a devoted wife, mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 7, 2026 at the age of 84. She was surrounded by love, just as she had spent her life giving it.
Anne was a woman of quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family. As a mother, she was nurturing,...
Deborah Ann Hill
Jan 7, 2026
Deborah Ann Hill, 59, of Colorado City, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2026, after a courageous and determined battle with cancer that she faced with strength and grace since 2019.
Debbie was born on September 20, 1966, to Edward and Ruth Orona. From an early age, she was known for her warm spirit, honest heart, and a smile that could...
Doris Ida Dyer
Jan 6, 2026
Doris I. Dyer, devoted teacher, beloved mother, cherished “Meme,” faithful wife, loving sister, and guiding mentor, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 6, 2026, at her home.
For more than 32 years, Doris dedicated her life to education, beginning her teaching career in Irving ISD and eventually retiring from Denton ISD. She shaped not only young minds,...
Sherri Lea King
Jan 5, 2026
Sherri Lea King, 75, of Watauga, Texas, lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys that brought people together. Sherri was the daughter of Elmo Douglas Canon and Juanita Marie Admire and she grew up surrounded by her siblings Vicki Daniels, Corky Canon, Deana McDonald, and Tommy Canon. Though she faced the loss of her parents and...
Eddie Blackwell
Jan 5, 2026
Eddie Blackwell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, joined our heavenly Father peacefully at home in Denton, Texas, on January 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on January 18, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, Eddie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family.
Eddie graduated from Borger High School, and he spent much of his...
