Henry Apodaca
Jan 29, 2026
Our beloved Henry left us too soon, leaving behind cherished memories. Henry Apodaca passed away January 29, 2026 in Denton. Texas. Henry was born January 11, 1954, and married Dora Villanueva in April 1972. Henry lived in Portales, New Mexico, he was a very loving and giving person. He will be missed deeply.
He is survived by his wife Dora Apodaca; son...
Eldon Buford Peterson Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Eldon "Butch" / "Pete" Peterson passed away peacefully at home in Denton, TX, on January 26, 2026. Butch was born on January 16, 1950, to Eldon and Ethel Peterson in Chicago, IL. He grew up in Melrose Park, IL and Bolingbrook, IL and graduated in May 1968 from Benet Academy High School in Lisle, IL. He played baseball in High...
Mildred Lancaster Martin
Jan 26, 2026
Mildred Frances Lancaster Martin passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 91. Born in Denton, Texas in 1934, she grew up on Bernard Street. She was a lifelong resident of Denton and member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She attended the Denton Normal School and graduated from Denton High School in 1952. She was married to R.D....
Nancy Marie Steer
Jan 26, 2026
Nancy Marie Steer, 55, of Denton, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors.
George Lewis Shunk, Jr.
Jan 24, 2026
George Lewis Shunk Jr., cherished husband, devoted dad, grand-father and great grand-father, has passed away of natural causes and is in the loving presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Born and raised in Argos, Indiana, George learned many of life’s most important lessons and values growing up and working on his family’s farm. As was the case for many...
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...
Leanne Harris
Jan 18, 2026
Leanne Harris passed away peacefully at her home in Denton, Texas, on January 18, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on November 18, 1960, in Dallas, Texas, Leanne was the daughter of Leland and Roxanna Sample, both of whom have predeceased her.
Leanne's life was marked by warmth, love, and dedication to her family. She is survived by her devoted...
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...
Samuel Alexander Beasley
Jan 17, 2026
Samuel Alexander Beasley
October 26, 1989 – January 17, 2026
Samuel “Sam” Beasley, of Denton, Texas passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of thirty-six. He was born in Odessa, Texas, and at age four, moved to Lubbock, Texas, where he grew up close to family.
Sam was active in sports- playing soccer, baseball, basketball, and football. He also trained in...
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...
Cheryl Lynn McLemore
Jan 10, 2026
Cheryl Lynn McLemore, 67, of Denton passed away on January 10, 2026, at her home. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 26, 1958 to David and June Wagner.
She grew up in Dayton and graduated from Belmont High School. In her younger years, she began her career at family operated Frisch’s Big Boy in Dayton, Ohio, starting at the...
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...
