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John "Johnny" Allen Garrett

John "Johnny" Allen Garrett

Aug 18, 2025

Johnny Garrett of Dallas, TX, formerly of New York, NY and Fordyce, AR departed this world on Monday morning, August 18, 2025. He was 59 years old. Throughout his life, Johnny worked in many capacities from waiting tables in popular eateries in New York and Dallas, to selling real estate, to even driving Uber and Lyft routes....

Loretta Ann Chwaliszewski

Loretta Ann Chwaliszewski

Aug 17, 2025

Loretta Ann Chwaliszewski, 85, of Little Elm, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1940, in Orange, Texas to Juel Franklin Noguess & Louise Marie Sauls.

Loretta was a mother of 5 children & a homemaker. She graduated in 1958 from Highline High School in Seattle,...

Hollis Taylor, Jr.

Hollis Taylor, Jr.

Aug 17, 2025

Hollis Taylor, Jr., of Bedford, Texas passed away on August 17, 2025 at the age of 89 after a long illness.

Born on December 31, 1935 in Greenville, Mississippi, Hollis Jr. was the son of Hollis Sr. and Letha Belle Taylor. He and his parents moved frequently throughout his childhood across Mississippi, Louisiana,...

Thomas Russell Elliott

Thomas Russell Elliott

Aug 16, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Russell Elliott August 15th,1946 - August 16th, 2025 Age 79

Thomas "Tommy" Russell Elliott was born in San Angelo, Texas August 15th, 1946, at Shannon Memorial Hospital, to parents Berta Lorine "Loraine" Neely, and Wardlaw Jones Elliott.

Tommy spent most of his childhood growing in the Oak...

Wesley John Bryant

Wesley John Bryant

Aug 14, 2025

He died with his boots on…

Wesley (Wes) John Bryant passed peacefully at his mother's home after a kiss and an "I love you" from his beloved daughter, Rosie, on Thursday, August 14th, 2025.

He was born in July 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was the loving father...

Ed Lee Redfearn

Ed Lee Redfearn

Aug 13, 2025

Edward Lee Redfearn was born to Bobby Redfearn and Veatrice Ann Smith Redfearn on April 26, 1961, in Aubrey, Texas. He passed away on August 13, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother Bobby Clinton Redfearn and his grandparents: Harvey Deck Redfearn, Vernie Hendricks Redfearn, Homer...

Johnny "John" N. Piott

Johnny "John" N. Piott

Aug 12, 2025

Johnny (John) N. Piott, 69, of Denton, passed away on August 12, 2025, at his home. Born in Denton, Texas on March 17, 1956, he was the beloved son of George and Verda (Clark) Piott, both of whom preceded him in death.

John was an Electrician by trade. His natural talent for troubleshooting...

Debra Ann Harper

Debra Ann Harper

Aug 12, 2025

Debra Ann Harper, 68, passed away peacefully in Celina, Texas on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 4, 1957, to Robert and Mildred Davis.

Debra lived a life filled with love and a lot of giving. She enjoyed cooking, singing karaoke, playing dominoes, talking on the...

Jake Carl Hendricks

Jake Carl Hendricks

Aug 11, 2025

Jake Carl Hendricks (73) of Denton Texas passed away on August 11, 2025 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas. He was born May 8th, 1952, to George and Peggy Hendricks and married Beate Doerr from Germany on March 8th, 1986, at the First Christian Church.

Jake attended Lab Elementary School and Denton...

William "Billy" Lee Smith

William "Billy" Lee Smith

Aug 11, 2025

William Lee Smith, better known as Billy or Papa, passed away at his home in Sanger, Texas on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born in Denton, Texas on December 23, 1941 to Howard and Anna Smith. Billy worked as a truck driver and prior to that he had his own dump truck and excavating business.  He...

Sherry Maxine Foutch

Sherry Maxine Foutch

Aug 7, 2025

Sherry Maxine Foutch was born on April 21st, 1955, in Denton, Texas, to Carl Jr. and Jonnie Jo Sweatman. She graduated from Denton High School. She married John Foutch in 1976, and they shared 29 years of marriage. They were blessed with two children: son Zachary and daughter Brooke. Sherry retired from Nestle Water Company in 2021,...

Sherry Ann Graves

Sherry Ann Graves

Aug 6, 2025

Sherry Ann Glenn Graves danced into heaven on August 6, 2025. Her dance started when she flew down from heaven and landed in the arms of her precious parents Troy Dell Glenn and Sylva Jo Sitton Glenn on June 25, 1952 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The Lord gave her an amazing spirit that always...

Auleen Jessie Robinson

Auleen Jessie Robinson

Aug 4, 2025

Auleen J. Robinson (nee Merrill) died unexpectedly on August 4, 2025. The family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.

Auleen is survived and missed by her children, Allen (Louise) Lock of Krum, TX; Brian Lock, of Silver Creek, NY; and Craig Lock (Laura Valerius) of Denton, TX; and beloved stepsons, William "Bill"...

Carl Thomas Eiland

Carl Thomas Eiland

Aug 3, 2025

Carl Thomas (Tom) Eiland entered this world on June 18, 1952 in Gainesville, FL. He was the oldest of six siblings born to Carl Trainer and Sharon (Susie) Virginia Sapp Eiland. He departed on his biggest fishing trip ever on August 3, 2025.

Tom graduated Bradford High School in Starke, FL in 1970....

Virginia Corine Mitchell

Virginia Corine Mitchell

Jul 31, 2025

Virginia Corine Mitchell May 4, 1933 – July 31, 2025

Virginia Corine Mitchell, born on May 4, 1933, in Sabathney, Parker County, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, July 31, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton. She was 92 years old.

Corine was the daughter of Virgil Clay...

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Leverton

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Leverton

Jul 31, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Leverton passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2025. Born on September 27, 1951, in Paris, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Albert and Earlene Boren both of whom preceded her in death. On June 11, 2009, she married the love of her life, retired Denton Police Investigator, Michael Leverton. Sandy and...

Mary Lee Parkhill

Mary Lee Parkhill

Jul 29, 2025

Mary Lee Parkhill, 80 passed away at a local hospital in Denton, Texas.  Mary was born in Denton, Texas on September 17, 1944 to Kenneth George and Dorothy Farmer.

Mary loved cooking and collecting recipes.  She also loved putting her novels on Facebook for everyone to enjoy.  Mary enjoyed her trips to Gainesville to "Get a Burger",...

Ramon Maese, Jr.

Ramon Maese, Jr.

Jul 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father & grandfather, Ramon Maese, Jr., after a long, fulfilling life. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will forever be remembered for his simple, unassuming nature. We find comfort in knowing his legacy lives...

Michael Joseph Whitten

Michael Joseph Whitten

Jul 26, 2025

Michael Joseph Whitten of Denton, Texas, passed peacefully at home on July 26, 2025, after an extended illness. Michael was born on July 31, 1944, at Savannah Army Air Base in Savannah, Georgia to Royce and Gladys Whitten. After Royce's WWII service, the family moved back to Texas and eventually made their way to Denton, where Michael's...

Linda Jean Sembera

Linda Jean Sembera

Jul 26, 2025

 It is with heavy hearts that friends and family mourn the loss of Linda Jean Sembera, who passed peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by friends and family. Linda is survived by loving husband, Greg Stephens, nieces and nephews: Thomas Metzger, Cassandra Guelfi, Tara Wilkins, Simon Wilkins, Rachel Wilkins, and Maximus Wilkins. Linda joins her family in heaven - parents...

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