Obituary Listing

Nov 5, 2021

Burtis Leola McKinney, 99, of Krum, Texas passed away on November 5, 2021 in Denton, Texas. She was born on November 30, 1921 in Alvord, Texas, one of twelve siblings born to Newton and Mary (Parsons) Sipes.

She married Edgar Eugene "Ned" McKinney on August 9, 1937 in Denton, TX. As custom harvesters, she traveled with Ned...

Nov 3, 2021

Charlie Wright passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Kenneth and Gail Wright on February 3, 1957. In 1987 Charlie married Louanne Rowlett. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Kim Martin and Cindi Chism Brown, and niece Toni Chism.  Charlie is survived by...

Nov 2, 2021

Dora Lou Sloan, 88, passed away on November 2, 2021 in McKinney, Texas. She was born in Tarrant County, Texas to William and Gertie (Blackwell) Greer on June 12, 1933.

Dora was a homemaker and life-long Baptist.  She enjoyed traveling, sewing and was an avid bridge player for many years.

She played piano and met...

Nov 2, 2021

David Terrell "Terry" Long, Jr., 47, of Denton, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Denton, Texas with his wife Claudina by his side at their local hospital. He was born in High Point, North Carolina to David and Mary Long on June 14, 1974. He attended schools in High Point, North Carolina and after graduating High...

Oct 31, 2021

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith"

– 2 Timothy 4:7 –

It is with a heavy heart that the Sithamparapillai family announce that Puvanendran Sithamparapillai (also known as Rajan and Puvi) was called to rest on 31...

Oct 31, 2021

A husband, father, son, uncle, brother to many and friend to all.  Brian lived his life to the fullest, a thrill seeker, avid hunter, always looking for the next adventure.  His pride and joy was his children, Blake (Peanut/Daddy's Princess) and Walker (Little Monster/Walkman).  He never missed an opportunity to show them true love and to always shoot for...

Oct 31, 2021

Sue Reed, a devoted wife, mother, and nana, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021 in Haltom City at the age of 79.  She was born in Burlington, Iowa on June 27, 1942 to Chester Geiwitz and Ruth Hellums Geiwitz.  She was dearly loved by her parents and doted on by her protective big brother, Charles.

The...

Oct 31, 2021

James Eugene Bates, 89, of Denton passed away on October 31, 2021. James was born on August 30, 1932 in Frederic, WI to Jesse Eugene & Elizabeth Florence Bates.

James graduated from high school in El Dorado, Arkansas and received a B.S. in chemical engineering from LA Tech in 1955. He worked for Texaco Refineries in Port...

Oct 27, 2021

Julie Alice Kammer passed away peacefully at her home in Argyle on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, with her children by her side.  Julie was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 23, 1943, to Alvin "Butch" Putney and Lydia Yannke.

Julie graduated from Bay View High School in 1961 and married Jerry Kammer in 1964.  They raised two...

Oct 27, 2021

Mary Bengtson , 87 , of Denton , passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 27, 2021. She was born to William and Mary Farrar on August 17, 1934 in Providence, Rho de Island. She married William (Bill) Bengtson on March 20, 1954. She was a memb er of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and...

Oct 26, 2021

Dorothy Jean Martin passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Denton, Texas. She was born in Krum, Texas to I.T. and Mary K. Martin on August 10, 1933.

Dorothy grew up in Denton, TX and graduated from Denton High School.  Dorothy worked various places as a bookkeeper, including General Motors Parts Division and Harpool Seed Company.  She...

Oct 26, 2021

Frances Elizabeth Hardy passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Denton, Texas.  She was born in Vernon, Texas to James and Carolyn Morris on April 15, 1942.  Frances was a dedicated daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend to many.  But most of all she cherished her role as a mother and Nana.

Frances was most happy when...

Oct 24, 2021

Willabelle "Willie" Holmes, 102, of Denton, TX, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 24, 2021. She was born on May 7, 1919 in Unadilla Township, Michigan to Carl and Emily (Fineout) Lillywhite.

Willie was a caring, happy soul who was interested in everyone she met.  She loved to dance and met her husband, Riby, on...

Oct 23, 2021

Jerry Thomas Serna, 58, of Sanger passed away on October 23, 2021, in Denton. He was born in Robstown, Texas to Jeff Serna and Sara Gruschow.

He is survived by his sisters, Hilda Darwin of Sanger, Patsy Ball and husband Richard of Lake Kiowa, Lisa Guay and husband Mario of Sanger, brothers, Eddie Serna of Muenster, TX,...

Oct 23, 2021

Gerry W. Baines, 72 of Denton passed away on October 23, 2021. She was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to William and Barbara Weatherford. She grew up in San Antonio, Texas and was a graduate of The University of Texas, Austin.

She was an active member of St. David of Wales Episcopal Church in Denton for over 20...

Oct 23, 2021

Gerry W. Baines, 72 of Denton passed away on October 23, 2021. She was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to William and Barbara Weatherford. She grew up in San Antonio, Texas and was a graduate of The University of Texas, Austin.

She was an active member of St. David of Wales Episcopal Church in Denton for over 20...

Oct 22, 2021

On October 22,2021 Don Roland Gay of Drop, Tx passed away in Ft. Worth Texas. He was 84 years old. Don was born on November 13, 1936 in Ferris, Texas to Robert and Jewell (Millsap) Gay and was the youngest of 8 children.

In 1969 he married Dale Shrum, their blended family lived in Drop Texas on...

Oct 21, 2021

Elvin Francis "Russ" Russell, Jr., age 83 of Argyle, Texas passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2021 surrounded by his family. Russ was born in Fort Worth to Elvin F. "Buck" Russell and Lucille (Styron) Norwood.

Russ grew up and lived most of his life in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. He graduated from Paschal High...

Oct 20, 2021

Dr. Ann S. Jagoe passed away October 19, 2021. She was born October 6, 1951, to Joseph Warren Jagoe, III, and Katherine Medders Jagoe. She was a fourth-generation member of the Jagoe family that originally settled in Denton in 1874.  She lived almost her entire life in a home on Jagoe Street built by her grandfather, J. W. Jagoe,...

Oct 19, 2021

Rickey David Stout passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home in Denton, TX. He was born in Denton, TX to Rickey and Patricia Stout on July 14, 1973. Rickey enjoyed being with his family, fishing, and camping.

Rickey is survived by his daughter, Destinee Stout, son, Justin Stout, wife, of 23 years, Jodi stout, father,...