Obituary Listing

May 13, 2021

Richard William Wood, "Bill" or "Coach," age seventy-four, of Argyle, Texas passed away May 13, 2021. The son of a petroleum engineer and a schoolteacher, Bill was born in Smackover, Arkansas and raised in Midland, Texas. Bill was proud to be a Midland High Bulldog, where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track each year of high school,...

May 12, 2021

Jerry Don Glenn passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 after a 10 month battle with cancer in Denton, Texas. He was born in Gainesville, Texas on August 28, 1941 to Noble M. Jr. and Frances Glenn. Jerry enjoyed playing guitar,  camping, fishing, and playing golf. He loved spending time with his family and extended church family. Jerry was a...

May 11, 2021

Larry Gene Jones, 66, of Ponder passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, after a short battle with Cancer. He was born on January 18, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to Bill and Beth (Woods) Jones.

Larry graduated from Krum High School in 1973 where he was active in basketball and the FFA. As a member of the...

May 6, 2021

Shirley Helen (Speake) Kennemer, 86 of Denton, TX passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Denton. She was born in Gainesville, Texas to Roy Herman and Greta Nora (Stevens) Speake on July 5, 1934. Her mother always said she was a left-over firecracker.  Shirley graduated from Denton High School in 1952 and attended North Texas State University.  Shirley began...

May 6, 2021

Mary Helen Gonzales was born in Dallas, Texas on February 4, 1972. She was the oldest of three children born to Juanita Janie Gonzales. Mary and her family later moved to Denton, Texas where she attended Denton ISD and later confessed her love for Christ. Growing up Mary had several hobbies that she enjoyed. She loved skating, fixing her...

May 5, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Alfred Johnston, 80, passed from this life on May 5, 2020. Born in Niles, Michigan on July 24, 1939 to Walter and Margaret Johnston. The youngest of four children, sister June, brothers William "Bill", and Gerald F Johnston. Jerry was a graduate of John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana. He served proudly in the United...

May 5, 2021

Joseph Edward "Joey" Turner, Jr., 31, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away May 5, 2021 in New Orleans. He was born to Melanie and Joseph Edward Turner in Longview, Texas on June 15, 1989.

Joey was self-employed as a musician and painter. He was also a talented singer.

He is preceded in death by his father,...

May 5, 2021

Roland Perry Ridge II, 72, of Denton, Texas passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2021 in Denton, TX. He was in the presence of his loving family, numerous friends and law enforcement officers.

Roland was born on December 28, 1948 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Roland Perry Ridge and Julia Ann (Shattuck) Ridge. Roland graduated  in 1967 from...

May 4, 2021

Bob Dees piloted his final flight, bound for Heaven, the afternoon of May 4, 2021. Tenacity and strength pushed him through a slow and debilitating battle with Alzheimer's disease. His wife of 72 years, Winona, was ever-loving at his side. Their unique devotion to one another was witnessed daily by anyone who knew them.

Family was his...

May 4, 2021

With great sadness, the family of William "Bill" David Shoebotham announces Bill's passing at the age of 49, after a stubborn battle with cancer.  Bill was born in Missouri and died in his home on May 4, 2021.

Bill graduated from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico class of 1990 and from the University of...

May 2, 2021

James Michael Musser passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born in Terrell, Texas on May 31, 1977. Michael enjoyed electronics, music, movies, driving his jeep, long discussions over abstract  philosophical ideas, and shopping for shoes. He is preceded in death by his grandfather and great  grandmother.

Michael is survived by his...

May 2, 2021

The Lord took Wilma Louise Monk home to be with him on May 2, 2021 at her home in Corinth, TX, she was 84. She was born on June 20, 1936 in Leonard, TX to Creed and Una Sadler.

She is survived by her daughter Karen Lee and husband Michael of Corinth, TX,  son Garry Monk and...

Apr 29, 2021

Naomi Ruth Allen, 81, of Denton passed away April 29, 2021.  She was born November 18, 1939 in Spiro, Oklahoma to Icy and Richard Wright.

After graduating High School in Spiro, OK, she moved to Denton, TX where she attended TWU and worked at the former Jagoe Abstract Company doing Title work.  This led to an amazing...

Apr 29, 2021

Betty Marie Stone, 88, of Denton passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021 at Vintage Health Care Center, Denton, Texas. She was born July 30, 1932 to Byron and Laura Rainey. She married Glen E. Stone, her high school sweetheart, on April 27, 1951 in Denton, Texas.

Betty spent her life in Denton, Texas where she worked...

Apr 29, 2021

Elizabeth Eckols, 58, of Sanger passed away on April 29, 2021 in Denton. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on January 31, 1963 to Orris and Billie (Baker) Harcum, Jr.

Elizabeth was a loving and devoted mother and wife. She was a tremendous cook who...

Apr 27, 2021

Billy Bob Bailey, 70 of Denton passed away Tuesday at his residence.  He was born March 2, 1951 in Denton to O.H. "Stuffy" Bailey and Abbie Lee Gentle Bailey.  He graduated from Denton High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Denton.  He retired from Kroger where he was a meat cutter.

Graveside...

Apr 27, 2021

Barbara Hackett, 85 passed from this life, peacefully, April 27, 2021. Due to Covid 19, there will be no services. In lieu, since she loved animals, please send donations in her memory to; Humanesociety.org

Many will miss her smile and the joy she shared with those around her.

Survivors; Daughters; Kimberly Hughes-Fraser of Roanoke Texas...

Apr 27, 2021

Harry Patrick "Muscles" Long, 66, of Mobile, AL passed away in Denton on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on September 22, 1954 to Katha Lee (Fuller) and Harry "Pat" Long.

Harry graduated from Davidson High School in 1972 and served in the US Navy from 1972 to 1974.

Harry was...

Apr 26, 2021

Roland Earl Baker, Jr, 71, of Sanger passed away at his home on April 26, 2021. He was born in White Settlement, Texas to Roland Sr and Mary (Grissett) Baker on May 13, 1949.

Roland married the Love of his life, Linda Kennemer on May 5th 1971. He was a family man, and a very dedicated, kind...

Apr 26, 2021

Socorro Morris passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home. She was born in Mexico to Jesus and Leonor Vega on November 13, 1949. Socorro enjoyed sewing, going to renaissance fairs, spending time with family as well as going to the boats(gambling). She also had a love of dancing, travel, and having a drink of her Coronitas....