Obituary Listing

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....

Apr 25, 2021

Roxana Bejarano Hughes passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Denton. She was born in Santa Cruz, Bolivia to Dario Bejarano-Vargas and Ena Balcazar-Arias on February 14, 1964. Roxana married Lee Hughes on November 4,1995. She is preceded in death by both her parents.

Roxana lived her life to the fullest. She loved traveling, dancing,...

Apr 23, 2021

Vera Melrose Hughes of Ponder, TX. passed away Friday April 23, 2021 at the age of 88. Vera was born October 27. 1932 in Carmen, Oklahoma to Adam Lee Melrose and Esther Galer. She was 1 of 7 siblings that grew up in the farming communities of Northern Oklahoma and graduated Carmen High School in 1950.

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Apr 22, 2021

Dorothy Louise Gorrell Barksdale, 83, of Justin, Texas passed away in Weatherford, Texas on April 22, 2021. She was born to Emma (Fritcher) and Edgar Gorrell in Pilot Point, Texas on August 8, 1937.

She attended schools in Pilot Point and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Collinsville, Texas. She married J. Lloyd Barksdale...

Apr 20, 2021

Molly Merritt Hook, 69, of Highland Village passed away on April 20, 2021.

She attended Denton High School and graduated from The University of Texas in Austin where she was a Kappa Kappa Gamma. She was an educator for over 35 years earning her Masters in computer science.

She was an avid supporter of the...

Apr 20, 2021

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Robert Lynn Parker, beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend and advisor, passed from this life and entered the gates of glory to join his mother Carmella and nephew Josiah. While his time on earth was cut short for those he left behind, his legacy of kindness, goodness, and positivity will remain for those whose...

Apr 17, 2021

Lela Sue Durham, 64, of Durant, Oklahoma passed away on April 17, 2021 in Sherman, Texas. She was born on December 17, 1956 in Nocona, Texas to Joe and Mary (Willeby) Durham.

Lela grew up in Argyle, Texas and graduated from Denton High School. Her son, Shaun was her pride and joy. She was a proud grandmother...

Apr 17, 2021

Robert "Bob" Richard, 91 years old passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021. Bob was born in Winchester, Virginia and graduated from V.P.I. (Virginia Tech University) in 1951.

Bob was married to Sybil Lucille Nelson for 48 years, moved to Denton in 1971, and raised 3 sons; Steve, Jeff, and Greg. Bob loved golf and introduced his...