Richard Peter Compton
Nov 24, 2025
Richard Peter Compton unexpectedly went to heaven on November 24, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1958, in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil, to missionary parents Charles Earl Compton, Jr. and Betsy Dunning Compton. Raised in Brazil, Richard developed a lifelong appreciation for people, conversation, and connection—traits that would define him throughout his life.
Richard was full of life and...
Olen Finley Reedy
Nov 20, 2025
Olen Finley Reedy, age 75, of Denton, Texas, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Olen was born on September 16, 1950, in Matador, Texas, to Elden Lee Reedy Sr. and Frances Marie Bostick Reedy. He grew up in Odessa, Texas, where he attended school and spent his early years embracing youth,...
Franziska " Francis" K. Torres
Nov 20, 2025
Franziska K. Torres, affectionately known as Francis, was reunited with her beloved husband, Jaime Torres-Rolon, in the Kingdom of Heaven on November 20th, 2025. She passed peacefully at the age of 87, in Denton, Texas, with her daughters by her side.
Born in Bamberg, Germany on September 27, 1938, to Kordula Knoblach and Joseph Durcholz, Francis grew...
Sharon Vi Smith
Nov 17, 2025
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Sharon Vi Smith, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 with her children by her side. She was born on November 19, 1943, in Marfa, Texas, to Stanley and Viola Linstedt. Sharon spent her childhood in Wisconsin, where she developed the kindness, steady patience, and genuine care for others that became the...
Lisa Hackler
Nov 17, 2025
Lisa Hackler passed away in Denton, Texas, on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born in Richmond, California, to Robert and Patricia Tolman on May 28, 1965. Lisa was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. To know her was truly to love her. She had a remarkable way of making everyone around her feel seen,...
Steven Russell Dietz
Nov 17, 2025
Steven Russell Dietz, aged 49, of Krum, Texas, passed away on November 17, 2025. Born in Denton, Texas, on February 7, 1976, to Teddy and Kathy Dietz, Steven was a devoted husband to Kathy and a proud father to his two daughters, Kali and Bella.
Family was everything to Steven, and he worked tirelessly to create a...
Vincent Jude Oldag
Nov 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vincent J. Oldag, a beloved family man, loyal friend, and dedicated public servant. Vince left this world after a life lived with purpose, courage, and a wholehearted love for the things and people that mattered most.
Vince was a decorated police officer...
Lawanda Lee Garrison
Nov 16, 2025
Lawanda Lee Garrison, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Born on July 12, 1931, in Oswalt, Oklahoma, Lawanda grew up surrounded by family, faith, and the values that shaped her generous and steadfast spirit.
Lawanda married the love of her life, Jesse...
Terry Lee Chadwell
Nov 14, 2025
Terry Lee Chadwell, age 65, of Denton, Texas, passed away on November 14, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
He was born on November 30, 1959, in Amarillo, Texas, to Roland and Mary Ruth Chadwell. Terry was raised in Amarillo, Hereford, and later in Irving, Texas, where he graduated from Irving High...
Partricia Ann Slater
Nov 14, 2025
Patricia Ann "Patty" Smith Slater passed peacefully on November 14, 2025, at her home in Denton, TX, surrounded by her children.
Patty was born in McDermott, Ohio, on January 11, 1934, and grew up in Kentucky as the oldest of five children. She graduated from Raceland High School as valedictorian and was a majorette. She worked as...
Frances Reese Hannah
Nov 12, 2025
Frances Kay Reese Guynes Hannah passed away in Denton, Texas on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Always a free spirit, a force greater than nature, as one of her friends described her, Fran Hannah has left the earthly realm. Fran was born to Raleigh and Frances Harvey Reese on February 25,1945, in Ballinger, Texas. She graduated from Ballinger...
John Robert Mathers
Nov 11, 2025
John Robert Mathers passed away at his home in Shady Shores, Texas on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born in Washington D.C. on August 8, 1937, to John William and Virginia Elburg Mathers.
Bob was a graduate of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Maryland in 1956. He received his commercial pilot license...
Stephen James Mccormick
Nov 11, 2025
Stephen James McCormick, age 76, of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born on April 30, 1949, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Steve lived a life marked by service, craftsmanship, and deep devotion to family and friends.
Steve proudly served in the United States Navy, embodying the values of duty and...
Luis Leonardo Zayas
Nov 10, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Luis Leonardo Zayas Leal, who passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the age of 59. He was born on February 7, 1966. In the Hebrew calendar, he passed away on the 19th of Cheshvan, 5786. He will be remembered as a reserved and special...
James Phillip Mackenna
Nov 9, 2025
James Phillip MacKenna, 76, of Little Elm, passed away peacefully on November 9.
The youngest of four children, Phil was born on July 21, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Dr. Leo W. and Frances MacKenna. He grew up in Denton, TX, where he attended Immaculate Conception Church with his family, and from an early age found his...
Jack Thomas Ragsdale
Nov 8, 2025
JACK THOMAS RAGSDALE, son of the late L. D. Ragsdale and Margaret Reinhardt Ragsdale, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by siblings Bob and wife Pam, Bill and wife Carolyn, and Pat Mayfield and husband Paul. Jack attended Reinhardt Bible Church and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior...
Jerry Thomas Lemons
Nov 7, 2025
Jerry Thomas Lemons, 85, of Denton, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2025 in Plano Texas surrounded by his family. Born on June 19, 1940, in Gainesville, Texas, Jerry was the son of Clovis "Jack" Lemons and Frankie (Fitts) Lemons. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life,...
Alexandra Genevieve Pratt
Nov 6, 2025
Alexandra “Sandy” Genevieve Pratt, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 6, 2025, in Corinth, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1943, in Warren, Michigan. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Brett Stephen; her parents, George and Agnes (Kraszewski) Nitecki; her brother, George Nitecki; and her sister, Barbara L. Nitecki Soules. She is survived...
Mike Allen Needham
Nov 6, 2025
Michael "Mike" Allen Needham
April 1, 1943 – November 6, 2025
Michael "Mike" Allen Needham, 82, of Argyle, Texas, passed on peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.
Born on April 1, 1943, in Fort Worth, Mike was the son of Billy Bert and Helen Virginia...
Kenneth Wayne Ford
Nov 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Wayne Ford (81), who gained his wings on November 6, 2025, in Krum, Texas, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on May 14, 1944, in Denton, Texas
Ken was a true Texan and an entrepreneurial spirit. Since 1972, he built a...
