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Feb 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Thomas Dale Ouellette With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Dale Ouellette, who left this world on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Denton, Texas. He was born to Roland and Martha Ouellette on August 5, 1959, in Titusville, Florida. Tom lived a life of integrity and unwavering dedication to...

Feb 10, 2025

James Franklin Adams, 84, of Denton passed away on February 10, 2025, in Denton, Texas. He was born on November 8, 1940, in Decatur, Tx. to James and Zepha (Stone) Adams.

He attended Denton Schools and graduated Denton High School in 1959. He married Sandy Adcock in 1966. He was a mechanic and...

Feb 8, 2025

Bobbie Francis Mays passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 14, 1931, in Little Elm, Texas, to Marvin O. and Mary Byrd Rogers Allen, Bobbie grew up in a lively household, where she lovingly helped her older siblings raise their families until she married. She was known for her...

Feb 8, 2025

Joanna Kamp Bates, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Denton, Texas, at the age of 85.

Born on November 25, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Joanna was raised by her parents, Dora and Alfred Kamp, alongside her two sisters, Carolyn and Henrietta. She attended Oklahoma State...

Feb 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Smith.

She was born in Coleman, Texas on January 14, 1926, at 12:37 P.M. and passed away February 8, 2025, in San Juan Capistrano, California. She lived a long and remarkable life filled with love, strength and wisdom.

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Feb 5, 2025

J.O. Patton was born in La Feria, Texas to William Palmer Patton and Emmett Rice Patton on May 10, 1929, and passed away in Denton, Texas on February 5, 2025, at the age of 95.

J.O. grew up in Pharr, TX, where he was active in the Boy Scouts and managed the high school football team and...

Feb 4, 2025

Irene "Kudla" Adams beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, of Denton Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the age 85.  She was born in Adams, Massachusetts to Tomasz Kudla and Zofia Strzepek on April 22, 1939 and was the youngest of 4 children.

Irene was raised in...

Feb 2, 2025

Donald Franklin Gill, Sr., 85, of Denton passed away on February 2, 2025. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on March 30, 1939, to Walter and Clista (Price) Gill. Don was the owner and founder of Gill Builders and Specialty Contracting. He spent his life building homes for families to make memories in. His other passion...

Feb 2, 2025

Benny Lew Neff, age 64, of Littleton, Colorado, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at home.

Benny was born on June 22, 1960, in Van Nuys, California, to Benny Lew Neff and Rosemary (Koontz) Neff. He graduated from Lamar University with a B.S. in Industrial Technology and earned an A.S. degree...

Feb 2, 2025

Jose Martinez, 89 of Sanger, Texas passed away on February 2, 2025 in Denton, Tx.

Jose is survived by his daughters, Ester Martinez, Guadalupe Martinez, Carmen Martinez, and Gabina Martinez, sons, Maximo Martinez, Felipe Martinez, and Armando Martinez, sisters, Petra Martinez, Berta Martinez, Josephina Martinez, and Monica Martinez. his brothers, Jose Martinez, and Pedro Martinez. He was...

Feb 1, 2025

Holly June "Junebug" Smith, 48, of Sanger, Tx, passed away on February 1, 2025, after a 2-year battle with MMMT cancer. Holly was born on Oct. 2, 1976, to Johnny L & Aora B (Howell) Smith in Denton, Tx. She attended Sanger High School, where she participated in many school activities and was a member of the...

Jan 30, 2025

Retired U.S. Air Force Major Frank V. Griggs, 93, of Denton, Texas went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 30, 2025.  He was born February 17, 1931 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Everett Earl and Lola Bernice (Tyer) Griggs.  On December 1st 1956 in Sherman, Texas, he married Janelle Levon Inman.  They were married...

Jan 30, 2025

Jay Michael Hardin, 48, of Denton, passed away on January 30, 2025. He was born in Irving, Texas, on January 1st, 1977, to Billy and Rebecca Hardin.

He grew up in Louisiana before making his way back to his home state, growing up and eventually starting a family with his first wife, Brandy...

Jan 28, 2025

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Higgins, 80, of Robson Ranch in Denton, Texas passed away peacefully on January 28,2025. Peggy was born in Sterling, Illinois to John and Esther Hall on April 22, 1944 and graduated from Sterling Township High School, class of 1962.

She went on to earn an undergraduate degree in sociology as well as bachelors and...

Jan 27, 2025

Benjamin Florian Huston, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend took his "final flight" at age 86. Ben passed away peacefully in Denton, Texas on January 27, 2025. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi to Thomas Boone and Lila Jane Huston on April 17, 1938.

Ben spent his childhood on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where, as a...

Jan 27, 2025

Max Broyles, born on September 13, 1943, in Shreveport, LA, passed away on January 27, 2025, in Denton, TX. He dedicated 49 years of his life to Halliburton and served four years in the U.S. Navy, embodying a strong work ethic and commitment to his family.

Max was a devoted husband to Linda Broyles, sharing a loving...

Jan 25, 2025

Josephine Danielle Crockett passed away on January 25, 2025, at a local hospital. She was born on January 25, 2025, to Tyler Stringer and Darcy Crockett.

Josephine is survived by her parents, Darcy and Tyler; uncles: Dustin Crockett and Addison Crockett; grandparents: Mary and Andy Ortega, Neil Crockett, Susan and David Stringer; aunts:...

Jan 24, 2025

Andrea (Mitchell) Burgess, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2025, in Bridgeport, TX. Born on October 22, 1974, in Aiken, SC, Andrea was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Andrea was part of a large, close-knit, and loving family who cherished her vibrant personality and infectious laugh. Throughout her life, Andrea touched the hearts...

Jan 24, 2025

Lillie Pauline James, 83, of Denton passed away on January 24, 2025 in Denton. She was born in Pilot Point, Texas on March 23, 1941, to Arthur and Mamie Richardson.

Pauline/Mother/Nana kept and stored countless treasures and precious memories of her family; her children and grandchildren since birth; mementos, photos, records, gifts, birthday...

Jan 23, 2025

Harold Keith Fisher, born on August 27, 1936, in Canton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2025. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, known for his service in the U.S. Army and his long career with the U.S. Department of Defense as a Cartographer/Geodesist at the Defense Mapping Agency in St. Louis, MO.