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Carolyn Faith Walding

Carolyn Faith Walding

Nov 26, 2025

Carolyn Faith Walding passed away in Denton, Texas on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born in Crosby, Texas to Harry and Doris Lindstrom on February 5, 1939. Carolyn married the love of her life Harold Walding on September 7, 1957. She enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She...

Olen Finley Reedy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Mike Allen Needham

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

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...

John Grover Maxwell, Jr.

John Grover Maxwell, Jr.

Nov 5, 2025

John Grover Maxwell Jr., 80, passed away peacefully at his home on November 5, 2025. Born on April 22, 1945, John lived a life marked by kindness, integrity, and devotion to his faith, family, and friends.

John is survived by his beloved wife, Diane; his son, John G Maxwell III and wife Jennifer; his daughter, Stephanie Housing...

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