Obituary Listing

Dec 13, 2024

Mary Alambar Rodriguez, 85, of Denton, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, in Denton. She was born in Fort McKavett, Texas on September 12, 1939, to Frank and Luisa Alambar. Mary was a long time resident of Ballinger, Texas before moving to Denton.

Mary is survived by her sisters, Catalina Ruiz of...

Dec 13, 2024

DARRELL RALPH SMITH

Darrell was born January 29, 1938, to Ralph C. Smith and Mildred A. Garner Smith in Ontario, Oregon. He began school at Ontario, going from first grade to his sophomore year when his parents moved to Fruitland, ID where he graduated in 1956.

He was active...

Dec 12, 2024

What a blessed day it was when God gave us the gift of Catherine Jean Fedor on September 3, 1946. She was born to Edward Lakowski and Jean Dawidowicz Lakowski in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Cathy was joined by her older brother Edward Lakowski (deceased) and later by sister Christine Lakowski and Leonard Lakowski.

While attending...

2024

It is with heavy hearts and much love that we remember the life of Susanne Haynes, 66, of Rhome, Texas, who passed away on December 11, 2024, in Denton, Texas. Born in El Paso, Texas, on June 15, 1958, to William and Nita Gaddy, Susanne was a woman of remarkable strength, unwavering determination, and boundless love for her family.

She was...

Dec 11, 2024

Dr. Charles Basil Martin, born on August 9, 1930, in Pittsburg, KS, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Denton, Texas. During his early years, he lived on a farm in New Mexico and later moved to Albuquerque, where he graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1947. Charles pursued higher education with dedication, earning a degree from the University...

Dec 11, 2024

Martha LeAnne Herring, aged 82, of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on December 11, 2024. Born on February 16, 1942, in Hollywood, California, to Clifford Payne DuRard and Martha Agnes Cain DuRard, LeAnne lived a life full of love and dedication.

She graduated from Hillcrest High School in Dallas, Texas, and furthered her education...

Dec 10, 2024

Daniel Patrick Wojciak passed away in Denton, Texas on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born in Parma, Ohio on March 17, 1965, to Edward and Geraldine Wojciak.

After graduating from Parma High School, he moved to Arlington, Texas where he attended the University of Texas at Arlington on a full athletic scholarship. He was a member...

Dec 7, 2024

Karl William "Bill" Erdmann, Jr., 88, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2024, in Denton, Texas. He was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota on June 28, 1936, to Karl W. and Gladys (Pierce)

Bill joined the Army after he graduated from high school and spent a year in Germany.  When...

Dec 7, 2024

Manuel Lucero, 69, of Justin passed away  December 7, 2024 at the Longmeadow Care Center in Justin.  He was born September 8, 1955. Arrangements are pending.

Dec 7, 2024

Cullen Franklin Calame, 71, of Decatur, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 17, 1953, in Fairfield, Texas, Cullen lived a life defined by adventure, hard work, and an enduring love for his family and friends.

Cullen was the beloved husband of Lori (Oakes) Calame,...

Dec 6, 2024

Nancy Louise Dieterich Kurrus died December 6, 2024 in Plano, Texas. She was born on January 26, 1935 in Dallas to Louise Caillet and Arthur F. Dieterich.  She was a descendant of the Reverchon family from the La Reunion colony in West Dallas.

She grew up on her family's dairy farm, Hermosa Farms, on the corner of...

Dec 5, 2024

James John Talatzko, affectionately known as Jim or JT, passed away peacefully at his home in Denton, Texas, on December 5, 2024, at the age of 72. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his daughters and son-in-law in his final moments.

Born on July 7, 1952, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jim...

Dec 4, 2024

Joseph Edward Hollis Jr. passed away in Denton, Texas, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born in Denton on April 13, 1950, to Joseph and Gracie Fourteen Hollis.

Joseph Hollis Jr. attended Fred Moore High School before graduating from Denton Senior High School. He furthered his education at Cook County Community College...

Dec 3, 2024

John (Jay) Rufus Jones was born on August 27, 1950, in Denton, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Rufus Jones and Emma Louise King Jones.

Jay is survived by his beloved son Garrett John Jones; his sisters Dorothy Clare Lanham and Betty Louise Garrett; numerous...

Dec 2, 2024

Lona-Rae Chastain Crow, 72 years young, passed away at her home in Krum, Texas on Monday morning December 2, 2024, with her husband of forty-eight years, Toby Lee Crow, by her side after a decades long courageous struggle with lupus and other chronic illnesses which ravaged her body.

She was born in Miami,...

Dec 2, 2024

William Edward (Ed) Williams, Jr., passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on December 2, 2024, in Denton. Ed was born on April 13, 1944, to a well-known Denton couple, W. E. "Eddie" and Maerene Williams. Ed was raised on the Williams' Farm, located on what is now-- S of King's Row, N of N Loop 288,...

Dec 2, 2024

Alan A. Napleton, born on October 27, 1949, in Butler, PA, passed away peacefully at his home in Denton, TX, on December 2, 2024. His life was deeply rooted in his Catholic faith, his large extended family, and many friends. Alan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Robert Morris University in 1974. He initially worked with R&B Development...

Dec 2, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Arnold was born October 20, 1956, in Denton, Texas to Joe and Billie Jean Arnold. She was welcomed into Jesus' arms on December 2, 2024.

Rebecca attended Woodrow Wilson Elementary, Strickland Jr. High, and graduated from Denton High School. She went on to attend NTSU and received a Bachelor's Degree...

Dec 2, 2024

Ronald "Cale" Wallace, aged 47, of Justin, passed away on December 2, 2024. Born on August 26, 1977, in Garland to Ronald Glen and Bertha Lou McTee Wallace, Cale spent his early years in Garland before moving to Blue Ridge. He graduated from Tarleton State University in Stephenville with a Master's Degree in Agriculture. During his college years, he...

Dec 1, 2024

Karolyn Kay Brown (née Robertson) passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at 9:37 a.m., with John Brown, her faithful husband of 64 years, by her side. She leaves behind a legacy of ceaseless love and commitment to her family that inspires all who were blessed to know her. Born on August 13, 1941, in Plainview, Texas,...