Obituary Listing

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.

Jan 22, 2025

Daisy passed away peacefully with her husband at her bedside on January 22, 2025, in Denton, Texas. She was born in Montpelier, Vermont on December 18, 1945 to Lt. Colonel Guy Peake (Retired) and Eloise (Vivian) Peake (both deceased). She was married to her husband Tyrone (Ty) Clinton for over 60 years. She moved to Texas in...

Jan 22, 2025

Noah Lee Sims, 42, passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born in Denton, Texas, to Stanley "Sandy" and Nickali Sims on August 26, 1982. Noah had many talents and jobs throughout his life, including Alaskan fisherman, mechanic, well service tech, and truck driver. Noah made many dear friends throughout his life that he loved deeply,...

Jan 21, 2025

Donald Hugh Swafford, 89 yrs, of Ponder, passed away January 21, 2025, in Ponder.  He was born in Justin, Texas, to Hugh Denton Swafford and Alma Irene Moncrief Swafford.  He was a graduate of Ponder High School.

Don married Dollie Jean Coulter on September 29, 1956, in Ponder. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2017,...

Jan 19, 2025

Laura Elizabeth Shoemake Kellar November 17, 1955 – January 19, 2025

After a brief illness, Laura Elizabeth Shoemake Kellar, a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and accomplished computer programmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 19, 2025, in Grapevine, Texas.

Laura...

Jan 19, 2025

Joan Dupray McReynolds was born August 10th, 1934, in Vista, California to Donald and Emma Dupray. Joan met and married the love of her life James "Jim" Newton McReynolds while he was stationed in California, and they remained together for 46 years until his passing. She was a proud military wife and lived in Germany through three separate deployments,...