Obituary Listing

Jul 13, 2024

James Philip Leonardi, known affectionately as Jym, passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 71, in Denton, Texas. Born on December 2, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to Madeline and John "Jack" Leonardi. Jym was a vibrant soul known for his humor, fascinating stories and ability to light up any room.

Jym is survived by...

Jul 10, 2024

Jo Marie Fairchild, 56, passed away on July 10, 2024 in Denton, Texas.  She was born on April 19, 1968 in Amarillo, Texas.  Jo was preceded in death by her brother, Trenton Fairchild and is survived by her mother, Helen Fairchild and father, Buckie Joe Fairchild; her sister and brother-in-law, Dawn and John Towne; and nephew, Dylan...

Jul 10, 2024

Robert Walter "Wally" Cochran, 75, of Denton, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 10, 2024, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. He was born September 19, 1948, in Dallas, Texas to Earl W. and Dorryece E. Payne Cochran.

Wally graduated from Denton High School in 1967 and graduated from the University of...

Jul 8, 2024

Joe D. Cornett, was born on February 28, 1935, in Tulsa Oklahoma to Aaron L. and Rose Mary Cornett.  He passed away on July 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, patience, and dedication. Joe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and educator, known for his unwavering commitment to his family and vocation.

Joe spent...

Jul 8, 2024

Carol Alice Grappe passed away in Denton, Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born in Goodnight, Texas to James Henry and Corinne McKee on September 12, 1928. Carol loved to travel, mowing her grass, shopping and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Jovita Bones and...

Jul 8, 2024

Jim was born in Leeds Alabama to Mamie Earnest and Clarence Grady Lee. He attended Leeds public schools until high school when he attended boarding school at St. Andrew's School in Sewanee Tennessee, graduating in 1948.

Jim enlisted in the Navy in 1950 upon learning that the G.I. bill would pay for his...

Jul 8, 2024

Treva Ann Richey Sandefur was the daughter of the late Edgar Hiram Richey and Lavada Stockard Richey and was born on October 24, 1941 in Crafton, Texas. A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, she entered into eternity on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the age of 82.

Treva was one of four children,...

Jul 7, 2024

Jerry Thomas Richards, 85, of Denton, Texas passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry's life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and family.

Born to Roy C. and Willia Mae Richards, Jerry was a devoted husband to Clara Faye Howard Richards for an incredible 65 years....

Jul 6, 2024

Mary Etta James, 81, of Valley View, Texas passed away on July 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in National City, California to William Harry Webb Sr. and Elma Ruth Blalock on November 18, 1942. Mary was raised in Imperial Beach, California. Mary was working for her mother at Todd's Drive- inn...

Jul 5, 2024

Janet Marie Beavers, 73, of Denton, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2024, at her home. She was born in Burlington, IA to William & Margaret Dimmitt, on February 15, 1951.

Janet graduated from Jefferson High School, Cedar Rapids, IA in 1969. She then made the move to Texas as fast as possible...

Jul 5, 2024

Betty Jean Melson (Howard) passed away in Sanger, Texas on Friday, July 5th, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 13, 1946 in Davenport, Oklahoma to Roscoe Howard and Ruby Bolen. Betty married the love of her life Thomas Harold Melson, Sr. on March 6, 1964.

Betty...

Jul 4, 2024

Tiffani Danielle Williams passed away in Denton, Texas on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born in Corinth, Mississippi to John Kircher and Cathy Lollar Gaskin and twenty-six months later she became a big sister to Cammie Nicole Kircher (Russell). Soon after her little sister's birth, the family moved to Pilot Point, Texas where her father John worked for...

Jul 4, 2024

Peggy Bruce Kelly passed away peacefully July 4, 2024 in Waxahachie, TX at the age of 90. She was born in Crossroads and grew up in Aubrey where she met the love of her life, Buddy Bruce, and they married in 1952, and were married for 47 years. Peggy was the secretary at the Denton Lab School in the...

Jul 2, 2024

Jim Linden, passed away on July 2, 2024, at his home in Denton, Texas. He was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, on October 9, 1953, to James Edward and Mary Jacqueline Linden.

Jim's early life was shaped by his father's career in the military, leading the family to spend three years in Germany before settling in Texas....

Jun 29, 2024

Edna Marie Newton, 87 of Lake Dallas, Texas passed away on June 29, 2024, in Sanger Texas.

She was born to Lonnie and Myrtle (Garrison) Lynch on January 26, 1937, in Lake Dallas, Texas.

She married Marvin Newton, on April 8, 1955.

Edna attend Lake...

Jun 28, 2024

Jimmy Reece Porterfield

Born December 7, 1947 to Freda Morgan and Garland Norman Porterfield in Shiloh Valley Township, Illinois. He died June 28, 2024 in Denton, TX.

Jim graduated high school in Henrietta, TX. and enlisted in the US Army where he served from 1967 to 1973. He then...

Jun 28, 2024

On Friday June 28, 2024, Cindy Monson Dunn went to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her parents Eugene (Gene) Monson and Barbara Joan (Elder) Monson. She is survived by her husband Clifford Dunn of 30 years, her children Amy (Matt) Payne and Keith (Melissa) Higgs, and her step children Jeff (Andee) Dunn and Heather...

Jun 24, 2024

Karin Sue Colburn Seligmann born April 4, 1948, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Robert Hanify and Roseada Connor Hanify and died from colorectal cancer on June 24, 2024, in Denton, Texas.

Her father was a rancher in the northwest corner of South Dakota and her mother was a teacher, usually in one-room schools with a wood-burning...

Jun 23, 2024

Maria Bertha Cruz Olivo passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Maria was born on September 19, 1968, in the mountains of Ancash, Peru. She was the eldest child of Guillermo Cruz and Maria Olivo. From a young age, she lived with her aunt Nicolasa Olivo, who played a significant role in her upbringing and shaped the...

Jun 23, 2024

Judy Ann Boyer-Bailes passed away at her home in Sanger, Texas on June 23, 2024.

Judy was born on March 18, 1953, in Denton, Texas to Joe and Lena (Pittsinger) Boyer.

Judy worked as an Executive administrator and AP for Oxy Chem and Rexel then retired in 2018.