Obituary Listing

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 4, 2025

Our hearts are grief laden at the passing of Samuel Peter "Pete" Kimbrough. July 26,1994 - November 4, 2025 Beloved son of Ruth Edwards and Joey Kimbrough

Pete was a poet, songwriter, guitarist, artist and humanitarian. So full of love and laughter, Pete enjoyed reading, riding his bike, making music and gaming with...

Nov 3, 2025

Margaret Anne Boliver "Meg" passed away in Denton, Texas on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Aurora, Illinois, to Don and Anne Pearson on June 23, 1962.

Meg went to Denton High School and graduated in 1980. She went to college for Fashion Merchandising and in 1987...

Nov 2, 2025

Stanton McCamey Sembroski passed away at the age of 49 in Denton, Texas on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Stan was born and raised in Garland, Texas, graduating from North Garland High School before earning his degree in Computer Science from the University of North Texas. During his youth, he developed a lifelong love...

Nov 2, 2025

Albert Wood "Dub" Million Jr., 93, of Aubrey, TX died peacefully at his home, November 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. Dub was born on September 15, 1932, in Liberty, TX, to Frances Osbolt Million and Albert "Doc" Million.

Growing up in the "Big Thicket" region of Southeast Texas, Dub explored the piney woods hunting, fishing, and...