Danny Lee Lauterbach
May 8, 2023
Danny Lee Lauterbach, 74 of Denton passed away on May 8, 2023, in Denton, Tx. He was born in Springfield, Il., on June 22, 1948.
Danny graduated Rochester High School in 1968 where he participated in FFA, track, and was a sports manager. On February 05, 1969, Danny enlisted...
Christina Loretta Mills
May 7, 2023
Christina Loretta Mills left this world on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Chris had been battling pain for many years and ultimately had to have both of her hips replaced. The pain continued to get worse, and it was because of this pain that the doctors found the root cause which...
Betty Louise Hammons
May 5, 2023
Betty Louise Hammons passed away at her home in Little Elm, Texas on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born in Tyler, Texas on October 30, 1946 to Walter and Iona Schoppe. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, her dogs, and quilting. S he is preceded in death by both her parents, granddaughter Emily Morrison, great-grandson Lucas...
Laura Frances Brewer Kellum
May 5, 2023
Laura Brewer Kellum, a longtime resident of Denton, TX, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on May 5, 2023 after a long illness. She was born in Denton to Dan and Mae Brewer on October 12, 1936. She met Billy, her husband and love of her life, at Mayhill Elementary in the 4th grade, and they...
Guadalupe Chaparro, Jr.
May 3, 2023
On May 3, 2023, Guadalupe (Lupito) Chaparro was called to the Lord. He was a very outgoing person who lived, loved, and cherished life. His smile would light up any room and his laughter was so contagious.
He is survived by his wife Olga Tamez Chaparro, his children, Andrea, Sophia, Enrigue, and his stepchildren, Marcus,...
Trina Beth Page
May 3, 2023
Trina Beth Ramay Page, 53, of Cross Roads, TX, passed away on May 3, 2023. She was born in Oakland, California on February 16, 1970. Trina was the oldest daughter of Roberta and Harry Key. After graduating from Denton High School in 1988, Trina went on to earn a Bachelor's in Business Education and Masters Degree in Computer Education...
Barbara Jean Cantú
May 2, 2023
Barbara Jean Cantú, 70, of Denton passed away on May 2, 2023, in Pilot Point, TX. She was born on April 18, 1953, in Orange, TX to Robert Alfred and June Rose (Stanton) Ackermann.
Barbara will be remembered for so many things. She was an extraordinary educator, the kind of teacher that every child deserves. She brought...
Daniel "Danny" Brillhart
May 1, 2023
Danny was a 1968 graduate of Grand Prairie High School. He was a two-year starter on the Gopher football team. He was selected to the All Greater Dallas team his senior year. He received football scholarships to Oklahoma State University.
Danny was known as a good friend who was generous with his time...
Cathy Lenora Martin
Apr 30, 2023
Cathy Lenora Martin, 68, of Little Elm, Texas passed away on April 30, 2023. She was born in Evansville, Indiana, on May 23, 1954, to Thomas and Addie Odessa (Carter) Meriwether.
Cathy grew up in Compton California and attended ElSegundo Elementary, Vanguard Jr. High, Centenial Senior High and Compton College. Cathy earned the title of...
Jimmy Ray Hooten
Apr 27, 2023
Jimmy Ray Hooten, 94 of Denton, passed away on April 27, 2023. He was born August 27th, 1928 in Roanoke Texas. He was born at home and years later when they needed to get his birth certificate, no one could remember what year he was born. Two neighbor ladies swore that he was born in 1928 but his oldest...
Betty Jo Hodge
Apr 27, 2023
Betty Jo Chumbley Hodge 97, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born in Navo, TX on September 30, 1925, to George Oliver and Mattie Jane Chumbley. Betty married J.D. Hodge of Denton, TX on October 1, 1943. She gave birth to their daughter Janice Sue Hodge in...
Dorothy Nell Dawson Martin
Apr 25, 2023
Dorothy Nell Dawson Martin, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, peacefully at home and with family by her side. She was born in Lubbock, TX on September 13, 1934, to Walter and Sarah Beatrice 'Bea' Dawson. Dorothy married Bobby Rube Martin of Denton, TX on June 20, 1953. They were fortunate to spend 58 years loving...
Carol Gibson Cordero
Apr 25, 2023
Carol Gibson Cordero passed away in Denton, Texas on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born in Denton to Donald and Gertrude Gibson on April 28, 1945. Carol married Jose Cordero in 2010 She enjoyed swimming, spending time with her family and traveling. She is preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of Carol's...
Kevin Daniel Fischer
Apr 24, 2023
Kevin Daniel Fischer passed away at his home in Denton, Texas, on Monday April 24, 2023. He was born in Denton to his parents Harry Fischer and Norma Bonilla on June 25, 2002.
As a young child he loved to spend time with his cousins, grandparents, aunt, and uncles. Kevin enjoyed playing video games, watching...
John Swafford
Apr 24, 2023
John Denton Swafford, beloved brother, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his Texas Hill Country home on April 24, 2023. He was aged 71.
Johnny, as he was known by friends and family, was born in North Tonawanda, New York, on New Year's Eve of 1951, to Kathleen Youngs Swafford and Thomas W. "Tubby"...
Christina Marie Boydston
Apr 24, 2023
Christina Marie Boydston, 61, of Aubrey Texas, passed away at home on Monday, April 24, 2023. She was born in Mobile, Alabama to Robert Beryl Haycraft and Catherine Elaine (Ward) Haycraft. On January 28, 1984, she married John Lewis Boydston in Lewisville, TX. Christina lived an adventurous life traveling with her husband who served in the United States Air...
Luke Eugene Roberts
Apr 23, 2023
Luke Roberts, 66, formally of Justin, Texas, went to his Lord and Savior, on April 23, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born in Grapevine, Texas on January 6, 1957, to Eugene and Carry Roberts.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dean Roberts, son, Bobby Roberts of Justin, daughter, Amanda and...
Robert Henry
Apr 23, 2023
Robert Carl Henry passed away in Denton, Texas on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 30, 1954 to William and Gertrude Henry. Robert enjoyed reading print newspapers; playing the spoons, cooking, and reading poems for Ridin For the Brand Cowboy Church in Sanger; and making his family and friends laugh....
Charles Preston Monschke
Apr 21, 2023
Charles Preston Monschke, 76, of Krum entered the kingdom of heaven on April 21, 2023. He was born in Denton on January 25, 1947, to Alfred Gustav and Mattie Ruth Monschke. Charles grew up working on the Monschke farm with his brothers, and graduated from Krum High School in 1965. He was class president and valedictorian and played state...
Mary Olive Horn
Apr 21, 2023
Mary Olive Horn, of Sanger, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 77.
The longest serving and first female Denton County Judge, Mary Olive Horn, made every decision by prioritizing the greater good with selflessness and fearless determination.
Born in Owatonna, Minnesota on June 28, 1945...
