Curtis R. Stogsdill
Jun 13, 2026
Curtis Ralph Stogsdill Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, in Denton, Texas. He was born on December 17, 1939, in Denison, Texas, and spent the majority of his life rooted in the communities of Texas.
Curtis lived a life defined by service, faith, and dedication. As a young man, he worked as a milkman before answering the...
Floyd Dale Blagg
Jun 13, 2026
Floyd Dale Blagg, a beloved resident of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Texas. Born on December 12, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, Floyd lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and a deep love for his family and community.
A lifelong resident of Denton, with the exception of two years spent at Pecan Tree Rehab...
Dorothy D. McCrea
Jun 10, 2026
Dorothy Dean McCrea, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, in Denton, Texas, after 105 years of a remarkably full and abundant life. Born on January 19, 1921, in Stamford, Texas, Dorothy's life was a testament to resilience, love, and grace.
Dorothy’s journey spanned more than a century, marked by invaluable contributions...
Chari Renee Childers
Jun 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Chari Childers
Chari Childers, age 66, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Chari’s greatest joy in life was her family, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to those she loved.
She was a beloved mother to Gary Luttrell and Jordan Childers, and a proud grandmother to Stevie, Hailey, Jaden, Staeley, Jackson, Stoney, Hayden, Stetson, Easton. She...
Janie Lynn Todd
Jun 9, 2026
Janie Todd left this world peacefully on June 9th, 2026 surrounded by family in Denton, TX. She was born April 25th, 1956 in Seymour, TX to Mary Ellen and J.W. Malone. She was raised on a farm in Seymour as the third of four sisters, where she developed a love for nature and the outdoors.
Janie had three girls of her...
Donald Ray White
Jun 1, 2026
Donald Ray White
December 9, 1939 – June 1, 2026
Donald Ray White was born on December 9, 1939, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Charley A. White and Ruby Mae White. He was raised on a cattle ranch in Bald Hill, Oklahoma, where he developed a lifelong appreciation for agriculture, livestock, and the outdoors. He graduated from Twin Hills High School and went...
Doris Ann Roush
May 31, 2026
Doris Ann (Glover) Roush
October 3, 1938 – May 31, 2026
Doris Ann Roush, 87, of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026.
Born on October 3, 1938, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, Doris spent her childhood and early years in the close-knit community she loved. She graduated from Fort Cobb High School and later attended Southwestern State College in Weatherford, Oklahoma....
Wanda Sue Blankenship
May 30, 2026
Wanda Sue Blankenship, lovingly known as Sue, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and the promise of eternal life. She was 87 years old.
Sue was born on June 10, 1938, in Haskell, Texas, to Thurman A. Rhoads and Clara L. Childress. The values instilled during her upbringing...
Jacob Durel Coffman
May 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jacob Durel Coffman. Jacob brought a big, unmistakable energy into the world. He was beautifully loud, sometimes a bit of a wrecking ball, but that was simply a reflection of the force and passion with which he lived.
From the time he was a young boy, Jacob wore his heart...
Marvin Kurt Smith
May 27, 2026
Marvin Kurt Smith, known to all who loved him as Kurt, passed away on May 27, 2026, in Gainesville, Texas, after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 69 years old. Born on April 8, 1957, in Arlington, Virginia, Kurt grew up to become a man of deep curiosity, generous spirit, and unwavering faith.
Kurt graduated from the University of...
Rena Leeann Whatley
May 23, 2026
Rena Leeann Beauchamp-Whatley, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on September 11, 1962, in Denton, Texas, Rena spent her formative years surrounded by the love and guidance of her parents, Travis "Sandy" Beauchamp and Rochell Beauchamp. She was well known by all to be Daddy’s little...
Johnnie Mack Brown
May 22, 2026
Johnnie “John” Mack Brown, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026.
John was born November 18, 1939, in Cullman, Alabama, the second son of Sarah F. Almon-Brown and William W. Brown. During the years of the Second World War, John’s family moved to Detroit, Michigan, where his parents contributed to the U.S. war industrial effort while raising John and...
William Anthony Reid
May 21, 2026
William Anthony “Tony” Reid passed away peacefully at home, on the morning of May 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Tony was born in 1969 in Fort Worth, Texas. He spent his childhood growing up in Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler before eventually settling in Denton to complete his bachelor’s degree at the University of North Texas. After graduation,...
Pattilyn Smith
May 19, 2026
Pattilyn Gouner Smith, 71, of Denton, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2026.
Pattilyn or as the auto-voice at her Walgreens Pharmacy would call her “paa-TYE-land”, succumbed to the complications of lung disease after five years of intensive treatments.
Patti was born to Dorothy and Ray Gouner at St Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur Tx, the third of four siblings; Clifford Gouner,...
Beth Lee Herring
May 19, 2026
Beth Lee Herring, age 80, of Lewisville, Texas, went to her heavenly home on May 19, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and June Kunze. She graduated from North High School in Columbus in 1963 and from The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry, School of Dental Hygiene in 1967.
Beth was...
Linda Marie Parker
May 14, 2026
Linda Marie Parker, a cherished and devoted figure in her community, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Corinth Rehabilitation Suites. Born on October 13, 1945, in Cleburne, Texas, Linda's life was marked by unwavering faith, steadfast kindness, and an enduring commitment to those she loved.
As one of the founding members of Denton Bible Church, Linda's spirit was deeply...
Mary Margaret Baker
May 12, 2026
Mary Margaret Baker, née Lawrence, a beloved nurse, devoted grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away gently on May 12, 2026, in Irving, Texas. Born on May 27, 1926, in Denton County, she graced this world with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering compassion for nearly a century.
Mary Margaret’s professional journey began at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, where she earned...
Esther Easley Thames
May 10, 2026
Esther Ann Easley Thames, age 95, of Denton, Texas, died on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026, surrounded by her grateful children. Esther was born on October 6, 1930, on a farm in Boone County outside Columbia, Missouri, to Edward and Blanche Easley. She had two older brothers, John and Frank Easley, who predeceased her.
She studied at Christian College and the...
Doyce Ray Adams
May 7, 2026
Doyce Ray Adams, 76, of Denton, Texas, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1950, in Seymour, Texas to Jay and Virginia Adams.
Doyce is survived by his sister, Barbara Lea (husband, Bob); his children, Jeremy Adams (wife, Karen), Corey Adams, Stephanie Jackson, and Beth Morse (husband, Eric); his grandchildren, Jared Adams,...
James Kent Anderson
May 7, 2026
James Kent Anderson, affectionately known as Jim, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 90.
Born on April 7, 1936, in Bakersfield, CA, Jim grew up in Oildale, CA, where he was a high school letterman in swimming before beginning work in the oil fields and on the railroad after graduation. In August 1958,...
