Obituary Listing

Dec 16, 2025

Sandra Ann (Sandy) Thomas Bowles experienced a reunion she has long awaited as she passed peacefully into her rest early December 16, 2025. Waiting alongside her Lord and Savior to greet Sandy were her daughter, Tonya, her grandson, Ryan Hooper, her granddaughter, ShyAnn Hooper, her parents James Wylie (Buster) Thomas and Buena Browning Thomas, two sisters and two brothers....

Dec 15, 2025

Stephen Joseph Hovanetz was born on February 1, 1956. A self-proclaimed "Army brat," he eventually settled with his family in Mount Arlington, New Jersey, where he spent his summers playing on Lake Hopatcong with siblings and cousins. He also cherished time in the kitchen, watching his Mammy and mother cook—experiences that sparked a lifelong love of food and led...

Dec 13, 2025

NELDA M. SHARP WALLACE

August 19, 1930 – December 13, 2025

Nelda Sharp Wallace, 95, of Denton, Tx peacefully passed away on December 13, 2025.

Born on a farm in Asher, Oklahoma on August 19, 1930, she was the daughter of Wm Rouss and Aimee Jean  Butts Sharp.

Nelda embraced life...

Dec 13, 2025

Neva Wynelle Ottinger, lovingly known to all as "Nanny," was born June 28, 1934, in Denton County to Alton and Verma Turner. On Saturday, December 13th, she passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side. She immediately walked whole and healed in to Heaven and was reunited with her beloved husband, Billy Sam Ottinger, of 62...

Dec 9, 2025

Marcus Roy Pritchett entered Heaven to the open arms of Jesus on December 9, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1945 to Roy and Madyelene Blacketer Pritchett in McKinney, TX. His parents lived in Sherman, TX which is where Marcus & his twin brother, Jerry grew up.

Marcus is preceded in death by his parents and...

Nov 29, 2025

Cheryl Ann Howard, age 68, passed away at home on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, 6 months after her beloved husband and hero, Joe.

Cheryl, daughter of Helen "Dean" Branch, was born on the 2nd of May,1957 in Fort Worth, Texas.

After attending Ponder High school, she married Charlie Joe Howard on February 10th, 1973. She...

Nov 26, 2025

Jack Carl McGhee

81 years young

August 16, 1944 – November 26, 2025

Jack Carl McGhee lived a full and joyful life—one with no regrets. Born in Phoenix,  Arizona, Jack was the only child to Carl and Ina "Ruth" McGhee and raised as a military child. He lived in many places growing up,...

Nov 25, 2025

John Patrick "Jack" Rowell was born on March 19, 1945, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Joseph William Sr. and Patricia Rowell.  He went to his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2025, at the age of 80 years.

Jack worked and played hard his entire life. He was an avid hunter, hunting all over Texas and Colorado....

Nov 22, 2025

William Eugene Moen September 21, 1950 – November 22, 2025 Bill Moen passed away, as he requested, in his home with his family close.  Bill was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Arnold and Helen Moen. He had three sisters, Mary White (Gabby), now deceased, Shirley Wayne (Howard) of Colorado and Patricia Jean Nigbur (Wallace) of Minnesota. As a...

Nov 21, 2025

Edward Lee Beaver, born February 25, 1963, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025 at the age of 62 at his home in Denton, Texas.

As a teenager, Eddie moved to Texas with his family. He later returned to South Carolina to attend Winthrop University in Rock Hill, before settling back in Texas after graduation. Eddie went...

Nov 17, 2025

Ruth Fern Branam, 97, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1928 in Argyle, Texas to Robert Roy Cunningham and Myrtle Lee Gregory. She graduated from Denton High School in 1946 and married the love of her life, Joseph Edward Branam that same year on October 18th. After having two daughters, she went...

Nov 17, 2025

Millard Jerry Sprabary, 84, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in his home, surrounded by family. Born in Mineola on December 8, 1941, to parents Skeet and Mary Sprabary. Jerry was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a man of faith.

Jerry was the beloved husband of the late Patsy Sprabary, with whom he shared...

Nov 17, 2025

Angelia (Angie) Taylor Yenshaw went to rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father on November 17, 2025.  Angie was born on April 12, 1965, in Denton, Texas, to Glen Taylor and Peggy (Blackburn) Taylor.  She grew up in the Mid Cities area of Tarrant County then moved to the Justin, Texas, Denton County area. She graduated from Northwest...

Nov 13, 2025

Obituary for Darrell Raymond Pitt Jr. June 26, 1943 – November 13, 2025

With full hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Darrell Raymond Pitt Jr. announces his peaceful passing on November 13, 2025. Born on June 26, 1943, to Darrell Pitt Sr. and Vada Irene Brown, Darrell grew into a man...

Nov 12, 2025

Raymond "Cherry" Eldredge, 82, of Ponder and formerly of Lake McKenzie, Texas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.  Coach "E", as he was known by many of his players later in his career, touched the lives of many young people as he coached basketball in small schools across the Panhandle and South Plains of...

Nov 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Lois Key, on November 11, 2025, at the age of 82 years old. She peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on August 27, 1943, in Bell Buckel, Tennessee, Lois was the daughter of Will Delbridge and Zettie Hollis. In 1972, she...

Nov 10, 2025

Donald Richard Patterson was born July 11, 1957, in Roswell, New Mexico, and stepped into Heaven on November 10, 2025, at 7:11 a.m., which was fitting since he was born on 7/11/57. After a two year battle with cancer, he passed peacefully at his home in Lake Dallas, Texas, with his loving wife, Shay, and his precious daughter, Rachel,...

Nov 8, 2025

Billie Ann (Blankenship) Taylor of Denton, TX, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 94.  She was born November 14, 1930, in Nocona, Texas.  Her parents were William (Bill) and Bessie Blankenship.  She graduated from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1948 and attended North Texas State Teacher's College (now University of North...

Nov 6, 2025

In Gene Miller's passing November 6th, 2025, the world grew a little dimmer, having lost a soul so generous in spirit and rich in humor. Born August 14, 1942, in Cincinnati Ohio, to Frank Charles Miller and Louise Long Miller, Gene was, quite simply, a friend to everyone he met. A cherished and guiding father to Shannon Marie Miller...

Nov 5, 2025

Michael E. Elliott passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at home surrounded by family after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. Michael was 81 years old and an avid sports fan and car lover. While he loved all sports, he was forever loyal to the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers and University of Michigan. Michael loved his cars,...