Obituary Listing

Dec 24, 2024

Alan Wayne Thomas was a child of GOD.  He left this world on Christmas Eve to go home. A multitude of Angles came to help him cross over to Heaven.

Although he only completed the 9th grade, he got a job working nights at McDonald's where he discovered he liked working the night shift.  He never married...

Dec 23, 2024

Jess Edward Turner 05/29/1970 – 12/23/2024

Jess Turner passed away suddenly in his sleep on December 23, 2024.  He is survived by his wife Sheila Lester, three cats and numerous friends at the City of Denton Library system.

Jess was born May 29, 1970, to Evelyn and John Turner. He was proud to serve in...

Dec 20, 2024

Chase Austin Strickland passed away December 20th, 2024 in Austin, Texas. He was born on January 3rd, 2012, and faced a multitude of health issues, though you could never tell because he was the happiest person you'd ever meet.

Chase was a bright shining light in a sometimes dim world.  He was known for his smile, his...

Dec 18, 2024

On the morning of December 18, 2024 at the age of 78, our mother Gloria Cantu Sandoval peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home, where she is reunited with many loved ones, most especially the love of her life, our dad Jose Matias Sandoval Sr. and our brother Jose Matias Sandoval Jr. daughter-in-law Pamela Sandoval.

Born on July...

Dec 16, 2024

Robert Willis "R.W." Thornton

December 14, 1933

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Willis "R.W." Thornton, 91, of Fort Worth, on December 16, 2024, two days after his 91st birthday. R.W. was born on December 14, 1933, in Dirgin, Texas, to Willis Thurman...

Dec 14, 2024

Mary Frances "Sally" Owen Minnis, 98 of Denton, Texas passed away

peacefully in her home of 66 years surrounded by her loving family on

Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was received into the loving arms of

Jesus on the 27th anniversary of the passing of her husband, Robert

Warren "Bob" Minnis....

Dec 12, 2024

It is with the deepest sorrow that we share the news of Dixie Vernette Hansel's passing on December 12th, 2024. Dixie, born October 5th, 1940, in Tallahassee, Florida, lived a life brimming with love, dedication, and a profound impact on countless individuals.

Her 39-year career as a Kindergarten teacher at Krum Elementary School, beginning in 1972, following...

Dec 11, 2024

Mykah was born on April 27, 2005, in Denton, Texas to Jermaine Woodson and Jessica Johnson. He was preceded by his father Jermaine Woodson. He is survived by his mother Jessica, father Steven, siblings Kobe, Trenton, Alyson, Quincie, his girlfriend Emily and unborn son Jasiah. Also, his cousins, aunts, grandparents.

Growing up Mykah was silly and full...

Dec 11, 2024

James Keith Shelton October 28, 1932-December 11, 2024

James "Keith" Shelton was born October 28, 1932. He was the seventh son of a seventh son, Willis Oscar Shelton, and mother Dosia Agnes Rupert.  After a childhood spent during the Great Depression in Oklahoma's Dust Bowl, Keith graduated from Altus High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in...

Dec 10, 2024

Donna Marie Collins née Hamilton - February 29, 1952 - December 10, 2024

Donna was born in Los Banos, California on Leap Day February 29th, 1952 to Ora Ellen and James Melvin Hamilton. She passed peacefully in Denton, Texas surrounded by her family.

She was raised in Merced, CA and graduated...

Dec 10, 2024

Annette Routon Young, born on April 13, 1936, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Denton, Texas.

Born to John and Ruby Routon, Annette lived a life defined by kindness and compassion. In August 1955, she married Troy Young and embraced her role as a devoted Air Force wife with grace and dedication. Together, they built...

Dec 9, 2024

Bradley Glenn Luttrell, known for his sharp wit, love of music, and storytelling, passed away on December 9, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Bradley had an unmatched ability to bring humor and warmth to every conversation, making him a cherished presence to all who knew him.

He met his wife Cheryl in the fifth grade, and they shared...

Dec 6, 2024

Michael Ray Richardson, a beloved husband, father, and friend, of Lucedale, Mississippi, ascended to eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on December 6, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on April 19, 1960 in Shirley, Massachusetts, Michael was a cherished son of Dorma Lee and Gilbert Lavon Richardson. His early years spent in Dallas, Texas, shaped a...

Dec 4, 2024

Patricia Brown Peckham, 90, was born in Blantyre, Lanarkshire County, Scotland, on Friday, November 9, 1934 to William and Annie Brown.  She was of Lithuanian (surname Mayuskas) and Irish (surname Murphy) decent.  She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 20 years, Jim Peckham, her parents and her beloved siblings Billy (and wife May), and Eileen (and husband Jimmy)...

Dec 4, 2024

Lynda Marie Bradley, 77, of Corinth, Texas passed away on December 4th surrounded by her loving family.  Lynda was born on August 20, 1947 in Oak Park, IL to Harold and Mildred Zimmerman.  Lynda graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, IL in 1965.  She met Jerry Bradley at the University of Wisconsin White Water.  They married after his...

Nov 27, 2024

Ricky "Pa" Abbot Stokes, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend; passed away peacefully at home in his recliner on November 27, 2024. His love, dedication, and devotion will forever be missed.

Ricky was born to John "Chic" Morgan Stokes and Ruth Bernice Stokes in Ft. Worth, TX, on March 28, 1953. He was the youngest boy...

Nov 24, 2024

Floretta Hicks Brock of Denton, TX 89 years old, answered her Savior's call and drew her last breath on this earth and met Jesus face to face on Sunday evening, November 24, 2024.

Floretta was born in her grandparent's home in Council Hill, Oklahoma on February 10, 1935.  Her childhood home was in Boynton, Oklahoma.

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Nov 20, 2024

Obituary to be posted soon

Nov 18, 2024

Birdie Lorene Lynch Bragg was born August 30, 1940 in Lake Dallas, Texas. She passed away to join the Lord on November 18, 2024 at the age of 84. Birdie was the second child of Lonnie and Myrtle Garrison Lynch.

Birdie loved her family, flowers and onions. She retired from the Denton State School in 1997. She...

Nov 17, 2024

Cindy Sue Handt, age 61, of Argyle, Texas, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, November 17, with her husband of 38 years, Leon, by her side.

Born on May 8, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Cindy was the third of four daughters to Donald and Karen Riley. She graduated from Avon High School in 1981 and...