Obituary Listing

Aug 7, 2024

Deborah Ilene Shytles, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Denton, TX. She was a proud Texan who was born in Pottsboro, TX and raised both there and Denison, TX. Debby was the youngest of three children to Allie Ray and Ilene Fawcett but was able to hold her own against her two...

Aug 6, 2024

Shirlene Wright, 77, of Sanger, Texas went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in May 2024 and contracted West Nile Meningitis.

She was born February 6, 1947 in Denton, TX to Dennis E. Bowles and Grace Littrell Bowles of Era, TX. Shirlene was...

Aug 6, 2024

Celebrating the Life & Memory of

SGM Clearence Allen Bryant

Born in Putney, WV, the first child of Romey and Betty Bryant.

Throughout his youth, he was commonly known by his middle name,

Allen. As a young boy, he got his first taste of financial freedom,

delivering the weekly...

Aug 4, 2024

James Leonard Sparks

James Leonard (Jim) Sparks, 88, of Denton, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

He was born on March 22, 1936, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Leonard C. and Glada (Fugate) Sparks. He graduated from Wichita Falls Senior High School, Midwestern University in Wichita Falls with a...

Aug 4, 2024

Georgia Ann May Shaver, age 93, of Denton, Texas passed away August 4, 2024, in Denton. Georgia was the daughter of John David May and Lockett Mae Perry May. She was born on December 12, 1930, in Houston, Texas.

She grew up in Houston and married Charles Childers Shaver, Jr., on February 9, 1952. They made their...

Aug 3, 2024

Floriano T. Rebelo, 73, passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2024, after fighting a long battle of deteriorating health. He was born in San Miguel in the Azores on April 16th 1951 to Floriano Borges Rebelo and Maria de Lourdes Serafine Tomas Rebelo. He served in the army in the early 70's in Angola during the Mozambiqan War of...

Jul 26, 2024

On the afternoon of July 26, 2024, Kathleen Maria Noble passed away peacefully at the age of 79. As the first of four children, Kathleen was born to William and Matilda Gardner on April 23rd, 1945.  She grew up in Denton, Texas in a musical family and at an early age Kathleen displayed a great aptitude for music, as...

Jul 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Ray Carter, 71, of Little Elm, TX, who passed away peacefully at home on July 25th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Don was born in July of 1953 in Augsburg, Germany, to the late Woodrow Wilson and Bessie Lee Carter. He spent his formative...

Jul 23, 2024

Billy Wyatt Sanford, 88, of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, surrounded by family and wrapped in the comfort of his favorite Dallas Cowboys blanket.

Billy was born on November 7, 1935, in a small country home in Bassfield, Mississippi, to the late Doyle and Eva Sanford. Because he was born outside the city...

Jul 23, 2024

We celebrate the life of our sweet Dylan Wayne Gurley-Ciarallo, age 20, who passed away on July 23, 2024.

Dylan was born on August 18, 2003, in Arlington, TX, to Erin Ciarallo and Waylon Gurley.

Dylan is survived by Mother Erin, her husband Abel Mendiola of Little Elm, and Father, Waylon Gurley, his wife Laurie...

Jul 20, 2024

Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed but very dear. Anonymous

Linda Joanne (Miller) Brock, aged 78, passed away on July 20, 2024, in Denton, TX. Born on December 28,  1945 in Dallas, TX, she led a fulfilling life marked...

Jul 19, 2024

Richard "Rit" Petersen, 77, of Frisco, TX, passed away peacefully in his home on July 19, 2024.

Rit was born in Morrisville, Vermont and adopted by parents Edward and Lillian Petersen. They lived in Vermont until he was 6 years old when they moved to Plainville, Connecticut. He graduated from Plainville High School prior to enlisting in...

Jul 16, 2024

Wallace Headrick Batey, age 96, of Denton, Texas passed away July 16, 2024 in Denton, Texas. Wallace was born to William Headrick Batey and Eva Omega Hardy on July 7, 1928 in Slaton, Texas.

He was raised in Green Valley, Texas and loved attending the Green Valley school.  His enthusiasm for education and serving others was formed...

Jul 12, 2024

David Kevin Kruciak, age 65, left this earth for a better place peacefully surrounded by family on July 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with multiple forms of cancer.

David was born on November 9, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas to Emil and Rose Kruciak. He attended St. Benedict's Grade School in San Antonio before moving to...

Jul 11, 2024

Gael Miller, 87, of Denton, Texas passed away on July 11, 2024, due to complications of dementia and Parkinsons.

Gael was born in Anita, Iowa to Thomas and Meta Miller.  Gael enlisted in the Marines and served from 1954 to 1957.  After service he enrolled at the University of Iowa and earned a BS in Chemical Engineering...

Jul 8, 2024

Audrey Faye Stuart Brooks, 89, descendant of early settlers in the Old Alton Community of Denton County, passed away July 8, 2024.  She was born to Grover Cleveland and Mildred Stuart on June 13, 1935.  She married Jim V. Brooks on June 2, 1956, in Denton. She was a loving mother and nana.

Mrs. Brooks was educated...

Jul 7, 2024

Lois Eugene "Poppy" Morrow, 90 years young, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Denton, TX. He was born on October 5, 1933, in Wardville, OK, to Joe and Edna Morrow. Gene married Mary Marie White on June 20, 1953, in Marietta, OK. He lived a life of service, retiring as a Senior Master...

Jul 6, 2024

Janice Childs Weikert, age 59, of Oak Point, Texas, passed away July 6, 2024, in Dallas, Texas after a year-long battle with cancer.

Janice was born November 16, 1964, in Arlington, Texas to Russell and Lynda Childs. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Grace Lutheran Church in Arlington, Texas and was a member of...

Jul 5, 2024

Velta Mae (Stevens) Moore, 91 of Lake Dallas passed away on July 5, 2024, in Denton, Texas.  She fought a good fight, but after several setbacks with Lung Cancer, and other illnesses, our Lord and Savior took her home to be with her beloved husband Charles H. Moore and other family members that have proceeded her in death. Brothers...

Jul 1, 2024

Shirley Rogers - A Servant Faithful & Good

Our Mother - January 26, 1938 - July 1, 2024

Our mother, Shirley Jean Rogers, passed from her earthly life of simplicity to the majestic realm of eternity in the early hours of Monday, July 1, 2024 at a local hospital in Denton.  Through the mercy of...