Obituary Listing

Dec 30, 2025

Shannon Dawn Butler, born on April 06, 1959, in Houston, Texas was sent to her eternal home on December 30, 2025, in Denton, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of Virgil and Anita Butler.

Shannon was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love,...

Dec 29, 2025

Mary Iletha Graham Earp died December 29, 2025, after a long and valiant battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Bulbar Onset. She walked directly into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and immediately gained a healthy body which will live for eternity.

Mary was born to Grover and Ozada Graham of western Texas on October 3, 1944. She spent her...

Dec 24, 2025

Mary Lou Graves, a cherished soul born on December 27, 1945, in Olive, TX, departed this world on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, in Denton, TX. She lived a life full of warmth, compassion, and independence, leaving behind a legacy that will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Mary Lou dedicated many years of her professional life to the...

Dec 18, 2025

Brian E. Woods. Son of Bruce and Joyce Woods, and brother to Shawna Clark, Chris Woods and Angela Stewart, Brian was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend to so many.

Brian bravely fought Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for the past 20 years, yet he always remained the one laughing, telling jokes, and shining brightly no matter the situation. His joy for...

Dec 18, 2025

Rose Etta Davis age 74 of Lewisville, Texas passed away December 18, 2025. She is survived by her brother James Boardman and his wife Rose Mary, her son Danny and his wife Tammy Davis, daughters Patricia, Michelle, and Beth, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery...

Dec 18, 2025

Virginia Ida Schafer

October 1, 1937-December 18, 2025

Virginia Ida Blake Schafer (88) of Decatur, TX passed away in the early morning of December 18, 2025 at Decatur Medical City in Decatur, TX. She was getting stronger and feeling well, but experienced a terrible fall causing a fatal head injury. She was the beloved wife for 65 years of Earl Eugene Schafer...

Dec 16, 2025

Dale Elwin Ensminger, age 82, of Argyle, Texas went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2025, at Harris Methodist Hospital while surrounded by his family. A celebration of his life will take place at Denton Bible Church on January 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Dale was born in Dodge City, Kansas in 1943 to Howard and Marjorie Ensminger. He...

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

Charles Kay Carlton Sr. was called home by the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in South Carolina. He was joyously greeted by his beloved wife of 55 years, Debra Daisy Carlton. A piece of our hearts is forever missing here on earth, but we have peace in knowing he is healthy and reunited with his loved one whom are...

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...