Obituary Listing

Jun 6, 2023

James Alfred Simpkins was born on November 22, 1941, in Krum, Texas, and died peacefully on June 6, 2023, at the age of 81 in Denton, Texas. He was the youngest child of Jessie Mae (Welch) Simpkins and Leroy Simpkins. James attended grammar and high school in Krum and graduated from the North Texas State University in Denton.

Jun 6, 2023

James Harold "Jimmy" McBee

James Harold "Jimmy" McBee, age 78, of Gordonville, TX, passed away at his home June 6, 2023.  He was born to Fred R. McBee and Margaret (Woodson) McBee on June 23, 1944 in Denton, TX. Jimmy had four brothers:  Rives, Freddie, Ronnie, and Johnny.  Jimmy and his former wife...

Jun 4, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Fred Tonkin, 75, was welcomed into the Kingdom of God

surrounded by family on June 4, 2023 after battling vascular dementia

with a recent onset of seizures. Tim was born on April 24, 1948 in Duluth,

MN to his parents, Kenneth Mason Tonkin and Lillian Marie Tonkin.

After graduating...

Jun 3, 2023

Ramona Massey Kean Mercil, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, at the age of 96, in her home surrounded by her children and beloved dog Emma, at her side. Ramona was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 23,1926, to Walter and Margaret Massey.

Ramona became a devout Catholic in her youth and found solace in...

Jun 1, 2023

Toby Lynn Spigner

Toby Lynn Spigner, age 52, left this world and all who loved him, on June 1, 2023. He was born to Billy M. and Linda Branch Spigner, on June 26, 1970, in Texarkana, Texas. He was the third son and brother to Thom and Tim Spigner, grandson of George and...

May 31, 2023

Lois Hutchinson Epting was born on January 5, 1930 to Lawrence and Rose Hutchinson. She went to her heavenly home on May 31, 2023.

Lois' early years were spent in Illinois Bend, Texas. Her family moved to Gainesville, Texas where she graduated from Gainesville High School. She always looked forward to the home coming reunions with family...

May 28, 2023

Terry Dale Henrie left this earth May 28, 2023. He was 65 years old and living in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma with his wife, Kellie. Terry and Kellie married November 28, 2014 in Lubbock, Texas. They didn't get their full live's together, but they adored one another during the time they had. Kellie was always by his side through sickness...

May 28, 2023

David Murray Scherer was born in Dallas, Texas on August 31, 1966 to Dr. James Murray Scherer (retired) and Diana Kay Scherer. He died in Lantana, Texas on May 28, 2023.

At an early age, the blue-eyed, toe-headed toddler showed affection for living creatures--catching rollie pollie bugs, snakes and lizards as a young boy at his grandparents'...

May 27, 2023

Christopher Carl Fry of Aubrey, Texas, unexpectedly left this Earth for the sweet peace in Heaven on May 27, 2023. Beloved betrothed to Tara Lee Mehta Simpson. Adoring father to his two beautiful children, daughter, Anna Fry ("Anna Banana") and son, Benjamin Fry, who both meant the world to him. Anna was the apple of Chris's eye and he...

May 27, 2023

John Cleveland Lacy, 77, of Denton, passed away on Saturday morning, May 27, 2023 in his home.

John was born on March 22, 1946 to Kenneith Freeman Lacy and Roberta Sikes Lacy in Shreveport, Louisiana.

John met Phyllis at Richland Hills Church of Christ. They shared a deep faith and stayed active in church through...

May 26, 2023

On May 26, 2023, Byrl (Butch) Edward Armel went home to be with the Lord, his wife, and his father. Butch was born on August 4, 1952, to Byrl and Betty Armel in Butler, MO. Butch had two sisters, Etta and Page, and although he was the youngest of the children, he looked after and was protective of his...

May 26, 2023

Patricia Ann Creglow, 78, was welcomed into the Kingdom of God May 26, 2023. Patricia was born in Aubrey, Texas to R.T. and Lillie Owens. She was a homemaker, an avid reader, and active member of the church. Her love for children, sewing, and God lead her to make baby blankets to spread Christ's love. She followed her husband...

May 26, 2023

Robert "Bob" Lee Nebel, age 80, of Corinth, Texas, passed away on May 26, 2023.  He was born on June 20, 1942, in Cody, Wyoming. Not long after graduating high school, Bob got a job with Geophysical Services, Inc. (GSI), with a seismograph crew in the petroleum industry. His job with GSI is what brought him to Carlsbad, NM,...

May 25, 2023

Bobbie Jean (Jeanie) Ketchum Gould was born August 16, 1945 in Abilene, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jeanie, age 77, peacefully passed away from this life into the arms of Jesus on May 25, 2023.

She met Donald Ray Gould in Fort Worth, Texas as they worked across the street from...

May 23, 2023

In Memory of Albin Houdek

Albin "Beano" Houdek was born on September 8, 1925, in Ennis, Texas, and died peacefully on May 23, 2023, at the age of 97 in Denton, Texas.  He was the youngest child of Elizabeth Danek and Stanley Houdek, Sr.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his two older brothers,...

May 23, 2023

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Vernita Meecheko Mitchell, on May 23, 2023. She's survived by her sweetheart of 43 years and eternal companion, Lee Mitchell, children: Lee (Jamison) Mitchell Jr, Tara Mitchell, Melissa (Dan) Shelley, Tanner (Emily) Mitchell and 8 grandchildren. Vernita was a woman of faith, devoted sister, mother, grandmother and...

May 23, 2023

Mr. Samuel Reed McMahan, 96, of Denton Texas died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Pilot Point Care Center. Mr. McMahan was born on October 26, 1926 in Frisco Texas to Steve and Gertie McMahan. He was married to Mary Ann Allen on June 2, 1946. He was a member of Gateway United Baptist Church, Denton Texas.

Reed...

May 22, 2023

Donald Karl Hilsberg Obituary

Donald Karl Hilsberg passed away in Denton, Texas on Monday May 22, 2023 at the age of  87.

Don was born on November 18, 1935 in Austin, Texas to Charlie F. and Margaret Hilsberg.  Baptism took place in 1936 followed by confirmation in 1950 at St Paul Lutheran church when it...

May 21, 2023

Billy Carl Harris was born August 31, 1942, to Carl Augustus Jr. and Claudia Bill Harris at his grandmother's home in Denton, Texas.  Billy passed from this life on May 21, 2023 at home, surrounded by his wife Becki, and family, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Billy graduated from Denton High School where he was...

May 20, 2023

Marvin Eugene Jones

Marvin will be missed dearly. He was the rock of our family, the best of us. Dad was always there when anyone needed him. He loved holidays and being an entrepreneur. May he rest in peace and love.

He is survived by his sons, Ricky and...