Obituary Listing

Aug 25, 2025

David Lee Dresher, born July 30, 1954, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 25, 2025 at the age of 71.  Born in California, David moved with his family to Owasso, OK at just six months old, where he lived throughout his childhood years.  He was known for his athletic ability and played baseball and football for...

Aug 23, 2025

Wade Buford Owen, 94, of Denton, Texas, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 23, 2025.

Born on December 29, 1930, in Denton to Oscar and Vernon Owen, Wade lived a life marked by faith, service, and love. He worked alongside his father building houses before spending most of his career in the...

Aug 23, 2025

Betty Merle Redfearn, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025 at the age of 84.

Betty was born on July 8, 1941, and was the devoted wife of the late Dale Redfearn. Together they built a family rooted in love, faith, and resilience.

She is survived by her...

Aug 23, 2025

Dessie Mae Vandeventer Wilson, aged 106, of Denton passed away on August 23, 2025, in Lewisville, TX. Dessie was born on October 7, 1918 to Elmer and Maude Edens Vanderventer in St. Paul Arkansas.

Dessie was a homemaker, also retired from the Emily Fowler Library. Dessie loved sewing and flower gardening. Dessie attended school at Center Point...

Aug 18, 2025

Shirley Ann (Thomas) Anderson

Shirley Ann (Thomas) Anderson passed away peacefully in Denton, Texas, on August 18, 2025, at the age of 77. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and love for her family.

Born on March 16, 1948, in Plainview, Texas, to Joe and Maxine Thomas, Shirley lived...

Aug 15, 2025

Aza was the loving and devoted wife of James Howard Griffin for over 71 years.  She had three children of whom she was very proud and protective. She was a wonderful mother to her three daughters. She was full of life and energy and she loved taking care of her home and family. Aza studied business administration at Odessa...

Aug 15, 2025

Rossana Iodice Cacal, 58, a dual citizen of Italy and the United States, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025.  Rossana lived in Denton, Texas, where she raised her family and shared her love of Italy with all.

Rossana is survived by her husband, Isidro "Ed" Cacal, Jr.; daughters, Francesca Aurelia Cacal and husband Ryan Parker, and Sabrina...

Aug 10, 2025

Johnny Wayne Laird, Sr., 78, of Denton, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in the presence of his greatest love, his wife, Alice Laird.

Born on October 30, 1946, in Denton to John and Clarice (Hooper) Laird, Johnny lived a life defined by faith, service, and unwavering love for his family and...

Aug 9, 2025

Rose Mary (Avant) Lawyer lost her 3-year battle with cancer on Saturday, August 09, 2025 in Northlake, Texas. Her family will ever be grateful for the priesthood blessings, prayers, fasts, love and support, and skillful medical care offered on her behalf during her valiant struggle.

Rosemary was born on October 16, 1956 in El Paso, TX to...

Aug 5, 2025

JoAnn Nelson Thompson July 4, 1933 – August 5, 2025

Some legends are made; others are born. One such legend was born in Houston, Texas, on July 4, 1933. JoAnn Nelson Thompson was resilient, strong, and independent—just as her birthday would suggest.

JoAnn grew up alongside her sister, Betty Jean, at Buckner's Orphan Home in...

Aug 4, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Walker, 84, died August 4, 2025 at Denton Village by Pure Health, of Denton, Texas. He was born January 13, 1941 in Portales, New Mexico, the eldest of three sons to Johnie Holland and Elvin Anderson Walker. Ken's early years were spent on a Dry-Land wheat and dairy farm in Eastern Mexico.

Ken enlisted December...

Aug 4, 2025

Gladys Johnson

July 19, 1939 - August 4, 2025

Gladys (Williams) Johnson was born July 19, 1939 in Ballinger, Texas to Marion Williams and V'iela Meeks. Raised by her grandmother, Gladys grew up in San Angelo, Texas where she met her best friend and love of her life Travis Johnson. Gladys...

Aug 3, 2025

Lewis Earl McDonald passed away peacefully in Decatur, Tx on August 3rd of 2025. Lewis was born January 12, 1944, in Dallas, TX. Lewis worked as Plant Manager for General Aluminum from 1969-1983. After leaving GA, he would go on to become an entrepreneur owning many successful businesses alongside his beloved wife Patricia. He lived life large and could...

Jul 30, 2025

Glenn Arthur Charles, 77, of Little Elm, Texas; originally from South Portland, Maine, passed away on July 30, 2025.

Glenn was born in Bangor, Maine in 1947 to Margaret and Arthur Charles. He was the eldest of six sons. He attended South Portland High School and later studied business and finance at the University of Maine at...

Jul 29, 2025

David Frederick Oetinger April 25, 1945 – July 29, 2025

David passed away peacefully at the age of 80 in Denton, Texas.  Born in Buffalo, New York, he had made Owensboro, Kentucky his home since 1984, where he served as Chairman of the Biology Department at Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC).

Jul 29, 2025

Ellen (Helen) Venner, 80, of Garland, Texas, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1945, to John and Mary Dolan in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland. At the age of 19 she came to the United States and resided in Bayonne, New Jersey. It was there she met...

Jul 28, 2025

Herman B. Brumbelow , 98, of Denton, formerly of Stephenville and Lubbock, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 28, 2025. He was born to Jessie Everett and Leola (Boyd) Brumbelow on December 24, 1926, in Fort Bend County, Texas, and will be laid to rest in the same land where he was born....

Jul 23, 2025

Faye E. Altstadt departed this life on July 23, 2025, passing peacefully in the presence of family and friends, after a fulfilled journey of 84 years.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 12, 1941, Faye was raised in Frederick, MD, by her parents Willard and Mildred Gordon. She was one of four children and was preceded in...

Jul 22, 2025

In Loving Memory: Victoria Lyn Carlberg

Victoria Lyn Carlberg, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 22, 2025. She was 55 years old.

Born on October 4, 1969, in Lincoln Park, Michigan, Victoria spent the majority of her life in California before moving to Texas for her final two years. She...

Jul 21, 2025

Ricky Wayne Gamon passed away at his home in Krum, TX surrounded by family on July 21, 2025 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born in Ardmore, OK on November 24, 1952 to residents of Healdton, OK Jack and Hazel (Lee) Gamon.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and is survived by...