Obituary Listing

Sep 5, 2025

Pierce, Phyllis Jean was born on May 23, 1934 in Yetter, Iowa to Harvey and Emma Garnatz. Phyllis Pierce died September 5, 2025 in Denton, Texas. Phyllis is survived by: brothers Ray Dean Garnatz and Larry Lee Garnatz and their spouses and children; her children Susan Pierce, Bill and Terry Pierce, Patricia and Scott Card, and Michael and Christie...

Sep 3, 2025

Margaret Violet Mesaros Grubbs

1925-2025

Margaret Violet Mesaros Grubbs died Sept 3, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 26, 1925 on the family farm in Homer, Morgan County, Ohio. Her parents, Lewis and Katherine Mesaros, were immigrants from Satzmarcseke, Hungary entering the country at Ellis Island, NY in 1906 and...

Sep 3, 2025

Rose Edith Morris ("Dee Dee") was born in Dewar, Oklahoma on September 19, 1944, and passed away peacefully at her home in Argyle, Texas following a brief battle with cancer on September 3, 2025, days away from her 81st birthday.

Married for over 50 years to Lloyd Robert Morris, they had three children, Stephen Craig Morris, Brent...

Sep 3, 2025

EDNA MEEK SUMMERS

Edna Auline Meek Summers was born on August 4, 1927 in Sherman, TX to Riley and Mattie Belle Meek. On May 19th, 1946, she married a brash young sailor by the name of Willam (Bill) Summers and they were happily married for 69 1/2 years, even though at the time of their marriage, her...

Sep 2, 2025

Gary Ray Henrikson, 74, of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Gary was born on December 14, 1950, in Springfield, Illinois, to Robert and Lorene Henrikson.

He proudly served in the United States Navy for 22½ years, retiring on April 1, 1995. After his military service, Gary worked for and later retired from Home...

Aug 30, 2025

Michelle Lynn Lundin, age 42, of Denton passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

She was born on January 29, 1983, and the world was forever changed. Michelle was born in Manhattan, Kansas and was the youngest daughter of Jim & Betty Lundin. The state of Kansas couldn't contain her personality and the family...

Aug 30, 2025

Laura Jo Lukaszewski-Taliaferro

Laurie, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, following a heroic battle with cancer in Denton, TX. Laurie was born on June 11, 1959 to Joseph and Luanne Lukaszewski in Chicago, IL. and previously lived in Rosemont IL, Antioch IL, Hurst, TX and Denton, TX. She graduated from East Leyden...

Aug 30, 2025

Vicki Weddle, 86, of Denton, TX, passed away on August 30, 2025. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on August 28, 1939.

Vicki held many jobs in her professional career, including airline reservationist, travel agent, office manager for her husband, Royce, assistant to a college dean, and school cafeteria cook and server. After their "retirement," Vicki &...

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...