Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2021

Dottie "Dot" Smith Thompson, 85, of Denton, died Saturday, January 23, 2021.

Mrs. Thompson was born on May 9, 1935, the youngest of four siblings, near Stony, TX to Fred O. and Sara (Rhine) Smith. She was married to Arthur "Art" Thompson on January 25, 1957 in Bryson, TX; he preceded her in death on April 29,...

Jan 22, 2021

Martha Joy Raulston, more commonly known as "Mom", "Granny" and "GG", 87, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at her home in Justin, Texas from health related complications.

She leaves behind her daughter, Deborah Malloy and husband John; son Roger Raulston; daughter Diane Raulston; son John McDonald and wife Tammy; son Allen Raulston and wife Donna; son Michael...

Jan 21, 2021

Elinor May Hedrick Caldwell died of natural causes January 21, 2021 in Denton, Texas, at the age of 97.

She was born in 1923 to Ada May Hedrick and Oley Foster Hedrick in Norman, Oklahoma. She grew up in Thurber, Texas and in Midland, Texas, and graduated from Midland High School in 1940.

After attending...

Jan 20, 2021

Little Elm, Texas – Joseph Benjamin Bailey, 91, son of Hubert Edgar and Edna Josephine Bailey passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 20 th .  By his side was his eternal companion and wife of almost 46 years, Jeanette Bailey. He is survived by Jeanette, his daughters M'Lisa (Kurt) Hansen of Taylorsville, UT; and Whitney Goldfine of...

Jan 20, 2021

Shirley Dianne Donica, 70, of Levelland, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.

Mrs. Donica was born on March 23, 1950 in Winters, TX to Max Edward and Ruby Ilyn (Reynolds) Fisher. She was married to Tommy Glenn Donica on December 7, 1968. She worked as a teacher's aide for the Levelland...

Jan 19, 2021

Dr. Glen L Taylor, 91, of Denton, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home in Denton.

Dr. Taylor was born on January 7, 1930 in Denton to G. Emery and Eunice (Gibson) Taylor. He was married to Artha Clair "Artie" Sweet on March 21, 1951 in Denton. Dr. Taylor's UNT career began as an undergraduate student...

Jan 18, 2021

Charles E. Rochester, 61, of Aubrey, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at Medical City of Denton.

Mr. Rochester was born on April 24, 1959 in Wylie, TX to Finley and Margaret Julia (Graham) Rochester. He worked for Austin Baker Sales in Denton for over 30 years and then went to work for himself as an auto mechanic....

Jan 18, 2021

Stephen Whitson Plunkett, 70, longtime pastor of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, died Monday, January 18, 2021, at his home in Denton.

Steve was born on November 27, 1950, in Fort Smith, AR to Julia Doris Plunkett and Arthur Plunkett, Jr. He attended Austin College, the University of Texas at El Paso, and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He...

Jan 16, 2021

Alice MacBey Collins Hammett passed away at her home on January 16, 2021 surrounded by her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who affectionately called her Pumpkin. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sisters, Judith Collins Thomason with husband Toby Thomason Sr. of Denton and Rebecca Collins Childers with husband Phillip (Corky) Childers III of Bedford, her...

Jan 15, 2021

Betty Lavene Simmons Slinker (January 22, 1935 - January 15, 2021) proudly wishes to announce, she has permanently relocated to her new address, One Golden Street, New Jerusalem. There is a marker at Valley View Cemetery commemorating her days here, but she wants everyone to know;

"I am not actually there, but you're welcome anyway to come...

Jan 14, 2021

James Eric Cozby, 49, of Denton, passed away on January 14, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1971, in Harbor Beach, Michigan to James Alton and Wanda Sue Cozby. He graduated from Denton High School in 1990, where he made many lifelong friends. He was a highly energetic and creative "pretty cool dude" who liked skateboarding, playing guitar,...

Jan 10, 2021

Fortunato Rubio, age 85 of Arpin Wisconsin, passed away on January 10, 2021 at Medical City Denton. Fortunato was born to Aurelio Rubio and Maria Delgadillo in the city of Piedras Negras located in the state of Coahuila, Mexico on October 13, 1935.

Fortunato is survived by Aurora Lopez (TX), Maria Isabel Fernandez (TX), Oscar Fernandez (TX),...

Jan 8, 2021

Michael Lane Shandley, 44, of Argyle, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.

Mr. Shandley was born on April 29, 1976 in Odessa, TX to Stephen Lynn and Joy Lee (Dickerson) Shandley. He was married to Sabrina Suzanne Antle on November 3, 2002. He worked for Dustrol Inc. as an Estimator, prior...

Jan 7, 2021

George Marshall Rogers, 72, of Ponder, died January 7, 2021 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.

Mr. Rogers was born on July 10, 1948 in Aubrey to Sammy and Nina Mae (Mann) Rogers. He was married to Amelia Gutierrez on April 20, 1974 in Denton. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church...

Jan 2, 2021

Jonelle Cochran Bettles

Our beloved Jonelle, affectionately known as JoJo to her granddaughters, & Phitter to her husband, passed away on January 2, 2021. Born August 23, 1933 to Walter & Vernelle Cochran in Shady Shores (Denton) Texas. She is preceeded in death by her husband William Bettles, & stepdaughter Susan Fox. Surviving are her Aunt, Ruby...

Jan 2, 2021

Cecilia Kim Martin born on February 21 st 1956 went to her heavenly home on January 2 nd 2021. Kim was Christ centered and family orientated. She was a friend to all who knew her. Kim was born in Mineral Wells moved to Denton where she graduated Denton High and attended the University of North Texas. Kim was a...

Jan 2, 2021

Theresa Makula Richardson passed away on January 2, 2021 after a long and valiant battle with cancer.

Theresa was born on November 6, 1968 to Jack and Marty Makula in Tampa, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Marty Makula, and sister, Christine Makula. Theresa is survived by her beloved daughter Elizabeth Richardson....

Jan 1, 2021

Rose Benton passed peacefully on January 1, 2021 at her home after a year-long battle with a rare brain disease.

Rose was born February 1, 1953 in Dallas to Manuel and Erdena Rico. She was the oldest daughter in a family with 10 children. She grew up in Dallas and graduated from Bryan Adams High School. She...

Dec 29, 2020

Josephine Mitrak Hawkins was born March 18, 1922 in Perth Amboy New Jersey. She was the youngest of six children born to Polish Immigrants, Teofil Mitrak and Frances (Wnroska)Mitrak.  She married Guy Hawkins on November 28, 1941. Guy was a young Army Sargent from Hill County Texas stationed at Ft Monmounth , New Jersey, he was scheduled to be...

Dec 27, 2020

Earl E Schafer, 87, of Aubrey, TX died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Schafer was born on August 31, 1933 in Blanchard OK to Raymond Warren and Mable Olive (Rutherford) Schafer. He was married to Virginia Ida Blake on May 29, 1955 in Cortez, CO.  He retired from American Airlines...