Obituary Listing

Aug 30, 2026

David Whytt Ellis, 81, of Denton passed away on August 30, 2026, in Denton, Texas. He was born in Denton, Texas on July 20, 1945, to John and Ruth Ellis.

David served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, faithfully and bravely fighting for our country's freedoms, and later worked as a massage therapist for many years, helping individuals release...

Aug 29, 2026

Delaney M. Gregory passed to her peaceful and joyful place in heaven on August 29, 2026, with the same love, strength, and faith that defined her life. A devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, friend, educator, and Christian, Delaney spent her life nurturing and shaping lives at home and in the classroom.

Rose Delaney Mulkey was born on November 11, 1948, in...

Aug 28, 2026

Dr. James W. Estes, lovingly known to all as Bill, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior with the same quiet strength, faith, and purpose that defined his life. A devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, mentor, coach, and educator, Bill lived a life of service—using his God-given gifts to shape young lives on the field, in the classroom,...

Aug 27, 2026

Connie Diane Simmons

May 17, 1953 – August 27, 2026

Connie Diane Simmons, beloved mother, MiMi, sister, aunt, wife, nurse, and friend, passed into Heaven on August 27, 2026, in Flower Mound, Texas, following a courageous 2½-month battle with recurring pneumonia.

Born May 17, 1953, in Lubbock, Texas, Connie was the daughter of Roy “Dusty” and Wanda Rhodes. She spent much of her...

Aug 27, 2026

Born on September 24, 1946, Donald Hester lived a life deeply committed to duty and devotion. As a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he carried the values of loyalty and discipline into every facet of his life. He passed away on August 27, 2026, in Denton, Texas.

Donald built a life marked by work, faith, and devotion to what mattered most to...

Aug 26, 2026

Chuck Null passed away on August 26, 2026, in Denton, Texas, at the age of 61.

Chuck will be remembered as a funny, silly, light-hearted, stubborn, and passionate man who brought his own unmistakable spirit to every part of life. He served in the U.S. Army, and throughout his years also worked as a policeman, mechanic, and truck driver. In each...

Aug 25, 2026

Jeffrey (Jeff) Thomas Raines passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on July 10, 1967, Jeff lived a life centered on faith, family, work, and the everyday joys that become cherished memories.

At the heart of Jeff’s life was his family. He loved them deeply, and his wife and daughters were his pride and joy. His...

Aug 24, 2026

Carolyn Sue Elliott passed away on August 24, 2026, in Sherman, Texas. Carolyn Elliott grew up in Dale City TX. She moved to Plainview TX where she met Gary Elliott, her husband of 42 years. 

Carolyn was the best mother anyone could have asked for. She was also a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to so many. She...

Aug 24, 2026

With deep love and sorrow, we honor the life of Gene R. Green, a devoted husband, father, Paw Paw, loyal friend, and respected retired Lieutenant of the City of Denton Police Department. Surrounded by the love of his family, Gene passed peacefully at Eagle Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center on August 24, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1938,...

Aug 23, 2026

On an unusually cool morning in May, at 1:22 a.m., just after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Western Conference semifinals, a beautiful baby girl was born to Michael and Maggie Dickens in Decatur, TX. It was May 16th, 2004, the first day of a beautiful journey with a perfect angel named Katherine...

Aug 20, 2026

Laura Elena Luna Salazar, 54, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Denton, Texas. She was born on October 19, 1971, in Melchor Múzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, to Leopoldo Luna and Maria del Carmen Luna.

Laura grew up and attended public schools in Denton, Texas, eventually joining the workforce. She was a wonderful human being who loved life and had a...

Aug 18, 2026

Barbara Joyce Whitby Amanchuku, of Denton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 18th. Services will be held at Friendship Church located at 3813 W University Drive, Denton, Texas 76207 on Friday, August 28th at 11:00 AM.

Barbara was born October 5, 1953 in Denton, Texas to Maxine Ebron Whitby and Leroy Whitby Sr. She graduated from Denton High School in 1971. She...

Aug 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Christi Lynn Solis

Christi Lynn Solis, 47, of Denton, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2026. Christi was a one-of-a-kind soul—beautiful inside and out, although she never truly saw just how special she was. She had a style all her own, a creative and artistic spirit that could never be duplicated, and a personality that was impossible...

Aug 16, 2026

José Guadalupe Arellano Garcia, de 41 años, de Denton, Texas,

nació el 5 de febrero de 1985 en Guanajuato, México, hijo de Enrique Arellano y Matilde García. A los 14 años, José comenzó a asumir la responsabilidad de cuidar y apoyar a su familia cuando su padre partio de este mundo. Aquellas experiencias formaron al hombre que llegaría a ser: un...

Aug 15, 2026

Mary Frances Ferrill, (Mutt), passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, in Denton, Texas, at the age of 102. Born on April 30, 1924, in Arlington, Texas. Mutt lived a remarkable life that spanned over a century. During that time, she had many adventures and touched many hearts. Mutt was one of 10 children born to Doc and Etta Mae...

Aug 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe B. Ritz beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. Joe was born to Rodolfo Ritz and Frances Ceballos Ritz on August 20, 1943, in Taylor, Texas. He departed from us on August 14, 2026, at the age of 82 in Denton, Texas after a courageous twelve...

Aug 13, 2026

Dennis Wayne Carlson, Sr. 77 passed away on August 13, 2026 in Denton, Texas. He was born on September 10, 1948 in Crookston, Minnesota to Woodrow Theodore Carlson and Stella Marie Barlow.

Dennis served in the US Army for 8 years. Following his time with the Army, he worked for Bell Helicopter for 44 years.

Dennis enjoyed being among the great outdoors...

Aug 13, 2026

Aug 12, 2026

Mark Rivera Luna, born on November 10, 1992, in Denton, Texas, passed away on August 12, 2026, in his hometown. Mark’s life was one marked by quiet strength, kindness, and a deep-rooted love for his family.

From his earliest days, Mark had a deep love for boxing, fishing, and country music. Whether he was enjoying time by the water, following the...

Aug 11, 2026

Rebecca Ann White Smart

February 18, 1958 – August 11, 2026

Rebecca Ann White Smart, 68, of Krum, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on August 11, 2026.

Born on February 18, 1958, to Velda Mahan and Kenneth White, Rebecca was a strong and determined woman who gave her whole heart to everything she did. Once she set her mind to something, she...