Obituary Listing

Nov 14, 2023

Kristopher Ray Morgan, 37, of Denton, Texas, passed away on November 14, 2023, in Wise County. He was born on December 4, 1985, in Denton, Texas, to Gordon and Sheila Wade Morgan.

Kristopher married Kristy Hall on February 14, 2020. He loved spending time with his family. Kristopher enjoyed traveling. In his spare time, he loved to...

Nov 14, 2023

William "Bill" Hodges, 82, of Denton passed away on November 14, 2023 in Denton. He was born in Leon, Oklahoma to Ben and Ruby Hodges.

He was a truck driver for over 40 years that loved to watch his westerns while drinking coffee and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife,...

Nov 13, 2023

Charles Ray Smith - 87, of Denton, Texas, reached the end of his earthly toils and passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023 in Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Denton, Texas on July 8, 1936 to Alvin and Edith Irene "Dollie" Smith.

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Nov 12, 2023

Sylvia Ramon Rodkey, of Lewisville, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 74. She was born in Alice, Texas on July 19, 1949, to Rufus and Elvira Martinez.

Sylvia had a huge heart and a strong love for her family, and she especially loved watching her grandchildren play sports.    ...

Nov 12, 2023

James (Jim) Bufkins, 71, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Denton Texas. He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on October 10, 1952, to Russell L. Bufkins and Dorothy Ann Clewlow Bufkins. He graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton, New Jersey and studied at Syracuse University before graduating from Indiana University. He later studied law at Pepperdine...

Nov 11, 2023

Geraldine Bush Barnett passed away in her sleep at her home in Denton, Texas on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born in Denton, Texas on December 16, 1934 to George and Agnes Bush. Gerry enjoyed being with family, praising the Lord, and helping others. Gerry worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Denton for many years in the...

Nov 11, 2023

Eldon Dale English 72 of Denton passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Medical City Denton Hospital.  He was born in Comanche, Texas to L.T. and Annie Ruth Smith English.  He graduated from high school and attended college.

He was a Driver prior to his retirement.  He married Enedina Grimaldo on February 14, 2014.

Visitation...

Nov 10, 2023

Mary Chrystellee Therneau, age 70, of Canton,Georgia passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Northside Hospital Cherokee.

A visitation will be held at Sosebee Funeral Home in Canton GA on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Visitation will be Friday, November 17, 2023 from 5-7:00 p.m., Funeral Services will be held...

Nov 10, 2023

Robert Michael Cherenko passed away at his home in Denton, Texas on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Michael and Olive Cherenko on July 31, 1940. Robert served in the U.S. Navy,  was an officer with the Washington D.C.  Metropolitan Police Department, served in the United States Secret Service, and later had a long...

Nov 10, 2023

Alana Beth Sanders received her angel wings and was welcomed into Heaven on November 10, 2023.

Alana was born on January 28, 1973 to Alan and Sheila Hardin in Hereford, Texas. She spent her earlier years growing up and attending schools in Hereford, Texas, Roswell, New Mexico, and Stillwater, Oklahoma before moving to Sherman, Texas in 1983....

Nov 9, 2023

Wendy Jones, 67, of Denton, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. She was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on November 27, 1955 to Richard and Helen (Milne) Ganslen.

Wendy's passion for her work as a government inspector offered her an opportunity to travel the world living in multiple places in the Middle East, such as Dubai...

Nov 9, 2023

Jose D. Duran, 94 of Corinth, TX, passed away Thursday evening at Medical City Denton.  He was born in Mexico to Angel Duran and Maria Duran on June 10, 1929.

He married Micaela Ortiz Cornejo in November 13, 1950. They had 8 children together.

He was a Farmer his passion was growing sunflowers, and all...

Nov 9, 2023

Ildefonso "Poncho" Leal-Garcia, 74, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born in Mexico to Manuel Leal Garza and Mercedes Garcia on January 23, 1949.

Papa love to spend time with grand babies. He loved going to the flea markets, trader village, or garage sales. As long as he was spending time...

Nov 6, 2023

Walter Gene Giles passed away in Denton, Texas on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born in Bridgeport, Texas on November 15, 1937, to Homer and Lydia Giles. Walter is preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers HL Giles, Bill Giles, Bobby Giles, Douglas Giles, and Paul Giles.

Funeral services will be held at Faith...

Nov 3, 2023

Vera Jean Rasor, 79 of Denton, Texas passed away on November 3, 2023 in Sanger Texas.  She was born February 25th, 1944 in Washington D.C. to Robert Edward and Catherine Elizabeth Smith.

She was a dedicated employee to Safeway and Medical Laboratories where she retired.  Jean moved to Texas with her family in 1970.  She enjoyed being...

Nov 3, 2023

Thelma Ruth Smith, 90, passed away on November 3rd 2023, in her tiny green house in Ponder, TX. Thelma was born on April 28, 1933 in Decatur, TX to Jimmie and Lottie (Patton) Lewis.

Thelma grew up most of her childhood in Denton, TX.  She met and married, Oather Smith, in May 1958 in Ponder, Texas. They...

Nov 2, 2023

William Edward "Wild Bill" Trantham, Esq., 80, of Denton County, Texas passed away on November 2, 2023. He was born September 16, 1943 to William Ira Trantham, Jr. and Kathryn Wallace Trantham.

Bill would graduate from North Texas State University in 1966 and after a stint with the United States Marine Corps, upon receiving his honorable discharge,...

Nov 2, 2023

Dallas Leeroy Smith, 88, of Denton, Texas passed away on November 2, 2023, at his home. He was born in Shelton, Washington.

Dallas was an avid mountain climber and skier as a young man. He then served 20 years in the Air Force as a Fighter Interceptor and served during the Korean Conflict, the Cold War and...

Nov 2, 2023

Bertha Mae (Byrd) Roberts

Born October 7th, 1933, Bertha Roberts, 90 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. She was at home in McKinney, Texas with family when she passed away peacefully. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband Burton Lee Roberts; her parents, Franklin Uriah...

Nov 2, 2023

Katheryn Pauline Cephus, 74 of Justin, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her home.  She was born November 6, 1948 to         Leslie Knowles and Wanda Pettyjohn Knowles in Dallas, Texas. Katheryn  graduated from Fuller HS in Little Rock, AR and married Johnny Lynn Cephus who preceded her in death on October 23, 2020.

There will be...