Fisher Funeral Home, 604 W Main Street, Denison, TX (2026)

10/15/2026

Wendy Stringer
April 2, 1975 – September 26, 2026

Wendy Stringer, 51, of Gainesville, Texas, entered her heavenly home on September 26, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her.

Wendy was born on April 2, 1975, in Durant, Oklahoma, to Sharlett Kay Rhoades Watkins and Thieman Lee Watkins Sr.

Wendy brought her own unique light into the lives of everyone who knew her. She loved fiercely, gave generously, and left behind memories that will be cherished forever.

Wendy is survived by her amazing beloved husband, Matthew Franklin Stringer of Gainesville, Texas; her daughters, Moranda and her wife, Mollie Mauldin, and Amber and her husband, Austin Cronin; her mother, Sharlett, and her husband, Johnny Welborn; her sisters, Misty Dodson and Angie and her husband, Derrick Bates; her brothers, Billy and his wife, Athena Watkins, and Thieman and his wife, Dayanna Watkins; her sister-in-law, Valorie and her husband, Ron Mast; and her father-in-law, Kent and his wife, Carolyn Stringer.

Her seven beloved grandchildren, Ryland, Isaiah, Amelia Grace, Emmah Rose, Gabriel, Elias, and Azriel (Ozzy) each held a special place in her heart. Being their Meme was one of the greatest joys of her life, and the love she gave them will remain with them always.

Wendy also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and dear friends who loved her deeply and will miss her terribly.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thieman Lee Watkins Sr.; her stepfather, Larry Jack Holder; her mother-in-law, Shirley Ann Hill; her sister-in-law, Rhonda Hartline; her nephew, Kelly Taylor; and many cherished grandparents and other loved ones.

There are no words big enough to describe the emptiness Wendy leaves behind. How do you say goodbye to someone who was such a treasured part of your heart and your world?

The truth is that we do not say goodbye. We say, “Until we meet again.”

Services will be held on October 17, 2026, 1:00 PM at:

Murray Hill Baptist Church
11 Eastman Rd
Colbert Oklahoma, 74733

10/15/2026

Larry Gene Heck, born June 30, 1941, passed away at his home at the age of 85, on October 10, 2026.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Lake Church in Kingston, Oklahoma.

10/14/2026

Theresa ‘Joyful’ Bruce
September 20th,1967 - September 29th, 2026

Theresa Joyful Bruce passed away at Beacon Hill on September 29th, 2026. She was 59 years old. She was born in Denison, Texas, to Charles and Shirley Bruce on September 20th, 1967.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents and several other loved ones. Theresa will be remembered as a woman of faith who was devoted to Jesus Christ. She was a member of Trinity Lighthouse Church for over 50 years. Theresa graduated from Denison High School with the Class of 1986. She then received her bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She also attended classes at SAGU, now known as Nelson University.

Theresa will be missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind her most beloved dog, Pixie, who was her pride and joy. Special thanks to the Kirby Family who took Pixie in and are providing her with a loving home.

Theresa is also survived by her adopted family at Foster Heritage where she lived the last year of her life. Haidee and Edward Foster are not only landlords but would make every attempt to make this a true home for all the residents. They would bring cake and balloons for their birthdays and make other holidays special also. Theresa was truly at peace and loved living there.

Haidee had even brought the residents, along with balloons and treats, and celebrated Theresa’s birthday in the nursing home where she was recuperating.

Theresa and the residents there pooled their resources to buy what was needed by everyone. She often shopped for the group’s needs and loved cooking for everyone. She felt that Shelly, Mike, and Jess were her family and truly cared for them.

A celebration of her life will be held Friday, October 23rd, 2026, at 11AM at Trinity Lighthouse Church in Denison, Texas.

10/14/2026

Proverbs 20:7
"The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him."

Truer words have never been written.

Calvin Johnson, 79, was born in Kennewick, Washington, on July 21, 1947, to Donald and Maxine Johnson. He went Home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2026.

Calvin was a warrior for his country, serving four combat tours as an infantryman in Vietnam.

In 1985, he found his way to Texas and the family who needed a Daddy. He married Betty Ferguson Lambert on July 12, 1985, and accepted her daughters as his own. He was living proof that being a Daddy has no basis in blood.

Through his devotion to the Lord and his family, he taught those he loved the meaning of strength, compassion, perseverance, and above all, love for one another.

Calvin will be remembered for his laughter, his singing, his faith and trust in the Lord, and his ministry both at church and at home.

He is survived by his daughter Leigh and son-in-law Doug, his granddaughter Jessica House and her husband Brad, his granddaughter Phoebe Smith and her husband Jeremiah, and seven great-grandchildren.

Calvin was preceded in death by his father Donald, his mother Maxine, his wife Betty, and his daughter Kathy Coker.

Family visitation will be Sunday, October 18th, from 2-4 p.m., and the funeral will be Monday, October 19th, at 11:00 a.m. at Fisher Funeral Home in Denison, Texas, with Bro. Doug Grissom Sr. officiating. A graveside service will follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman.

10/13/2026

Nancy Lee Baecht Richard, lifelong Denison resident, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026. She was 83. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2026, at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman, Texas. Todd Catteau will officiate the graveside service.

Nancy was born to Clarence A. and Myrl Alice Gowins Baecht, the youngest of eight children, on March 21, 1943, in Denison, Texas. She was a graduate of Denison High School. Nancy married the love of her life, Robert K. Richard, on October 19, 1962. Bob and Nancy had four children. Nancy was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, the past 25 years at Park Avenue Church of Christ in Denison. She worked for Sears in Sherman for more than 35 years in customer service. Her passions were sewing, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by daughters Laura Moore (Richard) of Fort Worth, Texas; Sandra Langfels (James) of Denison, Texas; Debra Wilder (Dwayne) of Denison, Texas; and son, Robert Gene Richard of Denison, Texas. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and brother, Robert Baecht of Denison.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob); parents, brothers, Clarence L. “Buddy” Baecht, Charles Baecht, Joseph A. “Tony” Baecht; and sisters, Alice Holcomb, Jesse Hawkins, and Rosie Dixon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Nancy’s name to Blood Cancer United.

10/10/2026

Janice Kay Parish, 66, of Howe, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at Texoma Medical Center after a sudden and brief battle with cancer. Her husband of 46 years, James Donald Parish, was by her side.

Janice was born on November 23, 1959, in Sherman, Texas, to George Smith and Janice Smith (Morrison). She graduated from Howe High School in 1978 and later attended the International Business School in Sherman.

She spent nearly twenty years working at Texas Instruments before joining Heart Land Cable, where she continued to serve her community until she retired.

On April 12, 1980, Janice married the love of her life, James Parish. Together they built a close and loving family and raised two children, Amber and James Michael. She was deeply proud of both of them, and she cherished her grandson, Noah Wade, who meant so much to her.

Janice had a kind and gentle nature. She loved animals of all kinds, and her home was always filled with pets who adored her. In recent years, she found joy in painting, expressing herself through color and creativity. Her faith was an important part of her life; raised Baptist, she often spent quiet time reading her Bible and books about scripture. And throughout her life, she remained a devoted Elvis fan — his music brought her comfort, happiness, and many fond memories.

Janice was preceded in death by her daughter Stacy; her parents, George and Janice Smith; her sister Judy; her mother-in-law Ruby; her brother-in-law Dennis Joe Sr.; and her nephew Dennis Joe Jr.

She is survived by her husband, James Donald Parish; her daughter, Amber Parish; her grandson, Noah Wade; her son, James Michael Parish, and his wife, Sara Parish; her father-in-law, Jesse Harold Parish; and her brother-in-law Jesse Dwayne Parish and his wife, Margret Parish.

Janice will be remembered for her warmth, her steady love for her family, and the gentle kindness she shared with everyone who knew her.

10/09/2026

Roger Dean Stieben of Denison, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 7, 2026.

Roger was born on May 21, 1939, in Bazine, Kansas, to Jacob and Amelia “Mollie” Stieben. He was the youngest of 12 children.

Roger graduated from Bazine High School and worked at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, before enlisting in the United States Air Force on January 15, 1958. He proudly served his country for four years and eight months.

While stationed in Abilene, Texas, Roger met the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Brown, known as Liz. They were married on December 17, 1960, and were blessed with two precious children, Randall (Randy) Dean Stieben and Lisa Ann (Stieben) VonBergen.

Roger and Liz were blessed from their Lord to be able to travel in their RV together for over 40 years! Roger loved watching the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, as well as college football and basketball. Although he lived in Texas for most of his life, he remained a devoted fan of the Kansas Jayhawks.

Roger attended Parkside Baptist Church and dearly loved the many friends he saw each Sunday morning. He also volunteered at the ROC (Recreation Center) until dementia no longer allowed him to continue.

Roger especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His family was a great source of joy and love throughout his life.

Roger worked for Adleta Company for 32 years before retiring. He considered the people he worked with there to be like a second family.

Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Liz Stieben; his son, Randy Stieben, and his wife, Donna; his grandchildren, Dacia McBryde and her husband, Mike, and Rylan Stieben and his wife, Kassie; and his three great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Eliza, and Logan.

He is also survived by his daughter, Lisa VonBergen, and her husband, Wade, and his grandson, Andrew Flynn.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his 11 brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

Roger will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. His legacy of faith, family, love, and kindness will live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind.

The Pallbearers are as follows: Randy Stieben, Wade VonBergen, Rylan Stieben, Andrew Flynn, Mike McBryde and Harvey Heflin

Funeral services with Military Honors will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Parkside Baptist Church, Denison, TX, with Pastor Jeff Humphrey, officiating. Entombment will follow at the Chapel on the Hill at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Sherman, TX. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

10/09/2026

Timothy John Phillips passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at his residence in Denison, TX. He was born September 16, 1943 in Brooklyn New York to Leslie and Cora Phillips.

Timothy proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. He loved the outdoors and would give you the shirt off his back.

Timothy is survived by his wife of over fifty years Vickie Phillips, two sons and one daughter. He is preceded in death by his parents.

10/08/2026

With heavy hearts we announce that Rodney Crouch, 73, of Pottsboro, Texas, passed away on October 3rd, 2026.

He was born September 28th, 1953, in Dallas, Texas to Vivian and Buford ‘Dock’ Crouch, a WWII veteran. He and his brother, Wesley, ran wild in their youth and lived to tell the tales. Their tracks are etched within the tarmac, and the stories have entertained all who were lucky enough to hear them.

A brilliant telecom engineer, a thinker, builder, fixer, and maker, Rodney let his burning wit shine through his heavy drawl, often to the surprise of new “Yankee” colleagues. He was often gruff, but this disguise was betrayed by his generosity. He enjoyed loud music and the things that accompany it, sometimes whether the neighbors liked it or not. He'd often win them over anyway, always asking, "Are we having fun yet?" His rougher edges softened over the years, and he will be truly missed by all who loved him, friends and family alike.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Debra Crouch; his daughter, Roxanne Crouch; stepsons, Jonathan and Jason Procknow; sisters, Julie Spokes-Owen and Debbie Lam; brothers-in-law, Dee Owen and Mike Lam; cousin, Ray Jones; nephew, Bradley Kneedler; and grandsons, Carson, Connor, and Ethan Procknow. He was preceded in death by his parents Vivian and Buford “Dock” Crouch, and brother, Wesley Crouch.

10/08/2026

Ricky Lynn Gunter of Bells, Texas, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning at his home on October 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Ricky was born in Denison, Texas, in 1954 to Fred M. and Anna Gunter. He grew up in Bells and graduated from Bells High School.

Ricky dedicated his working years to ranching, farming, and his career with the MKT Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad, from which he eventually retired. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling cross-country with his beloved wife, Kathleen, on their Honda Goldwing motorcycle. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors, making memories with the people he loved.

Above all, Ricky’s family was his pride and joy. He cherished the time spent with those he loved and leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will be treasured by his family and friends.

Ricky is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Kathleen Ann Gunter; his daughter, Carmen Gunter, and husband, James Dickerman; his son, Fred Gunter, and wife, Audra Gunter; six grandchildren, Elisha Jr. (PeeWee), Cobra, Haley, Jarrett (Jett), Taylor, and Sydney; his mother, Anna Gunter-Sowda; his sisters, Barbara Safa, Freda Williams and husband Alex. Sister-in law, Kelly Pollard, brother in-law Nick Olson and wife Jeanette and sister-in-law Sallianne Williams and husband Dwayne.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred M. Gunter, and his brother, Rod M. Gunter.

Ricky was deeply loved, and will be dearly missed, and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His memory will live on through his family, the stories they share, and the many lives he touched throughout his life.

Private memorial services will be held by the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s cancer research. https://stjude.org

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