Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow, Denison

05/11/2026

Jerry Don McAden, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Houston, Texas. A resident of La Porte, Texas, Jerry was born on November 14, 1943, in Denison, Texas, to the late Eldridge Eugene and Freddie Lee McAden. Jerry shared a special bond and spent a large amount of his childhood with his grandparents, John and Carrie Lee Henson.

Jerry dedicated his professional life to the railroad industry, serving as a Trainmaster and holding various positions across operations, sales, and construction. His career spanned many years with both the Southern Pacific (SP) Railroad and the Union Pacific (UP) Railroad, where he was known for his hard work and expertise. Outside of work, Jerry was deeply involved in his community as a proud Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the Scottish Rite. An avid outdoor sportsman, he found great joy in hunting, maintaining his gun collection, and raising cattle and horses. His home was often filled with the sounds of Blues, Zydeco, and Motown, and he took great pleasure in cooking for those he loved.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Caroline Dean McAden. He was a devoted father to his surviving children: Laura Mueller (Leon H. Mueller, Jr.), Rachel Hayes (Thomas L. Hayes, Jr.), Tangina Sanders (Larry Sanders), Sheramy Hoge (Thomas Hoge), and Shondel McPherson. He is also survived by his sisters, Judy Evans (Clint Evans, Sr.) and Glenda Mitchell, as well as a large extended family including 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, along with his nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Monty Lynn Wiese; his parents, Eldridge Eugene and Freddie Lee McAden; his brother, Larry Gene McAden; in-laws Oliver and Jonnie Pearl Dean; and his niece, Amy Lee Evans Lara.

A funeral service to honor Jerry’s life will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home, located at 401 W. Woodard Street, Denison, TX 75020. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro, TX.

May the 4th be with you, Paw Paw!

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Jerry Don McAden, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Houston, Texas. A resident of La Porte, Texas, Jerry was born on November 14, 1943, in Denison, Texas, to the late Eldridge Eugene a

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.

Today we honor and celebrate the love, strength, and guidance of mothers everywhere; and we hold close the memories of those no longer with us.

Wishing you a day filled with love and remembrance.

05/01/2026

As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our newly remodeled facility, we want to sincerely thank each and every family who has entrusted us with the care of their loved one.

It has been our honor to serve you, and we remain committed to continuing a tradition of the utmost respect, dignity, and compassion during life’s most delicate moments.

We hope this new facility has provided a sense of warmth and comfort that reflects the standards of service and care we strive to uphold each day.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey.

04/27/2026

Christopher Jones, age 25, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on September 20, 2000, at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Christopher graduated from Wylie High School and went on to attend UTI, later completing GM Certified School. He was currently employed at Sewell Cadillac in Dallas, where he was a talented and respected technician. Christopher was truly a “car guy” through and through. He loved working on cars and could talk about them for hours. His passion, skill, and dedication were evident in everything he did.

More than anything, Christopher was a good young man with a kind heart. He was always willing to help his family and never hesitated to lend a hand to anyone in need. He will be remembered for his happiness, loving spirit, and the genuine care he showed to those around him.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Charlotte Craft of McKinney, Texas; stepfather, Ahmed Mostafa of McKinney, Texas; brother, Alexander Mostafa of McKinney, Texas; grandmother, Sharon Scott of Wylie, Texas; great-grandmother, Mary Craft of Wylie, Texas; great-uncles, Scott Craft and Tyron Craft, both of Wylie, Texas; two special friends who treated him like family, Patty Branch and Heaven Cole; along with many friends, including his Sewell Cadillac family.

Christopher’s memory will live on through all who knew and loved him, and he will be deeply missed.

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Christopher Jones, age 25, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on September 20, 2000, at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Christopher graduated from W

04/23/2026

Our condolences to the family of Deborah Smith.

Deborah Lavern Smith, 67, of Denison, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1958, in Denison to Stormy and Dorothy McCloud. Deborah was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and

04/21/2026

Crystal Ann Turnage, 68, of Denison, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1957, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Robert Gilbert and Betty Ann (Hoit) Williams.

Crystal lived a life marked by curiosity, resilience, and a love of learning. She was an eternal student who embraced new challenges at every stage of life—even returning to school at the age of 60 to become a welder. Throughout her life, she worked as a chef and baker, sharing her talents and passion for food with those around her. Crystal especially loved entertaining, bringing people together with warmth, laughter, and good meals.

She is survived by her four children: Billy Caughie of Wilburton, Oklahoma; LeeAnn Guiette of Kansas; Russell Turnage of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Robert Allen Turnage of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, her mother, Betty Williams, and two brothers, Robert Williams and David Williams.

Crystal was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ruffis “Rudy” Turnage; her father, Robert Williams; and her brother, Rick Williams.

Family will receive friends during a visitation on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 401 W Woodard Street, Denison, Texas 75020.

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Crystal Ann Turnage, 68, of Denison, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1957, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Robert Gilbert and Betty Ann (Hoit) Williams. Crystal lived a life ma

04/15/2026

Our condolences to the family of Edward Curtis Newberry.

Edward Curtis Newberry, known to most as “Ed,” passed away on April 12, 2026, in Denison, Texas. He was 80 years old. Ed was born on May 30, 1945, in Richmond, California, to John and Helen (Heihn) Newberry. He later made his home in Pottsboro, Texas.

Ed graduated from Lincoln High School and continued his education at National University, where he earned his Master’s Degree. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and earned the Rifle Badge Sharpshooter (M-14).

Ed dedicated much of his life to public service and law enforcement. He served as a police officer in San Diego for 26 years. In 1996, he joined the Pottsboro Police Department as Chief of Police, a role he held for seven years, leaving a lasting impact on the community he served.

Outside of his career, Ed enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an avid poker player, especially fond of Texas Hold ’Em, and he cherished traveling and taking vacations with his family.

He is survived by his children, Jaime Newberry and husband Micah of Pottsboro, Texas, Corey Wood and wife Paula of Sherman, Texas, and Lee Devowe of Pottsboro, Texas; grandchildren, Alex Newberry and wife Kalli of Pottsboro, Emyrson Cotton of Pottsboro, Austin Wood of Sadler, Jennifer Wood and husband Stephon of Sherman, Cody Wood of Sherman, and Matthew Wood of Sherman; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Newberry of Pottsboro, Texas, and Normrae Michelene of San Diego, California; and his beloved Frenchie, Frankie. He is also survived by Claudia “Cookie” Newberry, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage and remained an important part of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Newberry.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May, 9, 2026 from 12 to 2 PM at the VFW Post 7873, 250 VFW Dr, Pottsboro, Texas 75076.

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Edward Curtis Newberry, known to most as “Ed,” passed away on April 12, 2026, in Denison, Texas. He was 80 years old. Ed was born on May 30, 1945, in Richmond, California, to John and Helen (Heihn

04/14/2026

Our condolences to the family of Darron Wehland.

Darron Jayson Wehland, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born May 24, 1969, in Dallas, Texas, to Paul and Sarah (Henry) Wehland. Darron grew up in Dallas and gr

04/13/2026

Nancy Carolyn Raines Smathers passed from earthly life to eternal life on April 10, 2026. She will always be remembered for her caring nature and the joy she radiated. Nancy was born at home to parents Allen Raines and Mabel Wagner Raines on May 1, 1931. She graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1948. She was a member of the Yellow Jacket band and had fond memories of that time. In the spring of 1946, on the high school grounds, she met a young man just returning from a tour in the army- EH Smathers. She never dreamed he would be the one.

Nancy and EH Smathers married on October 15th, 1949, and decided to spend their lives in Denison. They felt fortunate to have loving family and friends nearby. They were happily married for 63 years. They were blessed with a son, Kevin Allen Smathers. One of their deepest sorrows was losing Kevin at the age of 35 in 1991. Leaving his wife, Christine and two daughters.

Nancy was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was baptized and dedicated her life to Jesus on Palm Sunday 1941. She was very active in Trinity’s programs and love spending time with her church family serving her community. She loved music and was a member of the church choir for 65 years.

Nancy attended Grayson County College and studied microbiology in Minnesota. She retired from Pilsbury Foods in 1988. Nancy and EH loved traveling across the US, camping with friends and family. Nancy enjoyed decorating her home and yard for every season.

Nancy is survived by many family members that will surely miss her spirit but are at peace knowing she is now with loved ones that have passed on. She was an amazing grandmother to Dillon, Stacy and Mark and great-grandmother to Greycen, William and Lena.

Nancy was cremated and her ashes will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Denison, Texas. A service of remembrance will be held at the chapel in Fairview Cemetery on Saturday April 25th at 11am.

Honorary pallbearers: John Raines, Mark Younker, Kevin Mayo and James Conary.

“My life’s been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call.

God wanted me now- He set me free.”

The family suggests donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church: www.trinityumcdenison.com

Online condolences can be made to: https://tjmdenison.com/obits/nancy-carolyn-smathers/

04/11/2026

Our condolences to the family of Esther Braddock.

Esther (Ball) Braddock, 90 years young, passed away on April 8, 2026, following a brief illness. Esther was the matriarch of the Braddock family and was no doubt met with open arms by her Lord and Sav

04/09/2026

Our condolences to the family of Tracie Sims.

Tracie Lynn Sims, 51, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Tracie was born on June 25, 1974, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, at Holloman Air Force Base. As the daughter of military parents, she