OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Cathy Lloyd

Cathy Lloyd

Mar 29, 2026

Cathy Lloyd was, above all else, a devoted mother, a loving sister, and a loyal friend. She passed quietly on March 29, 2026, leaving behind a silence her family is still learning to fill.

Born on September 20, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to Jack and Frances Groce, Cathy lived in Gainesville, TX — a place as much a part of her...

Royce Dean Rennels

Royce Dean Rennels

Mar 28, 2026

Royce Dean Rennels, 82, of Gainesville, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 28, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1944 to Ollen Glen and Oneta May (Welch) Rennels in Muenster, Texas and was the oldest of two brothers.

Royce served in the U.S. Army from July 1965-July 1967. While in the service he attained the rank...

John Henry Kubicek

John Henry Kubicek

Mar 28, 2026

John Henry Kubicek, age 84 of Valley View, passed away on March 28, 2026 at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham.

Arrangements are pending and will be scheduled for a later date.

John was born on July 1, 1941 to John Edward and Anna Barbara Prihoda Kubicek in the family home northeast of Pilot Point. John was the...

Nancy Kathryn Watson

Nancy Kathryn Watson

Mar 22, 2026

A funeral service for Nancy Kathryn Watson, 79, of Denton, is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, March 27, 2026 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Kremling and Deacon Ralph James officiating.  The burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.  A visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Nancy was a...

Jerry Leroy Morgan

Jerry Leroy Morgan

Mar 22, 2026

Jerry Leroy Morgan, 82, of Gainesville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 20, 1943, in Thackerville, Oklahoma, to Vernie Lee and Eva Vernell (Suggs) Morgan.

Jerry married the love of his life, Janet Tubb, on October 23, 1964 in Gainesville, Texas.

Jerry proudly served his country in the...

David H. Dunn

David H. Dunn

Mar 21, 2026

David H. Dunn, 76, of Gainesville, passed away March 21, 2026 in Gainesville.

David was born June 22, 1949 in Borger, TX. He was raised in Lefors, TX and graduated from high school there. Mr. Dunn then served in the U.S. Navy. Following his service, he worked briefly for Haliburton, then attended college and earned his Machinist Certificate. Mr. Dunn was...

Starla Blaylock

Starla Blaylock

Mar 17, 2026

Starla Dawn (Griffith) Blaylock, 67, of Gainesville, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Denison, TX.

Starla was born on November 17, 1958, in Gainesville, TX, and graduated from Gainesville High School.

She married the love of her life, Steve Blaylock, on March 10, 1978, in Gainesville, and they shared 48 wonderful years of marriage together.

Starla was a devoted homemaker who dedicated...

Wilma Leach

Wilma Leach

Mar 17, 2026

Wilma Lavoy Leach passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She left behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion that will continue to live on through all who knew her. She was blessed with a long and full life and recently celebrated her 100th birthday in her beloved hometown of Gainesville, Texas.

Wilma was born on October 5, 1925, in...

Britni Leagh Dulock

Britni Leagh Dulock

Mar 15, 2026

Britni Leagh Dulock, age 48, was welcomed into Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 15, 2026. 

Britni was born to Pamela Elene Covey and Herbert Lee Covey on September 27, 1977, in Sherman, Texas. She grew up in Pottsboro, Texas, where she attended Pottsboro ISD and graduated with honors. During her time there, she was...

Curtis Eugene Parsons

Curtis Eugene Parsons

Mar 13, 2026

Curtis Eugene Parsons, 63, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away March 13, 2026, at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 8, 1962, in Gainesville, Texas, to Maze Parsons Jr. and Sharon Joann (Kidd) Parsons.



Curtis worked as a lineman for many years and was known for his hard work and dedication. He...

Danny Bob Davis

Danny Bob Davis

Mar 11, 2026

Danny Bob Davis, 70, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Gainesville.

Danny was born October 1, 1955, and was raised in Leonard, Texas. Growing up, he was active in FFA and enjoyed the close-knit community that helped shape the hardworking and friendly man so many people came to know. After graduating from Leonard High School, he...

Donald John Boland

Donald John Boland

Mar 9, 2026

Donald John Boland, 70, of Colleyville, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Donald John and Bernice Regina (Winka) Boland.

 Don attended Rosary High School in Missouri. He worked for many years selling & financing Mercedes-Benz for dealerships in the DFW area. In 1997, he opened his own business,...

Edwina Elaine Hoberer

Edwina Elaine Hoberer

Mar 8, 2026

Edwina Elaine Hoberer, 53, of Gainesville, TX passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Gainesville.

Edwina was born April 29, 1973 in Gainesville to Edwin Hoberer & Judy Skaggs.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She always had a bright smile and a contagious laugh. Edwina had a great love for her family.

Edwina lived in England for...

David Dale Lloyd

David Dale Lloyd

Mar 7, 2026



David Dale Lloyd Sr., 87, of Gainesville, Texas passed away March 7, 2026 at his home in Gainesville, Texas surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 16, 1938 in Celina, Texas to Pat and Lola (Flowers) Lloyd.

Dale graduated from Celina High School. After school Dale met the love of his life, Peggie Harp and they were married on...

Verna Mages

Verna Mages

Mar 7, 2026

Verna Kuhn Mages, life-long resident of Lindsay, passed away peacefully in Gainesville, on March 7, 2026 at the age of 89. She was born September 30, 1936 to Frank Peter and Rosa Marie (Kuntz) Kuhn in Lindsay.

Verna was a devoted member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a loving wife and mother. She married Norbert Mages at St. Peter’s on...

Harry P. Gootas

Harry P. Gootas

Mar 6, 2026

Harry P. Gootas passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2026 at the age of 94. He was born February 10, 1932 in Battle Creek Michigan, to Peter and Helen Gootas.

At a young age Harry (Papa) moved to Gainesville Texas and later joined the US Army. In the Army, Harry served as assistant Army Chaplain at...

Ramona Odetta Sharp

Ramona Odetta Sharp

Mar 5, 2026

Ramona O. Sharp went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Gainesville, Texas. She was born in Comanche County, Texas, in 1929. At a young age, she accepted Jesus as her Savior and was baptized in Resley’s Creek—affectionately known as “Restless Creek”—in Comanche County. God graciously blessed Ramona with 97 beautiful years on...

Joe Carroll Fox

Joe Carroll Fox

Mar 1, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Carroll Fox, 83, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 5, 1943, in Callisburg, Texas, to Joseph “Joe” and Inez (Moore) Fox, Joe lived a life defined by curiosity, adventure, unwavering devotion to his family, and an enduring spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough...

Carol Ann Herman

Carol Ann Herman

Feb 26, 2026

Carol Ann Herman, age 73, a resident of Marietta, OK, slipped away from the arms of her husband and was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on the morning of February 26, 2026.

Carol was born in Gainesville, TX on December 26, 1952 (truly a Christmas Carol) to Weldon Thurman and Doris Ann Langston Scivally. She grew...

Maria "Luisa" Ruiz

Maria "Luisa" Ruiz

Feb 25, 2026

Maria “Luisa” (Ibarra) Ruiz, 73, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1952, in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to Martín Ibarra Álvarez and María Concepción Calderón Juárez.

María “Luisa” (Ibarra) Ruiz, de 73 años, de Gainesville, Texas, falleció pacíficamente el 25 de febrero...

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