Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Dec 17, 2023

Wanda Jean (Tena) Koonce Lee passed away peacefully, December 17, 2023.  She was 89 years young.

Mrs. Lee was born on August 3, 1934 in Thackerville, Oklahoma to Melvin and Gladys Koonce.  She graduated from Thackerville High School and married her longtime friend and love, Walter Ray Lee in October of 1953.  Together they had three children,...

Dec 17, 2023

Byron Ensey, beloved husband, brother, and devoted stepfather, passed away peacefully at the early age of 70 on December 17, 2023 in Gainesville.

Byron was born in Odessa on July 17, 1953, to Dawson and Alice (Hudspeth) Ensey and grew up moving around the country from Texas to Montana.  His sister Sherry mentioned the fondness he had...

Dec 14, 2023

Kimberly Jo Gerstberger, 68, of Gainesville, slipped into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Addison, Texas, on December 14, 2023. The only daughter of Donald Leon and Wilma Jean Neal, she was born on September 22, 1955, in Arkansas City, Kansas.  She and Jeff Gerstberger were married on November 11, 1978, in Leoti, Kansas.

Dec 12, 2023

Esther Florence Bowie was born to Samuel I. Bowie and Florence Elizabeth (Rye) Bowie on May 10, 1943 in Nanjemoy, MD.  She was born in the log home on the Bowie family farm where she joined four older brothers and two older sisters.  She completed her elementary education at the Nanjemoy schools and then attended LaPlata High School to...

Dec 9, 2023

David Taylor passed away on December 9, 2023, in Gainesville, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on October 8, 1929 in Mexia, Texas to Jasper Newton and Laura Charlotte (Hugg) Taylor.  David graduated from high school in New London, Texas.  The summer between his Junior and Senior year, he enrolled in North Texas...

Dec 9, 2023

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Winford Don King, 86, of Gainesville, passed away December 9, 2023 in Gainesville.

Don was born June 16, 1937 in Wellington and graduated high school in Holliday.  He was a Texas State Trooper for 30 years and enjoyed woodworking in retirement.

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Dec 6, 2023

Carolyn Dell Reed, age 83, longtime resident of Friendswood, TX, most recently of Gainesville, TX, passed away December 6, 2023 in Gainesville.

Carolyn was born December 2, 1940 in Houston, TX and attended John H. Reagan High School.  She worked as an administrative assistant in the Houston area for many years.  She was a member of First...

Dec 3, 2023

A graveside service for Betty Lou Henderson, 94, of Gainesville, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Robert Kelly officiating.

Mrs. Henderson passed away December 3, 2023 in Gainesville.  She was born August 20, 1929 in Gainesville, to Richard D. and Emma Lou (Bentley) Hurley.

Betty was...

Dec 2, 2023

Ona B Rambo Reed, daughter of Barney Steadman and Artie Iona Rambo, was born on February 18, 1925, in Gustine, (Comanche County) Texas, and passed away on December 2, 2023.

History

After graduating as valedictorian from Gustine high School in 1942, she attended Draughan’s Business College in Abilene.

Ona B contributed to the...

Dec 2, 2023

Jerry Don Baggs, 70, of Lindsay, passed away December 2, 2023 in Lindsay.

Jerry was born September 25, 1953 in McAlester, OK and graduated from Gunter High School (TX).  He married the love of his life, B.J. Smith in 1989.  Mr. Baggs enjoyed his career as a cowboy and rancher.  His greatest joy was spending time with...

Nov 30, 2023

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Calvin Nevins Davis, 60, of Callisburg, passed away November 30, 2023 in Callisburg.

Calvin was born December 18, 1962 in Fort Worth.  He began his childhood in Fort Worth and moved to Gainesville in his teenage years.  He married Jeanie Buckaloo on September...

Nov 27, 2023

Wiletta “Willie” Marie Kelling went peacefully to be with her Lord on Monday, November 27, 2023.  Services will be held on Friday, December 1 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. with services following at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Willie was preceded in death by her...

Nov 26, 2023

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Polly L. Williams, 98, of Callisburg, passed away November 26, 2023 in Gainesville.

Polly was born May 15, 1925 in Dexter and attended Dexter schools.  She married G. C. “Tony” Williams, Jr. in September 1941.  Mrs. Williams worked in the kitchens of Callisburg...

Nov 23, 2023

Dr. Edwin King Hammer, son of Thomas Marion and Willie Hammer, was born in Big Spring, Texas, on September 16, 1933, and departed this earth on November 23, 2023.  A service was held at George Carroll Funeral Home on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery.

Dr. Hammer was a graduate of Gainesville High School...

Nov 21, 2023

A memorial service for Connie Yvonne Chance Hoberer, 63, of Lindsay, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 4, 2023 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Hollis Parsons officiating.  A visitation will follow.

Mrs. Hoberer passed away November 21, 2023 in Denton.  She was born January 2, 1960 in Sweetwater to Tommie...

Nov 17, 2023

Wanda Fugate DeBorde passed away in Gainesville November 17, 2023 at the age of 98.

Wanda was born in Stringtown, OK to Reuel and Viva Fugate.  She was the 2nd of 6 children.  At the age of 16 she went to the West Coast to work as a welder on the Liberty Ships during WWII.  She was...

Nov 15, 2023

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Dolores Koelzer Hermes, 82, of Woodbine, TX, passed away November 15, 2023, in Gainesville, TX.

Mrs. Hermes was born April 17, 1941 in Muenster, TX.  She graduated from Madill High School (OK) in 1959 and married Mark J. Hermes in 1963.  She enjoyed...

Nov 15, 2023

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John Clifford “Johnny” Gray, 65, of Gainesville, passed away November 15, 2023 in Ardmore, OK.

Johnny was born August 6, 1958 in Cleburne and raised in Cooke County.  He graduated from Gainesville High School and had a career in the oil field.  Johnny...

Nov 15, 2023

***A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Lake Kiowa Lodge, Lake Kiowa, TX.***

In Loving Memory of Joan May Carroll

Joan May Carroll, a devoted wife, mother, and friend passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at home in her beloved Lake Kiowa community....

Nov 14, 2023

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Francis Kenneth Leach, Jr., 83, of Gainesville, TX, passed away November 14, 2023 in Gainesville.

Ken was born February 26, 1940 in Minden, LA.  He graduated from Gainesville High School and North Texas State University.  Mr. Leach served in the U.S. Navy, member...