Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Jun 25, 2023

Lisa Renee Thiesen passed away June 25, 2023 at her home at the age of 57.  She was born June 28, 1965 to Johnny Eugene and Mary Louise (Windsor) Stebleton in Houston, TX.

Mrs. Thiesen is survived by her mother Mary Stebleton; husband Duane Dean Thiesen of Era; daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and David Smith of Sanger;...

Jun 23, 2023

Danny Lee Shaw, age 77, longtime resident of Gainesville, TX, most recently of Ardmore, OK, passed away June 23, 2023 in Ardmore.

Danny was born July 20, 1945 in Gainesville, TX and graduated from Gainesville High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1968, spending time in Korea and Vietnam.  Mr. Shaw married Kathy...

Jun 20, 2023

On June 20th, Mr. Billy Frank Perryman passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 94.  He was born December 23, 1928 in Abernathy, TX to Dennis McGaha and Buena David (Fields) Perryman.  He proudly served his country in the US Air Force for 21 years, retiring as a Tech Sergeant.  He was...

Jun 19, 2023

Dale Henry Crabtree passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Dallas, TX on June 19, 2023 after a brief hospital stay due to health issues and contracting CoViD.

Dale was born in Platter, OK on November 5, 1937, the fifth of seven children. Dale came from humble beginnings in a small rural town where he...

Jun 18, 2023

Joseph Paul Huneycutt, 83, longtime resident of Gainesville, passed away June 18, 2023.

Paul was born June 29, 1939 in Callisburg.  He attended Callisburg High School and Cooke County Junior College.  Mr. Huneycutt was a passionate gardener and fisherman.

Mr. Huneycutt was preceded in death by parents Pierson and Arlie (Fox) Huneycutt and wife Lynda...

Jun 12, 2023

Florence (Flo) Brooks was born in Rush Springs, Oklahoma on August 5, 1938.  She was the daughter of Eldon Heatley and Ruth Davis Heatley.  She graduated high school in Breckenridge, Texas in 1956.  She worked for a local attorney after graduation.  She married Philip Brooks on December 23, 1956.  They lived in several locations before settling down in Gainesville,...

Jun 12, 2023

Kathleen Ann Costello, of Thackerville, OK, passed away June 12, 2023 in Denton at the age of 75.

Ms. Costello was born in Fort Worth to John Joseph, Sr. and Rachel Carlene (Robinson) Costello on July 11, 1947.

Kathy is survived by her husband Harry O’Keefe of Thackerville; brother John Costello of Bastrop; niece Mary...

Jun 12, 2023

Movita Ruth Harris, 77, of Gainesville, passed away June 12, 2023 in Gainesville.

Movita was born November 24, 1945 in Gainesville and attended Gainesville schools.  She enjoyed shopping, gardening, and was a passionate researcher of genealogy and family history.

Survivors include: sister-in-law Leshya Foster of Gainesville; half-sister Sherry Molnar of Moore, OK; half-niece Tammy Baczkiewicz...

Jun 11, 2023

Robert (Bob) Berton Bost, Sr, was born to Bert and Ruth Smallwood Bost in Bryson, Texas October 30, 1934.  He died June 11, 2023 aged 88.  He grew up in the Panhandle of Texas, attending White Deer High School. He escaped the winds and cold of the Texas panhandle to attend North Texas State University, where he received double...

Jun 8, 2023

Julie Ann Muller, 61, of Denton, passed away June 8, 2023 in Gainesville.

Julie was born April 14, 1962 in Gainesville.  She was raised in Valley View and there graduated high school in 1980.  She played basketball all through school and on the court, had the nickname of “Moose”.  Julie was proud of her work, first as...

Jun 6, 2023

Rita Lou Green McCreary was born in 1935 on the family farm in Fulton, AR to Maude and Oscar Green. She graduated from Hope High School where she was a member of Latin, English, and Chemistry Clubs, Captain of the girls’ basketball team, and a member of Who’s Who among high school students. She was remembered by classmates as...

Jun 6, 2023

Maycee Marie Simpson 7, of Gainesville suffered a seizure followed by cardiac arrest, caused by SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in Epilepsy) on June 1, 2023.  Maycee passed away at Cook Children’s hospital in Fort Worth on June 6.  Family visitation will be held June 9 from 6-8pm and services will be held June 10 at 2pm at Geo. J....

Jun 5, 2023

Glenda L. Carr, 83, of Gainesville, Texas passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023, in Denton, Texas.

Glenda was born in Coesfield, Texas to Glenn Liedtke and Lucille (Tudor) Steele on October 20, 1939. She was raised in Gainesville, Texas, and attended Gainesville High School. Glenda married the love of her life, Tommy Carr in 1955, together...

Jun 2, 2023

A funeral service will be held for Anita Louise Nelson McClain, 77, of Gainesville, at 10:00 AM Friday, June 9, 2023 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  A visitation will start at 9:00 AM.

Mrs. McClain, a longtime resident of Gainesville, passed away Friday, the 2nd of June, peacefully surrounded by her family.

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Jun 2, 2023

Stella Neu Stinnett, 80, of Gainesville, passed away June 2, 2023 in Gainesville.  She was born June 29, 1942 in Gainesville to Theodore M. and Agnes Marie (Hermes) Neu.  She married Wilson Stinnett on November 9, 1963 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gainesville.

Mrs. Stinnett was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wilson Stinnett; sisters...

May 27, 2023

Louise Brewer, 80, of Gainesville, passed away May 27, 2023 in Gainesville.

Louise was born June 19, 1942 in Magazine, Arkansas.  She was a 45-year resident of Gainesville and longtime educator, retiring from Gainesville High School.  She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Gainesville, a volunteer at Friends of the Family and Noah’s Ark...

May 27, 2023

Jeanne Adsit, 96, of Lake Kiowa, TX, passed away May 27, 2023, in Gainesville, TX.

Jeanne was born January 28, 1927 in Bayonne, NJ.  She was a longtime resident of Shokan, NY and resided in Lake Kiowa for the last 20 years.

Mrs. Adsit was preceded by: husband Robert F. Adsit; parents Anthony and Catherine...

May 26, 2023

Dennis Ray King, 70, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away peacefully, with his wife and his eight siblings surrounding his bed on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas.

Family night will be Friday, June 2, 2023, at the House of Prayer, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  The funeral service...

May 24, 2023

Lil Serna, 85, of Gainesville, passed away May 24, 2023 in Gainesville.

Lil was born August 7, 1937 in Walnut, NE.  She spent 25 years as a farm wife in Nebraska before moving to Rock Springs, WY.  Mrs. Serna became a resident of Gainesville in 1985.  She had a long career in the auto parts industry where...

May 24, 2023

Suzanne Johnson Cain, 87, of Sherman, Texas passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the T. Boone Pickens Faith Presbyterian Care Center in Dallas, Texas.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 30th at the pavilion of Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville, Texas.  The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with...