Local obituaries for Gainesville, TX.

Oct 22, 2022

Michele Ann Norton, 63, of Gainesville, passed away on October 22, 2022 in Denton County after a long battle with pulmonary hypertension.

Mrs. Norton was born on November 1, 1958 to Donald Lloyd Pendleton and Rebea Alberta Walker in Hornell, NY.  After graduating from Scio High School, Michele went on to study literature.

In 1997,...

Oct 19, 2022

Vicki Idamae White, 75, of Gainesville, left this world and went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 19, 2022. She was born April 29, 1947, in Knoxville, TN to the late Wayland Jones and Cecile Arrington. Vicki was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. Being the oldest of eight, she naturally took on the caretaker role,...

Oct 18, 2022

Billy Kendall Brown, 78, passed away on October 18, 2022 in Gainesville, Texas.  Billy was preceded in death by his wife Tammy Sue (Grewing) Brown; his parents, Joe and Evelyn Brown; and sister Barbara Jo (Brown) Pierce.

Billy K. Brown was born in Gainesville, Texas on October 26, 1943 to Joe Wesley Brown and Evelyn Estelle (Wright)...

Oct 17, 2022

Lannie Lewis Brown, 81, of Valley View, passed away October 17, 2022 at Texoma Medical Center.

Lannie was born June 3, 1941 to Johnnie L. Brown and Mary Lee (Bentley) Brown in Gainesville.  After high school he joined the military with the Army and served from 1963-1966 during the Vietnam Conflict with a...

Oct 15, 2022

Dorthy L. Ashlock, 69, of Gainesville, passed away October 15, 2022 in Gainesville.

Mrs. Ashlock was born February 16, 1953 in Bridgeport, TX.  She worked in various restaurants as a cook during her career and enjoyed fishing and camping during her free time.

Survivors include: husband Wallace Ashlock of...

Oct 15, 2022

Joe Thurman, 45, of Gainesville, passed away October 15, 2022 in Aiken, SC.

Joe was born March 16, 1977 in Muenster, TX.  He was raised in Woodbine and graduated from Callisburg High School.  He married Gina Surratt on October 15, 1996 in Woodbine.  Mr. Thurman took great pride is his work and considered taking care of his...

Oct 14, 2022

Willie Mae (Massengale) Johnson, was born on November 18, 1935 and passed away at the age 86, on Friday, October 14, 2022.  She was born in Muenster, TX to Tom and Emma Massengale.  She gave her life to the Lord as young girl and was baptized in Clear Creek River in Bolivar, TX.  A few months before her passing,...

Oct 12, 2022

Funeral services for Lisa Lynn Patrick Sandmann, 54, of Gainesville, are set for 10:00 AM Monday, October 17, 2022, at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, in Gainesville, with Pastor Randy Webb officiating.  Interment will follow at New Resthaven Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, October 16 from 4:00 to 6:00...

Oct 9, 2022

John Evan Salsman, 37, of Burns City, passed away October 9, 2022 in Galveston, TX.

John Evan was born July 11, 1985 in Denton, TX.  He had a servant’s heart and took pride in helping others through his work and during his free time.  Mr. Salsman was a skilled cook and a loving son and father.  He...

Oct 9, 2022

Longden Jefferson Savage, Jr. was born to Longden Jefferson “Red” Savage Sr. and Marie Carpenter Savage on July 23, 1923.  He departed this life Sunday October 9, 2022 at the age of 99.  He lived the majority of his life in Gainesville, Tx., graduating from Gainesville High School.

Mr. Savage entered the United States Navy when he...

Oct 8, 2022

Services:

Alberta Joyce (Little) Vincent, 85, of Gainesville, TX, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at Pecan Tree Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Gainesville. The family has elected to hold a private memorial service.

History:

Joyce was born December 22, 1936 in Benkelman, NE to Author and Lela Little, the youngest of...

Oct 7, 2022

To all of Debbie’s family and friends:

Deborah Kay Saunier, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, and friend to countless people all over the world, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, October 7th, 2022, at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, TX.

She will be remembered as a brilliant, beautiful, generous woman, with a love for...

Oct 4, 2022

William “Bill” F. White

December 21, 1929- October 4, 2022

Bill White, 92, of Lake Kiowa, passed away October 4, 2022, at his home.

Born to William B. and Bertha (Barnes) White in El Paso, Texas. The family moved to Wichita Falls, Texas in 1931. Bill graduated from Wichita Falls High School in...

Sep 28, 2022

Funeral services for Glenda Goode Steed, 62, of Gainesville, are set for 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Chapel with Bro. Arthur Green officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.  A visitation will be held Monday for 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mrs. Steed passed away at...

Sep 27, 2022

Ann Adel (Herr) Bengfort was born August 11, 1931 in Hereford, TX.  She was the daughter of John F. and Ursula S. (Koelzer) Herr.  Her family moved to Muenster when she was a child.  The Herrs were a large family and their home was filled with love and laughter and light.

The first time my Dad saw...

Sep 25, 2022

Virginia Marie Sanford, 85, of Gainesville, passed away September 25, 2022 in Gainesville.  She was born March 17, 1937 in Minto, ND.

Mrs. Sanford was preceded in death by: husband Everette R. Sanford; parents Walter and Rose (Marciniak) Lizakowski; brothers Tom Lizakowski and Richard Lizakowski; sisters Betty Lizakowski and Rosanne Starks; and sister-in-law Sondra Lizakowski.

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Sep 22, 2022

Mr. Glenn Ray McElreath, 75, of Gainesville, passed away in Gainesville on September 22, 2022.  He was born December 5, 1946 in Muenster to Rufus Morris and Dortha Pearl (Cunningham) McElreath.

Mr. McElreath’s memorial service arrangements are pending with Geo. J Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Sep 20, 2022

Funeral services for Val Lile, 82, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 10:00AM on Friday, September 23, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday, September 23rd at the funeral home.

Val was born November 09, 1939, in Walnut Bend, TX to Charlie F. Lile...

Sep 18, 2022

Dorothy John Richardson Cook, age 89, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away at her home on September 18, 2022.  She was born in Rosston, Texas on February 18, 1933 to Forrest and Angelina (Links) Raney.  She attended Ross-Point and Era schools. She retired from working at the Nocona Boot Outlet Store.  She loved traveling and watching...

Sep 17, 2022

Darleen Burkhart, 90, of Gainesville, passed away September 17, 2022 in Gainesville.

Mrs. Burkhart was born April 27, 1932 in Gainesville, TX to Lester and Bela Long.  She was a 1949 graduate of Gainesville High School and attended Cooke County College.  She married Bill Burkhart on November 2, 1950 in Gainesville.  Mrs. Burkhart was employed in bookkeeping...